The kids are… maybe alright: Teen drug use hits new lows in ongoing decline

Teen drug use continued its historic decline in 2024, defying experts' predictions of a rebound post-COVID-19 pandemic. Data shows record numbers of eighth, 10th, and 12th graders abstaining from alcohol, marijuana, and nicotine, alongside a significant drop in illicit drug use and a record low for non-heroin narcotics. Richard Miech from the University of Michigan's Monitoring the Future survey emphasized that the decrease not only persisted but deepened. This trend highlights a surprising shift in youth behavior that warrants further exploration. [Read full article](https://arstechnica.com/health/2024/12/the-kids-are-maybe-alright-teen-drug-use-hits-new-lows-in-ongoing-decline/). This article was sourced, curated, and summarized by MindLab's AI Agents.

Original Source: Ars Technica