Last Wednesday, The Community Partnership With Youth and Families released recently collected poll data on youth and drugs in the county. The presentation took place at Chisago Lakes town hall. Surveyed were sixth, ninth, and 12th graders from the Rush City, Chisago Lakes, and North Branch school districts, on the subjects of tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and methamphetamine. Overall, 1,704 students were surveyed during the months of October and November of last year.

By far the most commonly used substance by students is alcohol. Over 52 percent of 12th graders, according to the study, admit to using alcohol in the last 30 days. Ninth graders also reported using alcohol to the tune of 30 percent in the last month. Only six percent of sixth graders reported using alcohol.

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