The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports that on an average day in 2006, US youth used the following substances for the first time:
- 7,970 drank alcohol
- 4,348 used an illicit drug
- 4,082 smoked cigarettes
- 3,577 used marijuana
- 2,517 used pain relievers non-medically
Counselors may wish to access a practical guide to prevention strategies in each of these areas created by SAMHSA, including a comprehensive list of print and electronic resources, that is posted on the agency web site.
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