Seasonality of Youth's First-Time Use of Marijuana, Cigarettes, or Alcohol

Author: Office of Applied Studies (OAS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), RTI International Publisher: Office of Applied Studies, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Publication: The NSDUH Report Document Date:                  June 04, 2004 Category: Crime And Violence > Substance Abuse Related Categories: Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Substance Use/Abuse Adolescence/Youth > Peer Relations Crime And Violence > Youth Crime Parenthood/Childrearing > Parental Supervision   This report discusses the seasonality of youths' first-time use of marijuana, cigarettes and alcohol. Its findings suggest that youth are more likely to try substances for the first time in June and July. Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link