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New Caney (Pilot)

Spring 1998

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Table T-1: How recently, if ever, have you used...

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
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Any tobacco product All 30.3% 41.2% 60.6% 39.4%
Grade 7 18.5% 29.2% 47.7% 52.3%
Grade 8 13.3% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0%
Grade 9 27.1% 38.8% 61.2% 38.8%
Grade 10 25.4% 38.1% 60.3% 39.7%
Grade 11 34.6% 49.0% 67.3% 32.7%
Grade 12 48.9% 55.6% 72.2% 27.8%
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Cigarettes All 29.0% 38.8% 56.8% 43.2%
Grade 7 18.5% 29.2% 44.6% 55.4%
Grade 8 13.3% 20.0% 35.6% 64.4%
Grade 9 23.5% 34.1% 57.6% 42.4%
Grade 10 25.4% 36.5% 54.0% 46.0%
Grade 11 34.0% 45.6% 65.0% 35.0%
Grade 12 46.7% 53.3% 67.8% 32.2%
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Smokeless tobacco All 4.5% 6.3% 18.1% 81.9%
Grade 7 1.6% 1.6% 7.9% 92.1%
Grade 8 2.2% 2.2% 15.6% 84.4%
Grade 9 7.1% 9.5% 22.6% 77.4%
Grade 10 4.8% 6.5% 16.1% 83.9%
Grade 11 4.0% 8.0% 17.0% 83.0%
Grade 12 5.7% 6.8% 25.0% 75.0%

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Table T-2: How often do you normally use...

Any tobacco product?

Several Several About About Less Than


Never Every Times Times Once a Once a Once a
Used Day a Week a Month Month Year Year
All 41.2% 17.5% 4.1% 8.1% 7.4% 6.5% 15.2%
Grade 7 54.5% 5.5% 1.8% 12.7% 9.1% 7.3% 9.1%
Grade 8 58.7% 6.5% * % 4.3% 6.5% 4.3% 19.6%
Grade 9 40.0% 16.5% 5.9% 5.9% 9.4% 9.4% 12.9%
Grade 10 40.3% 19.4% 4.8% 4.8% 4.8% 6.5% 19.4%
Grade 11 36.3% 19.6% 4.9% 9.8% 4.9% 7.8% 16.7%
Grade 12 31.0% 28.6% 4.8% 9.5% 9.5% 2.4% 14.3%

Cigarettes?

Several Several About About Less Than


Never Every Times Times Once a Once a Once a
Used Day a Week a Month Month Year Year

All 43.8% 15.6% 4.0% 8.6% 7.2% 6.3% 14.5%


Grade 7 54.5% 5.5% 1.8% 12.7% 9.1% 7.3% 9.1%
Grade 8 63.0% 6.5% * % 4.3% 6.5% 4.3% 15.2%
Grade 9 43.5% 12.9% 4.7% 4.7% 9.4% 10.6% 14.1%
Grade 10 45.8% 16.9% 3.4% 6.8% 5.1% 5.1% 16.9%
Grade 11 38.6% 18.8% 5.0% 9.9% 4.0% 6.9% 16.8%
Grade 12 31.3% 25.3% 6.0% 12.0% 9.6% 2.4% 13.3%
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Smokeless tobacco?

Several Several About About Less Than


Never Every Times Times Once a Once a Once a
Used Day a Week a Month Month Year Year

All 81.0% 2.4% 1.0% 0.5% 2.4% 1.9% 11.0%


Grade 7 92.6% * % * % * % 1.9% * % 5.6%
Grade 8 81.8% * % * % * % 2.3% 2.3% 13.6%
Grade 9 79.0% 3.7% 2.5% 2.5% 1.2% 3.7% 7.4%
Grade 10 75.4% 3.3% 1.6% * % 3.3% 3.3% 13.1%
Grade 11 82.0% 2.0% * % * % 4.0% 2.0% 10.0%
Grade 12 77.5% 3.8% 1.3% * % 1.3% * % 16.3%

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Table T-3: In the past 30 days, how many cigarettes have you smoked?

>1 But >10 But >1 Pack


<1 Per <10 Per <1 Pack But <2 >2 Packs
None Day Day Per Day Packs/Day Per Day

All 66.4% 14.8% 11.6% 2.8% 4.4% * %


Grade 7 68.5% 20.4% 11.1% * % * % * %
Grade 8 80.4% 13.0% 6.5% * % * % * %
Grade 9 71.8% 12.9% 5.9% 2.4% 7.1% * %
Grade 10 72.1% 8.2% 9.8% 1.6% 8.2% * %
Grade 11 64.6% 13.1% 15.2% 3.0% 4.0% * %
Grade 12 50.6% 20.7% 17.2% 6.9% 4.6% * %

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Table T-4: Average age of first use of:

Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Tobacco 10.8 10.6 11.5 11.6 12.7 13.3


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Table T-5: If you wanted some, how difficult would it be to get...

Cigarettes?

Never Very Somewhat Somewhat Very


Heard Of Impossible Difficult Difficult Easy Easy

All 2.3% 8.1% 2.9% 5.9% 14.0% 66.9%


Grade 7 3.3% 30.0% 8.3% 8.3% 16.7% 33.3%
Grade 8 4.3% 19.6% 8.7% 4.3% 21.7% 41.3%
Grade 9 3.5% 8.2% 3.5% 12.9% 17.6% 54.1%
Grade 10 1.6% * % 1.6% 1.6% 16.1% 79.0%
Grade 11 1.0% * % * % 5.8% 13.6% 79.6%
Grade 12 1.1% 2.3% * % 1.1% 3.4% 92.0%

Smokeless Tobacco?

Never Very Somewhat Somewhat Very


Heard Of Impossible Difficult Difficult Easy Easy

All 12.4% 11.9% 3.9% 6.6% 15.1% 50.1%


Grade 7 18.3% 45.0% 8.3% 1.7% 10.0% 16.7%
Grade 8 15.6% 26.7% 2.2% 13.3% 24.4% 17.8%
Grade 9 15.5% 9.5% 7.1% 10.7% 16.7% 40.5%
Grade 10 4.9% 3.3% 3.3% 8.2% 18.0% 62.3%
Grade 11 11.8% 1.0% 2.9% 6.9% 18.6% 58.8%
Grade 12 9.4% 2.4% * % 1.2% 5.9% 81.2%
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Table T-6: About how many of your close friends...

Use any tobacco product?

Never heard
None A Few Some Most All

All 15.8% 26.2% 22.9% 29.4% 5.7%


Grade 7 33.3% 20.0% 23.3% 18.3% 5.0%
Grade 8 31.1% 35.6% 15.6% 17.8% * %
Grade 9 14.1% 29.4% 29.4% 22.4% 4.7%
Grade 10 11.3% 24.2% 12.9% 40.3% 11.3%
Grade 11 10.8% 33.3% 22.5% 30.4% 2.9%
Grade 12 6.8% 15.9% 27.3% 40.9% 9.1%

Smoke cigarettes?

Never heard
None A Few Some Most All

All 17.2% 28.3% 22.4% 27.0% 5.0%


Grade 7 36.7% 20.0% 21.7% 16.7% 5.0%
Grade 8 31.8% 34.1% 15.9% 18.2% * %
Grade 9 16.5% 36.5% 24.7% 18.8% 3.5%
Grade 10 12.9% 24.2% 16.1% 35.5% 11.3%
Grade 11 10.8% 35.3% 23.5% 27.5% 2.9%
Grade 12 8.0% 18.2% 27.3% 39.8% 6.8%

Use a smokeless tobacco product?

Never heard
None A Few Some Most All

All 59.0% 23.6% 9.5% 6.7% 1.2%


Grade 7 69.5% 22.0% 3.4% 5.1% * %
Grade 8 71.1% 17.8% 6.7% 4.4% * %
Grade 9 54.3% 21.0% 16.0% 7.4% 1.2%
Grade 10 50.8% 26.2% 9.8% 9.8% 3.3%
Grade 11 66.7% 22.2% 6.1% 5.1% * %
Grade 12 47.1% 29.9% 12.6% 8.0% 2.3%

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Table T-7: How do your parents feel about kids your age smoking cigarettes?

Strongly Mildly Mildly Strongly Don't


Disapprove Disapprove Neither Approve Approve Know

All 55.8% 17.4% 17.2% 2.6% 0.9% 6.1%


Grade 7 70.4% 11.1% 11.1% * % 1.9% 5.6%
Grade 8 82.2% 11.1% 4.4% 2.2% * % * %
Grade 9 63.9% 15.7% 14.5% 1.2% * % 4.8%
Grade 10 45.6% 14.0% 24.6% 3.5% 1.8% 10.5%
Grade 11 54.0% 20.0% 18.0% 2.0% * % 6.0%
Grade 12 33.7% 25.6% 24.4% 5.8% 2.3% 8.1%
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Spring 1998

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Table T-8: How dangerous do you think it is for kids your age to use tobacco?

Very Somewhat Not Very Not at All Do Not


Dangerous Dangerous Dangerous Dangerous Know

All 32.3% 38.3% 16.7% 6.7% 6.0%


Grade 7 44.4% 33.3% 7.4% 3.7% 11.1%
Grade 8 45.7% 34.8% 13.0% 6.5% * %
Grade 9 31.0% 35.7% 16.7% 6.0% 10.7%
Grade 10 30.6% 38.7% 21.0% 4.8% 4.8%
Grade 11 27.5% 40.2% 15.7% 10.8% 5.9%
Grade 12 26.1% 43.2% 22.7% 5.7% 2.3%
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Spring 1998

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Table A-1: How recently, if ever, have you used...

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
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Any alcohol product All 54.0% 65.3% 80.7% 19.3%
Grade 7 29.7% 37.5% 60.9% 39.1%
Grade 8 42.2% 51.1% 66.7% 33.3%
Grade 9 42.4% 58.8% 75.3% 24.7%
Grade 10 68.3% 77.8% 93.7% 6.3%
Grade 11 62.5% 75.0% 88.5% 11.5%
Grade 12 68.5% 78.7% 88.8% 11.2%
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Beer All 36.8% 48.9% 65.7% 34.3%
Grade 7 16.1% 22.6% 43.5% 56.5%
Grade 8 17.8% 31.1% 44.4% 55.6%
Grade 9 27.1% 41.2% 62.4% 37.6%
Grade 10 46.0% 57.1% 77.8% 22.2%
Grade 11 47.1% 57.8% 73.5% 26.5%
Grade 12 51.7% 67.4% 77.5% 22.5%
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Wine coolers All 37.0% 51.9% 69.5% 30.5%
Grade 7 14.1% 21.9% 45.3% 54.7%
Grade 8 20.5% 25.0% 50.0% 50.0%
Grade 9 33.7% 48.2% 66.3% 33.7%
Grade 10 47.6% 63.5% 77.8% 22.2%
Grade 11 45.5% 65.3% 80.2% 19.8%
Grade 12 47.7% 67.0% 81.8% 18.2%
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Wine All 27.5% 39.6% 60.1% 39.9%
Grade 7 10.9% 17.2% 35.9% 64.1%
Grade 8 14.0% 25.6% 41.9% 58.1%
Grade 9 22.6% 39.3% 60.7% 39.3%
Grade 10 35.5% 45.2% 66.1% 33.9%
Grade 11 38.8% 51.5% 70.9% 29.1%
Grade 12 31.8% 45.5% 69.3% 30.7%
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Liquor All 41.3% 54.2% 64.9% 35.1%
Grade 7 20.3% 23.4% 32.8% 67.2%
Grade 8 22.7% 34.1% 45.5% 54.5%
Grade 9 31.8% 51.8% 62.4% 37.6%
Grade 10 45.2% 64.5% 75.8% 24.2%
Grade 11 54.9% 65.7% 76.5% 23.5%
Grade 12 56.8% 68.2% 79.5% 20.5%

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Table A-2: How often do you normally use...

Any alcohol product?

Several Several About About Less Than


Never Every Times Times Once a Once a Once a
Used Day a Week a Month Month Year Year

All 21.8% 0.9% 7.4% 24.4% 23.2% 13.1% 9.2%


Grade 7 47.3% * % 5.5% 16.4% 14.5% 12.7% 3.6%
Grade 8 37.8% 2.2% 4.4% 8.9% 17.8% 13.3% 15.6%
Grade 9 25.9% * % 3.5% 20.0% 24.7% 14.1% 11.8%
Grade 10 11.3% 3.2% 12.9% 21.0% 30.6% 11.3% 9.7%
Grade 11 14.0% * % 8.0% 32.0% 24.0% 15.0% 7.0%
Grade 12 10.2% 1.1% 9.1% 35.2% 23.9% 11.4% 9.1%
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Beer?

Several Several About About Less Than


Never Every Times Times Once a Once a Once a
Used Day a Week a Month Month Year Year

All 32.9% 0.9% 5.8% 17.9% 21.0% 9.6% 11.9%


Grade 7 59.3% * % 1.9% 5.6% 14.8% 11.1% 7.4%
Grade 8 55.6% 2.2% 4.4% 2.2% 8.9% 11.1% 15.6%
Grade 9 33.3% * % 2.4% 14.3% 25.0% 9.5% 15.5%
Grade 10 24.6% 3.3% 11.5% 11.5% 29.5% 4.9% 14.8%
Grade 11 23.2% * % 6.1% 28.3% 21.2% 13.1% 8.1%
Grade 12 20.9% 1.2% 8.1% 30.2% 20.9% 7.0% 11.6%

Wine coolers?

Several Several About About Less Than


Never Every Times Times Once a Once a Once a
Used Day a Week a Month Month Year Year

All 29.7% * % 4.0% 19.2% 23.8% 13.3% 10.0%


Grade 7 56.6% * % 3.8% 13.2% 9.4% 7.5% 9.4%
Grade 8 50.0% * % 2.3% 4.5% 13.6% 18.2% 11.4%
Grade 9 32.1% * % 1.2% 15.5% 23.8% 16.7% 10.7%
Grade 10 26.7% * % 8.3% 18.3% 28.3% 11.7% 6.7%
Grade 11 17.7% * % 3.1% 26.0% 30.2% 14.6% 8.3%
Grade 12 15.5% * % 6.0% 27.4% 27.4% 10.7% 13.1%

Wine?

Several Several About About Less Than


Never Every Times Times Once a Once a Once a
Used Day a Week a Month Month Year Year

All 40.6% * % 2.6% 12.1% 16.9% 15.9% 11.9%


Grade 7 66.0% * % 1.9% 3.8% 5.7% 15.1% 7.5%
Grade 8 54.5% * % 2.3% 4.5% 11.4% 15.9% 11.4%
Grade 9 39.3% * % 1.2% 10.7% 19.0% 19.0% 10.7%
Grade 10 33.3% * % 3.3% 10.0% 23.3% 16.7% 13.3%
Grade 11 33.3% * % 4.2% 18.8% 18.8% 13.5% 11.5%
Grade 12 32.1% * % 2.4% 16.7% 17.9% 15.5% 15.5%

Liquor?

Several Several About About Less Than


Never Every Times Times Once a Once a Once a
Used Day a Week a Month Month Year Year

All 35.2% * % 4.8% 19.8% 21.9% 10.4% 8.0%


Grade 7 69.8% * % 1.9% 5.7% 3.8% 13.2% 5.7%
Grade 8 56.1% * % 2.4% 2.4% 19.5% 9.8% 9.8%
Grade 9 42.2% * % 2.4% 14.5% 21.7% 12.0% 7.2%
Grade 10 23.3% * % 10.0% 20.0% 28.3% 11.7% 6.7%
Grade 11 22.3% * % 4.3% 30.9% 25.5% 11.7% 5.3%
Grade 12 19.0% * % 7.1% 29.8% 26.2% 4.8% 13.1%
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Table A-3: When you drink the following alcoholic beverages, how many drinks do you usually
have at one time, on average?

Beer

Never Ever 5 or More 1 to 4 Less Than 1

All 33.3% 66.7% 24.5% 29.6% 12.6%


Grade 7 54.7% 45.3% 11.3% 20.8% 13.2%
Grade 8 56.5% 43.5% 10.9% 15.2% 17.4%
Grade 9 34.5% 65.5% 19.0% 28.6% 17.9%
Grade 10 21.0% 79.0% 32.3% 32.3% 14.5%
Grade 11 27.7% 72.3% 28.7% 35.6% 7.9%
Grade 12 22.2% 77.8% 34.4% 34.4% 8.9%

Wine Coolers

Never Ever 5 or More 1 to 4 Less Than 1

All 29.2% 70.8% 23.6% 41.6% 5.6%


Grade 7 50.9% 49.1% 13.2% 28.3% 7.5%
Grade 8 52.2% 47.8% 4.3% 30.4% 13.0%
Grade 9 31.3% 68.7% 19.3% 43.4% 6.0%
Grade 10 22.4% 77.6% 24.1% 50.0% 3.4%
Grade 11 20.0% 80.0% 35.0% 44.0% 1.0%
Grade 12 17.0% 83.0% 30.7% 45.5% 6.8%

Wine

Never Ever 5 or More 1 to 4 Less Than 1

All 42.2% 57.8% 8.7% 36.1% 13.1%


Grade 7 60.4% 39.6% 5.7% 26.4% 7.5%
Grade 8 60.0% 40.0% 6.7% 22.2% 11.1%
Grade 9 41.5% 58.5% 6.1% 41.5% 11.0%
Grade 10 33.3% 66.7% 8.3% 41.7% 16.7%
Grade 11 34.3% 65.7% 14.1% 36.4% 15.2%
Grade 12 37.5% 62.5% 8.0% 39.8% 14.8%
Liquor

Never Ever 5 or More 1 to 4 Less Than 1

All 34.0% 66.0% 22.8% 33.1% 10.1%


Grade 7 67.9% 32.1% 5.7% 18.9% 7.5%
Grade 8 55.6% 44.4% 13.3% 17.8% 13.3%
Grade 9 40.5% 59.5% 15.5% 31.0% 13.1%
Grade 10 20.7% 79.3% 36.2% 34.5% 8.6%
Grade 11 21.2% 78.8% 27.3% 44.4% 7.1%
Grade 12 19.5% 80.5% 31.0% 37.9% 11.5%

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Table A-4: During the past twelve months, how often have you had five or more drinks at one
time?

Beer
Several Several Less Than
Never Ever Times/Week Times/Month Once/Month

All 53.7% 46.3% 4.4% 25.5% 16.4%


Grade 7 75.5% 24.5% * % 13.2% 11.3%
Grade 8 73.3% 26.7% * % 13.3% 13.3%
Grade 9 59.0% 41.0% 1.2% 20.5% 19.3%
Grade 10 52.5% 47.5% 13.1% 21.3% 13.1%
Grade 11 45.5% 54.5% 4.0% 31.3% 19.2%
Grade 12 35.6% 64.4% 6.9% 40.2% 17.2%
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Wine Coolers
Several Several Less Than
Never Ever Times/Week Times/Month Once/Month

All 51.3% 48.7% 3.8% 26.3% 18.6%


Grade 7 70.0% 30.0% 2.0% 16.0% 12.0%
Grade 8 66.7% 33.3% 2.2% 11.1% 20.0%
Grade 9 60.2% 39.8% 1.2% 20.5% 18.1%
Grade 10 50.8% 49.2% 6.8% 28.8% 13.6%
Grade 11 41.7% 58.3% 4.2% 33.3% 20.8%
Grade 12 34.9% 65.1% 5.8% 36.0% 23.3%

Wine
Several Several Less Than
Never Ever Times/Week Times/Month Once/Month

All 57.6% 42.4% 1.0% 16.9% 24.5%


Grade 7 76.9% 23.1% * % 11.5% 11.5%
Grade 8 65.9% 34.1% * % 13.6% 20.5%
Grade 9 64.2% 35.8% * % 14.8% 21.0%
Grade 10 59.6% 40.4% 1.8% 15.8% 22.8%
Grade 11 49.0% 51.0% 2.1% 21.9% 27.1%
Grade 12 43.4% 56.6% 1.2% 19.3% 36.1%

Liquor
Several Several Less Than
Never Ever Times/Week Times/Month Once/Month

All 48.4% 51.6% 3.4% 27.3% 20.9%


Grade 7 77.8% 22.2% * % 11.1% 11.1%
Grade 8 65.1% 34.9% * % 7.0% 27.9%
Grade 9 58.5% 41.5% 1.2% 22.0% 18.3%
Grade 10 42.4% 57.6% 5.1% 33.9% 18.6%
Grade 11 36.2% 63.8% 5.3% 37.2% 21.3%
Grade 12 29.4% 70.6% 5.9% 37.6% 27.1%

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Table A-5: Average age of first use of:

Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Alcohol 10.3 10.8 11.4 12.1 12.5 13.9


Beer 10.5 10.5 11.7 12.3 12.7 14.2
Wine Coolers 10.7 11.5 11.8 12.7 13.0 14.5
Wine 11.0 11.4 12.2 12.6 13.1 14.7
Liquor 11.1 11.0 13.0 13.3 13.6 14.8

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Table A-6: If you wanted some, how difficult would it be to get...

Beer?

Never Very Somewhat Somewhat Very


Heard Of Impossible Difficult Difficult Easy Easy

All 2.6% 7.2% 3.7% 7.9% 20.0% 58.7%


Grade 7 5.1% 28.8% 10.2% 8.5% 6.8% 40.7%
Grade 8 4.4% 17.8% 2.2% 6.7% 26.7% 42.2%
Grade 9 4.8% 6.0% 6.0% 8.3% 21.4% 53.6%
Grade 10 1.7% * % 1.7% 8.5% 10.2% 78.0%
Grade 11 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 6.0% 30.0% 61.0%
Grade 12 * % * % 2.4% 9.5% 19.0% 69.0%
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Wine coolers?

Never Very Somewhat Somewhat Very


Heard Of Impossible Difficult Difficult Easy Easy

All 3.5% 8.2% 3.0% 8.2% 21.5% 55.6%


Grade 7 6.9% 27.6% 13.8% 8.6% 5.2% 37.9%
Grade 8 4.3% 23.9% 2.2% 8.7% 21.7% 39.1%
Grade 9 6.0% 6.0% 1.2% 11.9% 27.4% 47.6%
Grade 10 1.7% * % 1.7% 10.2% 16.9% 69.5%
Grade 11 2.0% 3.1% * % 5.1% 29.6% 60.2%
Grade 12 1.2% * % 2.4% 6.0% 20.5% 69.9%

Wine?

Never Very Somewhat Somewhat Very


Heard Of Impossible Difficult Difficult Easy Easy

All 4.4% 9.3% 5.1% 10.2% 22.5% 48.5%


Grade 7 6.7% 30.0% 11.7% 6.7% 15.0% 30.0%
Grade 8 9.3% 11.6% 11.6% 11.6% 20.9% 34.9%
Grade 9 5.9% 12.9% 3.5% 11.8% 29.4% 36.5%
Grade 10 1.7% 1.7% 5.0% 13.3% 15.0% 63.3%
Grade 11 1.0% 5.0% 2.0% 9.0% 28.0% 55.0%
Grade 12 4.8% * % 2.4% 9.6% 20.5% 62.7%

Liquor?

Never Very Somewhat Somewhat Very


Heard Of Impossible Difficult Difficult Easy Easy

All 3.8% 12.0% 3.8% 7.3% 16.7% 56.5%


Grade 7 8.3% 40.0% 6.7% 3.3% 10.0% 31.7%
Grade 8 9.8% 22.0% 9.8% 9.8% 14.6% 34.1%
Grade 9 4.8% 12.0% 3.6% 8.4% 19.3% 51.8%
Grade 10 1.8% 1.8% 1.8% 7.0% 12.3% 75.4%
Grade 11 1.0% 5.0% 2.0% 7.0% 23.0% 62.0%
Grade 12 1.2% 2.4% 2.4% 8.3% 15.5% 70.2%
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Table A-7: Since school began in the fall, on how many days (if any) have you...

Attended class while drunk on alcohol?

None 1-3 Days 4-9 Days 10+ Days

All 88.6% 8.3% 1.4% 1.7%


Grade 7 90.7% 9.3% * % * %
Grade 8 88.9% 8.9% 2.2% * %
Grade 9 89.0% 7.3% 2.4% 1.2%
Grade 10 85.2% 8.2% 1.6% 4.9%
Grade 11 87.8% 10.2% 1.0% 1.0%
Grade 12 90.1% 6.2% 1.2% 2.5%

Gotten trouble with teachers because of your drinking?

None 1-3 Days 4-9 Days 10+ Days

All 99.5% 0.5% * % * %


Grade 7 100.0% * % * % * %
Grade 8 97.8% 2.2% * % * %
Grade 9 100.0% * % * % * %
Grade 10 100.0% * % * % * %
Grade 11 100.0% * % * % * %
Grade 12 98.8% 1.2% * % * %
New Caney (Pilot)
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Table A-8: School year use of alcohol by absences and conduct problems:

Average days absent due to illness or other reasons:

Alcohol Users: 3.4 days per student


Alcohol Non-users: 2.6 days per student

Average days conduct problems reported:

Alcohol Users: 2.5 days per student


Alcohol Non-users: 1.0 days per student

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Table A-9: During the past twelve months, how many times have you...

Driven a car when you've had a good bit to drink?

None 1-3 Times 4-9 Times 10+ Times

All 83.7% 11.1% 2.7% 2.4%


Grade 9 95.2% 2.4% 1.2% 1.2%
Grade 10 88.7% 8.1% 1.6% 1.6%
Grade 11 80.8% 15.2% 2.0% 2.0%
Grade 12 72.4% 17.2% 5.7% 4.6%

Gotten into trouble with the police because of drinking?

None 1-3 Times 4-9 Times 10+ Times

All 97.4% 2.6% * % * %


Grade 7 100.0% * % * % * %
Grade 8 97.8% 2.2% * % * %
Grade 9 98.8% 1.2% * % * %
Grade 10 98.4% 1.6% * % * %
Grade 11 95.9% 4.1% * % * %
Grade 12 95.3% 4.7% * % * %
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Table A-10: About how many of your close friends use...

Any alcohol product?

Never heard
None A Few Some Most All

All 12.6% 19.6% 19.1% 33.3% 15.3%


Grade 7 41.7% 20.0% 15.0% 16.7% 6.7%
Grade 8 19.6% 41.3% 13.0% 19.6% 6.5%
Grade 9 10.6% 24.7% 27.1% 30.6% 7.1%
Grade 10 8.2% 11.5% 14.8% 37.7% 27.9%
Grade 11 4.9% 16.5% 22.3% 40.8% 15.5%
Grade 12 3.4% 12.4% 16.9% 42.7% 24.7%

Beer?

Never heard
None A Few Some Most All

All 16.8% 19.5% 20.9% 31.3% 11.6%


Grade 7 45.0% 21.7% 13.3% 16.7% 3.3%
Grade 8 34.8% 39.1% 6.5% 17.4% 2.2%
Grade 9 14.3% 23.8% 34.5% 21.4% 6.0%
Grade 10 10.0% 18.3% 10.0% 40.0% 21.7%
Grade 11 7.8% 13.6% 27.2% 37.9% 13.6%
Grade 12 5.7% 11.4% 20.5% 44.3% 18.2%
New Caney (Pilot)
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Wine coolers?

Never heard
None A Few Some Most All

All 18.8% 25.7% 20.0% 25.9% 9.6%


Grade 7 46.7% 25.0% 11.7% 11.7% 5.0%
Grade 8 33.3% 37.8% 15.6% 11.1% 2.2%
Grade 9 22.9% 27.7% 21.7% 22.9% 4.8%
Grade 10 8.2% 26.2% 14.8% 31.1% 19.7%
Grade 11 8.8% 25.5% 26.5% 27.5% 11.8%
Grade 12 7.1% 17.6% 22.4% 41.2% 11.8%

Wine?

Never heard
None A Few Some Most All

All 35.7% 24.0% 19.8% 14.3% 6.2%


Grade 7 56.9% 24.1% 12.1% 5.2% 1.7%
Grade 8 56.5% 21.7% 15.2% 6.5% * %
Grade 9 35.7% 23.8% 23.8% 14.3% 2.4%
Grade 10 24.1% 29.3% 19.0% 12.1% 15.5%
Grade 11 23.0% 23.0% 25.0% 20.0% 9.0%
Grade 12 33.0% 22.7% 18.2% 19.3% 6.8%

Liquor?

Never heard
None A Few Some Most All

All 22.2% 20.1% 17.6% 30.2% 9.8%


Grade 7 60.7% 16.1% 8.9% 14.3% * %
Grade 8 40.0% 28.9% 15.6% 8.9% 6.7%
Grade 9 19.5% 25.6% 24.4% 26.8% 3.7%
Grade 10 10.3% 19.0% 13.8% 37.9% 19.0%
Grade 11 11.8% 17.6% 21.6% 38.2% 10.8%
Grade 12 10.7% 16.7% 15.5% 40.5% 16.7%
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Table A-11: During the past twelve months, how many times have you...

Had difficulties of any kind with your friends because of your drinking?

None 1-3 Times 4-9 Times 10+ Times

All 88.7% 9.7% 1.2% 0.5%


Grade 7 96.3% 1.9% * % 1.9%
Grade 8 91.3% 6.5% 2.2% * %
Grade 9 89.3% 9.5% 1.2% * %
Grade 10 88.7% 11.3% * % * %
Grade 11 82.8% 15.2% 2.0% * %
Grade 12 88.5% 9.2% 1.1% 1.1%

Been criticized by someone you were dating because of drinking?

None 1-3 Times 4-9 Times 10+ Times

All 89.0% 10.3% 0.5% 0.2%


Grade 7 98.1% 1.9% * % * %
Grade 8 95.7% 4.3% * % * %
Grade 9 92.9% 7.1% * % * %
Grade 10 91.8% 8.2% * % * %
Grade 11 78.4% 20.6% 1.0% * %
Grade 12 85.9% 11.8% 1.2% 1.2%
New Caney (Pilot)
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Table A-12: Thinking of parties you attended this school year, how often was alcohol used?

Half Most Of Don't Didn't


Never Seldom the Time the Time Always Know Attend

All 22.4% 10.4% 7.1% 17.7% 31.8% 1.2% 9.4%


Grade 7 57.4% 16.7% 3.7% 3.7% 9.3% 1.9% 7.4%
Grade 8 42.2% 17.8% 4.4% 11.1% 11.1% * % 13.3%
Grade 9 16.9% 14.5% 9.6% 16.9% 25.3% 2.4% 14.5%
Grade 10 11.3% 6.5% 12.9% 25.8% 27.4% 1.6% 14.5%
Grade 11 14.4% 5.2% 5.2% 26.8% 42.3% * % 6.2%
Grade 12 12.0% 7.2% 6.0% 14.5% 55.4% 1.2% 3.6%

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Table A-13: How often, if ever, do you get alcoholic beverages from...

At home

Do Not Most of
Drink Never Seldom the time Always

All 29.4% 24.1% 30.3% 10.9% 5.3%


Grade 7 56.6% 13.2% 18.9% 5.7% 5.7%
Grade 8 40.0% 15.6% 35.6% 4.4% 4.4%
Grade 9 33.3% 23.5% 30.9% 8.6% 3.7%
Grade 10 16.4% 32.8% 31.1% 14.8% 4.9%
Grade 11 18.6% 27.5% 30.4% 15.7% 7.8%
Grade 12 25.6% 25.6% 33.3% 11.1% 4.4%

From friends

Do Not Most of
Drink Never Seldom the time Always

All 22.1% 12.4% 17.6% 31.9% 16.0%


Grade 7 54.7% 13.2% 15.1% 9.4% 7.5%
Grade 8 38.1% 21.4% 21.4% 16.7% 2.4%
Grade 9 25.3% 14.5% 20.5% 26.5% 13.3%
Grade 10 8.5% 11.9% 22.0% 42.4% 15.3%
Grade 11 13.0% 8.0% 16.0% 40.0% 23.0%
Grade 12 11.2% 11.2% 13.5% 41.6% 22.5%

From a store

Do Not Most of
Drink Never Seldom the time Always

All 23.8% 45.5% 14.9% 10.8% 5.0%


Grade 7 56.6% 34.0% 3.8% 3.8% 1.9%
Grade 8 43.2% 47.7% 4.5% 2.3% 2.3%
Grade 9 27.2% 48.1% 14.8% 7.4% 2.5%
Grade 10 10.0% 58.3% 13.3% 15.0% 3.3%
Grade 11 13.1% 42.4% 22.2% 15.2% 7.1%
Grade 12 12.6% 43.7% 19.5% 14.9% 9.2%

At parties

Do Not Most of
Drink Never Seldom the time Always

All 22.1% 13.8% 14.0% 22.3% 27.8%


Grade 7 49.1% 15.1% 11.3% 13.2% 11.3%
Grade 8 41.9% 23.3% 14.0% 11.6% 9.3%
Grade 9 24.1% 14.5% 14.5% 25.3% 21.7%
Grade 10 10.3% 15.5% 17.2% 25.9% 31.0%
Grade 11 13.3% 9.2% 14.3% 29.6% 33.7%
Grade 12 11.6% 11.6% 12.8% 19.8% 44.2%
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Other source

Do Not Most of
Drink Never Seldom the time Always

All 24.2% 22.3% 24.6% 15.2% 13.7%


Grade 7 51.9% 13.5% 28.8% 3.8% 1.9%
Grade 8 46.5% 27.9% 9.3% 9.3% 7.0%
Grade 9 28.4% 14.8% 28.4% 14.8% 13.6%
Grade 10 12.9% 27.4% 22.6% 24.2% 12.9%
Grade 11 13.4% 22.7% 27.8% 16.5% 19.6%
Grade 12 12.6% 27.6% 24.1% 17.2% 18.4%

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Table A-14: How do your parents feel about kids your age drinking beer?

Strongly Mildly Mildly Strongly Don't


Disapprove Disapprove Neither Approve Approve Know

All 54.5% 19.8% 11.9% 6.7% 1.9% 5.2%


Grade 7 68.5% 9.3% 9.3% 3.7% 3.7% 5.6%
Grade 8 77.8% 4.4% 4.4% 4.4% 4.4% 4.4%
Grade 9 58.0% 25.9% 7.4% 3.7% * % 4.9%
Grade 10 37.9% 20.7% 17.2% 15.5% * % 8.6%
Grade 11 54.5% 23.2% 12.1% 6.1% 1.0% 3.0%
Grade 12 41.0% 24.1% 18.1% 7.2% 3.6% 6.0%

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Table A-15: How dangerous do you think it is for kids your age to use alcohol?

Very Somewhat Not Very Not at All Do Not


Dangerous Dangerous Dangerous Dangerous Know

All 43.1% 35.0% 15.6% 3.5% 2.8%


Grade 7 57.4% 22.2% 11.1% 1.9% 7.4%
Grade 8 47.8% 23.9% 21.7% 6.5% * %
Grade 9 41.5% 35.4% 15.9% 2.4% 4.9%
Grade 10 39.3% 32.8% 19.7% 4.9% 3.3%
Grade 11 33.3% 44.1% 17.6% 4.9% * %
Grade 12 47.6% 39.3% 9.5% 1.2% 2.4%
New Caney (Pilot)
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Table D-1: How recently, if ever, have you used...

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
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Marijuana? All 19.3% 28.5% 42.6% 57.4%
Grade 7 6.5% 11.3% 14.5% 85.5%
Grade 8 6.5% 6.5% 17.4% 82.6%
Grade 9 17.6% 25.9% 36.5% 63.5%
Grade 10 25.8% 35.5% 46.8% 53.2%
Grade 11 23.5% 35.3% 53.9% 46.1%
Grade 12 27.0% 41.6% 65.2% 34.8%
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Cocaine? All 5.0% 8.0% 13.2% 86.8%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 4.5% 4.5% 4.5% 95.5%
Grade 9 2.4% 5.9% 9.4% 90.6%
Grade 10 9.8% 11.5% 16.4% 83.6%
Grade 11 4.9% 8.8% 18.6% 81.4%
Grade 12 8.2% 14.1% 22.4% 77.6%
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Crack? All 1.4% 1.4% 5.5% 94.5%
Grade 7 * % 1.4% 4.6% 95.4%
Grade 8 * % 1.4% 5.8% 94.2%
Grade 9 2.4% 3.8% 6.2% 93.8%
Grade 10 * % 3.8% 10.3% 89.7%
Grade 11 2.0% 5.8% 9.7% 90.3%
Grade 12 2.3% 8.1% 12.7% 87.3%
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Hallucinogens? All 8.1% 11.3% 18.7% 81.3%
Grade 7 * % * % 1.6% 98.4%
Grade 8 * % * % 2.2% 97.8%
Grade 9 3.6% 7.1% 10.7% 89.3%
Grade 10 11.1% 14.3% 23.8% 76.2%
Grade 11 13.9% 17.8% 28.7% 71.3%
Grade 12 13.6% 19.3% 31.8% 68.2%
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Uppers? All 6.5% 8.3% 17.1% 82.9%
Grade 7 1.7% 1.7% 3.4% 96.6%
Grade 8 * % * % 4.4% 95.6%
Grade 9 6.0% 6.0% 9.5% 90.5%
Grade 10 4.9% 4.9% 16.4% 83.6%
Grade 11 9.1% 12.1% 28.3% 71.7%
Grade 12 11.8% 17.6% 28.2% 71.8%
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Downers? All 5.7% 7.4% 14.0% 86.0%
Grade 7 1.7% 1.7% 5.1% 94.9%
Grade 8 * % * % 2.2% 97.8%
Grade 9 3.6% 3.6% 8.3% 91.7%
Grade 10 6.6% 6.6% 9.8% 90.2%
Grade 11 10.1% 14.1% 24.2% 75.8%
Grade 12 8.0% 11.5% 23.0% 77.0%
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Rohypnol? All 3.2% 5.5% 8.3% 91.7%
Grade 7 1.7% 1.7% 1.7% 98.3%
Grade 8 * % * % 2.3% 97.7%
Grade 9 * % 3.7% 7.3% 92.7%
Grade 10 6.6% 8.2% 11.5% 88.5%
Grade 11 4.0% 5.9% 8.9% 91.1%
Grade 12 5.8% 10.5% 14.0% 86.0%
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Steroids? All 0.7% 1.4% 4.4% 95.6%
Grade 7 * % 1.7% 3.3% 96.7%
Grade 8 * % * % 2.2% 97.8%
Grade 9 1.2% 1.2% 3.6% 96.4%
Grade 10 * % * % 3.3% 96.7%
Grade 11 * % 1.0% 3.1% 96.9%
Grade 12 2.4% 3.6% 9.6% 90.4%
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Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
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Ecstasy? All 3.3% 6.1% 11.0% 89.0%
Grade 7 1.7% 1.7% 1.7% 98.3%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 2.4% 3.6% 7.1% 92.9%
Grade 10 * % 5.0% 8.3% 91.7%
Grade 11 6.3% 11.5% 22.9% 77.1%
Grade 12 5.9% 9.4% 15.3% 84.7%
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Heroin? All 0.7% 1.4% 2.1% 97.9%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 2.3% 2.3% 2.3% 97.7%
Grade 9 * % 1.2% 1.2% 98.8%
Grade 10 1.7% 1.7% 3.3% 96.7%
Grade 11 1.0% 2.0% 2.0% 98.0%
Grade 12 * % 1.2% 3.5% 96.5%

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Table D-2: How often do you normally use...

Marijuana?

Several Several About About Less Than


Never Every Times Times Once a Once a Once a
Used Day a Week a Month Month Year Year

All 60.4% 6.0% 5.3% 6.2% 7.4% 7.4% 7.4%


Grade 7 83.0% 1.9% 1.9% * % 5.7% 7.5% * %
Grade 8 84.4% 2.2% * % 2.2% 2.2% 4.4% 4.4%
Grade 9 67.9% 2.4% 4.8% 7.1% 6.0% 4.8% 7.1%
Grade 10 53.4% 12.1% 8.6% 6.9% 8.6% 5.2% 5.2%
Grade 11 50.0% 7.4% 5.3% 10.6% 8.5% 5.3% 12.8%
Grade 12 42.4% 8.2% 8.2% 5.9% 10.6% 15.3% 9.4%

Cocaine?
Several Several About About Less Than
Never Every Times Times Once a Once a Once a
Used Day a Week a Month Month Year Year

All 86.4% * % 0.7% 1.7% 4.3% 3.1% 3.8%


Grade 7 100.0% * % * % * % * % * % * %
Grade 8 95.5% * % * % * % 4.5% * % * %
Grade 9 90.5% * % * % 2.4% 2.4% 2.4% 2.4%
Grade 10 83.1% * % 1.7% 1.7% 8.5% 1.7% 3.4%
Grade 11 82.1% * % 2.1% 3.2% 3.2% 5.3% 4.2%
Grade 12 75.6% * % * % 1.2% 7.3% 6.1% 9.8%

Crack?

Several Several About About Less Than


Never Every Times Times Once a Once a Once a
Used Day a Week a Month Month Year Year

All 94.3% * % 0.2% 0.2% 1.0% 1.4% 2.9%


Grade 7 96.2% * % * % * % * % 1.9% 1.9%
Grade 8 97.8% * % * % * % * % 2.2% * %
Grade 9 95.2% * % * % 1.2% 1.2% 1.2% 1.2%
Grade 10 91.4% * % * % * % 1.7% * % 6.9%
Grade 11 93.8% * % 1.0% * % 1.0% 2.1% 2.1%
Grade 12 92.8% * % * % * % 1.2% 1.2% 4.8%
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Hallucinogens?

Several Several About About Less Than


Never Every Times Times Once a Once a Once a
Used Day a Week a Month Month Year Year

All 80.8% * % 0.5% 2.9% 6.2% 4.8% 4.8%


Grade 7 98.1% * % * % * % * % 1.9% * %
Grade 8 97.8% * % * % * % * % 2.2% * %
Grade 9 90.2% * % * % 2.4% 3.7% 1.2% 2.4%
Grade 10 74.6% * % 1.7% 3.4% 10.2% 5.1% 5.1%
Grade 11 70.2% * % * % 5.3% 11.7% 5.3% 7.4%
Grade 12 67.9% * % 1.2% 3.6% 7.1% 10.7% 9.5%

Uppers?

Several Several About About Less Than


Never Every Times Times Once a Once a Once a
Used Day a Week a Month Month Year Year

All 82.7% * % 1.0% 3.6% 3.4% 5.0% 4.3%


Grade 7 96.3% * % * % 1.9% * % 1.9% * %
Grade 8 95.3% * % * % * % 2.3% 2.3% * %
Grade 9 90.4% * % * % 1.2% 4.8% 1.2% 2.4%
Grade 10 84.7% * % 1.7% 5.1% * % 1.7% 6.8%
Grade 11 71.4% * % 1.1% 7.7% 4.4% 8.8% 6.6%
Grade 12 71.3% * % 2.3% 3.4% 5.7% 10.3% 6.9%

Downers?

Several Several About About Less Than


Never Every Times Times Once a Once a Once a
Used Day a Week a Month Month Year Year

All 84.1% * % 0.7% 2.9% 4.3% 3.4% 4.6%


Grade 7 94.2% * % * % 1.9% * % 1.9% 1.9%
Grade 8 95.6% * % * % 2.2% 2.2% * % * %
Grade 9 92.7% * % * % 1.2% 3.7% * % 2.4%
Grade 10 87.9% * % 1.7% 5.2% * % 1.7% 3.4%
Grade 11 71.6% * % 2.1% 4.2% 10.5% 5.3% 6.3%
Grade 12 75.0% * % * % 2.4% 4.8% 8.3% 9.5%

Rohypnol?

Several Several About About Less Than


Never Every Times Times Once a Once a Once a
Used Day a Week a Month Month Year Year

All 92.8% * % 0.7% 1.2% 1.4% 1.9% 1.9%


Grade 7 96.3% * % 1.9% * % * % * % 1.9%
Grade 8 97.8% * % * % * % * % 2.2% * %
Grade 9 92.8% * % * % * % 2.4% * % 4.8%
Grade 10 90.0% * % * % 3.3% 1.7% 5.0% * %
Grade 11 94.6% * % 2.2% 2.2% * % 1.1% * %
Grade 12 87.8% * % * % 1.2% 3.7% 3.7% 3.7%

Steroids?

Several Several About About Less Than


Never Every Times Times Once a Once a Once a
Used Day a Week a Month Month Year Year

All 96.0% * % * % 0.2% 0.2% 1.2% 2.2%


Grade 7 96.0% * % * % * % * % 4.0% * %
Grade 8 100.0% * % * % * % * % * % * %
Grade 9 96.4% * % * % 1.2% * % * % 2.4%
Grade 10 98.2% * % * % * % * % * % 1.8%
Grade 11 97.8% * % * % * % * % 1.1% 1.1%
Grade 12 90.0% * % * % * % 1.3% 2.5% 6.3%
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Ecstasy?

Several Several About About Less Than


Never Every Times Times Once a Once a Once a
Used Day a Week a Month Month Year Year

All 89.5% * % * % 1.2% 2.7% 3.4% 3.2%


Grade 7 100.0% * % * % * % * % * % * %
Grade 8 100.0% * % * % * % * % * % * %
Grade 9 93.9% * % * % * % 2.4% 2.4% 1.2%
Grade 10 93.0% * % * % 1.8% * % 3.5% 1.8%
Grade 11 78.7% * % * % 4.3% 4.3% 7.4% 5.3%
Grade 12 82.5% * % * % * % 6.3% 3.8% 7.5%

Heroin?

Several Several About About Less Than


Never Every Times Times Once a Once a Once a
Used Day a Week a Month Month Year Year

All 98.0% 0.2% * % * % 0.5% 0.2% 1.0%


Grade 7 100.0% * % * % * % * % * % * %
Grade 8 100.0% * % * % * % * % * % * %
Grade 9 98.8% * % * % * % 1.2% * % * %
Grade 10 96.4% 1.8% * % * % * % * % 1.8%
Grade 11 97.8% * % * % * % 1.1% * % 1.1%
Grade 12 96.3% * % * % * % * % 1.3% 2.5%

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Table D-3: Average age of first use of:

Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Marijuana * * 12.9 13.0 13.8 15.0


Cocaine * * * 15.1 15.4 15.7
Crack * * * * * *
Hallucinogens * * * 14.5 14.6 15.3
Uppers * * * 14.7 14.5 15.6
Downers * * * * 14.4 15.5
Rohypnol * * * * * 15.8
Steroids * * * * * *
Ecstasy * * * * 15.4 16.3
Heroin * * * * * *

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Table D-4: Age of first use of marijuana by family situation:

Two parent family

Never 9 or Under 10-11 12-13 14-15 16-17 18 or Over

All * % 1.1% 4.3% 29.3% 44.6% 16.3% 4.3%


Grade 7 * % * % * % * % * % * % * %
Grade 8 * % * % * % * % * % * % * %
Grade 9 * % 5.9% 11.8% 47.1% 29.4% 5.9% * %
Grade 10 * % * % * % 30.0% 70.0% * % * %
Grade 11 * % * % 3.4% 24.1% 48.3% 24.1% * %
Grade 12 * % * % * % 13.3% 50.0% 23.3% 13.3%
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Other family situation

Never 9 or Under 10-11 12-13 14-15 16-17 18 or Over

All * % 6.7% 10.1% 37.1% 32.6% 11.2% 2.2%


Grade 7 * % * % * % * % * % * % * %
Grade 8 * % * % * % * % * % * % * %
Grade 9 * % * % 7.7% 61.5% 30.8% * % * %
Grade 10 * % 5.6% 16.7% 50.0% 22.2% 5.6% * %
Grade 11 * % 9.1% 13.6% 27.3% 40.9% 9.1% * %
Grade 12 * % 8.0% 4.0% 8.0% 44.0% 28.0% 8.0%

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Table D-5: If you wanted some, how difficult would it be to get...

Marijuana?

Never Very Somewhat Somewhat Very


Heard Of Impossible Difficult Difficult Easy Easy

All 4.9% 17.1% 5.4% 8.9% 20.4% 43.3%


Grade 7 8.8% 52.6% 5.3% 8.8% 10.5% 14.0%
Grade 8 8.9% 33.3% 2.2% 6.7% 28.9% 20.0%
Grade 9 7.2% 16.9% 7.2% 12.0% 16.9% 39.8%
Grade 10 3.4% 6.8% 3.4% 6.8% 23.7% 55.9%
Grade 11 1.0% 6.0% 8.0% 8.0% 19.0% 58.0%
Grade 12 3.6% 4.8% 3.6% 9.6% 25.3% 53.0%

Cocaine?

Never Very Somewhat Somewhat Very


Heard Of Impossible Difficult Difficult Easy Easy

All 7.5% 27.3% 15.4% 15.4% 15.7% 18.7%


Grade 7 8.6% 65.5% 5.2% 10.3% 6.9% 3.4%
Grade 8 15.6% 35.6% 20.0% 2.2% 15.6% 11.1%
Grade 9 13.4% 29.3% 14.6% 15.9% 12.2% 14.6%
Grade 10 3.5% 31.6% 12.3% 8.8% 14.0% 29.8%
Grade 11 2.0% 16.0% 15.0% 23.0% 18.0% 26.0%
Grade 12 5.8% 5.8% 23.3% 20.9% 23.3% 20.9%

Crack?

Never Very Somewhat Somewhat Very


Heard Of Impossible Difficult Difficult Easy Easy

All 8.8% 27.8% 17.3% 18.1% 15.0% 13.1%


Grade 7 8.5% 61.0% 5.1% 13.6% 8.5% 3.4%
Grade 8 16.7% 40.5% 21.4% 7.1% 7.1% 7.1%
Grade 9 13.4% 29.3% 14.6% 19.5% 14.6% 8.5%
Grade 10 6.7% 26.7% 18.3% 13.3% 13.3% 21.7%
Grade 11 2.0% 15.3% 18.4% 24.5% 19.4% 20.4%
Grade 12 10.0% 11.3% 25.0% 21.3% 20.0% 12.5%

Hallucinogens?

Never Very Somewhat Somewhat Very


Heard Of Impossible Difficult Difficult Easy Easy

All 25.4% 17.4% 14.2% 9.6% 13.0% 20.4%


Grade 7 48.3% 37.9% 5.2% 5.2% 1.7% 1.7%
Grade 8 47.8% 23.9% 6.5% 2.2% 13.0% 6.5%
Grade 9 40.0% 16.5% 12.9% 8.2% 11.8% 10.6%
Grade 10 11.7% 16.7% 23.3% 11.7% 11.7% 25.0%
Grade 11 5.9% 12.9% 12.9% 14.9% 16.8% 36.6%
Grade 12 16.1% 6.9% 20.7% 10.3% 18.4% 27.6%
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Uppers?

Never Very Somewhat Somewhat Very


Heard Of Impossible Difficult Difficult Easy Easy

All 28.4% 13.4% 11.3% 12.0% 14.8% 20.2%


Grade 7 54.4% 28.1% 5.3% 7.0% 1.8% 3.5%
Grade 8 59.1% 11.4% 2.3% 2.3% 15.9% 9.1%
Grade 9 39.0% 13.4% 13.4% 8.5% 11.0% 14.6%
Grade 10 13.3% 18.3% 15.0% 13.3% 16.7% 23.3%
Grade 11 10.1% 10.1% 10.1% 17.2% 17.2% 35.4%
Grade 12 16.7% 4.8% 16.7% 16.7% 22.6% 22.6%

Downers?

Never Very Somewhat Somewhat Very


Heard Of Impossible Difficult Difficult Easy Easy

All 27.8% 13.3% 12.3% 12.1% 13.3% 21.1%


Grade 7 51.9% 26.9% 5.8% 7.7% 3.8% 3.8%
Grade 8 57.1% 14.3% 2.4% 2.4% 11.9% 11.9%
Grade 9 39.0% 14.6% 14.6% 7.3% 8.5% 15.9%
Grade 10 11.9% 16.9% 16.9% 13.6% 15.3% 25.4%
Grade 11 10.4% 9.4% 11.5% 17.7% 15.6% 35.4%
Grade 12 18.3% 4.9% 17.1% 17.1% 20.7% 22.0%

Rohypnol?

Never Very Somewhat Somewhat Very


Heard Of Impossible Difficult Difficult Easy Easy

All 42.3% 12.5% 12.3% 9.2% 9.5% 14.2%


Grade 7 53.7% 24.1% 11.1% 3.7% 5.6% 1.9%
Grade 8 52.3% 18.2% 9.1% * % 9.1% 11.4%
Grade 9 44.0% 13.1% 16.7% 8.3% 7.1% 10.7%
Grade 10 31.6% 15.8% 12.3% 8.8% 14.0% 17.5%
Grade 11 41.0% 7.0% 9.0% 10.0% 9.0% 24.0%
Grade 12 36.9% 6.0% 14.3% 17.9% 11.9% 13.1%
Steroids?

Never Very Somewhat Somewhat Very


Heard Of Impossible Difficult Difficult Easy Easy

All 13.5% 26.6% 15.2% 15.4% 12.8% 16.4%


Grade 7 12.5% 58.9% 5.4% 8.9% 3.6% 10.7%
Grade 8 18.2% 47.7% 6.8% 9.1% 9.1% 9.1%
Grade 9 13.6% 33.3% 19.8% 13.6% 9.9% 9.9%
Grade 10 10.3% 20.7% 17.2% 15.5% 13.8% 22.4%
Grade 11 11.2% 13.3% 16.3% 23.5% 14.3% 21.4%
Grade 12 16.7% 7.1% 19.0% 15.5% 21.4% 20.2%

Ecstasy?

Never Very Somewhat Somewhat Very


Heard Of Impossible Difficult Difficult Easy Easy

All 36.1% 15.2% 11.0% 9.3% 12.6% 15.9%


Grade 7 56.4% 25.5% 9.1% 1.8% 5.5% 1.8%
Grade 8 51.2% 20.9% 4.7% * % 18.6% 4.7%
Grade 9 48.2% 16.5% 9.4% 10.6% 4.7% 10.6%
Grade 10 33.3% 18.3% 15.0% 5.0% 8.3% 20.0%
Grade 11 20.2% 11.1% 13.1% 17.2% 14.1% 24.2%
Grade 12 24.1% 6.9% 11.5% 11.5% 23.0% 23.0%
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Heroin?

Never Very Somewhat Somewhat Very


Heard Of Impossible Difficult Difficult Easy Easy

All 12.6% 32.9% 20.3% 13.1% 10.3% 11.0%


Grade 7 14.3% 53.6% 14.3% 5.4% 7.1% 5.4%
Grade 8 14.3% 54.8% 9.5% 7.1% 7.1% 7.1%
Grade 9 15.5% 38.1% 16.7% 10.7% 10.7% 8.3%
Grade 10 8.5% 32.2% 16.9% 15.3% 8.5% 18.6%
Grade 11 7.8% 22.5% 26.5% 16.7% 11.8% 14.7%
Grade 12 16.3% 16.3% 27.9% 17.4% 12.8% 9.3%

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Table D-6: Since school began in the fall, on how many days (if any) have you...

Attended class while high from marijuana use?

None 1-3 Days 4-9 Days 10+ Days

All 84.4% 9.1% 2.6% 3.8%


Grade 7 92.6% 3.7% 1.9% 1.9%
Grade 8 95.5% 2.3% 2.3% * %
Grade 9 88.0% 7.2% 1.2% 3.6%
Grade 10 79.7% 11.9% 1.7% 6.8%
Grade 11 79.2% 11.5% 4.2% 5.2%
Grade 12 79.0% 13.6% 3.7% 3.7%

Attended class while high from use of some other drug?

None 1-3 Days 4-9 Days 10+ Days

All 90.7% 6.7% 1.2% 1.4%


Grade 7 96.3% 3.7% * % * %
Grade 8 93.2% 6.8% * % * %
Grade 9 95.1% 2.5% 1.2% 1.2%
Grade 10 85.2% 9.8% 3.3% 1.6%
Grade 11 84.8% 11.1% 2.0% 2.0%
Grade 12 92.5% 5.0% * % 2.5%

Gotten into trouble with teachers because of your drug use?

None 1-3 Days 4-9 Days 10+ Days

All 99.3% 0.5% 0.2% * %


Grade 7 98.1% 1.9% * % * %
Grade 8 97.8% 2.2% * % * %
Grade 9 98.8% * % 1.2% * %
Grade 10 100.0% * % * % * %
Grade 11 100.0% * % * % * %
Grade 12 100.0% * % * % * %

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Table D-7: School year use of marijuana by absences and conduct problems:

Average days absent due to illness or other reasons:

Marijuana Users: 3.5 days per student


Marijuana Non-users: 3.0 days per student

Average days conduct problems reported:

Marijuana Users: 4.0 days per student


Marijuana Non-users: 1.3 days per student
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Table D-8: During the past twelve months, how many times have you...

Driven a car when you've felt high from drugs?

None 1-3 Times 4-9 Times 10+ Times

All 81.7% 12.7% 3.4% 2.2%


Grade 9 96.4% 2.4% 1.2% * %
Grade 10 86.9% 8.2% 1.6% 3.3%
Grade 11 77.3% 16.5% 3.1% 3.1%
Grade 12 68.3% 22.0% 7.3% 2.4%

Gotten into trouble with the police because of drug use?

None 1-3 Times 4-9 Times 10+ Times

All 97.8% 2.2% * % * %


Grade 7 98.0% 2.0% * % * %
Grade 8 100.0% * % * % * %
Grade 9 98.8% 1.2% * % * %
Grade 10 95.1% 4.9% * % * %
Grade 11 97.9% 2.1% * % * %
Grade 12 97.5% 2.5% * % * %

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Table D-9: About how many of your close friends use marijuana?

Never heard
None A Few Some Most All

All 33.6% 24.9% 15.1% 18.5% 7.8%


Grade 7 61.0% 18.6% 8.5% 8.5% 3.4%
Grade 8 54.3% 23.9% 6.5% 15.2% * %
Grade 9 35.3% 22.4% 12.9% 21.2% 8.2%
Grade 10 19.7% 27.9% 16.4% 23.0% 13.1%
Grade 11 24.8% 24.8% 24.8% 15.8% 9.9%
Grade 12 22.4% 30.6% 14.1% 24.7% 8.2%
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Table D-10: During the past twelve months, how many times have you...

Had difficulties of any kind with your friends because of your drug use?

None 1-3 Times 4-9 Times 10+ Times

All 90.8% 8.0% 0.9% 0.2%


Grade 7 92.5% 7.5% * % * %
Grade 8 90.9% 4.5% 4.5% * %
Grade 9 90.5% 8.3% 1.2% * %
Grade 10 91.8% 8.2% * % * %
Grade 11 89.8% 8.2% 1.0% 1.0%
Grade 12 90.5% 9.5% * % * %

Been criticized by someone you were dating because of drug use?

None 1-3 Times 4-9 Times 10+ Times

All 90.6% 8.2% 1.0% 0.2%


Grade 7 94.0% 4.0% * % 2.0%
Grade 8 97.8% 2.2% * % * %
Grade 9 92.9% 4.8% 2.4% * %
Grade 10 93.2% 6.8% * % * %
Grade 11 82.3% 15.6% 2.1% * %
Grade 12 90.2% 9.8% * % * %
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Table D-11: Thinking of parties you attended this school year, how often was marijuana used?

Half Most Of Don't Didn't


Never Seldom the Time the Time Always Know Attend

All 35.5% 13.0% 10.2% 12.5% 16.3% 3.1% 9.5%


Grade 7 70.4% 11.1% 1.9% 3.7% 5.6% * % 7.4%
Grade 8 68.9% 6.7% 2.2% 6.7% 2.2% * % 13.3%
Grade 9 33.7% 18.1% 9.6% 4.8% 14.5% 3.6% 15.7%
Grade 10 24.6% 11.5% 13.1% 18.0% 18.0% 1.6% 13.1%
Grade 11 22.4% 13.3% 14.3% 23.5% 18.4% 2.0% 6.1%
Grade 12 19.5% 13.4% 13.4% 12.2% 29.3% 8.5% 3.7%

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Table D-12: How often, if ever, do you smoke marijuana in...

Joints?

Half the Most of Don't


Never Seldom Time the Time Always Know

All 58.9% 11.7% 6.5% 12.6% 9.4% 0.9%


Grade 7 82.9% 12.2% * % 2.4% 2.4% * %
Grade 8 78.4% 10.8% * % 2.7% 5.4% 2.7%
Grade 9 60.9% 9.4% 9.4% 9.4% 9.4% 1.6%
Grade 10 59.6% 10.6% 6.4% 8.5% 14.9% * %
Grade 11 51.2% 13.4% 9.8% 19.5% 4.9% 1.2%
Grade 12 41.4% 12.9% 7.1% 21.4% 17.1% * %

Blunts?

Half the Most of Don't


Never Seldom Time the Time Always Know

All 72.7% 12.9% 3.6% 4.8% 4.2% 1.8%


Grade 7 92.7% 2.4% * % 2.4% * % 2.4%
Grade 8 88.2% 8.8% * % * % * % 2.9%
Grade 9 75.0% 14.1% 3.1% 3.1% 3.1% 1.6%
Grade 10 73.3% 4.4% 2.2% 8.9% 11.1% * %
Grade 11 63.8% 16.3% 10.0% 6.3% 3.8% * %
Grade 12 60.9% 21.7% 1.4% 5.8% 5.8% 4.3%

Bongs or water pipes?

Half the Most of Don't


Never Seldom Time the Time Always Know

All 69.2% 10.7% 8.9% 5.0% 4.7% 1.5%


Grade 7 90.2% 2.4% 4.9% * % 2.4% * %
Grade 8 88.9% 5.6% * % * % 2.8% 2.8%
Grade 9 70.8% 10.8% 7.7% 3.1% 4.6% 3.1%
Grade 10 66.0% 8.5% 14.9% 4.3% 6.4% * %
Grade 11 61.3% 8.8% 12.5% 12.5% 5.0% * %
Grade 12 56.5% 21.7% 8.7% 4.3% 5.8% 2.9%

Pipes?

Half the Most of Don't


Never Seldom Time the Time Always Know

All 66.8% 12.8% 6.8% 7.4% 5.3% 0.9%


Grade 7 87.8% 7.3% * % 2.4% 2.4% * %
Grade 8 86.1% 5.6% 2.8% * % 2.8% 2.8%
Grade 9 72.3% 6.2% 9.2% 7.7% 3.1% 1.5%
Grade 10 66.7% 13.3% 4.4% 6.7% 8.9% * %
Grade 11 59.5% 11.4% 10.1% 13.9% 5.1% * %
Grade 12 47.9% 26.8% 8.5% 7.0% 8.5% 1.4%
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Some other way?

Half the Most of Don't


Never Seldom Time the Time Always Know

All 75.1% 10.4% 3.3% 3.8% 3.8% 3.6%


Grade 7 90.2% 7.3% * % * % 2.4% * %
Grade 8 86.1% 5.6% 2.8% * % 2.8% 2.8%
Grade 9 83.1% 6.2% 3.1% 3.1% 3.1% 1.5%
Grade 10 73.9% 6.5% 4.3% 6.5% 4.3% 4.3%
Grade 11 67.5% 13.8% 3.8% 7.5% 3.8% 3.8%
Grade 12 62.9% 17.1% 4.3% 2.9% 5.7% 7.1%

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Table D-13: How do your parents feel about kids your age using marijuana?

Strongly Mildly Mildly Strongly Don't


Disapprove Disapprove Neither Approve Approve Know

All 80.2% 6.9% 4.3% 1.4% 1.4% 5.7%


Grade 7 78.8% 3.8% 5.8% * % 1.9% 9.6%
Grade 8 91.1% * % * % 2.2% 2.2% 4.4%
Grade 9 86.3% 3.8% 3.8% 2.5% * % 3.8%
Grade 10 68.3% 15.0% 8.3% * % * % 8.3%
Grade 11 80.8% 8.1% 3.0% 2.0% 2.0% 4.0%
Grade 12 77.4% 8.3% 4.8% 1.2% 2.4% 6.0%

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Table D-14: How dangerous do you think it is for kids your age to use...

Marijuana?

Very Somewhat Not Very Not at All Do Not


Dangerous Dangerous Dangerous Dangerous Know

All 57.3% 19.1% 13.2% 8.7% 1.7%


Grade 7 79.6% 9.3% 3.7% 3.7% 3.7%
Grade 8 77.8% 8.9% 6.7% 4.4% 2.2%
Grade 9 61.4% 18.1% 10.8% 7.2% 2.4%
Grade 10 46.7% 21.7% 13.3% 15.0% 3.3%
Grade 11 42.9% 28.6% 18.4% 10.2% * %
Grade 12 52.4% 19.0% 19.0% 9.5% * %

Cocaine?

Very Somewhat Not Very Not at All Do Not


Dangerous Dangerous Dangerous Dangerous Know

All 86.5% 7.7% 1.6% 1.4% 2.8%


Grade 7 88.9% 3.7% * % 3.7% 3.7%
Grade 8 80.4% 8.7% 4.3% 2.2% 4.3%
Grade 9 88.0% 4.8% 2.4% * % 4.8%
Grade 10 87.1% 8.1% 1.6% 1.6% 1.6%
Grade 11 86.9% 9.1% 2.0% 1.0% 1.0%
Grade 12 86.0% 10.5% * % 1.2% 2.3%

Crack?

Very Somewhat Not Very Not at All Do Not


Dangerous Dangerous Dangerous Dangerous Know

All 90.3% 3.8% 1.2% 0.7% 4.0%


Grade 7 86.8% 5.7% * % 1.9% 5.7%
Grade 8 87.0% 2.2% 4.3% * % 6.5%
Grade 9 90.4% 3.6% 1.2% * % 4.8%
Grade 10 90.0% 5.0% * % 1.7% 3.3%
Grade 11 91.7% 3.1% 2.1% 1.0% 2.1%
Grade 12 92.9% 3.5% * % * % 3.5%
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Ecstasy?

Very Somewhat Not Very Not at All Do Not


Dangerous Dangerous Dangerous Dangerous Know

All 68.5% 11.7% 5.4% 1.4% 12.9%


Grade 7 77.8% 3.7% * % 1.9% 16.7%
Grade 8 73.9% 4.3% 6.5% * % 15.2%
Grade 9 65.5% 9.5% 4.8% * % 20.2%
Grade 10 65.6% 11.5% 9.8% 1.6% 11.5%
Grade 11 61.2% 21.4% 6.1% 2.0% 9.2%
Grade 12 73.5% 12.0% 4.8% 2.4% 7.2%

Steroids?

Very Somewhat Not Very Not at All Do Not


Dangerous Dangerous Dangerous Dangerous Know

All 76.7% 13.1% 2.6% 1.7% 5.9%


Grade 7 81.1% 7.5% 1.9% 3.8% 5.7%
Grade 8 76.1% 8.7% 2.2% 4.3% 8.7%
Grade 9 72.0% 15.9% 1.2% 2.4% 8.5%
Grade 10 79.3% 13.8% 3.4% 1.7% 1.7%
Grade 11 72.7% 17.2% 3.0% * % 7.1%
Grade 12 81.9% 10.8% 3.6% * % 3.6%

Heroin?

Very Somewhat Not Very Not at All Do Not


Dangerous Dangerous Dangerous Dangerous Know

All 91.9% 3.0% 0.7% 0.5% 3.9%


Grade 7 85.2% 7.4% * % * % 7.4%
Grade 8 88.9% 2.2% 4.4% * % 4.4%
Grade 9 92.8% 2.4% * % * % 4.8%
Grade 10 91.9% 3.2% * % 3.2% 1.6%
Grade 11 96.0% 1.0% 1.0% * % 2.0%
Grade 12 92.0% 3.4% * % * % 4.5%
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Table I-1: How recently, if ever, have you used...

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
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Any inhalant? All 8.4% 13.7% 28.9% 71.1%
Grade 7 15.4% 15.4% 26.2% 73.8%
Grade 8 8.7% 17.4% 21.7% 78.3%
Grade 9 7.1% 14.1% 31.8% 68.2%
Grade 10 9.5% 14.3% 39.7% 60.3%
Grade 11 7.7% 11.5% 27.9% 72.1%
Grade 12 4.4% 12.2% 25.6% 74.4%
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Liquid or spray paint? All 2.7% 4.4% 14.6% 85.4%
Grade 7 3.1% 4.6% 13.8% 86.2%
Grade 8 * % 6.5% 13.0% 87.0%
Grade 9 3.5% 5.9% 15.3% 84.7%
Grade 10 3.2% 3.2% 17.5% 82.5%
Grade 11 1.9% 2.9% 14.4% 85.6%
Grade 12 3.4% 4.5% 13.5% 86.5%
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Whiteout, correction fluid? All 2.5% 5.2% 14.9% 85.1%
Grade 7 4.7% 9.4% 17.2% 82.8%
Grade 8 2.2% 4.4% 11.1% 88.9%
Grade 9 3.6% 7.1% 19.0% 81.0%
Grade 10 5.0% 8.3% 18.3% 81.7%
Grade 11 * % 1.0% 14.6% 85.4%
Grade 12 1.2% 3.5% 9.3% 90.7%
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Gasoline? All 0.7% 1.4% 7.0% 93.0%
Grade 7 * % * % 4.6% 95.4%
Grade 8 2.2% 2.2% 4.4% 95.6%
Grade 9 2.4% 6.0% 13.1% 86.9%
Grade 10 * % * % 6.7% 93.3%
Grade 11 * % * % 7.8% 92.2%
Grade 12 * % * % 3.5% 96.5%
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Freon? All 0.2% 0.5% 2.9% 97.1%
Grade 7 1.5% 1.5% 3.1% 96.9%
Grade 8 * % * % 4.3% 95.7%
Grade 9 * % 1.2% 2.4% 97.6%
Grade 10 * % * % 4.9% 95.1%
Grade 11 * % * % 2.0% 98.0%
Grade 12 * % * % 2.3% 97.7%
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Poppers, Locker Room, etc.? All 1.1% 1.6% 2.9% 97.1%
Grade 7 3.1% 3.1% 3.1% 96.9%
Grade 8 * % * % 2.2% 97.8%
Grade 9 2.4% 3.6% 6.0% 94.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 1.0% 2.0% 5.0% 95.0%
Grade 12 * % * % * % 100.0%
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Glue? All 1.4% 2.5% 8.4% 91.6%
Grade 7 3.2% 6.3% 14.3% 85.7%
Grade 8 4.3% 4.3% 6.5% 93.5%
Grade 9 1.2% 3.6% 8.3% 91.7%
Grade 10 1.6% 1.6% 14.5% 85.5%
Grade 11 * % * % 4.0% 96.0%
Grade 12 * % 1.2% 5.9% 94.1%
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Paint, lacquer thinner, etc.? All 1.1% 2.7% 9.3% 90.7%
Grade 7 4.6% 6.2% 9.2% 90.8%
Grade 8 * % 2.2% 4.3% 95.7%
Grade 9 1.2% 4.8% 14.5% 85.5%
Grade 10 1.7% 3.3% 13.3% 86.7%
Grade 11 * % 1.0% 6.9% 93.1%
Grade 12 * % * % 7.1% 92.9%
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Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
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Nitrous oxide, laughing gas? All 2.3% 4.1% 10.0% 90.0%
Grade 7 6.3% 7.8% 7.8% 92.2%
Grade 8 * % * % 2.3% 97.7%
Grade 9 1.2% 2.4% 8.4% 91.6%
Grade 10 3.2% 4.8% 16.1% 83.9%
Grade 11 2.0% 3.9% 10.8% 89.2%
Grade 12 1.1% 4.6% 11.5% 88.5%
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Octane booster? All 0.7% 0.9% 1.1% 98.9%
Grade 7 1.6% 3.2% 3.2% 96.8%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 1.2% 1.2% 2.4% 97.6%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 12 1.2% 1.2% 1.2% 98.8%
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Other sprays? All 1.6% 2.5% 5.5% 94.5%
Grade 7 4.7% 6.3% 9.4% 90.6%
Grade 8 4.4% 4.4% 6.7% 93.3%
Grade 9 1.2% 4.8% 10.7% 89.3%
Grade 10 * % * % 1.7% 98.3%
Grade 11 1.0% 1.0% 2.9% 97.1%
Grade 12 * % * % 2.4% 97.6%
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Other inhalants? All 3.4% 5.0% 11.4% 88.6%
Grade 7 4.7% 6.3% 10.9% 89.1%
Grade 8 4.4% 4.4% 4.4% 95.6%
Grade 9 3.6% 7.2% 15.7% 84.3%
Grade 10 3.3% 4.9% 9.8% 90.2%
Grade 11 3.0% 4.0% 10.1% 89.9%
Grade 12 2.3% 3.5% 14.0% 86.0%

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Table I-2: How often do you normally use inhalants?


Several Several About About Less Than
Never Every Times Times Once a Once a Once a
Used Day a Week a Month Month Year Year

All 84.1% * % 0.7% 2.1% 2.1% 3.8% 7.1%


Grade 7 85.2% * % * % 5.6% 3.7% 3.7% 1.9%
Grade 8 86.4% * % 2.3% * % 4.5% 2.3% 4.5%
Grade 9 86.7% * % 1.2% 2.4% 2.4% 3.6% 3.6%
Grade 10 72.9% * % 1.7% 3.4% * % 1.7% 20.3%
Grade 11 84.5% * % * % 2.1% 2.1% 5.2% 6.2%
Grade 12 87.1% * % * % * % 1.2% 4.7% 7.1%

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Table I-3: Number of different kinds of inhalants used:

0 1 2-3 4+

All 72.8% 9.4% 10.1% 7.7%


Grade 7 74.2% 4.5% 13.6% 7.6%
Grade 8 78.3% 10.9% 6.5% 4.3%
Grade 9 69.4% 7.1% 12.9% 10.6%
Grade 10 61.9% 19.0% 9.5% 9.5%
Grade 11 74.5% 9.4% 7.5% 8.5%
Grade 12 77.8% 7.8% 10.0% 4.4%
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Table I-4: Average age of first use of:

Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Inhalants 11.8 * 12.1 13.3 13.5 14.4

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Table I-5: Since school began in the fall, on how many days (if any) have you attended
class while high from inhalant use?

None 1-3 Days 4-9 Days 10+ Days

All 96.4% 3.4% * % 0.2%


Grade 7 92.3% 7.7% * % * %
Grade 8 95.2% 4.8% * % * %
Grade 9 95.1% 3.7% * % 1.2%
Grade 10 98.4% 1.6% * % * %
Grade 11 96.9% 3.1% * % * %
Grade 12 98.7% 1.3% * % * %

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Table I-6: School year use of inhalants by absences and conduct problems:

Average days absent due to illness or other reasons:

Inhalants Users: 3.6 days per student


Inhalants Non-users: 3.0 days per student

Average days conduct problems reported:

Inhalants Users: 4.1 days per student


Inhalants Non-users: 1.7 days per student

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Table I-7: About how many of your close friends use inhalants?
Never heard
None A Few Some Most All

All 70.9% 18.2% 6.5% 3.0% 1.4%


Grade 7 70.2% 19.3% * % 7.0% 3.5%
Grade 8 66.7% 15.6% 13.3% 2.2% 2.2%
Grade 9 69.5% 19.5% 4.9% 4.9% 1.2%
Grade 10 61.3% 19.4% 16.1% * % 3.2%
Grade 11 73.0% 20.0% 4.0% 3.0% * %
Grade 12 79.3% 14.9% 4.6% 1.1% * %

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Table I-8: How dangerous do you think it is for kids your age to use inhalants?

Very Somewhat Not Very Not at All Do Not


Dangerous Dangerous Dangerous Dangerous Know

All 80.7% 11.0% 2.8% 1.1% 4.4%


Grade 7 79.6% 11.1% 3.7% 1.9% 3.7%
Grade 8 84.8% 4.3% 4.3% 2.2% 4.3%
Grade 9 79.8% 9.5% 2.4% 1.2% 7.1%
Grade 10 75.4% 16.4% 3.3% 1.6% 3.3%
Grade 11 82.4% 13.7% 2.0% 1.0% 1.0%
Grade 12 81.8% 9.1% 2.3% * % 6.8%
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Table X-1: Since school began in the fall, have you gotten any information on drugs or
alcohol from the following sources?

Health class

No Yes

All 62.8% 37.2%


Grade 7 53.2% 46.8%
Grade 8 87.5% 12.5%
Grade 9 77.9% 22.1%
Grade 10 51.9% 48.1%
Grade 11 54.8% 45.2%
Grade 12 59.2% 40.8%

An assembly program

No Yes

All 73.6% 26.4%


Grade 7 56.5% 43.5%
Grade 8 28.9% 71.1%
Grade 9 83.6% 16.4%
Grade 10 91.7% 8.3%
Grade 11 74.2% 25.8%
Grade 12 85.9% 14.1%

Guidance counselor

No Yes

All 88.7% 11.3%


Grade 7 89.4% 10.6%
Grade 8 89.7% 10.3%
Grade 9 90.9% 9.1%
Grade 10 91.7% 8.3%
Grade 11 83.5% 16.5%
Grade 12 90.1% 9.9%
Science class

No Yes

All 81.4% 18.6%


Grade 7 55.8% 44.2%
Grade 8 87.2% 12.8%
Grade 9 90.6% 9.4%
Grade 10 78.0% 22.0%
Grade 11 79.3% 20.7%
Grade 12 91.0% 9.0%

Social studies class

No Yes

All 92.6% 7.4%


Grade 7 93.3% 6.7%
Grade 8 89.7% 10.3%
Grade 9 92.6% 7.4%
Grade 10 93.8% 6.3%
Grade 11 91.5% 8.5%
Grade 12 94.4% 5.6%
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Student group session

No Yes

All 89.4% 10.6%


Grade 7 84.1% 15.9%
Grade 8 94.6% 5.4%
Grade 9 93.9% 6.1%
Grade 10 93.8% 6.3%
Grade 11 82.0% 18.0%
Grade 12 92.3% 7.7%

An invited school guest

No Yes

All 79.7% 20.3%


Grade 7 75.6% 24.4%
Grade 8 57.5% 42.5%
Grade 9 91.2% 8.8%
Grade 10 81.6% 18.4%
Grade 11 75.6% 24.4%
Grade 12 87.5% 12.5%

Some other school source

No Yes

All 74.5% 25.5%


Grade 7 65.2% 34.8%
Grade 8 58.3% 41.7%
Grade 9 78.8% 21.2%
Grade 10 78.0% 22.0%
Grade 11 78.5% 21.5%
Grade 12 77.1% 22.9%

Any school source


No Yes

All 52.2% 47.8%


Grade 7 47.0% 53.0%
Grade 8 34.8% 65.2%
Grade 9 64.7% 35.3%
Grade 10 49.2% 50.8%
Grade 11 49.1% 50.9%
Grade 12 58.9% 41.1%

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Table X-2: If you had a drug or alcohol problem and needed help, who would you go to?

A counselor or program in school

No Yes

All 70.6% 29.4%


Grade 7 66.0% 34.0%
Grade 8 68.9% 31.1%
Grade 9 67.5% 32.5%
Grade 10 72.9% 27.1%
Grade 11 75.3% 24.7%
Grade 12 70.7% 29.3%
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Another adult in school (such as a nurse or teacher)

No Yes

All 73.0% 27.0%


Grade 7 74.1% 25.9%
Grade 8 61.4% 38.6%
Grade 9 67.5% 32.5%
Grade 10 81.4% 18.6%
Grade 11 75.3% 24.7%
Grade 12 75.6% 24.4%

A counselor or program outside of school

No Yes

All 62.7% 37.3%


Grade 7 53.8% 46.2%
Grade 8 55.8% 44.2%
Grade 9 59.0% 41.0%
Grade 10 72.7% 27.3%
Grade 11 66.3% 33.7%
Grade 12 65.0% 35.0%

Your parents

No Yes

All 51.8% 48.2%


Grade 7 32.7% 67.3%
Grade 8 45.7% 54.3%
Grade 9 49.4% 50.6%
Grade 10 61.0% 39.0%
Grade 11 60.4% 39.6%
Grade 12 53.1% 46.9%

A medical doctor
No Yes

All 68.3% 31.7%


Grade 7 60.4% 39.6%
Grade 8 66.7% 33.3%
Grade 9 69.1% 30.9%
Grade 10 75.0% 25.0%
Grade 11 75.8% 24.2%
Grade 12 60.0% 40.0%

Your friends

No Yes

All 20.7% 79.3%


Grade 7 32.1% 67.9%
Grade 8 29.5% 70.5%
Grade 9 23.8% 76.3%
Grade 10 7.1% 92.9%
Grade 11 18.8% 81.3%
Grade 12 17.3% 82.7%

Another adult (a relative, clergyman, or other family friend)

No Yes

All 42.1% 57.9%


Grade 7 32.1% 67.9%
Grade 8 44.4% 55.6%
Grade 9 42.7% 57.3%
Grade 10 44.3% 55.7%
Grade 11 41.7% 58.3%
Grade 12 45.6% 54.4%
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Table X-3: Since school began in the fall, have you sought help, other than from family or
friends, for problems in any way connected with your use of alcohol, marijuana,
or other drugs?

No Yes

All 93.0% 7.0%


Grade 7 94.1% 5.9%
Grade 8 95.2% 4.8%
Grade 9 92.2% 7.8%
Grade 10 93.0% 7.0%
Grade 11 90.5% 9.5%
Grade 12 94.9% 5.1%

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Table X-4: About how many of your friends:

Feel close to their parents?

None A Few Some Most All

All 5.7% 30.9% 27.4% 29.8% 6.2%


Grade 7 9.1% 31.8% 19.7% 28.8% 10.6%
Grade 8 6.5% 17.4% 23.9% 43.5% 8.7%
Grade 9 4.8% 23.8% 31.0% 28.6% 11.9%
Grade 10 11.1% 39.7% 31.7% 17.5% * %
Grade 11 1.9% 34.3% 29.5% 31.4% 2.9%
Grade 12 4.5% 33.7% 25.8% 31.5% 4.5%

Sometimes carry weapons?

None A Few Some Most All

All 51.1% 26.7% 13.1% 7.9% 1.1%


Grade 7 73.8% 9.2% 13.8% 3.1% * %
Grade 8 60.0% 17.8% 17.8% 4.4% * %
Grade 9 53.6% 32.1% 7.1% 7.1% * %
Grade 10 38.3% 28.3% 18.3% 8.3% 6.7%
Grade 11 50.0% 29.4% 7.8% 12.7% * %
Grade 12 37.2% 34.9% 18.6% 8.1% 1.2%

Care about making good grades?

None A Few Some Most All

All 2.5% 13.6% 24.4% 46.3% 13.2%


Grade 7 4.5% 13.6% 19.7% 37.9% 24.2%
Grade 8 * % 15.6% 24.4% 51.1% 8.9%
Grade 9 3.6% 9.6% 20.5% 51.8% 14.5%
Grade 10 3.2% 24.2% 32.3% 29.0% 11.3%
Grade 11 1.0% 13.6% 20.4% 52.4% 12.6%
Grade 12 2.3% 9.1% 30.7% 50.0% 8.0%

Belong/want to belong to a gang?

None A Few Some Most All

All 61.6% 21.4% 10.9% 4.9% 1.1%


Grade 7 72.3% 15.4% 7.7% 3.1% 1.5%
Grade 8 65.2% 10.9% 17.4% 6.5% * %
Grade 9 60.0% 25.9% 8.2% 4.7% 1.2%
Grade 10 49.2% 23.0% 16.4% 6.6% 4.9%
Grade 11 67.0% 18.4% 10.7% 3.9% * %
Grade 12 55.7% 29.5% 9.1% 5.7% * %
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Wish they could drop out of school?

None A Few Some Most All

All 48.3% 33.3% 11.2% 5.6% 1.6%


Grade 7 56.9% 23.1% 9.2% 7.7% 3.1%
Grade 8 51.1% 24.4% 15.6% 8.9% * %
Grade 9 50.6% 32.9% 10.6% 3.5% 2.4%
Grade 10 37.7% 36.1% 13.1% 9.8% 3.3%
Grade 11 44.7% 42.7% 8.7% 3.9% * %
Grade 12 50.0% 33.0% 12.5% 3.4% 1.1%
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Table B1: Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade


--> All students

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
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Tobacco All 30.3% 41.2% 60.6% 39.4%
Grade 7 18.5% 29.2% 47.7% 52.3%
Grade 8 13.3% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0%
Grade 9 27.1% 38.8% 61.2% 38.8%
Grade 10 25.4% 38.1% 60.3% 39.7%
Grade 11 34.6% 49.0% 67.3% 32.7%
Grade 12 48.9% 55.6% 72.2% 27.8%
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Alcohol All 54.0% 65.3% 80.7% 19.3%
Grade 7 29.7% 37.5% 60.9% 39.1%
Grade 8 42.2% 51.1% 66.7% 33.3%
Grade 9 42.4% 58.8% 75.3% 24.7%
Grade 10 68.3% 77.8% 93.7% 6.3%
Grade 11 62.5% 75.0% 88.5% 11.5%
Grade 12 68.5% 78.7% 88.8% 11.2%
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Inhalants All 8.4% 13.7% 28.9% 71.1%
Grade 7 15.4% 15.4% 26.2% 73.8%
Grade 8 8.7% 17.4% 21.7% 78.3%
Grade 9 7.1% 14.1% 31.8% 68.2%
Grade 10 9.5% 14.3% 39.7% 60.3%
Grade 11 7.7% 11.5% 27.9% 72.1%
Grade 12 4.4% 12.2% 25.6% 74.4%
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Any Illicit Drug All 23.4% 31.5% 46.4% 53.6%
Grade 7 9.7% 14.5% 17.7% 82.3%
Grade 8 10.9% 10.9% 23.9% 76.1%
Grade 9 20.0% 27.1% 37.6% 62.4%
Grade 10 30.2% 36.5% 49.2% 50.8%
Grade 11 27.2% 39.8% 59.2% 40.8%
Grade 12 33.7% 44.9% 69.7% 30.3%
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Marijuana All 19.3% 28.5% 42.6% 57.4%
Grade 7 6.5% 11.3% 14.5% 85.5%
Grade 8 6.5% 6.5% 17.4% 82.6%
Grade 9 17.6% 25.9% 36.5% 63.5%
Grade 10 25.8% 35.5% 46.8% 53.2%
Grade 11 23.5% 35.3% 53.9% 46.1%
Grade 12 27.0% 41.6% 65.2% 34.8%
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Marijuana Only All 5.0% 7.9% 15.8% 84.2%
Grade 7 3.0% 7.6% 9.1% 90.9%
Grade 8 4.3% 4.3% 10.9% 89.1%
Grade 9 4.7% 8.2% 15.3% 84.7%
Grade 10 6.3% 9.5% 15.9% 84.1%
Grade 11 3.8% 8.5% 17.0% 83.0%
Grade 12 7.8% 7.8% 22.2% 77.8%
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Cocaine or Crack All 5.4% 8.1% 14.7% 85.3%
Grade 7 * % * % 3.2% 96.8%
Grade 8 4.4% 4.4% 8.9% 91.1%
Grade 9 3.5% 5.9% 10.6% 89.4%
Grade 10 9.8% 11.5% 16.4% 83.6%
Grade 11 5.8% 9.7% 19.4% 80.6%
Grade 12 8.0% 13.8% 23.0% 77.0%
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Cocaine All 5.0% 8.0% 13.2% 86.8%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 4.5% 4.5% 4.5% 95.5%
Grade 9 2.4% 5.9% 9.4% 90.6%
Grade 10 9.8% 11.5% 16.4% 83.6%
Grade 11 4.9% 8.8% 18.6% 81.4%
Grade 12 8.2% 14.1% 22.4% 77.6%
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Table B1 continued from previous page

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
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Crack All 1.4% 1.4% 5.5% 94.5%
Grade 7 * % * % 3.2% 96.8%
Grade 8 * % * % 4.4% 95.6%
Grade 9 2.4% 2.4% 4.8% 95.2%
Grade 10 * % * % 6.6% 93.4%
Grade 11 2.0% 2.0% 5.9% 94.1%
Grade 12 2.3% 2.3% 7.0% 93.0%
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Hallucinogens All 8.1% 11.3% 18.7% 81.3%
Grade 7 * % * % 1.6% 98.4%
Grade 8 * % * % 2.2% 97.8%
Grade 9 3.6% 7.1% 10.7% 89.3%
Grade 10 11.1% 14.3% 23.8% 76.2%
Grade 11 13.9% 17.8% 28.7% 71.3%
Grade 12 13.6% 19.3% 31.8% 68.2%
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Uppers All 6.5% 8.3% 17.1% 82.9%
Grade 7 1.7% 1.7% 3.4% 96.6%
Grade 8 * % * % 4.4% 95.6%
Grade 9 6.0% 6.0% 9.5% 90.5%
Grade 10 4.9% 4.9% 16.4% 83.6%
Grade 11 9.1% 12.1% 28.3% 71.7%
Grade 12 11.8% 17.6% 28.2% 71.8%
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Downers All 5.7% 7.4% 14.0% 86.0%
Grade 7 1.7% 1.7% 5.1% 94.9%
Grade 8 * % * % 2.2% 97.8%
Grade 9 3.6% 3.6% 8.3% 91.7%
Grade 10 6.6% 6.6% 9.8% 90.2%
Grade 11 10.1% 14.1% 24.2% 75.8%
Grade 12 8.0% 11.5% 23.0% 77.0%
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Rohypnol All 3.2% 5.5% 8.3% 91.7%
Grade 7 1.7% 1.7% 1.7% 98.3%
Grade 8 * % * % 2.3% 97.7%
Grade 9 * % 3.7% 7.3% 92.7%
Grade 10 6.6% 8.2% 11.5% 88.5%
Grade 11 4.0% 5.9% 8.9% 91.1%
Grade 12 5.8% 10.5% 14.0% 86.0%
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Steroids All 0.7% 1.4% 4.4% 95.6%
Grade 7 * % 1.7% 3.3% 96.7%
Grade 8 * % * % 2.2% 97.8%
Grade 9 1.2% 1.2% 3.6% 96.4%
Grade 10 * % * % 3.3% 96.7%
Grade 11 * % 1.0% 3.1% 96.9%
Grade 12 2.4% 3.6% 9.6% 90.4%
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Ecstasy All 3.3% 6.1% 11.0% 89.0%
Grade 7 1.7% 1.7% 1.7% 98.3%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 2.4% 3.6% 7.1% 92.9%
Grade 10 * % 5.0% 8.3% 91.7%
Grade 11 6.3% 11.5% 22.9% 77.1%
Grade 12 5.9% 9.4% 15.3% 84.7%
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Heroin All 0.7% 1.4% 2.1% 97.9%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 2.3% 2.3% 2.3% 97.7%
Grade 9 * % 1.2% 1.2% 98.8%
Grade 10 1.7% 1.7% 3.3% 96.7%
Grade 11 1.0% 2.0% 2.0% 98.0%
Grade 12 * % 1.2% 3.5% 96.5%
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Table B2: Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade


--> Male students

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
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Tobacco All 32.5% 42.4% 64.9% 35.1%
Grade 7 13.0% 21.7% 34.8% 65.2%
Grade 8 6.7% 13.3% 40.0% 60.0%
Grade 9 31.6% 36.8% 65.8% 34.2%
Grade 10 26.7% 40.0% 76.7% 23.3%
Grade 11 37.8% 54.1% 70.3% 29.7%
Grade 12 50.0% 58.3% 75.0% 25.0%
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Alcohol All 51.6% 60.5% 79.5% 20.5%
Grade 7 22.7% 22.7% 45.5% 54.5%
Grade 8 40.0% 53.3% 73.3% 26.7%
Grade 9 36.8% 55.3% 73.7% 26.3%
Grade 10 63.3% 70.0% 93.3% 6.7%
Grade 11 54.1% 64.9% 83.8% 16.2%
Grade 12 70.8% 75.0% 89.6% 10.4%
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Inhalants All 7.3% 14.7% 26.7% 73.3%
Grade 7 13.0% 13.0% 13.0% 87.0%
Grade 8 6.7% 13.3% 13.3% 86.7%
Grade 9 5.3% 13.2% 26.3% 73.7%
Grade 10 13.3% 20.0% 43.3% 56.7%
Grade 11 5.4% 13.5% 29.7% 70.3%
Grade 12 4.2% 14.6% 25.0% 75.0%
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Any Illicit Drug All 29.1% 34.4% 48.1% 51.9%
Grade 7 4.5% 4.5% 9.1% 90.9%
Grade 8 6.7% 6.7% 26.7% 73.3%
Grade 9 28.9% 34.2% 39.5% 60.5%
Grade 10 40.0% 46.7% 60.0% 40.0%
Grade 11 27.8% 33.3% 55.6% 44.4%
Grade 12 41.7% 50.0% 66.7% 33.3%
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Marijuana All 25.1% 32.6% 47.1% 52.9%
Grade 7 4.5% 4.5% 9.1% 90.9%
Grade 8 * % * % 20.0% 80.0%
Grade 9 26.3% 31.6% 39.5% 60.5%
Grade 10 37.9% 48.3% 62.1% 37.9%
Grade 11 22.9% 31.4% 54.3% 45.7%
Grade 12 35.4% 47.9% 64.6% 35.4%
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Marijuana Only All 6.3% 7.8% 16.7% 83.3%
Grade 7 * % * % 4.2% 95.8%
Grade 8 * % * % 13.3% 86.7%
Grade 9 5.3% 7.9% 10.5% 89.5%
Grade 10 10.0% 13.3% 23.3% 76.7%
Grade 11 2.7% 5.4% 16.2% 83.8%
Grade 12 12.5% 12.5% 25.0% 75.0%
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Cocaine or Crack All 7.6% 10.3% 18.4% 81.6%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % 7.1% 92.9%
Grade 9 5.3% 7.9% 13.2% 86.8%
Grade 10 13.8% 17.2% 24.1% 75.9%
Grade 11 11.1% 13.9% 27.8% 72.2%
Grade 12 8.7% 13.0% 23.9% 76.1%
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Cocaine All 7.7% 10.4% 17.6% 82.4%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 5.3% 7.9% 13.2% 86.8%
Grade 10 13.8% 17.2% 24.1% 75.9%
Grade 11 11.4% 14.3% 28.6% 71.4%
Grade 12 8.7% 13.0% 21.7% 78.3%
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Table B2 continued from previous page

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Crack All 2.2% 2.2% 8.2% 91.8%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % 7.1% 92.9%
Grade 9 2.8% 2.8% 5.6% 94.4%
Grade 10 * % * % 10.3% 89.7%
Grade 11 2.8% 2.8% 11.1% 88.9%
Grade 12 4.3% 4.3% 10.9% 89.1%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens All 11.9% 14.6% 20.0% 80.0%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 8.1% 10.8% 16.2% 83.8%
Grade 10 16.7% 23.3% 33.3% 66.7%
Grade 11 17.1% 20.0% 22.9% 77.1%
Grade 12 17.0% 19.1% 27.7% 72.3%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Uppers All 6.3% 6.9% 16.0% 84.0%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 10.8% 10.8% 13.5% 86.5%
Grade 10 3.6% 3.6% 10.7% 89.3%
Grade 11 3.1% 3.1% 28.1% 71.9%
Grade 12 11.4% 13.6% 25.0% 75.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Downers All 6.0% 6.6% 15.3% 84.7%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 5.4% 5.4% 13.5% 86.5%
Grade 10 6.9% 6.9% 6.9% 93.1%
Grade 11 8.8% 8.8% 26.5% 73.5%
Grade 12 8.5% 10.6% 25.5% 74.5%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Rohypnol All 3.9% 6.1% 9.9% 90.1%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % 2.7% 8.1% 91.9%
Grade 10 10.3% 13.8% 20.7% 79.3%
Grade 11 2.8% 5.6% 11.1% 88.9%
Grade 12 6.5% 8.7% 10.9% 89.1%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Steroids All 1.1% 1.7% 6.8% 93.2%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % 6.7% 93.3%
Grade 9 * % * % 2.7% 97.3%
Grade 10 * % * % 6.9% 93.1%
Grade 11 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 12 4.5% 6.8% 18.2% 81.8%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Ecstasy All 3.4% 6.9% 13.1% 86.9%
Grade 7 5.3% 5.3% 5.3% 94.7%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 5.4% 8.1% 13.5% 86.5%
Grade 10 * % 3.6% 10.7% 89.3%
Grade 11 * % 6.3% 18.8% 81.3%
Grade 12 6.7% 11.1% 17.8% 82.2%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Heroin All 1.1% 2.3% 4.0% 96.0%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 7.1% 7.1% 7.1% 92.9%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 3.6% 3.6% 7.1% 92.9%
Grade 11 * % 2.9% 2.9% 97.1%
Grade 12 * % 2.2% 6.7% 93.3%
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Table B3: Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade


--> Female students

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Tobacco All 28.7% 40.2% 57.5% 42.5%
Grade 7 21.4% 33.3% 54.8% 45.2%
Grade 8 16.7% 23.3% 40.0% 60.0%
Grade 9 23.4% 40.4% 57.4% 42.6%
Grade 10 24.2% 36.4% 45.5% 54.5%
Grade 11 32.8% 46.3% 65.7% 34.3%
Grade 12 47.6% 52.4% 69.0% 31.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Alcohol All 55.8% 68.8% 81.5% 18.5%
Grade 7 33.3% 45.2% 69.0% 31.0%
Grade 8 43.3% 50.0% 63.3% 36.7%
Grade 9 46.8% 61.7% 76.6% 23.4%
Grade 10 72.7% 84.8% 93.9% 6.1%
Grade 11 67.2% 80.6% 91.0% 9.0%
Grade 12 65.9% 82.9% 87.8% 12.2%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Inhalants All 9.2% 13.0% 30.5% 69.5%
Grade 7 16.7% 16.7% 33.3% 66.7%
Grade 8 9.7% 19.4% 25.8% 74.2%
Grade 9 8.5% 14.9% 36.2% 63.8%
Grade 10 6.1% 9.1% 36.4% 63.6%
Grade 11 9.0% 10.4% 26.9% 73.1%
Grade 12 4.8% 9.5% 26.2% 73.8%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Any Illicit Drug All 19.3% 29.3% 45.2% 54.8%
Grade 7 12.5% 20.0% 22.5% 77.5%
Grade 8 12.9% 12.9% 22.6% 77.4%
Grade 9 12.8% 21.3% 36.2% 63.8%
Grade 10 21.2% 27.3% 39.4% 60.6%
Grade 11 26.9% 43.3% 61.2% 38.8%
Grade 12 24.4% 39.0% 73.2% 26.8%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Marijuana All 15.1% 25.5% 39.4% 60.6%
Grade 7 7.5% 15.0% 17.5% 82.5%
Grade 8 9.7% 9.7% 16.1% 83.9%
Grade 9 10.6% 21.3% 34.0% 66.0%
Grade 10 15.2% 24.2% 33.3% 66.7%
Grade 11 23.9% 37.3% 53.7% 46.3%
Grade 12 17.1% 34.1% 65.9% 34.1%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Marijuana Only All 4.2% 8.0% 15.2% 84.8%
Grade 7 4.8% 11.9% 11.9% 88.1%
Grade 8 6.5% 6.5% 9.7% 90.3%
Grade 9 4.3% 8.5% 19.1% 80.9%
Grade 10 3.0% 6.1% 9.1% 90.9%
Grade 11 4.3% 10.1% 17.4% 82.6%
Grade 12 2.4% 2.4% 19.0% 81.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Cocaine or Crack All 3.9% 6.6% 12.0% 88.0%
Grade 7 * % * % 5.0% 95.0%
Grade 8 6.5% 6.5% 9.7% 90.3%
Grade 9 2.1% 4.3% 8.5% 91.5%
Grade 10 6.3% 6.3% 9.4% 90.6%
Grade 11 3.0% 7.5% 14.9% 85.1%
Grade 12 7.3% 14.6% 22.0% 78.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Cocaine All 3.1% 6.3% 10.2% 89.8%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 6.5% 6.5% 6.5% 93.5%
Grade 9 * % 4.3% 6.4% 93.6%
Grade 10 6.3% 6.3% 9.4% 90.6%
Grade 11 1.5% 6.0% 13.4% 86.6%
Grade 12 7.7% 15.4% 23.1% 76.9%
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Table B3 continued from previous page

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Crack All 0.8% 0.8% 3.5% 96.5%
Grade 7 * % * % 5.0% 95.0%
Grade 8 * % * % 3.2% 96.8%
Grade 9 2.1% 2.1% 4.3% 95.7%
Grade 10 * % * % 3.1% 96.9%
Grade 11 1.5% 1.5% 3.1% 96.9%
Grade 12 * % * % 2.5% 97.5%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens All 5.4% 8.9% 17.8% 82.2%
Grade 7 * % * % 2.5% 97.5%
Grade 8 * % * % 3.2% 96.8%
Grade 9 * % 4.3% 6.4% 93.6%
Grade 10 6.1% 6.1% 15.2% 84.8%
Grade 11 12.1% 16.7% 31.8% 68.2%
Grade 12 9.8% 19.5% 36.6% 63.4%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Uppers All 6.6% 9.3% 17.9% 82.1%
Grade 7 2.6% 2.6% 5.1% 94.9%
Grade 8 * % * % 6.7% 93.3%
Grade 9 2.1% 2.1% 6.4% 93.6%
Grade 10 6.1% 6.1% 21.2% 78.8%
Grade 11 11.9% 16.4% 28.4% 71.6%
Grade 12 12.2% 22.0% 31.7% 68.3%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Downers All 5.6% 7.9% 13.1% 86.9%
Grade 7 2.6% 2.6% 7.9% 92.1%
Grade 8 * % * % 3.3% 96.7%
Grade 9 2.1% 2.1% 4.3% 95.7%
Grade 10 6.3% 6.3% 12.5% 87.5%
Grade 11 10.8% 16.9% 23.1% 76.9%
Grade 12 7.5% 12.5% 20.0% 80.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Rohypnol All 2.8% 5.1% 7.1% 92.9%
Grade 7 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 97.5%
Grade 8 * % * % 3.2% 96.8%
Grade 9 * % 4.4% 6.7% 93.3%
Grade 10 3.1% 3.1% 3.1% 96.9%
Grade 11 4.6% 6.2% 7.7% 92.3%
Grade 12 5.0% 12.5% 17.5% 82.5%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Steroids All 0.4% 1.2% 2.8% 97.2%
Grade 7 * % 2.5% 5.0% 95.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 2.1% 2.1% 4.3% 95.7%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 * % 1.5% 4.6% 95.4%
Grade 12 * % * % * % 100.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Ecstasy All 3.2% 5.5% 9.5% 90.5%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % 2.1% 97.9%
Grade 10 * % 6.3% 6.3% 93.8%
Grade 11 9.4% 14.1% 25.0% 75.0%
Grade 12 5.0% 7.5% 12.5% 87.5%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Heroin All 0.4% 0.8% 0.8% 99.2%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % 2.1% 2.1% 97.9%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 98.5%
Grade 12 * % * % * % 100.0%
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Table B4: Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade


--> White students

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Tobacco All 28.8% 39.0% 58.8% 41.2%
Grade 7 16.1% 26.8% 44.6% 55.4%
Grade 8 13.6% 20.5% 40.9% 59.1%
Grade 9 27.9% 39.7% 64.7% 35.3%
Grade 10 24.5% 34.7% 53.1% 46.9%
Grade 11 35.5% 48.7% 67.1% 32.9%
Grade 12 45.1% 52.1% 70.4% 29.6%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Alcohol All 52.5% 64.1% 79.3% 20.7%
Grade 7 23.6% 32.7% 58.2% 41.8%
Grade 8 43.2% 52.3% 68.2% 31.8%
Grade 9 44.1% 60.3% 76.5% 23.5%
Grade 10 71.4% 79.6% 91.8% 8.2%
Grade 11 60.5% 73.7% 86.8% 13.2%
Grade 12 67.1% 78.6% 88.6% 11.4%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Inhalants All 7.9% 13.7% 27.9% 72.1%
Grade 7 14.3% 14.3% 23.2% 76.8%
Grade 8 8.9% 17.8% 22.2% 77.8%
Grade 9 5.9% 13.2% 30.9% 69.1%
Grade 10 12.2% 18.4% 42.9% 57.1%
Grade 11 5.3% 9.2% 25.0% 75.0%
Grade 12 4.2% 12.7% 25.4% 74.6%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Any Illicit Drug All 22.2% 28.3% 42.9% 57.1%
Grade 7 7.4% 11.1% 14.8% 85.2%
Grade 8 11.1% 11.1% 24.4% 75.6%
Grade 9 22.1% 29.4% 38.2% 61.8%
Grade 10 24.5% 26.5% 38.8% 61.2%
Grade 11 26.7% 37.3% 57.3% 42.7%
Grade 12 34.3% 42.9% 68.6% 31.4%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Marijuana All 18.4% 25.3% 39.0% 61.0%
Grade 7 5.6% 9.3% 11.1% 88.9%
Grade 8 6.7% 6.7% 17.8% 82.2%
Grade 9 19.1% 27.9% 38.2% 61.8%
Grade 10 22.9% 25.0% 37.5% 62.5%
Grade 11 23.0% 33.8% 51.4% 48.6%
Grade 12 27.1% 38.6% 62.9% 37.1%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Marijuana Only All 5.5% 7.7% 15.0% 85.0%
Grade 7 3.5% 7.0% 8.8% 91.2%
Grade 8 4.4% 4.4% 11.1% 88.9%
Grade 9 4.4% 8.8% 14.7% 85.3%
Grade 10 4.1% 4.1% 10.2% 89.8%
Grade 11 5.3% 9.2% 15.8% 84.2%
Grade 12 9.9% 9.9% 25.4% 74.6%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Cocaine or Crack All 4.8% 7.0% 12.9% 87.1%
Grade 7 * % * % 1.9% 98.1%
Grade 8 4.5% 4.5% 9.1% 90.9%
Grade 9 4.4% 5.9% 11.8% 88.2%
Grade 10 8.5% 8.5% 12.8% 87.2%
Grade 11 5.3% 10.7% 20.0% 80.0%
Grade 12 5.9% 10.3% 17.6% 82.4%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Cocaine All 4.3% 6.8% 11.4% 88.6%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 4.7% 4.7% 4.7% 95.3%
Grade 9 2.9% 5.9% 10.3% 89.7%
Grade 10 8.5% 8.5% 12.8% 87.2%
Grade 11 4.1% 9.5% 18.9% 81.1%
Grade 12 6.1% 10.6% 16.7% 83.3%
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Table B4 continued from previous page

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Crack All 1.4% 1.4% 5.4% 94.6%
Grade 7 * % * % 1.9% 98.1%
Grade 8 * % * % 4.5% 95.5%
Grade 9 3.0% 3.0% 6.1% 93.9%
Grade 10 * % * % 6.4% 93.6%
Grade 11 2.7% 2.7% 5.5% 94.5%
Grade 12 1.5% 1.5% 7.5% 92.5%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens All 7.6% 11.2% 18.3% 81.7%
Grade 7 * % * % 1.9% 98.1%
Grade 8 * % * % 2.2% 97.8%
Grade 9 3.0% 7.5% 11.9% 88.1%
Grade 10 14.3% 16.3% 24.5% 75.5%
Grade 11 12.3% 17.8% 30.1% 69.9%
Grade 12 13.0% 20.3% 30.4% 69.6%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Uppers All 6.3% 8.0% 16.1% 83.9%
Grade 7 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 98.0%
Grade 8 * % * % 4.5% 95.5%
Grade 9 7.5% 7.5% 10.4% 89.6%
Grade 10 6.3% 6.3% 14.6% 85.4%
Grade 11 8.5% 11.3% 29.6% 70.4%
Grade 12 10.4% 16.4% 26.9% 73.1%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Downers All 6.0% 7.4% 14.3% 85.7%
Grade 7 2.0% 2.0% 3.9% 96.1%
Grade 8 * % * % 2.3% 97.7%
Grade 9 4.5% 4.5% 10.4% 89.6%
Grade 10 8.3% 8.3% 12.5% 87.5%
Grade 11 11.3% 15.5% 25.4% 74.6%
Grade 12 7.4% 10.3% 23.5% 76.5%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Rohypnol All 2.6% 4.9% 7.8% 92.2%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % 2.3% 97.7%
Grade 9 * % 3.1% 7.7% 92.3%
Grade 10 4.3% 6.4% 8.5% 91.5%
Grade 11 4.1% 5.5% 9.6% 90.4%
Grade 12 6.0% 11.9% 14.9% 85.1%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Steroids All 0.3% 0.9% 4.1% 95.9%
Grade 7 * % 1.9% 3.8% 96.2%
Grade 8 * % * % 2.3% 97.7%
Grade 9 1.5% 1.5% 3.0% 97.0%
Grade 10 * % * % 4.2% 95.8%
Grade 11 * % * % 2.9% 97.1%
Grade 12 * % 1.6% 7.8% 92.2%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Ecstasy All 2.3% 5.2% 9.3% 90.7%
Grade 7 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 98.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 3.0% 4.5% 9.0% 91.0%
Grade 10 * % 4.3% 6.4% 93.6%
Grade 11 2.9% 8.8% 19.1% 80.9%
Grade 12 4.4% 8.8% 13.2% 86.8%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Heroin All 0.6% 1.1% 2.0% 98.0%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 2.3% 2.3% 2.3% 97.7%
Grade 9 * % 1.5% 1.5% 98.5%
Grade 10 2.2% 2.2% 4.3% 95.7%
Grade 11 * % 1.4% 1.4% 98.6%
Grade 12 * % * % 3.0% 97.0%
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Table B5: Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade


--> Black students

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Tobacco All * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 12 * % * % * % 100.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Alcohol All * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 12 * % * % * % 100.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Inhalants All * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 12 * % * % * % 100.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Any Illicit Drug All * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 12 * % * % * % 100.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Marijuana All * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 12 * % * % * % 100.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Marijuana Only All * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 12 * % * % * % 100.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Cocaine or Crack All * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 12 * % * % * % 100.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Cocaine All * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 12 * % * % * % 100.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Crack All * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 12 * % * % * % 100.0%
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Spring 1998

Table B5 continued from previous page

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens All * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 12 * % * % * % 100.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Uppers All * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 12 * % * % * % 100.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Downers All * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 12 * % * % * % 100.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Rohypnol All * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 12 * % * % * % 100.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Steroids All * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 12 * % * % * % 100.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Ecstasy All * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 12 * % * % * % 100.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Heroin All * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 12 * % * % * % 100.0%
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Table B6: Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade


--> Mexican/American students

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Tobacco All 39.6% 58.5% 77.4% 22.6%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 30.0% 50.0% 60.0% 40.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 27.8% 55.6% 72.2% 27.8%
Grade 12 66.7% 73.3% 86.7% 13.3%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Alcohol All 64.2% 71.7% 88.7% 11.3%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 40.0% 60.0% 80.0% 20.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 66.7% 77.8% 94.4% 5.6%
Grade 12 73.3% 73.3% 86.7% 13.3%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Inhalants All 11.3% 15.1% 34.0% 66.0%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 20.0% 30.0% 50.0% 50.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 16.7% 16.7% 27.8% 72.2%
Grade 12 6.7% 13.3% 33.3% 66.7%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Any Illicit Drug All 24.5% 43.4% 62.3% 37.7%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % 10.0% 30.0% 70.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 27.8% 50.0% 66.7% 33.3%
Grade 12 33.3% 53.3% 80.0% 20.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Marijuana All 20.8% 43.4% 60.4% 39.6%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % 10.0% 20.0% 80.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 27.8% 50.0% 66.7% 33.3%
Grade 12 26.7% 53.3% 80.0% 20.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Marijuana Only All 1.9% 7.5% 18.9% 81.1%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % 10.0% 90.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 * % 11.1% 22.2% 77.8%
Grade 12 * % * % 13.3% 86.7%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Cocaine or Crack All 5.7% 9.4% 18.9% 81.1%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 5.6% 5.6% 16.7% 83.3%
Grade 12 13.3% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Cocaine All 5.7% 9.4% 18.9% 81.1%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 5.6% 5.6% 16.7% 83.3%
Grade 12 13.3% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0%
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Table B6 continued from previous page

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Crack All 1.9% 1.9% 5.7% 94.3%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 * % * % 5.6% 94.4%
Grade 12 6.7% 6.7% 6.7% 93.3%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens All 13.2% 13.2% 20.8% 79.2%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 22.2% 22.2% 22.2% 77.8%
Grade 12 20.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Uppers All 9.6% 11.5% 23.1% 76.9%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % 10.0% 90.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 16.7% 16.7% 22.2% 77.8%
Grade 12 14.3% 21.4% 35.7% 64.3%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Downers All 7.5% 9.4% 13.2% 86.8%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 11.1% 11.1% 16.7% 83.3%
Grade 12 13.3% 20.0% 26.7% 73.3%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Rohypnol All 3.8% 5.7% 7.5% 92.5%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % 10.0% 10.0% 90.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 12 6.7% 6.7% 6.7% 93.3%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Steroids All 3.8% 5.7% 9.4% 90.6%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % 10.0% 90.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 * % 5.6% 5.6% 94.4%
Grade 12 13.3% 13.3% 20.0% 80.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Ecstasy All 11.8% 13.7% 21.6% 78.4%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 22.2% 27.8% 33.3% 66.7%
Grade 12 15.4% 15.4% 30.8% 69.2%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Heroin All 2.0% 3.9% 3.9% 96.1%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 5.6% 5.6% 5.6% 94.4%
Grade 12 * % 6.7% 6.7% 93.3%
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Table B7: Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade


--> Students reporting A and B grades

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Tobacco All 26.1% 35.5% 54.5% 45.5%
Grade 7 16.7% 27.1% 39.6% 60.4%
Grade 8 10.5% 18.4% 34.2% 65.8%
Grade 9 20.6% 32.4% 57.4% 42.6%
Grade 10 19.4% 25.0% 44.4% 55.6%
Grade 11 31.0% 44.8% 65.5% 34.5%
Grade 12 45.3% 48.4% 65.6% 34.4%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Alcohol All 51.9% 62.8% 77.3% 22.7%
Grade 7 25.5% 34.0% 51.1% 48.9%
Grade 8 42.1% 50.0% 63.2% 36.8%
Grade 9 36.8% 54.4% 73.5% 26.5%
Grade 10 69.4% 80.6% 91.7% 8.3%
Grade 11 64.4% 73.6% 87.4% 12.6%
Grade 12 66.7% 76.2% 87.3% 12.7%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Inhalants All 6.1% 11.4% 24.0% 76.0%
Grade 7 12.5% 12.5% 22.9% 77.1%
Grade 8 5.1% 15.4% 20.5% 79.5%
Grade 9 4.4% 10.3% 25.0% 75.0%
Grade 10 8.3% 11.1% 27.8% 72.2%
Grade 11 4.6% 9.2% 24.1% 75.9%
Grade 12 4.7% 12.5% 23.4% 76.6%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Any Illicit Drug All 20.3% 27.9% 42.1% 57.9%
Grade 7 10.6% 17.0% 19.1% 80.9%
Grade 8 10.3% 10.3% 17.9% 82.1%
Grade 9 17.6% 25.0% 33.8% 66.2%
Grade 10 19.4% 22.2% 30.6% 69.4%
Grade 11 24.1% 36.8% 55.2% 44.8%
Grade 12 31.7% 41.3% 71.4% 28.6%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Marijuana All 16.2% 24.2% 38.1% 61.9%
Grade 7 6.4% 12.8% 17.0% 83.0%
Grade 8 5.1% 5.1% 10.3% 89.7%
Grade 9 14.7% 23.5% 33.8% 66.2%
Grade 10 17.1% 20.0% 28.6% 71.4%
Grade 11 20.7% 32.2% 49.4% 50.6%
Grade 12 25.4% 36.5% 65.1% 34.9%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Marijuana Only All 5.0% 7.9% 15.5% 84.5%
Grade 7 4.2% 10.4% 12.5% 87.5%
Grade 8 2.6% 2.6% 5.1% 94.9%
Grade 9 5.9% 10.3% 17.6% 82.4%
Grade 10 2.8% 2.8% 2.8% 97.2%
Grade 11 4.5% 9.1% 17.0% 83.0%
Grade 12 7.8% 7.8% 26.6% 73.4%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Cocaine or Crack All 3.6% 5.4% 10.1% 89.9%
Grade 7 * % * % 2.1% 97.9%
Grade 8 5.3% 5.3% 7.9% 92.1%
Grade 9 2.9% 2.9% 4.4% 95.6%
Grade 10 5.9% 5.9% 8.8% 91.2%
Grade 11 2.3% 5.7% 13.8% 86.2%
Grade 12 6.6% 11.5% 19.7% 80.3%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Cocaine All 3.0% 5.1% 9.1% 90.9%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 5.4% 5.4% 5.4% 94.6%
Grade 9 1.5% 2.9% 2.9% 97.1%
Grade 10 5.9% 5.9% 8.8% 91.2%
Grade 11 1.2% 4.7% 12.8% 87.2%
Grade 12 6.8% 11.9% 20.3% 79.7%
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Table B7 continued from previous page

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Crack All 0.9% 0.9% 3.6% 96.4%
Grade 7 * % * % 2.1% 97.9%
Grade 8 * % * % 2.6% 97.4%
Grade 9 1.5% 1.5% 4.5% 95.5%
Grade 10 * % * % 5.9% 94.1%
Grade 11 1.2% 1.2% 2.4% 97.6%
Grade 12 1.7% 1.7% 5.0% 95.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens All 6.0% 8.6% 15.8% 84.2%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % 2.6% 97.4%
Grade 9 1.5% 3.0% 7.5% 92.5%
Grade 10 5.6% 8.3% 19.4% 80.6%
Grade 11 8.2% 12.9% 24.7% 75.3%
Grade 12 16.1% 21.0% 30.6% 69.4%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Uppers All 5.7% 7.6% 16.0% 84.0%
Grade 7 2.2% 2.2% 4.3% 95.7%
Grade 8 * % * % 5.3% 94.7%
Grade 9 4.5% 4.5% 6.0% 94.0%
Grade 10 2.9% 2.9% 17.1% 82.9%
Grade 11 7.1% 10.7% 26.2% 73.8%
Grade 12 13.1% 18.0% 27.9% 72.1%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Downers All 5.1% 6.9% 13.0% 87.0%
Grade 7 2.2% 2.2% 4.4% 95.6%
Grade 8 * % * % 2.6% 97.4%
Grade 9 4.5% 4.5% 9.0% 91.0%
Grade 10 2.9% 2.9% 8.6% 91.4%
Grade 11 7.1% 11.9% 20.2% 79.8%
Grade 12 9.7% 12.9% 22.6% 77.4%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Rohypnol All 2.4% 4.6% 6.7% 93.3%
Grade 7 2.1% 2.1% 2.1% 97.9%
Grade 8 * % * % 2.7% 97.3%
Grade 9 * % 3.1% 6.2% 93.8%
Grade 10 * % 2.9% 2.9% 97.1%
Grade 11 2.4% 3.5% 5.9% 94.1%
Grade 12 8.2% 13.1% 16.4% 83.6%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Steroids All 0.3% 0.3% 3.0% 97.0%
Grade 7 * % * % 2.1% 97.9%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 98.5%
Grade 10 * % * % 5.7% 94.3%
Grade 11 * % * % 2.5% 97.5%
Grade 12 * % * % 6.7% 93.3%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Ecstasy All 2.8% 5.5% 10.8% 89.2%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 1.5% 1.5% 6.0% 94.0%
Grade 10 * % 8.8% 8.8% 91.2%
Grade 11 5.0% 8.8% 21.3% 78.8%
Grade 12 6.7% 11.7% 18.3% 81.7%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Heroin All 0.3% 0.6% 1.2% 98.8%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 2.7% 2.7% 2.7% 97.3%
Grade 9 * % 1.5% 1.5% 98.5%
Grade 10 * % * % 2.9% 97.1%
Grade 11 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 12 * % * % 1.6% 98.4%
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Table B8: Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade


--> Students reporting C, D, and F grades

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Tobacco All 42.6% 58.3% 78.7% 21.3%
Grade 7 23.5% 35.3% 70.6% 29.4%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 50.0% 62.5% 75.0% 25.0%
Grade 10 33.3% 55.6% 81.5% 18.5%
Grade 11 50.0% 68.8% 75.0% 25.0%
Grade 12 60.0% 76.0% 88.0% 12.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Alcohol All 61.1% 72.2% 90.7% 9.3%
Grade 7 41.2% 47.1% 88.2% 11.8%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 62.5% 75.0% 81.3% 18.8%
Grade 10 66.7% 74.1% 96.3% 3.7%
Grade 11 56.3% 81.3% 93.8% 6.3%
Grade 12 76.0% 84.0% 92.0% 8.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Inhalants All 15.7% 21.3% 43.5% 56.5%
Grade 7 23.5% 23.5% 35.3% 64.7%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 18.8% 31.3% 62.5% 37.5%
Grade 10 11.1% 18.5% 55.6% 44.4%
Grade 11 25.0% 25.0% 43.8% 56.3%
Grade 12 4.0% 12.0% 28.0% 72.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Any Illicit Drug All 32.4% 41.0% 59.0% 41.0%
Grade 7 6.7% 6.7% 13.3% 86.7%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 25.0% 31.3% 50.0% 50.0%
Grade 10 44.4% 55.6% 74.1% 25.9%
Grade 11 40.0% 53.3% 80.0% 20.0%
Grade 12 40.0% 52.0% 64.0% 36.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Marijuana All 28.6% 41.0% 56.2% 43.8%
Grade 7 6.7% 6.7% 6.7% 93.3%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 25.0% 31.3% 43.8% 56.3%
Grade 10 37.0% 55.6% 70.4% 29.6%
Grade 11 40.0% 53.3% 80.0% 20.0%
Grade 12 32.0% 52.0% 64.0% 36.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Marijuana Only All 5.5% 8.2% 17.3% 82.7%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % 6.3% 93.8%
Grade 10 11.1% 18.5% 33.3% 66.7%
Grade 11 * % 5.9% 17.6% 82.4%
Grade 12 8.0% 8.0% 12.0% 88.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Cocaine or Crack All 10.5% 14.3% 26.7% 73.3%
Grade 7 * % * % 6.7% 93.3%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 6.3% 12.5% 31.3% 68.8%
Grade 10 14.8% 18.5% 25.9% 74.1%
Grade 11 20.0% 26.7% 46.7% 53.3%
Grade 12 12.0% 16.0% 28.0% 72.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Cocaine All 10.6% 14.4% 24.0% 76.0%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 6.3% 12.5% 31.3% 68.8%
Grade 10 14.8% 18.5% 25.9% 74.1%
Grade 11 20.0% 26.7% 46.7% 53.3%
Grade 12 12.0% 16.0% 24.0% 76.0%
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Table B8 continued from previous page

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Crack All 1.9% 1.9% 10.5% 89.5%
Grade 7 * % * % 6.7% 93.3%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 6.3% 6.3% 6.3% 93.8%
Grade 10 * % * % 7.4% 92.6%
Grade 11 * % * % 20.0% 80.0%
Grade 12 4.0% 4.0% 12.0% 88.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens All 13.5% 17.3% 26.0% 74.0%
Grade 7 * % * % 7.1% 92.9%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 6.3% 18.8% 18.8% 81.3%
Grade 10 18.5% 22.2% 29.6% 70.4%
Grade 11 40.0% 40.0% 46.7% 53.3%
Grade 12 8.0% 12.0% 32.0% 68.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Uppers All 9.1% 10.1% 20.2% 79.8%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 12.5% 12.5% 25.0% 75.0%
Grade 10 7.7% 7.7% 15.4% 84.6%
Grade 11 20.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0%
Grade 12 8.7% 13.0% 26.1% 73.9%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Downers All 7.8% 8.8% 17.6% 82.4%
Grade 7 * % * % 7.1% 92.9%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % 6.3% 93.8%
Grade 10 11.5% 11.5% 11.5% 88.5%
Grade 11 26.7% 26.7% 46.7% 53.3%
Grade 12 4.0% 8.0% 24.0% 76.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Rohypnol All 5.8% 7.8% 12.6% 87.4%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % 6.3% 12.5% 87.5%
Grade 10 14.8% 14.8% 22.2% 77.8%
Grade 11 13.3% 13.3% 20.0% 80.0%
Grade 12 * % 4.0% 8.0% 92.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Steroids All 2.0% 5.1% 9.1% 90.9%
Grade 7 * % 7.7% 7.7% 92.3%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % 12.5% 87.5%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 * % 6.7% 6.7% 93.3%
Grade 12 8.7% 13.0% 17.4% 82.6%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Ecstasy All 5.0% 7.0% 11.0% 89.0%
Grade 7 8.3% 8.3% 8.3% 91.7%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 6.3% 12.5% 12.5% 87.5%
Grade 10 * % * % 7.7% 92.3%
Grade 11 13.3% 20.0% 26.7% 73.3%
Grade 12 4.2% 4.2% 8.3% 91.7%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Heroin All 2.0% 4.0% 5.0% 95.0%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 3.8% 3.8% 3.8% 96.2%
Grade 11 6.7% 13.3% 13.3% 86.7%
Grade 12 * % 4.2% 8.3% 91.7%
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Table B9: Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade


--> Students living with two parents

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Tobacco All 26.5% 37.1% 52.3% 47.7%
Grade 7 11.1% 27.8% 33.3% 66.7%
Grade 8 11.1% 18.5% 29.6% 70.4%
Grade 9 23.0% 32.8% 54.1% 45.9%
Grade 10 22.2% 33.3% 50.0% 50.0%
Grade 11 30.9% 44.1% 61.8% 38.2%
Grade 12 45.5% 50.9% 63.6% 36.4%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Alcohol All 50.2% 61.9% 75.8% 24.2%
Grade 7 22.9% 31.4% 48.6% 51.4%
Grade 8 33.3% 44.4% 51.9% 48.1%
Grade 9 39.3% 59.0% 70.5% 29.5%
Grade 10 61.1% 66.7% 91.7% 8.3%
Grade 11 61.8% 73.5% 89.7% 10.3%
Grade 12 66.7% 75.9% 83.3% 16.7%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Inhalants All 6.7% 12.7% 25.4% 74.6%
Grade 7 8.3% 8.3% 19.4% 80.6%
Grade 8 7.1% 17.9% 17.9% 82.1%
Grade 9 8.2% 14.8% 29.5% 70.5%
Grade 10 5.6% 11.1% 36.1% 63.9%
Grade 11 7.4% 13.2% 25.0% 75.0%
Grade 12 3.6% 10.9% 21.8% 78.2%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Any Illicit Drug All 18.6% 25.1% 38.7% 61.3%
Grade 7 3.0% 6.1% 9.1% 90.9%
Grade 8 10.7% 10.7% 21.4% 78.6%
Grade 9 14.8% 23.0% 31.1% 68.9%
Grade 10 19.4% 27.8% 33.3% 66.7%
Grade 11 26.9% 34.3% 52.2% 47.8%
Grade 12 25.9% 33.3% 61.1% 38.9%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Marijuana All 15.5% 23.1% 35.4% 64.6%
Grade 7 * % 3.0% 6.1% 93.9%
Grade 8 3.6% 3.6% 14.3% 85.7%
Grade 9 13.1% 23.0% 29.5% 70.5%
Grade 10 17.1% 25.7% 31.4% 68.6%
Grade 11 24.2% 33.3% 50.0% 50.0%
Grade 12 22.2% 31.5% 55.6% 44.4%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Marijuana Only All 3.5% 6.3% 13.3% 86.7%
Grade 7 * % 2.8% 5.6% 94.4%
Grade 8 * % * % 3.6% 96.4%
Grade 9 3.3% 8.2% 14.8% 85.2%
Grade 10 8.3% 11.1% 11.1% 88.9%
Grade 11 4.3% 8.7% 15.9% 84.1%
Grade 12 3.6% 3.6% 20.0% 80.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Cocaine or Crack All 4.0% 5.8% 11.3% 88.7%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 7.4% 7.4% 14.8% 85.2%
Grade 9 1.6% 3.3% 6.6% 93.4%
Grade 10 2.9% 5.9% 8.8% 91.2%
Grade 11 6.0% 9.0% 19.4% 80.6%
Grade 12 5.7% 7.5% 13.2% 86.8%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Cocaine All 4.1% 5.9% 10.7% 89.3%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 7.7% 7.7% 7.7% 92.3%
Grade 9 1.6% 3.3% 6.6% 93.4%
Grade 10 2.9% 5.9% 8.8% 91.2%
Grade 11 6.1% 9.1% 19.7% 80.3%
Grade 12 5.9% 7.8% 13.7% 86.3%
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Table B9 continued from previous page

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Crack All 1.1% 1.1% 3.3% 96.7%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % 7.4% 92.6%
Grade 9 1.7% 1.7% 1.7% 98.3%
Grade 10 * % * % 2.9% 97.1%
Grade 11 1.5% 1.5% 4.6% 95.4%
Grade 12 1.9% 1.9% 3.8% 96.2%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens All 6.2% 8.7% 14.1% 85.9%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % 3.6% 96.4%
Grade 9 * % 4.9% 8.2% 91.8%
Grade 10 8.3% 8.3% 13.9% 86.1%
Grade 11 12.3% 13.8% 21.5% 78.5%
Grade 12 11.3% 17.0% 26.4% 73.6%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Uppers All 5.9% 7.1% 14.5% 85.5%
Grade 7 3.2% 3.2% 3.2% 96.8%
Grade 8 * % * % 3.6% 96.4%
Grade 9 3.3% 3.3% 8.3% 91.7%
Grade 10 2.9% 2.9% 11.4% 88.6%
Grade 11 9.5% 9.5% 25.4% 74.6%
Grade 12 11.5% 17.3% 23.1% 76.9%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Downers All 5.5% 6.6% 11.8% 88.2%
Grade 7 3.1% 3.1% 3.1% 96.9%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 1.7% 1.7% 6.7% 93.3%
Grade 10 5.7% 5.7% 8.6% 91.4%
Grade 11 10.9% 12.5% 20.3% 79.7%
Grade 12 7.5% 11.3% 20.8% 79.2%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Rohypnol All 2.2% 4.8% 6.3% 93.7%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % 3.8% 96.2%
Grade 9 * % 1.7% 3.4% 96.6%
Grade 10 2.9% 5.9% 8.8% 91.2%
Grade 11 1.5% 3.0% 3.0% 97.0%
Grade 12 7.5% 15.1% 17.0% 83.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Steroids All 0.4% 0.4% 4.1% 95.9%
Grade 7 * % * % 3.1% 96.9%
Grade 8 * % * % 3.6% 96.4%
Grade 9 * % * % 3.3% 96.7%
Grade 10 * % * % 2.9% 97.1%
Grade 11 * % * % 1.6% 98.4%
Grade 12 1.9% 1.9% 9.6% 90.4%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Ecstasy All 3.0% 6.5% 9.5% 90.5%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 1.7% 3.3% 5.0% 95.0%
Grade 10 * % 5.9% 8.8% 91.2%
Grade 11 6.7% 11.7% 18.3% 81.7%
Grade 12 5.9% 11.8% 15.7% 84.3%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Heroin All 0.8% 0.8% 1.1% 98.9%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 3.8% 3.8% 3.8% 96.2%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 * % * % 2.9% 97.1%
Grade 11 1.6% 1.6% 1.6% 98.4%
Grade 12 * % * % * % 100.0%
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Table B10: Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade


--> Students not living with two parents

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Tobacco All 37.3% 48.2% 74.1% 25.9%
Grade 7 29.6% 33.3% 63.0% 37.0%
Grade 8 16.7% 22.2% 55.6% 44.4%
Grade 9 37.5% 54.2% 79.2% 20.8%
Grade 10 29.6% 44.4% 74.1% 25.9%
Grade 11 41.7% 58.3% 77.8% 22.2%
Grade 12 55.9% 61.8% 85.3% 14.7%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Alcohol All 60.8% 71.7% 88.6% 11.4%
Grade 7 40.7% 48.1% 74.1% 25.9%
Grade 8 55.6% 61.1% 88.9% 11.1%
Grade 9 50.0% 58.3% 87.5% 12.5%
Grade 10 77.8% 92.6% 96.3% 3.7%
Grade 11 63.9% 77.8% 86.1% 13.9%
Grade 12 70.6% 82.4% 97.1% 2.9%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Inhalants All 11.4% 15.7% 35.5% 64.5%
Grade 7 25.9% 25.9% 37.0% 63.0%
Grade 8 11.1% 16.7% 27.8% 72.2%
Grade 9 4.2% 12.5% 37.5% 62.5%
Grade 10 14.8% 18.5% 44.4% 55.6%
Grade 11 8.3% 8.3% 33.3% 66.7%
Grade 12 5.9% 14.7% 32.4% 67.6%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Any Illicit Drug All 31.3% 42.2% 59.6% 40.4%
Grade 7 18.5% 25.9% 29.6% 70.4%
Grade 8 11.1% 11.1% 27.8% 72.2%
Grade 9 33.3% 37.5% 54.2% 45.8%
Grade 10 44.4% 48.1% 70.4% 29.6%
Grade 11 27.8% 50.0% 72.2% 27.8%
Grade 12 44.1% 61.8% 82.4% 17.6%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Marijuana All 25.9% 37.3% 54.8% 45.2%
Grade 7 14.8% 22.2% 25.9% 74.1%
Grade 8 11.1% 11.1% 22.2% 77.8%
Grade 9 29.2% 33.3% 54.2% 45.8%
Grade 10 37.0% 48.1% 66.7% 33.3%
Grade 11 22.2% 38.9% 61.1% 38.9%
Grade 12 35.3% 55.9% 79.4% 20.6%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Marijuana Only All 7.7% 10.7% 20.2% 79.8%
Grade 7 7.1% 14.3% 14.3% 85.7%
Grade 8 11.1% 11.1% 22.2% 77.8%
Grade 9 8.3% 8.3% 16.7% 83.3%
Grade 10 3.7% 7.4% 22.2% 77.8%
Grade 11 2.7% 8.1% 18.9% 81.1%
Grade 12 14.7% 14.7% 26.5% 73.5%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Cocaine or Crack All 7.3% 11.5% 20.0% 80.0%
Grade 7 * % * % 7.4% 92.6%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 8.3% 12.5% 20.8% 79.2%
Grade 10 18.5% 18.5% 25.9% 74.1%
Grade 11 5.6% 11.1% 19.4% 80.6%
Grade 12 9.1% 21.2% 36.4% 63.6%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Cocaine All 6.1% 11.0% 17.1% 82.9%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 4.2% 12.5% 16.7% 83.3%
Grade 10 18.5% 18.5% 25.9% 74.1%
Grade 11 2.8% 8.3% 16.7% 83.3%
Grade 12 9.1% 21.2% 33.3% 66.7%
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Table B10 continued from previous page

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Crack All 1.8% 1.8% 9.1% 90.9%
Grade 7 * % * % 7.4% 92.6%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 4.3% 4.3% 13.0% 87.0%
Grade 10 * % * % 11.1% 88.9%
Grade 11 2.8% 2.8% 8.3% 91.7%
Grade 12 3.0% 3.0% 12.1% 87.9%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens All 11.6% 15.9% 26.2% 73.8%
Grade 7 * % * % 3.8% 96.2%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 13.0% 13.0% 17.4% 82.6%
Grade 10 14.8% 22.2% 37.0% 63.0%
Grade 11 16.7% 25.0% 41.7% 58.3%
Grade 12 17.6% 23.5% 38.2% 61.8%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Uppers All 7.5% 10.6% 21.3% 78.8%
Grade 7 * % * % 4.0% 96.0%
Grade 8 * % * % 5.9% 94.1%
Grade 9 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 87.5%
Grade 10 7.7% 7.7% 23.1% 76.9%
Grade 11 8.3% 16.7% 33.3% 66.7%
Grade 12 12.5% 18.8% 34.4% 65.6%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Downers All 6.3% 8.8% 17.5% 82.5%
Grade 7 * % * % 8.0% 92.0%
Grade 8 * % * % 5.9% 94.1%
Grade 9 8.3% 8.3% 12.5% 87.5%
Grade 10 7.7% 7.7% 11.5% 88.5%
Grade 11 8.6% 17.1% 31.4% 68.6%
Grade 12 9.1% 12.1% 24.2% 75.8%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Rohypnol All 5.0% 6.8% 11.8% 88.2%
Grade 7 3.8% 3.8% 3.8% 96.2%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % 8.7% 17.4% 82.6%
Grade 10 11.1% 11.1% 14.8% 85.2%
Grade 11 8.6% 11.4% 20.0% 80.0%
Grade 12 3.1% 3.1% 9.4% 90.6%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Steroids All 1.3% 3.1% 5.0% 95.0%
Grade 7 * % 3.8% 3.8% 96.2%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 4.2% 4.2% 4.2% 95.8%
Grade 10 * % * % 3.8% 96.2%
Grade 11 * % 2.9% 5.7% 94.3%
Grade 12 3.2% 6.5% 9.7% 90.3%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Ecstasy All 3.7% 5.6% 13.6% 86.4%
Grade 7 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 96.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 4.2% 4.2% 12.5% 87.5%
Grade 10 * % 3.8% 7.7% 92.3%
Grade 11 5.6% 11.1% 30.6% 69.4%
Grade 12 6.1% 6.1% 15.2% 84.8%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Heroin All 0.6% 2.5% 3.7% 96.3%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % 4.2% 4.2% 95.8%
Grade 10 3.8% 3.8% 3.8% 96.2%
Grade 11 * % 2.8% 2.8% 97.2%
Grade 12 * % 3.0% 9.1% 90.9%
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Table B11: Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade


--> Students who would seek help from adults for substance abuse problems

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Tobacco All 28.7% 40.1% 57.8% 42.2%
Grade 7 19.6% 32.6% 47.8% 52.2%
Grade 8 12.1% 15.2% 39.4% 60.6%
Grade 9 24.6% 35.4% 56.9% 43.1%
Grade 10 21.7% 37.0% 54.3% 45.7%
Grade 11 31.5% 46.6% 63.0% 37.0%
Grade 12 47.9% 56.3% 70.4% 29.6%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Alcohol All 52.4% 63.2% 78.1% 21.9%
Grade 7 30.4% 39.1% 56.5% 43.5%
Grade 8 42.4% 45.5% 66.7% 33.3%
Grade 9 41.5% 53.8% 70.8% 29.2%
Grade 10 67.4% 78.3% 93.5% 6.5%
Grade 11 57.5% 72.6% 86.3% 13.7%
Grade 12 66.2% 76.1% 85.9% 14.1%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Inhalants All 6.3% 11.0% 24.8% 75.2%
Grade 7 13.0% 13.0% 21.7% 78.3%
Grade 8 2.9% 8.8% 14.7% 85.3%
Grade 9 4.6% 10.8% 24.6% 75.4%
Grade 10 4.3% 6.5% 37.0% 63.0%
Grade 11 8.2% 13.7% 26.0% 74.0%
Grade 12 4.2% 11.3% 22.5% 77.5%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Any Illicit Drug All 20.4% 28.1% 42.2% 57.8%
Grade 7 10.9% 15.2% 17.4% 82.6%
Grade 8 8.8% 8.8% 23.5% 76.5%
Grade 9 15.4% 23.1% 33.8% 66.2%
Grade 10 23.9% 30.4% 41.3% 58.7%
Grade 11 23.6% 34.7% 54.2% 45.8%
Grade 12 31.0% 42.3% 63.4% 36.6%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Marijuana All 16.6% 25.3% 39.5% 60.5%
Grade 7 6.5% 10.9% 15.2% 84.8%
Grade 8 5.9% 5.9% 17.6% 82.4%
Grade 9 12.3% 21.5% 33.8% 66.2%
Grade 10 22.2% 28.9% 40.0% 60.0%
Grade 11 21.1% 32.4% 52.1% 47.9%
Grade 12 23.9% 38.0% 57.7% 42.3%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Marijuana Only All 5.1% 8.1% 16.1% 83.9%
Grade 7 4.3% 8.7% 10.9% 89.1%
Grade 8 2.9% 2.9% 11.8% 88.2%
Grade 9 4.6% 9.2% 16.9% 83.1%
Grade 10 8.7% 10.9% 17.4% 82.6%
Grade 11 4.1% 9.6% 20.5% 79.5%
Grade 12 5.6% 5.6% 15.5% 84.5%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Cocaine or Crack All 4.9% 6.7% 13.4% 86.6%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 6.1% 6.1% 9.1% 90.9%
Grade 9 1.5% 3.1% 7.7% 92.3%
Grade 10 6.8% 9.1% 15.9% 84.1%
Grade 11 6.9% 9.7% 20.8% 79.2%
Grade 12 7.2% 10.1% 20.3% 79.7%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Cocaine All 4.6% 6.4% 12.6% 87.4%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 6.3% 6.3% 6.3% 93.8%
Grade 9 1.5% 3.1% 6.2% 93.8%
Grade 10 6.8% 9.1% 15.9% 84.1%
Grade 11 5.6% 8.3% 19.4% 80.6%
Grade 12 7.5% 10.4% 20.9% 79.1%
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Table B11 continued from previous page

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Crack All 0.6% 0.6% 4.6% 95.4%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % 3.0% 97.0%
Grade 9 * % * % 3.1% 96.9%
Grade 10 * % * % 9.1% 90.9%
Grade 11 2.8% 2.8% 7.0% 93.0%
Grade 12 * % * % 4.4% 95.6%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens All 6.9% 9.3% 16.0% 84.0%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 4.7% 7.8% 10.9% 89.1%
Grade 10 2.2% 6.5% 17.4% 82.6%
Grade 11 12.5% 15.3% 22.2% 77.8%
Grade 12 14.3% 17.1% 31.4% 68.6%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Uppers All 5.6% 6.8% 15.2% 84.8%
Grade 7 2.3% 2.3% 4.5% 95.5%
Grade 8 * % * % 3.0% 97.0%
Grade 9 6.3% 6.3% 7.8% 92.2%
Grade 10 * % * % 9.1% 90.9%
Grade 11 5.8% 7.2% 24.6% 75.4%
Grade 12 13.2% 17.6% 29.4% 70.6%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Downers All 4.6% 6.1% 13.5% 86.5%
Grade 7 2.2% 2.2% 4.4% 95.6%
Grade 8 * % * % 2.9% 97.1%
Grade 9 4.7% 4.7% 7.8% 92.2%
Grade 10 * % * % 4.5% 95.5%
Grade 11 8.7% 13.0% 24.6% 75.4%
Grade 12 7.1% 10.0% 24.3% 75.7%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Rohypnol All 2.1% 4.3% 7.0% 93.0%
Grade 7 2.2% 2.2% 2.2% 97.8%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % 3.1% 6.3% 93.8%
Grade 10 2.3% 4.5% 6.8% 93.2%
Grade 11 1.4% 2.8% 6.9% 93.1%
Grade 12 5.8% 10.1% 14.5% 85.5%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Steroids All * % 0.3% 2.8% 97.2%
Grade 7 * % * % 2.2% 97.8%
Grade 8 * % * % 3.0% 97.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 * % * % 2.3% 97.7%
Grade 11 * % * % 1.4% 98.6%
Grade 12 * % 1.5% 7.6% 92.4%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Ecstasy All 2.8% 5.0% 10.3% 89.7%
Grade 7 2.3% 2.3% 2.3% 97.7%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 1.6% 1.6% 4.7% 95.3%
Grade 10 * % 7.0% 9.3% 90.7%
Grade 11 4.5% 7.5% 20.9% 79.1%
Grade 12 5.9% 8.8% 16.2% 83.8%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Heroin All 0.3% 0.3% 1.2% 98.8%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 * % * % 2.3% 97.7%
Grade 11 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 98.6%
Grade 12 * % * % 2.9% 97.1%
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Table B12: Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade


--> Students who wouldn't seek help from adults for substance abuse problems

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Tobacco All 34.7% 44.1% 68.6% 31.4%
Grade 7 15.8% 21.1% 47.4% 52.6%
Grade 8 16.7% 33.3% 41.7% 58.3%
Grade 9 35.0% 50.0% 75.0% 25.0%
Grade 10 35.3% 41.2% 76.5% 23.5%
Grade 11 41.9% 54.8% 77.4% 22.6%
Grade 12 52.6% 52.6% 78.9% 21.1%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Alcohol All 58.6% 71.6% 87.9% 12.1%
Grade 7 27.8% 33.3% 72.2% 27.8%
Grade 8 41.7% 66.7% 66.7% 33.3%
Grade 9 45.0% 75.0% 90.0% 10.0%
Grade 10 70.6% 76.5% 94.1% 5.9%
Grade 11 74.2% 80.6% 93.5% 6.5%
Grade 12 77.8% 88.9% 100.0% 0.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Inhalants All 14.4% 21.2% 40.7% 59.3%
Grade 7 21.1% 21.1% 36.8% 63.2%
Grade 8 25.0% 41.7% 41.7% 58.3%
Grade 9 15.0% 25.0% 55.0% 45.0%
Grade 10 23.5% 35.3% 47.1% 52.9%
Grade 11 6.5% 6.5% 32.3% 67.7%
Grade 12 5.3% 15.8% 36.8% 63.2%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Any Illicit Drug All 32.5% 41.2% 58.8% 41.2%
Grade 7 6.3% 12.5% 18.8% 81.3%
Grade 8 16.7% 16.7% 25.0% 75.0%
Grade 9 35.0% 40.0% 50.0% 50.0%
Grade 10 47.1% 52.9% 70.6% 29.4%
Grade 11 35.5% 51.6% 71.0% 29.0%
Grade 12 44.4% 55.6% 94.4% 5.6%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Marijuana All 27.2% 37.7% 51.8% 48.2%
Grade 7 6.3% 12.5% 12.5% 87.5%
Grade 8 8.3% 8.3% 16.7% 83.3%
Grade 9 35.0% 40.0% 45.0% 55.0%
Grade 10 35.3% 52.9% 64.7% 35.3%
Grade 11 29.0% 41.9% 58.1% 41.9%
Grade 12 38.9% 55.6% 94.4% 5.6%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Marijuana Only All 5.0% 7.4% 14.9% 85.1%
Grade 7 * % 5.0% 5.0% 95.0%
Grade 8 8.3% 8.3% 8.3% 91.7%
Grade 9 5.0% 5.0% 10.0% 90.0%
Grade 10 * % 5.9% 11.8% 88.2%
Grade 11 3.0% 6.1% 9.1% 90.9%
Grade 12 15.8% 15.8% 47.4% 52.6%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Cocaine or Crack All 7.0% 12.3% 18.4% 81.6%
Grade 7 * % * % 12.5% 87.5%
Grade 8 * % * % 8.3% 91.7%
Grade 9 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 80.0%
Grade 10 17.6% 17.6% 17.6% 82.4%
Grade 11 3.2% 9.7% 16.1% 83.9%
Grade 12 11.1% 27.8% 33.3% 66.7%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Cocaine All 6.3% 12.5% 15.2% 84.8%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 5.0% 15.0% 20.0% 80.0%
Grade 10 17.6% 17.6% 17.6% 82.4%
Grade 11 3.3% 10.0% 16.7% 83.3%
Grade 12 11.1% 27.8% 27.8% 72.2%
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Table B12 continued from previous page

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Crack All 3.6% 3.6% 8.0% 92.0%
Grade 7 * % * % 12.5% 87.5%
Grade 8 * % * % 8.3% 91.7%
Grade 9 10.5% 10.5% 10.5% 89.5%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 * % * % 3.3% 96.7%
Grade 12 11.1% 11.1% 16.7% 83.3%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens All 11.7% 17.1% 27.0% 73.0%
Grade 7 * % * % 6.7% 93.3%
Grade 8 * % * % 8.3% 91.7%
Grade 9 * % 5.0% 10.0% 90.0%
Grade 10 35.3% 35.3% 41.2% 58.8%
Grade 11 17.2% 24.1% 44.8% 55.2%
Grade 12 11.1% 27.8% 33.3% 66.7%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Uppers All 9.1% 12.7% 22.7% 77.3%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % 8.3% 91.7%
Grade 9 5.0% 5.0% 15.0% 85.0%
Grade 10 17.6% 17.6% 35.3% 64.7%
Grade 11 16.7% 23.3% 36.7% 63.3%
Grade 12 5.9% 17.6% 23.5% 76.5%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Downers All 9.2% 11.0% 15.6% 84.4%
Grade 7 * % * % 7.1% 92.9%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % 10.0% 90.0%
Grade 10 23.5% 23.5% 23.5% 76.5%
Grade 11 13.3% 16.7% 23.3% 76.7%
Grade 12 11.8% 17.6% 17.6% 82.4%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Rohypnol All 6.6% 9.4% 12.3% 87.7%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % 9.1% 90.9%
Grade 9 * % 5.6% 11.1% 88.9%
Grade 10 17.6% 17.6% 23.5% 76.5%
Grade 11 10.3% 13.8% 13.8% 86.2%
Grade 12 5.9% 11.8% 11.8% 88.2%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Steroids All 2.8% 4.6% 9.3% 90.7%
Grade 7 * % 7.1% 7.1% 92.9%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 5.0% 5.0% 15.0% 85.0%
Grade 10 * % * % 5.9% 94.1%
Grade 11 * % 3.6% 7.1% 92.9%
Grade 12 11.8% 11.8% 17.6% 82.4%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Ecstasy All 4.6% 9.2% 12.8% 87.2%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 85.0%
Grade 10 * % * % 5.9% 94.1%
Grade 11 10.3% 20.7% 27.6% 72.4%
Grade 12 5.9% 11.8% 11.8% 88.2%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Heroin All 1.9% 4.7% 4.7% 95.3%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 9.1% 9.1% 9.1% 90.9%
Grade 9 * % 5.3% 5.3% 94.7%
Grade 10 5.9% 5.9% 5.9% 94.1%
Grade 11 * % 3.4% 3.4% 96.6%
Grade 12 * % 5.9% 5.9% 94.1%
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Table B13: Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade


--> Students living in town three years or less

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Tobacco All 43.4% 51.5% 74.7% 25.3%
Grade 7 31.8% 40.9% 68.2% 31.8%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 42.9% 50.0% 64.3% 35.7%
Grade 10 28.6% 33.3% 71.4% 28.6%
Grade 11 64.7% 76.5% 88.2% 11.8%
Grade 12 57.9% 63.2% 84.2% 15.8%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Alcohol All 60.6% 68.7% 89.9% 10.1%
Grade 7 36.4% 45.5% 77.3% 22.7%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 50.0% 50.0% 85.7% 14.3%
Grade 10 71.4% 76.2% 100.0% 0.0%
Grade 11 76.5% 94.1% 100.0% 0.0%
Grade 12 63.2% 68.4% 84.2% 15.8%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Inhalants All 11.1% 19.2% 45.5% 54.5%
Grade 7 27.3% 27.3% 36.4% 63.6%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 7.1% 28.6% 50.0% 50.0%
Grade 10 4.8% 4.8% 42.9% 57.1%
Grade 11 5.9% 5.9% 35.3% 64.7%
Grade 12 5.3% 21.1% 52.6% 47.4%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Any Illicit Drug All 38.4% 47.5% 64.6% 35.4%
Grade 7 18.2% 27.3% 36.4% 63.6%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 35.7% 50.0% 57.1% 42.9%
Grade 10 52.4% 61.9% 76.2% 23.8%
Grade 11 52.9% 64.7% 88.2% 11.8%
Grade 12 36.8% 42.1% 73.7% 26.3%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Marijuana All 31.3% 43.4% 60.6% 39.4%
Grade 7 18.2% 27.3% 31.8% 68.2%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 21.4% 42.9% 57.1% 42.9%
Grade 10 42.9% 57.1% 71.4% 28.6%
Grade 11 52.9% 64.7% 88.2% 11.8%
Grade 12 26.3% 36.8% 73.7% 26.3%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Marijuana Only All 8.1% 12.1% 20.2% 79.8%
Grade 7 9.1% 18.2% 22.7% 77.3%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 7.1% 14.3% 14.3% 85.7%
Grade 10 14.3% 19.0% 28.6% 71.4%
Grade 11 5.9% 5.9% 17.6% 82.4%
Grade 12 * % * % 15.8% 84.2%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Cocaine or Crack All 9.1% 10.1% 24.2% 75.8%
Grade 7 * % * % 9.1% 90.9%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 14.3% 14.3% 28.6% 71.4%
Grade 10 9.5% 9.5% 19.0% 81.0%
Grade 11 17.6% 17.6% 41.2% 58.8%
Grade 12 10.5% 15.8% 36.8% 63.2%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Cocaine All 8.2% 10.2% 20.4% 79.6%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 7.1% 14.3% 21.4% 78.6%
Grade 10 9.5% 9.5% 19.0% 81.0%
Grade 11 17.6% 17.6% 41.2% 58.8%
Grade 12 11.1% 16.7% 33.3% 66.7%
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Table B13 continued from previous page

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Crack All 2.0% 2.0% 12.2% 87.8%
Grade 7 * % * % 9.1% 90.9%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 7.1% 7.1% 21.4% 78.6%
Grade 10 * % * % 9.5% 90.5%
Grade 11 * % * % 17.6% 82.4%
Grade 12 5.6% 5.6% 11.1% 88.9%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens All 13.3% 19.4% 29.6% 70.4%
Grade 7 * % * % 4.8% 95.2%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 7.1% 21.4% 28.6% 71.4%
Grade 10 9.5% 19.0% 28.6% 71.4%
Grade 11 35.3% 41.2% 52.9% 47.1%
Grade 12 21.1% 26.3% 47.4% 52.6%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Uppers All 7.2% 7.2% 19.6% 80.4%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 14.3% 14.3% 14.3% 85.7%
Grade 10 * % * % 20.0% 80.0%
Grade 11 11.8% 11.8% 41.2% 58.8%
Grade 12 15.8% 15.8% 26.3% 73.7%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Downers All 6.3% 7.4% 18.9% 81.1%
Grade 7 * % * % 5.0% 95.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 14.3% 14.3% 21.4% 78.6%
Grade 10 * % * % 5.3% 94.7%
Grade 11 11.8% 17.6% 41.2% 58.8%
Grade 12 10.5% 10.5% 26.3% 73.7%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Rohypnol All 6.2% 8.2% 12.4% 87.6%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % 7.7% 15.4% 84.6%
Grade 10 14.3% 14.3% 19.0% 81.0%
Grade 11 5.9% 5.9% 17.6% 82.4%
Grade 12 10.5% 15.8% 15.8% 84.2%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Steroids All 2.0% 4.1% 5.1% 94.9%
Grade 7 * % 4.5% 4.5% 95.5%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 7.1% 7.1% 7.1% 92.9%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 * % 5.9% 11.8% 88.2%
Grade 12 5.3% 5.3% 5.3% 94.7%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Ecstasy All 4.3% 7.4% 14.9% 85.1%
Grade 7 4.8% 4.8% 4.8% 95.2%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % 14.3% 85.7%
Grade 10 * % 5.0% 5.0% 95.0%
Grade 11 5.9% 11.8% 41.2% 58.8%
Grade 12 12.5% 18.8% 18.8% 81.3%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Heroin All 1.0% 3.1% 3.1% 96.9%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % 7.1% 7.1% 92.9%
Grade 10 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 11 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 12 * % 5.6% 5.6% 94.4%
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Table B14: Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade


--> Students living in town more than three years

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Tobacco All 26.6% 38.3% 56.6% 43.4%
Grade 7 11.6% 23.3% 37.2% 62.8%
Grade 8 10.3% 15.4% 35.9% 64.1%
Grade 9 24.3% 37.1% 60.0% 40.0%
Grade 10 23.8% 40.5% 54.8% 45.2%
Grade 11 28.2% 43.5% 63.5% 36.5%
Grade 12 46.5% 53.5% 69.0% 31.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Alcohol All 52.0% 64.4% 78.2% 21.8%
Grade 7 26.2% 33.3% 52.4% 47.6%
Grade 8 35.9% 43.6% 61.5% 38.5%
Grade 9 40.0% 60.0% 72.9% 27.1%
Grade 10 66.7% 78.6% 90.5% 9.5%
Grade 11 60.0% 71.8% 87.1% 12.9%
Grade 12 70.0% 81.4% 90.0% 10.0%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Inhalants All 7.7% 12.3% 24.2% 75.8%
Grade 7 9.3% 9.3% 20.9% 79.1%
Grade 8 7.5% 12.5% 12.5% 87.5%
Grade 9 7.1% 11.4% 27.1% 72.9%
Grade 10 11.9% 19.0% 38.1% 61.9%
Grade 11 8.2% 12.9% 27.1% 72.9%
Grade 12 4.2% 9.9% 18.3% 81.7%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Any Illicit Drug All 19.1% 26.9% 41.3% 58.7%
Grade 7 5.0% 7.5% 7.5% 92.5%
Grade 8 7.5% 7.5% 20.0% 80.0%
Grade 9 17.1% 22.9% 34.3% 65.7%
Grade 10 19.0% 23.8% 35.7% 64.3%
Grade 11 21.4% 34.5% 53.6% 46.4%
Grade 12 32.9% 45.7% 68.6% 31.4%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Marijuana All 16.0% 24.4% 37.8% 62.2%
Grade 7 * % 2.5% 5.0% 95.0%
Grade 8 5.0% 5.0% 17.5% 82.5%
Grade 9 17.1% 22.9% 32.9% 67.1%
Grade 10 17.1% 24.4% 34.1% 65.9%
Grade 11 18.1% 30.1% 48.2% 51.8%
Grade 12 27.1% 42.9% 62.9% 37.1%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Marijuana Only All 4.2% 6.8% 14.7% 85.3%
Grade 7 * % 2.3% 2.3% 97.7%
Grade 8 2.5% 2.5% 10.0% 90.0%
Grade 9 4.3% 7.1% 15.7% 84.3%
Grade 10 2.4% 4.8% 9.5% 90.5%
Grade 11 3.4% 9.2% 17.2% 82.8%
Grade 12 9.9% 9.9% 23.9% 76.1%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Cocaine or Crack All 4.4% 7.6% 12.0% 88.0%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 5.1% 5.1% 10.3% 89.7%
Grade 9 1.4% 4.3% 7.1% 92.9%
Grade 10 10.0% 12.5% 15.0% 85.0%
Grade 11 3.6% 8.3% 15.5% 84.5%
Grade 12 7.4% 13.2% 19.1% 80.9%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Cocaine All 4.1% 7.4% 11.2% 88.8%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 5.3% 5.3% 5.3% 94.7%
Grade 9 1.4% 4.3% 7.1% 92.9%
Grade 10 10.0% 12.5% 15.0% 85.0%
Grade 11 2.4% 7.1% 14.3% 85.7%
Grade 12 7.5% 13.4% 19.4% 80.6%
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Table B14 continued from previous page

Past School Ever Never


Month Year Used Used
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Crack All 1.2% 1.2% 3.6% 96.4%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % 5.1% 94.9%
Grade 9 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 98.5%
Grade 10 * % * % 5.0% 95.0%
Grade 11 2.4% 2.4% 3.7% 96.3%
Grade 12 1.5% 1.5% 5.9% 94.1%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens All 6.7% 9.0% 15.7% 84.3%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % 2.5% 97.5%
Grade 9 2.9% 4.3% 7.2% 92.8%
Grade 10 11.9% 11.9% 21.4% 78.6%
Grade 11 9.6% 13.3% 24.1% 75.9%
Grade 12 11.6% 17.4% 27.5% 72.5%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Uppers All 6.3% 8.7% 16.5% 83.5%
Grade 7 2.7% 2.7% 5.4% 94.6%
Grade 8 * % * % 2.6% 97.4%
Grade 9 4.3% 4.3% 8.7% 91.3%
Grade 10 7.3% 7.3% 14.6% 85.4%
Grade 11 8.6% 12.3% 25.9% 74.1%
Grade 12 10.6% 18.2% 28.8% 71.2%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Downers All 5.6% 7.4% 12.8% 87.2%
Grade 7 2.6% 2.6% 5.1% 94.9%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 1.4% 1.4% 5.8% 94.2%
Grade 10 9.5% 9.5% 11.9% 88.1%
Grade 11 10.0% 13.8% 21.3% 78.8%
Grade 12 7.4% 11.8% 22.1% 77.9%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Rohypnol All 2.1% 4.5% 6.9% 93.1%
Grade 7 2.6% 2.6% 2.6% 97.4%
Grade 8 * % * % 2.6% 97.4%
Grade 9 * % 2.9% 5.9% 94.1%
Grade 10 2.5% 5.0% 7.5% 92.5%
Grade 11 2.4% 4.9% 6.1% 93.9%
Grade 12 4.5% 9.0% 13.4% 86.6%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Steroids All 0.3% 0.6% 4.2% 95.8%
Grade 7 * % * % 2.6% 97.4%
Grade 8 * % * % 2.6% 97.4%
Grade 9 * % * % 2.9% 97.1%
Grade 10 * % * % 4.9% 95.1%
Grade 11 * % * % 1.3% 98.7%
Grade 12 1.6% 3.1% 10.9% 89.1%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Ecstasy All 3.0% 5.7% 9.9% 90.1%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 2.9% 4.3% 5.8% 94.2%
Grade 10 * % 5.0% 10.0% 90.0%
Grade 11 6.4% 11.5% 19.2% 80.8%
Grade 12 4.3% 7.2% 14.5% 85.5%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Heroin All 0.6% 0.9% 1.8% 98.2%
Grade 7 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 8 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 9 * % * % * % 100.0%
Grade 10 2.6% 2.6% 5.1% 94.9%
Grade 11 1.2% 2.5% 2.5% 97.5%
Grade 12 * % * % 2.9% 97.1%
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

GENDER

Q1 Frequency Percent
────────────────────────────
Female 264 57.9
Male 192 42.1

GRADE

Q2 Frequency Percent
─────────────────────────────────
Grade 7 66 14.5
Grade 8 46 10.1
Grade 9 85 18.6
Grade 10 63 13.8
Grade 11 106 23.2
Grade 12 90 19.7

LIVE WITH BOTH PARENTS

Q3 Frequency Percent
────────────────────────────────
No 168 37.1
Yes 285 62.9

Frequency Missing = 3

AGE

Q4 Frequency Percent
───────────────────────────────────
11 or younger 1 0.2
12 22 4.8
13 55 12.1
14 61 13.4
15 70 15.4
16 86 18.9
17 75 16.5
18 76 16.7
19 or older 9 2.0

Frequency Missing = 1

ETHNICITY

Q5 Frequency Percent
──────────────────────────────────────
African/American 9 2.0
Asian/American 4 0.9
Mexican/American 53 11.8
Native/American 6 1.3
Other 12 2.7
White 366 81.3

Frequency Missing = 6

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

ON AVERAGE WHAT GRADES


DO YOU GET

Q6 Frequency Percent
────────────────────────────────
Mostly A's 104 23.0
Mostly B's 239 52.8
Mostly C's 93 20.5
Mostly D's 16 3.5
Mostly F's 1 0.2

Frequency Missing = 3

LENGTH OF TIME IN THIS DISTRICT

Q7 Frequency Percent
───────────────────────────────
<1 year 41 9.1
2-3 years 58 12.8
>4 years 354 78.1

Frequency Missing = 3

DO YOU HAVE A JOB

Q8 Frequency Percent
────────────────────────────────
No 295 65.1
Yes 158 34.9

Frequency Missing = 3

DO YOU GET AN ALLOWANCE


Q9 Frequency Percent
────────────────────────────────
No 302 67.1
Yes 148 32.9

Frequency Missing = 6

EITHER PARENT COLLEGE GRADUATE

Q10 Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
Don't Know 68 15.0
No 237 52.3
Yes 148 32.7

Frequency Missing = 3

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

QUALIFY FOR FREE/REDUCED


PRICE LUNCH

Q11 Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
Don't Know 72 16.0
No 314 69.8
Yes 64 14.2

Frequency Missing = 6

PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETICS

Q12A Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 214 51.7
Yes 200 48.3

Frequency Missing = 42

PARTICIPATE IN BAND/ORCHESTRA

Q12B Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 307 79.5
Yes 79 20.5

Frequency Missing = 70

PARTICIPATE IN CHOIR

Q12C Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 338 90.9
Yes 34 9.1

Frequency Missing = 84

PARTICIPATE IN DRAMA/SPEECH

Q12D Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 313 85.3
Yes 54 14.7

Frequency Missing = 89

PARTICIPATE IN DRILL
TEAM/CHEERLEADING

Q12E Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 316 85.2
Yes 55 14.8

Frequency Missing = 85

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

PARTICIPATE IN STUDENT
GOVERNMENT

Q12F Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 340 94.7
Yes 19 5.3

Frequency Missing = 97

PARTICIPATE IN SCHOOL
NEWSPAPER/YEARBOOK

Q12G Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 332 90.5
Yes 35 9.5

Frequency Missing = 89

PARTICIPATE IN ACADEMIC
CLUBS/SOCIETIES

Q12H Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 274 71.9
Yes 107 28.1

Frequency Missing = 75

PARTICIPATE IN SERVICE CLUBS

Q12I Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 330 90.2
Yes 36 9.8

Frequency Missing = 90

PARTICIPATE IN VOE/DE/WORK-STUDY

Q12J Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 347 95.3
Yes 17 4.7

Frequency Missing = 92

PARTICIPATE IN OTHER CLUBS

Q12K Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 230 58.1
Yes 166 41.9

Frequency Missing = 60

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

DO YOU FEEL SAFE IN YOUR HOME

Q13A Frequency Percent


─────────────────────────────────────
Very Safe 318 70.2
Somewhat Safe 116 25.6
Not Very Safe 15 3.3
Not Safe At All 1 0.2
Don't Know 3 0.7

Frequency Missing = 3

DO YOU FEEL SAFE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Q13B Frequency Percent


─────────────────────────────────────
Very Safe 165 36.7
Somewhat Safe 228 50.7
Not Very Safe 41 9.1
Not Safe At All 8 1.8
Don't Know 8 1.8

Frequency Missing = 6

DO YOU FEEL SAFE AT SCHOOL

Q13C Frequency Percent


─────────────────────────────────────
Very Safe 161 35.5
Somewhat Safe 237 52.3
Not Very Safe 32 7.1
Not Safe At All 9 2.0
Don't Know 14 3.1

Frequency Missing = 3
FRIENDS FEELING CLOSE
TO THEIR PARENTS

Q14A Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────
None 26 5.7
A Few 140 30.9
Some 124 27.4
Most 135 29.8
All 28 6.2

Frequency Missing = 3

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

HOW MANY FRIENDS


CARRY WEAPONS

Q14B Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────
None 226 51.1
A Few 118 26.7
Some 58 13.1
Most 35 7.9
All 5 1.1

Frequency Missing = 14

HOW MANY FRIENDS CARE


ABOUT GOOD GRADES

Q14C Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────
None 11 2.5
A Few 61 13.6
Some 109 24.4
Most 207 46.3
All 59 13.2

Frequency Missing = 9

HOW MANY FRIENDS


BELONG TO A GANG

Q14D Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────
None 276 61.6
A Few 96 21.4
Some 49 10.9
Most 22 4.9
All 5 1.1
Frequency Missing = 8

FRIENDS WISHING TO
DROP OUT OF SCHOOL

Q14E Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────
None 216 48.3
A Few 149 33.3
Some 50 11.2
Most 25 5.6
All 7 1.6

Frequency Missing = 9

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

PARENTS ATTEND PTA/SCHOOL


OPEN HOUSES

Q15 Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 257 59.1
Yes 178 40.9

Frequency Missing = 21

EVER INHALED SPRAY PAINT FOR KICKS

Q16A Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 386 85.4
In Your Lifetime 46 10.2
Since School Began 8 1.8
In the Past Month 12 2.7

Frequency Missing = 4

EVER INHALED WHITEOUT FOR KICKS

Q16B Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 376 85.1
In Your Lifetime 43 9.7
Since School Began 12 2.7
In the Past Month 11 2.5

Frequency Missing = 14

EVER INHALED GASOLINE FOR KICKS


Q16C Frequency Percent
────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 412 93.0
In Your Lifetime 25 5.6
Since School Began 3 0.7
In the Past Month 3 0.7

Frequency Missing = 13

EVER INHALED FREON FOR KICKS

Q16D Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 429 97.1
In Your Lifetime 11 2.5
Since School Began 1 0.2
In the Past Month 1 0.2

Frequency Missing = 14

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

EVER INHALED POPPERS, ETC. FOR KICKS

Q16E Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 430 97.1
In Your Lifetime 6 1.4
Since School Began 2 0.5
In the Past Month 5 1.1

Frequency Missing = 13

EVER INHALED GLUE FOR KICKS

Q16F Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 402 91.6
In Your Lifetime 26 5.9
Since School Began 5 1.1
In the Past Month 6 1.4

Frequency Missing = 17

EVER INHALED PAINT THINNERS FOR KICKS

Q16G Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 398 90.7
In Your Lifetime 29 6.6
Since School Began 7 1.6
In the Past Month 5 1.1

Frequency Missing = 17
EVER INHALED NITROUS OXIDE FOR KICKS

Q16H Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 398 90.0
In Your Lifetime 26 5.9
Since School Began 8 1.8
In the Past Month 10 2.3

Frequency Missing = 14

EVER INHALED OCTANE BOOSTER FOR KICKS

Q16I Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 433 98.9
In Your Lifetime 1 0.2
Since School Began 1 0.2
In the Past Month 3 0.7

Frequency Missing = 18

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

EVER INHALED OTHER SPRAYS FOR KICKS

Q16J Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 413 94.5
In Your Lifetime 13 3.0
Since School Began 4 0.9
In the Past Month 7 1.6

Frequency Missing = 19

EVER INHALED OTHER INHALANTS FOR KICKS

Q16K Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 388 88.6
In Your Lifetime 28 6.4
Since School Began 7 1.6
In the Past Month 15 3.4

Frequency Missing = 18

RECENT CIGARETTE USE

Q17A Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 195 43.2
In Your Lifetime 81 18.0
Since School Began 44 9.8
In the Past Month 131 29.0

Frequency Missing = 5
RECENT SMOKELESS TOBACCO USE

Q17B Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 362 81.9
In Your Lifetime 52 11.8
Since School Began 8 1.8
In the Past Month 20 4.5

Frequency Missing = 14

RECENT BEER USE

Q17C Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 153 34.3
In Your Lifetime 75 16.8
Since School Began 54 12.1
In the Past Month 164 36.8

Frequency Missing = 10

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

RECENT WINE COOLER USE

Q17D Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 135 30.5
In Your Lifetime 78 17.6
Since School Began 66 14.9
In the Past Month 164 37.0

Frequency Missing = 13

RECENT WINE USE

Q17E Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 177 39.9
In Your Lifetime 91 20.5
Since School Began 54 12.2
In the Past Month 122 27.5

Frequency Missing = 12

RECENT LIQUOR USE

Q17F Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 156 35.1
In Your Lifetime 48 10.8
Since School Began 57 12.8
In the Past Month 184 41.3

Frequency Missing = 11
RECENT MARIJUANA USE

Q18A Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 256 57.4
In Your Lifetime 63 14.1
Since School Began 41 9.2
In the Past Month 86 19.3

Frequency Missing = 10

RECENT COCAINE USE

Q18B Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 380 86.8
In Your Lifetime 23 5.3
Since School Began 13 3.0
In the Past Month 22 5.0

Frequency Missing = 18

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

RECENT CRACK USE

Q18C Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 414 94.5
In Your Lifetime 18 4.1
In the Past Month 6 1.4

Frequency Missing = 18

RECENT HALLUCINOGEN USE

Q18E Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 360 81.3
In Your Lifetime 33 7.4
Since School Began 14 3.2
In the Past Month 36 8.1

Frequency Missing = 13

RECENT UPPER USE

Q18F Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 358 82.9
In Your Lifetime 38 8.8
Since School Began 8 1.9
In the Past Month 28 6.5

Frequency Missing = 24

RECENT DOWNER USE


Q18G Frequency Percent
────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 374 86.0
In Your Lifetime 29 6.7
Since School Began 7 1.6
In the Past Month 25 5.7

Frequency Missing = 21

RECENT ROHYPNOL USE

Q18H Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 398 91.7
In Your Lifetime 12 2.8
Since School Began 10 2.3
In the Past Month 14 3.2

Frequency Missing = 22

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

RECENT STEROID USE

Q18I Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 411 95.6
In Your Lifetime 13 3.0
Since School Began 3 0.7
In the Past Month 3 0.7

Frequency Missing = 26

RECENT ECSTASY USE

Q18J Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 381 89.0
In Your Lifetime 21 4.9
Since School Began 12 2.8
In the Past Month 14 3.3

Frequency Missing = 28

RECENT HEROIN USE

Q18K Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 423 97.9
In Your Lifetime 3 0.7
Since School Began 3 0.7
In the Past Month 3 0.7

Frequency Missing = 24
TOBACCO USE IN PAST MONTH

Q19A Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 277 63.1
1-2 times 57 13.0
3-10 times 29 6.6
11+ times 76 17.3

Frequency Missing = 17

ALCOHOL USE IN PAST MONTH

Q19B Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 176 40.3
1-2 times 129 29.5
3-10 times 96 22.0
11+ times 36 8.2

Frequency Missing = 19

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

INHALANT USE IN PAST MONTH

Q19C Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 398 91.1
1-2 times 31 7.1
3-10 times 4 0.9
11+ times 4 0.9

Frequency Missing = 19

MARIJUANA USE IN PAST MONTH

Q19D Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 320 74.1
1-2 times 46 10.6
3-10 times 23 5.3
11+ times 43 10.0

Frequency Missing = 24

COCAINE USE IN PAST MONTH

Q19E Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 394 92.3
1-2 times 18 4.2
3-10 times 11 2.6
11+ times 4 0.9

Frequency Missing = 29
CRACK USE IN PAST MONTH

Q19F Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never Heard/Used 421 97.7
1-2 times 8 1.9
3-10 times 1 0.2
11+ times 1 0.2

Frequency Missing = 25

CLOSE FRIENDS USE CIGARETTES

Q20A Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never heard/None 76 17.2
A few 125 28.3
Some 99 22.4
Most 119 27.0
All 22 5.0

Frequency Missing = 15

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

CLOSE FRIENDS USE SMOKELESS TOBACCO

Q20B Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never heard/None 255 59.0
A few 102 23.6
Some 41 9.5
Most 29 6.7
All 5 1.2

Frequency Missing = 24

CLOSE FRIENDS USE BEER

Q20C Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never heard/None 74 16.8
A few 86 19.5
Some 92 20.9
Most 138 31.3
All 51 11.6

Frequency Missing = 15

CLOSE FRIENDS USE WINE COOLERS

Q20D Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never heard/None 82 18.8
A few 112 25.7
Some 87 20.0
Most 113 25.9
All 42 9.6

Frequency Missing = 20
CLOSE FRIENDS USE WINE

Q20E Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never heard/None 155 35.7
A few 104 24.0
Some 86 19.8
Most 62 14.3
All 27 6.2

Frequency Missing = 22

CLOSE FRIENDS USE LIQUOR

Q20F Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never heard/None 95 22.2
A few 86 20.1
Some 75 17.6
Most 129 30.2
All 42 9.8

Frequency Missing = 29

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

CLOSE FRIENDS USE INHALANTS

Q20G Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never heard/None 307 70.9
A few 79 18.2
Some 28 6.5
Most 13 3.0
All 6 1.4

Frequency Missing = 23

CLOSE FRIENDS USE MARIJUANA

Q20H Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never heard/None 147 33.6
A few 109 24.9
Some 66 15.1
Most 81 18.5
All 34 7.8

Frequency Missing = 19

DIFFICULT TO GET CIGARETTES

Q21A Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────
Never heard of 10 2.3
Impossible 36 8.1
Very difficult 13 2.9
Somewhat diff 26 5.9
Somewhat easy 62 14.0
Very easy 297 66.9

Frequency Missing = 12
DIFFICULT TO GET SMOKELESS TOBACCO

Q21B Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────
Never heard of 54 12.4
Impossible 52 11.9
Very difficult 17 3.9
Somewhat diff 29 6.6
Somewhat easy 66 15.1
Very easy 219 50.1

Frequency Missing = 19

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

DIFFICULT TO GET BEER

Q21C Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────
Never heard of 11 2.6
Impossible 31 7.2
Very difficult 16 3.7
Somewhat diff 34 7.9
Somewhat easy 86 20.0
Very easy 253 58.7

Frequency Missing = 25

DIFFICULT TO GET WINE COOLERS

Q21D Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────
Never heard of 15 3.5
Impossible 35 8.2
Very difficult 13 3.0
Somewhat diff 35 8.2
Somewhat easy 92 21.5
Very easy 238 55.6

Frequency Missing = 28

DIFFICULT TO GET WINE

Q21E Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────
Never heard of 19 4.4
Impossible 40 9.3
Very difficult 22 5.1
Somewhat diff 44 10.2
Somewhat easy 97 22.5
Very easy 209 48.5
Frequency Missing = 25

DIFFICULT TO GET LIQUOR

Q21F Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────
Never heard of 16 3.8
Impossible 51 12.0
Very difficult 16 3.8
Somewhat diff 31 7.3
Somewhat easy 71 16.7
Very easy 240 56.5

Frequency Missing = 31

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

DIFFICULT TO GET INHALANTS

Q21G Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────
Never heard of 33 7.6
Impossible 54 12.5
Very difficult 14 3.2
Somewhat diff 19 4.4
Somewhat easy 53 12.2
Very easy 260 60.0

Frequency Missing = 23

DIFFICULT TO GET MARIJUANA

Q21H Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────
Never heard of 21 4.9
Impossible 73 17.1
Very difficult 23 5.4
Somewhat diff 38 8.9
Somewhat easy 87 20.4
Very easy 185 43.3

Frequency Missing = 29

DIFFICULT TO GET COCAINE

Q21I Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────
Never heard of 32 7.5
Impossible 117 27.3
Very difficult 66 15.4
Somewhat diff 66 15.4
Somewhat easy 67 15.7
Very easy 80 18.7
Frequency Missing = 28

DIFFICULT TO GET CRACK

Q21J Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────
Never heard of 37 8.8
Impossible 117 27.8
Very difficult 73 17.3
Somewhat diff 76 18.1
Somewhat easy 63 15.0
Very easy 55 13.1

Frequency Missing = 35

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

DIFFICULT TO GET HALLUCINOGENS

Q21L Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────
Never heard of 111 25.4
Impossible 76 17.4
Very difficult 62 14.2
Somewhat diff 42 9.6
Somewhat easy 57 13.0
Very easy 89 20.4

Frequency Missing = 19

DIFFICULT TO GET UPPERS

Q21M Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────
Never heard of 121 28.4
Impossible 57 13.4
Very difficult 48 11.3
Somewhat diff 51 12.0
Somewhat easy 63 14.8
Very easy 86 20.2

Frequency Missing = 30

DIFFICULT TO GET DOWNERS

Q21N Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────
Never heard of 115 27.8
Impossible 55 13.3
Very difficult 51 12.3
Somewhat diff 50 12.1
Somewhat easy 55 13.3
Very easy 87 21.1
Frequency Missing = 43

DIFFICULT TO GET ROHYPNOL

Q21O Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────
Never heard of 179 42.3
Impossible 53 12.5
Very difficult 52 12.3
Somewhat diff 39 9.2
Somewhat easy 40 9.5
Very easy 60 14.2

Frequency Missing = 33

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

DIFFICULT TO GET STEROIDS

Q21P Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────
Never heard of 57 13.5
Impossible 112 26.6
Very difficult 64 15.2
Somewhat diff 65 15.4
Somewhat easy 54 12.8
Very easy 69 16.4

Frequency Missing = 35

DIFFICULT TO GET ECSTASY

Q21Q Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────
Never heard of 155 36.1
Impossible 65 15.2
Very difficult 47 11.0
Somewhat diff 40 9.3
Somewhat easy 54 12.6
Very easy 68 15.9

Frequency Missing = 27

DIFFICULT TO GET HEROIN

Q21R Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────────
Never heard of 54 12.6
Impossible 141 32.9
Very difficult 87 20.3
Somewhat diff 56 13.1
Somewhat easy 44 10.3
Very easy 47 11.0
Frequency Missing = 27

AGE WHEN FIRST USED CIGARETTES

Q22A Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────────
Never used it 176 40.4
9 or younger 47 10.8
10 years old 38 8.7
11 years old 17 3.9
12 years old 34 7.8
13 years old 47 10.8
14 years old 23 5.3
15 years old 30 6.9
16 years old 16 3.7
17 years old 7 1.6
18 or older 1 0.2

Frequency Missing = 20

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

AGE WHEN FIRST USED


SMOKELESS TOBACCO

Q22B Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────────
Never used it 327 76.9
9 or younger 19 4.5
10 years old 7 1.6
11 years old 7 1.6
12 years old 13 3.1
13 years old 17 4.0
14 years old 11 2.6
15 years old 10 2.4
16 years old 9 2.1
17 years old 3 0.7
18 or older 2 0.5

Frequency Missing = 31

AGE WHEN FIRST USED BEER

Q22C Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────────
Never used it 128 29.4
9 or younger 64 14.7
10 years old 19 4.4
11 years old 35 8.0
12 years old 31 7.1
13 years old 49 11.3
14 years old 32 7.4
15 years old 37 8.5
16 years old 25 5.7
17 years old 12 2.8
18 or older 3 0.7

Frequency Missing = 21
AGE WHEN FIRST USED WINE COOLERS

Q22D Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────────
Never used it 118 27.3
9 or younger 42 9.7
10 years old 22 5.1
11 years old 26 6.0
12 years old 48 11.1
13 years old 50 11.6
14 years old 44 10.2
15 years old 40 9.3
16 years old 28 6.5
17 years old 12 2.8
18 or older 2 0.5

Frequency Missing = 24

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

AGE WHEN FIRST USED WINE

Q22E Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────────
Never used it 154 36.2
9 or younger 35 8.2
10 years old 21 4.9
11 years old 23 5.4
12 years old 31 7.3
13 years old 46 10.8
14 years old 35 8.2
15 years old 38 8.9
16 years old 29 6.8
17 years old 9 2.1
18 or older 5 1.2

Frequency Missing = 30

AGE WHEN FIRST USED LIQUOR

Q22F Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────────
Never used it 147 34.6
9 or younger 22 5.2
10 years old 15 3.5
11 years old 20 4.7
12 years old 34 8.0
13 years old 40 9.4
14 years old 46 10.8
15 years old 48 11.3
16 years old 39 9.2
17 years old 9 2.1
18 or older 5 1.2

Frequency Missing = 31
AGE WHEN FIRST USED INHALANTS

Q22G Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────────
Never used it 341 80.0
9 or younger 7 1.6
10 years old 3 0.7
11 years old 6 1.4
12 years old 19 4.5
13 years old 18 4.2
14 years old 9 2.1
15 years old 16 3.8
16 years old 5 1.2
17 years old 2 0.5

Frequency Missing = 30

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

AGE WHEN FIRST USED MARIJUANA

Q22H Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────────
Never used it 242 57.1
9 or younger 7 1.7
10 years old 6 1.4
11 years old 7 1.7
12 years old 24 5.7
13 years old 36 8.5
14 years old 37 8.7
15 years old 33 7.8
16 years old 19 4.5
17 years old 7 1.7
18 or older 6 1.4

Frequency Missing = 32

AGE WHEN FIRST USED COCAINE

Q22I Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────────
Never used it 365 86.7
12 years old 3 0.7
13 years old 1 0.2
14 years old 11 2.6
15 years old 14 3.3
16 years old 20 4.8
17 years old 5 1.2
18 or older 2 0.5

Frequency Missing = 35

AGE WHEN FIRST USED CRACK

Q22J Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────────
Never used it 391 94.0
12 years old 4 1.0
13 years old 3 0.7
14 years old 4 1.0
15 years old 6 1.4
16 years old 6 1.4
17 years old 2 0.5

Frequency Missing = 40

AGE WHEN FIRST USED HALLUCINOGENS

Q22L Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────────
Never used it 343 80.5
10 years old 1 0.2
11 years old 2 0.5
12 years old 4 0.9
13 years old 6 1.4
14 years old 15 3.5
15 years old 30 7.0
16 years old 20 4.7
17 years old 5 1.2

Frequency Missing = 30

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

AGE WHEN FIRST USED UPPERS

Q22M Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────────
Never used it 340 81.9
10 years old 1 0.2
11 years old 1 0.2
12 years old 5 1.2
13 years old 7 1.7
14 years old 20 4.8
15 years old 18 4.3
16 years old 14 3.4
17 years old 7 1.7
18 or older 2 0.5

Frequency Missing = 41

AGE WHEN FIRST USED DOWNERS

Q22N Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────────
Never used it 353 84.9
11 years old 2 0.5
12 years old 8 1.9
13 years old 7 1.7
14 years old 15 3.6
15 years old 16 3.8
16 years old 8 1.9
17 years old 5 1.2
18 or older 2 0.5

Frequency Missing = 40

AGE WHEN FIRST USED ROHYPNOL

Q22O Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────────
Never used it 380 91.6
11 years old 3 0.7
12 years old 1 0.2
13 years old 5 1.2
14 years old 5 1.2
15 years old 7 1.7
16 years old 9 2.2
17 years old 5 1.2

Frequency Missing = 41

AGE WHEN FIRST USED STEROIDS

Q22P Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────────
Never used it 385 95.5
10 years old 1 0.2
11 years old 2 0.5
12 years old 1 0.2
14 years old 3 0.7
15 years old 5 1.2
16 years old 2 0.5
17 years old 3 0.7
18 or older 1 0.2

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Frequency Missing = 53

AGE WHEN FIRST USED ECSTASY

Q22Q Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────────
Never used it 366 89.7
12 years old 3 0.7
13 years old 7 1.7
14 years old 2 0.5
15 years old 6 1.5
16 years old 12 2.9
17 years old 10 2.5
18 or older 2 0.5

Frequency Missing = 48

AGE WHEN FIRST USED HEROIN

Q22R Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────────
Never used it 405 98.1
11 years old 1 0.2
13 years old 1 0.2
14 years old 1 0.2
15 years old 4 1.0
16 years old 1 0.2

Frequency Missing = 43

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE CIGARETTES

Q23A Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Every day 67 15.6
Several times/wk 17 4.0
Several times/mo 37 8.6
About once/month 31 7.2
About once/year 27 6.3
< once/year 62 14.5
Never used 188 43.8

Frequency Missing = 27

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE


SMOKELESS TOBACCO

Q23B Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Every day 10 2.4
Several times/wk 4 1.0
Several times/mo 2 0.5
About once/month 10 2.4
About once/year 8 1.9
< once/year 46 11.0
Never used 340 81.0

Frequency Missing = 36

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE BEER

Q23C Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Every day 4 0.9
Several times/wk 25 5.8
Several times/mo 77 17.9
About once/month 90 21.0
About once/year 41 9.6
< once/year 51 11.9
Never used 141 32.9

Frequency Missing = 27

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE WINE COOLERS

Q23D Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Several times/wk 17 4.0
Several times/mo 81 19.2
About once/month 100 23.8
About once/year 56 13.3
< once/year 42 10.0
Never used 125 29.7

Frequency Missing = 35

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE WINE

Q23E Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Several times/wk 11 2.6
Several times/mo 51 12.1
About once/month 71 16.9
About once/year 67 15.9
< once/year 50 11.9
Never used 171 40.6

Frequency Missing = 35

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE LIQUOR

Q23F Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Several times/wk 20 4.8
Several times/mo 82 19.8
About once/month 91 21.9
About once/year 43 10.4
< once/year 33 8.0
Never used 146 35.2

Frequency Missing = 41

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE INHALANTS

Q23G Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Several times/wk 3 0.7
Several times/mo 9 2.1
About once/month 9 2.1
About once/year 16 3.8
< once/year 30 7.1
Never used 355 84.1

Frequency Missing = 34

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE MARIJUANA

Q23H Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Every day 25 6.0
Several times/wk 22 5.3
Several times/mo 26 6.2
About once/month 31 7.4
About once/year 31 7.4
< once/year 31 7.4
Never used 253 60.4

Frequency Missing = 37

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE COCAINE

Q23I Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Several times/wk 3 0.7
Several times/mo 7 1.7
About once/month 18 4.3
About once/year 13 3.1
< once/year 16 3.8
Never used 361 86.4

Frequency Missing = 38

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE CRACK

Q23J Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Several times/wk 1 0.2
Several times/mo 1 0.2
About once/month 4 1.0
About once/year 6 1.4
< once/year 12 2.9
Never used 394 94.3

Frequency Missing = 38

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE HALLUCINOGENS

Q23L Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Several times/wk 2 0.5
Several times/mo 12 2.9
About once/month 26 6.2
About once/year 20 4.8
< once/year 20 4.8
Never used 337 80.8

Frequency Missing = 39

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE UPPERS

Q23M Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Several times/wk 4 1.0
Several times/mo 15 3.6
About once/month 14 3.4
About once/year 21 5.0
< once/year 18 4.3
Never used 345 82.7

Frequency Missing = 39

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE DOWNERS

Q23N Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Several times/wk 3 0.7
Several times/mo 12 2.9
About once/month 18 4.3
About once/year 14 3.4
< once/year 19 4.6
Never used 350 84.1
Frequency Missing = 40

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE ROHYPNOL

Q23O Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Several times/wk 3 0.7
Several times/mo 5 1.2
About once/month 6 1.4
About once/year 8 1.9
< once/year 8 1.9
Never used 386 92.8

Frequency Missing = 40

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE STEROIDS

Q23P Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Several times/mo 1 0.2
About once/month 1 0.2
About once/year 5 1.2
< once/year 9 2.2
Never used 385 96.0

Frequency Missing = 55

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE ECSTASY

Q23Q Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Several times/mo 5 1.2
About once/month 11 2.7
About once/year 14 3.4
< once/year 13 3.2
Never used 368 89.5

Frequency Missing = 45

HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE HEROIN

Q23R Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Every day 1 0.2
About once/month 2 0.5
About once/year 1 0.2
< once/year 4 1.0
Never used 394 98.0

Frequency Missing = 54
HOW MANY CIGARETTES IN PAST 30 DAYS

Q24 Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
None 287 66.4
Less than 1 64 14.8
> 1 and < 10 50 11.6
> 10 and < 1pk 12 2.8
> 1pk and < 2pks 19 4.4

Frequency Missing = 24

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

AMOUNT OF BEER AT ONE TIME

Q25A Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never drink this 145 33.3
12+ drinks 38 8.7
9-11 drinks 27 6.2
5-8 drinks 42 9.6
3-4 drinks 47 10.8
2 drinks 40 9.2
1 drink 42 9.6
< 1 drink 55 12.6

Frequency Missing = 20

AMOUNT OF WINE COOLERS AT ONE TIME

Q25B Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never drink this 125 29.2
12+ drinks 25 5.8
9-11 drinks 25 5.8
5-8 drinks 51 11.9
3-4 drinks 72 16.8
2 drinks 67 15.7
1 drink 39 9.1
< 1 drink 24 5.6

Frequency Missing = 28

AMOUNT OF WINE AT ONE TIME

Q25C Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never drink this 180 42.2
12+ drinks 11 2.6
9-11 drinks 9 2.1
5-8 drinks 17 4.0
3-4 drinks 36 8.4
2 drinks 51 11.9
1 drink 67 15.7
< 1 drink 56 13.1

Frequency Missing = 29

AMOUNT OF LIQUOR AT ONE TIME

Q25D Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never drink this 145 34.0
12+ drinks 28 6.6
9-11 drinks 21 4.9
5-8 drinks 48 11.3
3-4 drinks 58 13.6
2 drinks 51 12.0
1 drink 32 7.5
< 1 drink 43 10.1

Frequency Missing = 30

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

BEERS, FIVE OR MORE AT ONE TIME

Q26A Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never drink this 162 37.9
Never 5+ at time 68 15.9
Several times/wk 19 4.4
Several times/mo 58 13.6
About once/month 51 11.9
< once/month 41 9.6
< once/year 29 6.8

Frequency Missing = 28

WINE COOLERS, FIVE OR MORE AT ONE TIME

Q26B Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never drink this 142 33.9
Never 5+ at time 73 17.4
Several times/wk 16 3.8
Several times/mo 55 13.1
About once/month 55 13.1
< once/month 48 11.5
< once/year 30 7.2

Frequency Missing = 37

WINE, FIVE OR MORE AT ONE TIME

Q26C Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never drink this 180 43.6
Never 5+ at time 58 14.0
Every day 1 0.2
Several times/wk 3 0.7
Several times/mo 31 7.5
About once/month 39 9.4
< once/month 48 11.6
< once/year 53 12.8

Frequency Missing = 43

LIQUOR, FIVE OR MORE AT ONE TIME

Q26D Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never drink this 143 34.3
Never 5+ at time 59 14.1
Every day 3 0.7
Several times/wk 11 2.6
Several times/mo 58 13.9
About once/month 56 13.4
< once/month 51 12.2
< once/year 36 8.6

Frequency Missing = 39

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM HOME

Q27A Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Do not Drink 127 29.4
Never 104 24.1
Seldom 131 30.3
Most of the Time 47 10.9
Always 23 5.3

Frequency Missing = 24

GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM FRIENDS

Q27B Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Do not Drink 94 22.1
Never 53 12.4
Seldom 75 17.6
Most of the Time 136 31.9
Always 68 16.0

Frequency Missing = 30

GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM A STORE

Q27C Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Do not Drink 101 23.8
Never 193 45.5
Seldom 63 14.9
Most of the Time 46 10.8
Always 21 5.0

Frequency Missing = 32
GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT PARTIES

Q27D Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Do not Drink 93 22.1
Never 58 13.8
Seldom 59 14.0
Most of the Time 94 22.3
Always 117 27.8

Frequency Missing = 35

GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM OTHER

Q27E Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Do not Drink 102 24.2
Never 94 22.3
Seldom 104 24.6
Most of the Time 64 15.2
Always 58 13.7

Frequency Missing = 34

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS


TO USE TOBACCO

Q28A Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
Very 141 32.3
Somewhat 167 38.3
Not very 73 16.7
Not at all 29 6.7
Don't know 26 6.0

Frequency Missing = 20

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS


TO USE ALCOHOL

Q28B Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
Very 185 43.1
Somewhat 150 35.0
Not very 67 15.6
Not at all 15 3.5
Don't know 12 2.8

Frequency Missing = 27

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS


TO USE INHALANTS

Q28C Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
Very 351 80.7
Somewhat 48 11.0
Not very 12 2.8
Not at all 5 1.1
Don't know 19 4.4
Frequency Missing = 21

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS


TO USE MARIJUANA

Q28D Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
Very 243 57.3
Somewhat 81 19.1
Not very 56 13.2
Not at all 37 8.7
Don't know 7 1.7

Frequency Missing = 32

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS


TO USE COCAINE

Q28E Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
Very 372 86.5
Somewhat 33 7.7
Not very 7 1.6
Not at all 6 1.4
Don't know 12 2.8

Frequency Missing = 26

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE CRACK

Q28F Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
Very 382 90.3
Somewhat 16 3.8
Not very 5 1.2
Not at all 3 0.7
Don't know 17 4.0

Frequency Missing = 33

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS


TO USE ECSTASY

Q28G Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
Very 292 68.5
Somewhat 50 11.7
Not very 23 5.4
Not at all 6 1.4
Don't know 55 12.9
Frequency Missing = 30

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS


TO USE STEROIDS

Q28H Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
Very 323 76.7
Somewhat 55 13.1
Not very 11 2.6
Not at all 7 1.7
Don't know 25 5.9

Frequency Missing = 35

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE HEROIN

Q28I Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
Very 398 91.9
Somewhat 13 3.0
Not very 3 0.7
Not at all 2 0.5
Don't know 17 3.9

Frequency Missing = 23

USE MARIJUANA AS JOINTS

Q29A Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never 201 58.9
Seldom 40 11.7
Half the time 22 6.5
Most of the time 43 12.6
Always 32 9.4
Don't know 3 0.9

Frequency Missing = 115

USE MARIJUANA AS BLUNTS

Q29B Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never 242 72.7
Seldom 43 12.9
Half the time 12 3.6
Most of the time 16 4.8
Always 14 4.2
Don't know 6 1.8
Frequency Missing = 123

USE MARIJUANA IN BONGS OR WATER PIPES

Q29C Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never 234 69.2
Seldom 36 10.7
Half the time 30 8.9
Most of the time 17 5.0
Always 16 4.7
Don't know 5 1.5

Frequency Missing = 118

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

USE MARIJUANA IN PIPES

Q29D Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never 225 66.8
Seldom 43 12.8
Half the time 23 6.8
Most of the time 25 7.4
Always 18 5.3
Don't know 3 0.9

Frequency Missing = 119

USE MARIJUANA OTHER WAYS

Q29E Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never 254 75.1
Seldom 35 10.4
Half the time 11 3.3
Most of the time 13 3.8
Always 13 3.8
Don't know 12 3.6

Frequency Missing = 118

DAYS SKIPPED SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q30A Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────
None 301 69.8
1-3 days 98 22.7
4-9 days 20 4.6
10+ days 12 2.8

Frequency Missing = 25
DAYS ILL SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q30B Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────
None 117 27.1
1-3 days 260 60.2
4-9 days 52 12.0
10+ days 3 0.7

Frequency Missing = 24

OTHER DAYS MISSED


SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q30C Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────
None 213 49.7
1-3 days 197 45.9
4-9 days 15 3.5
10+ days 4 0.9

Frequency Missing = 27

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

SENT TO PRINCIPAL/DEAN
SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q30D Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────
None 356 82.4
1-3 days 53 12.3
4-9 days 12 2.8
10+ days 11 2.5

Frequency Missing = 24

SOMEONE CALLED HOME


SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q30E Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────
None 385 89.3
1-3 days 35 8.1
4-9 days 5 1.2
10+ days 6 1.4

Frequency Missing = 25

IN TROUBLE FOR DRINKING


SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q30F Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────
None 425 99.5
1-3 days 2 0.5

Frequency Missing = 29
IN TROUBLE FOR DRUG
USE SINCE SEPTEMBER

Q30G Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────
None 425 99.3
1-3 days 2 0.5
4-9 days 1 0.2

Frequency Missing = 28

DAYS SKIPPED IN PAST MONTH

Q31A Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────
None 364 85.0
1-3 days 57 13.3
4-9 days 6 1.4
10+ days 1 0.2

Frequency Missing = 28

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

DAYS ILL IN PAST MONTH

Q31B Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────
None 306 72.5
1-3 days 111 26.3
4-9 days 4 0.9
10+ days 1 0.2

Frequency Missing = 34

OTHER DAYS MISSED


IN PAST MONTH

Q31C Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────
None 339 80.0
1-3 days 79 18.6
4-9 days 4 0.9
10+ days 2 0.5

Frequency Missing = 32

SENT TO PRINCIPAL/DEAN
IN PAST MONTH

Q31D Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────
None 384 90.6
1-3 days 30 7.1
4-9 days 5 1.2
10+ days 5 1.2

Frequency Missing = 32
SOMEONE CALLED HOME
IN PAST MONTH

Q31E Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────
None 402 95.0
1-3 days 17 4.0
4-9 days 2 0.5
10+ days 2 0.5

Frequency Missing = 33

TROUBLE WITH FRIENDS


BECAUSE OF DRINKING

Q32A Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────
None 383 88.7
1-3 times 42 9.7
4-9 times 5 1.2
10+ times 2 0.5

Frequency Missing = 24

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

DRIVEN A CAR AFTER


A GOOD BIT TO DRINK

Q32B Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────
None 374 86.8
1-3 times 40 9.3
4-9 times 9 2.1
10+ times 8 1.9

Frequency Missing = 25

CRITICIZED BY DATE
BECAUSE OF DRINKING

Q32C Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────
None 379 89.0
1-3 times 44 10.3
4-9 times 2 0.5
10+ times 1 0.2

Frequency Missing = 30

TROUBLE WITH POLICE


BECAUSE OF DRINKING

Q32D Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────
None 412 97.4
1-3 times 11 2.6

Frequency Missing = 33
TROUBLE WITH FRIENDS
BECAUSE OF DRUG USE

Q32E Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────
None 385 90.8
1-3 times 34 8.0
4-9 times 4 0.9
10+ times 1 0.2

Frequency Missing = 32

DRIVEN A CAR WHILE


HIGH FROM DRUGS

Q32F Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────
None 360 85.5
1-3 times 42 10.0
4-9 times 12 2.9
10+ times 7 1.7

Frequency Missing = 35

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

CRITICIZED BY DATE
BECAUSE OF DRUG USE

Q32G Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────
None 377 90.6
1-3 times 34 8.2
4-9 times 4 1.0
10+ times 1 0.2

Frequency Missing = 40

TROUBLE WITH POLICE


BECAUSE OF DRUG USE

Q32H Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────
None 407 97.8
1-3 times 9 2.2

Frequency Missing = 40

CLASS DAYS DRUNK ON


ALCOHOL SINCE SEPT

Q33A Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────
None 373 88.6
1-3 days 35 8.3
4-9 days 6 1.4
10+ days 7 1.7

Frequency Missing = 35
CLASS DAYS HIGH ON MARIJUANA
SINCE SEPT

Q33B Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────
None 352 84.4
1-3 days 38 9.1
4-9 days 11 2.6
10+ days 16 3.8

Frequency Missing = 39

CLASS DAYS HIGH ON INHALANTS


SINCE SEPT

Q33C Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────
None 399 96.4
1-3 days 14 3.4
10+ days 1 0.2

Frequency Missing = 42

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

CLASS DAYS HIGH


ON OTHER DRUG(S)

Q33D Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────
None 380 90.7
1-3 days 28 6.7
4-9 days 5 1.2
10+ days 6 1.4

Frequency Missing = 37

ALCOHOL USE AT PARTIES


THIS SCHOOL YEAR

Q34A Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never 95 22.4
Seldom 44 10.4
Half the time 30 7.1
Most of the time 75 17.7
Always 135 31.8
Don't know 5 1.2
Didn't attend 40 9.4

Frequency Missing = 32

DRUG USE AT PARTIES THIS SCHOOL YEAR

Q34B Frequency Percent


──────────────────────────────────────
Never 150 35.5
Seldom 55 13.0
Half the time 43 10.2
Most of the time 53 12.5
Always 69 16.3
Don't know 13 3.1
Didn't attend 40 9.5

Frequency Missing = 33

SOUGHT HELP FOR DRUG/ALCOHOL


PROBLEM

Q35 Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 372 93.0
Yes 28 7.0

Frequency Missing = 56

WOULD SEEK HELP FROM


SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Q36A Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 296 70.6
Yes 123 29.4

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

Frequency Missing = 37

WOULD SEEK HELP OUTSIDE


OF SCHOOL

Q36B Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 306 73.0
Yes 113 27.0

Frequency Missing = 37

WOULD SEEK HELP FROM


OTHER COUNSELOR

Q36C Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 256 62.7
Yes 152 37.3

Frequency Missing = 48

WOULD SEEK HELP FROM PARENTS

Q36D Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 215 51.8
Yes 200 48.2

Frequency Missing = 41
WOULD SEEK HELP FROM
A MEDICAL DOCTOR

Q36E Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 280 68.3
Yes 130 31.7

Frequency Missing = 46

WOULD SEEK HELP FROM FRIENDS

Q36F Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 85 20.7
Yes 325 79.3

Frequency Missing = 46

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

WOULD SEEK HELP FROM


ANOTHER ADULT

Q36G Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 175 42.1
Yes 241 57.9

Frequency Missing = 40

WOULD NOT SEEK HELP

Q36H Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 336 83.6
Yes 66 16.4

Frequency Missing = 54

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--HEALTH CLASS

Q37A Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 233 62.8
Yes 138 37.2

Frequency Missing = 85

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--ASSEMBLY
PROGRAM

Q37B Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 267 73.6
Yes 96 26.4

Frequency Missing = 93

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--GUIDANCE
COUNSELOR

Q37C Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 321 88.7
Yes 41 11.3

Frequency Missing = 94

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--SCIENCE CLASS

Q37D Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 289 81.4
Yes 66 18.6

Frequency Missing = 101

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--SOCIAL
STUDIES CLASS

Q37E Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 339 92.6
Yes 27 7.4

Frequency Missing = 90

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--DRUG
RAP SESSION

Q37F Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 312 89.4
Yes 37 10.6

Frequency Missing = 107

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--INVITED
SCHOOL GUEST

Q37G Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 290 79.7
Yes 74 20.3

Frequency Missing = 92

DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--OTHER
SCHOOL SOURCE
Q37H Frequency Percent
────────────────────────────────
No 269 74.5
Yes 92 25.5

Frequency Missing = 95

PARENTS FEEL ABOUT KIDS


SMOKING CIGARETT

Q38A Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────────────
Strong disapprove 237 55.8
Mild disapprove 74 17.4
Neither 73 17.2
Mildly approve 11 2.6
Strongly approve 4 0.9
Don't know 26 6.1

Frequency Missing = 31

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district
New Caney (Pilot)
Spring 1998

PARENTS FEEL ABOUT KIDS DRINKING BEER

Q38B Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────────────
Strong disapprove 229 54.5
Mild disapprove 83 19.8
Neither 50 11.9
Mildly approve 28 6.7
Strongly approve 8 1.9
Don't know 22 5.2

Frequency Missing = 36

PARENTS FEEL ABOUT KIDS USING MARIJUANA

Q38C Frequency Percent


───────────────────────────────────────
Strong disapprove 337 80.2
Mild disapprove 29 6.9
Neither 18 4.3
Mildly approve 6 1.4
Strongly approve 6 1.4
Don't know 24 5.7

Frequency Missing = 36

PURCHASED LOTTERY TICKET


IN PAST YEAR

Q39 Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 269 62.6
Yes 161 37.4

Frequency Missing = 26
NON-LOTTERY GAMBLING
IN PAST YEAR

Q40 Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
No 295 69.1
Yes 132 30.9

Frequency Missing = 29

MONEY SPENT ON GAMBLING


IN PAST YEAR

Q41 Frequency Percent


────────────────────────────────
$0 233 54.7
$1 - $10 111 26.1
$11 - $50 47 11.0
$51 - $100 20 4.7
$100+ 15 3.5

Frequency Missing = 30

The frequencies have been weighted so that the


analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade
level in the district

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