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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Teens Who Ever Used illicit drugs
State: Hawaii
Measurement Period: 2021
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This indicator shows the percent of public high school students in grades 9-12 who have ever used marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, methamphetamines, illegal drugs injected by needle, or prescription pain medicine without a doctor's direction.
Why is this important?
Illicit drug use includes the use of illegal drugs and the misuse of prescription medications or household substances. The most commonly used drug is marijuana, followed by prescription medications. Substance use can increase the risk of injuries, violence, HIV infection, and overdose. Moreover, alcohol and drug use in adolescence is a predictor of substance use behavior and disorders across the lifespan. Factors that can help teens stay drug free include: strong positive connections with parents, other family members, school, and community; having parents present clear limits and consistent enforcement of discipline; and reduced access in the home to illegal substances.
State: Hawaii
27.8%
Source:
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
Measurement period: 2021
Maintained by: Hawaii Department of Health
Last update: August 2024
Measurement period: 2021
Maintained by: Hawaii Department of Health
Last update: August 2024
Compared to
Technical note: Values are not shown where the total unweighted response count is less than 30.
Graph Selections
No significant difference with the overall value
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Data Source
- Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
Maintained By: Hawaii Department of Health
Filed under: Health / Adolescent Health, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Health Behaviors, Teens