2004 Sixth Grade Drug Awareness Survey

Survey:  anonymous, voluntary

Sample:  103 six grade volunteers from all three middle schools

Survey Highlights:      

Over half of our 6^th grade sample could not name the three most commonly used drugs by teens.  Tobacco (nicotine) was routinely absent from incorrect answers.  50% of the sample did not know that a 12 ounce can of beer, 12 ounce wine cooler and 1.5 ounce cocktail had the same amount of alcohol.  40% of the sample did not know that alcohol is the most commonly used drug in the U.S.

Survey Questions:

1. What is the most commonly used drug in the U.S. ?

2. Name the three drugs most commonly used by youths.

3. Which drug is associated with the most teenage death?

4. Which of the following contains the most alcohol? a.12-ounce can of beer;  b. cocktail with 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits;  c. 12-ounce wine cooler; d. all contain equal amounts of alcohol.

5. True or False:  People who have not used alcohol and other drugs before their 20^th birthday are less likely to develop a drinking problem or use illicit drugs.