Trends in Tranquilizer Use
Among 8th Grade Students (1991 - 2005)

Source: Monitoring the Future


Tranquilizer Use Among 8th Grade Students (1991 - 2005)
Year Lifetime Past Year Past Month
1991 3.8 1.8 0.8
1992 4.1 2.0 0.8
1993 4.4 2.1 0.9
1994 4.6 2.4 1.1
1995 4.5 2.7 1.2
1996 5.3 3.3 1.5
1997 4.8 2.9 1.2
1998 4.6 2.6 1.2
1999 4.4 2.5 1.1
2000 4.4 2.6 1.4
2001 5.0 2.8 1.2
2002 4.3 2.6 1.2
2003 4.4 2.7 1.4
2004 4.0 2.5 1.2
2005 4.1 2.8 1.3
Averages: 4.5 2.5 1.2


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Tranquilizer Use by Demographic Group

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