Arizona Youth Survey 2016
Apache
December 20, 2016

Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
Arizona State University
NORC at the University of Chicago

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

ARIZONA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Chairperson
SEAN DUGGAN, Chief
Chandler Police Department
Vice-Chairperson
SHEILA POLK
Yavapai County Attorney

JOE ARPAIO
Maricopa County Sheriff

MARK BRNOVICH
Attorney General

JOE R. BRUGMAN, Chief
Safford Police Department

DAVID K. BYERS, Director
Administrative Office of the Courts

KELLY “KC” CLARK
Navajo County Sheriff

DAVE COLE
Former Judge

CHRIS GIBBS, Mayor
City of Safford

DREW JOHN
Graham County Supervisor

ELLEN KIRSCHBAUM, Chairperson
Board of Executive Clemency

BARBARA LAWALL
Pima County Attorney

FRANK MILSTEAD, Director
Department of Public Safety

BILL MONTGOMERY
Maricopa County Attorney

CHRIS NANOS
Pima County Sheriff

CHARLES RYAN, Director
Department of Corrections

DAVID SANDERS
Pima County Chief Probation Officer

DANIEL SHARP, Chief
Oro Valley Police Department

HESTON SILBERT
Law Enforcement Leader

ANDREW T. LEFEVRE
Executive Director

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Acknowledgments
The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) would like to thank Arizona State University’s Morrison
Institute for Public Policy and NORC at the University of Chicago for their professionalism and contributions to the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey. Additionally, ACJC would like to thank our
colleagues for their guidance and assistance throughout the administration process. ACJC would also
like to thank community leaders who provided their expertise for the betterment of our survey, including:
R. Bradley Snyder, New Amsterdam Consulting, Inc.
Shana Malone, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
Eric Hedberg, NORC at the University of Chicago
Wendy Wolfersteig, SIRC at Arizona State University
Timothy Leffel, NORC at the University of Chicago
Andrea Whitsett, Morrison Institute for Public Policy at ASU
Sarah Lindstrom Johnson, The Sanford School at Arizona State University
Dawn DeLay, Arizona State University
Furthermore, the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey could not have been possible without the
support and participation of school superintendents, principals, prevention coordinators, and teachers
throughout the state. Thank you for contributing your time and efforts toward the completion of this
report.
Finally, we extend our thanks to the students who responded to the survey. Their thoughtful participation
resulted in a wealth of information that can be used to improve the circumstances in which all youth live
and learn.
Data from the Arizona Youth Survey will be made available on the ACJC Community Data Project (CDP)
site after reports have been distributed to participating schools and government agencies. The CDP site
was made possible with funding from:
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
Governor’s Office of Youth Faith and Family
Arizona Department of Gaming

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Acknowledgments

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1 Executive Summary

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2 Introduction
2.1 Background . . . . . .
2.2 County Sample . . . .
2.3 About the Survey Data
2.4 Structure of the Report
2.5 Interpreting the Figures

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5 Contextual Factors
5.1 Risk and Protective Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3.1 Substance Use and Frequency of Use .
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3.4 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

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6.2 Perceived Risk of Harm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
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7 School Climate Experiences
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7.1 Student-Teacher Interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
7.2 Negative Peer Interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
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A Appendices
A: List of References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B: Scantron Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire . . . .

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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade) . .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade) .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade) .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016 . .
Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . .
Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade) . . . . .
Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade) . . . . .
Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade) . . .
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Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade) . . .
Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade) . . .
Gang Involvement Trends, 2012-2016 . . . . .
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Peer-Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . .
Peer-Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . .
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Family Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Family Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Family Risk Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Family Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
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Community Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . .
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Community Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . .
Community Protective Factors (10th Grade) . . . .
Community Protective Factors (12th Grade) . . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade) . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (10th Grade) . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (12th Grade) . . .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade) .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (12th Grade) .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (10th Grade) . .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (12th Grade) . .
Substance Offers (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Substance Offers (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Substance Offers (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (10th Grade) .
Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (12th Grade) .
Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade) .
Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)
Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)
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Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade) . . . . .
Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade) . . . .
Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . .
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Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade) .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade) . . . . . .
Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade) . . . . . .
Parent Disapproval (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
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Peer Disapproval (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
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Student-Teacher Interactions (8th Grade) . . . .
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Section 1: Executive Summary
The Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) was administered to a statewide sample of 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students during the spring of 2016 under direction of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. Based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model and the Communities That Care survey (Hawkins et al., 1992),
the AYS assesses the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement, and other
risky behaviors in Arizona, and helps stakeholders to better understand the risk and protective factors
that are correlated with these behaviors.
At the local school and district level, administrators may use the data included in this report to guide their
decisions on programming and services. Planners at the regional, county, and state levels can use these
data as comparisons to data they may be collecting at the program level in order to better understand
needs and to help allocate resources to issues of greatest concern.
At all levels, stakeholders involved in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation efforts
around substance use and other problem behaviors can use the AYS data in a variety of ways:
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examine pertinent community issues,
design and implement a new project and/or policy,
look to obtain funding for a new project and/or policy, or
modify or redesign a project and/or policy.

Survey Findings: Highlights
These findings discuss some of the important attitudes and behaviors of Arizona youth who responded
to the 2016 survey.
Problem Behaviors
Alcohol Use in the Past 30 Days has continued to decline in Arizona; in 2016, 22.4 percent of youth
reported drinking alcohol in the past 30 days, a decline from 24.1 percent in 2014, and from 28.1 percent
in 2012.
Marijuana Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 14.2 percent, a very slight increase from the 13.6
percent who reported using marijuana in 2014, but similar to the rate in 2012 of 14.3 percent.
Cigarette Smoking in the Past 30 Days among youth has continued to remain at a rate of less than one
in ten who smokes regularly, with the 9.2 percent of youth who reported this in 2016 staying similar to
the 9.4 percent in 2014, down from 12.9 percent in 2012.
Prescription Pain Relievers Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 6.4 percent for 2016; this is an
increase since the 4.7 percent reported in 2014, but is similar to the 6.2 percent reported in 2012.
Bullying on School Property: When asked how often during the past 12 months they had seen bullying
on school property, 38.9 percent of youth said they have seen bullying on school property at least once,
and about 16 percent had seen bullying four or more times.

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Risk Factors
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: On average, students had unfavorable views towards drug use.
On a scale of 1 (very wrong) to 4 (not wrong), the mean was 1.55, and less than 5 percent of youth
scored a 3 or higher, showing that youth believed it was wrong for someone their age to use alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, or LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs.
Perceived Risk of Harm of Drug Use: Perceived risks of drug use showed a mean score that was towards
the middle of the 1-4 scale at 2.31 suggesting that youth only perceived some moderate to slight risk
for people using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to
take them.
Protective Factors
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: On average, youth responded that they each had an average of two
best friends who had participated in positive activities in the past year. Participating in clubs, committing
to staying drug free, trying to do well in and liking school are all positive attitudes and behaviors for youth.

Consequences
Rode in a Car with Someone Who had been Drinking Alcohol: The vast majority of youth practiced the
safe habit of not riding in a car with someone who had been drinking alcohol, with only about 20 percent
of youth reporting having ridden in a car with someone who had been drinking in the past 30 days.
ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
Adult Actions in the Home: Unfortunately, more than half of youth reported that in their lifetime, an adult
swore at, insulted, or put them down. Such early childhood experiences are linked to negative health
outcomes later in life.
School Safety
Feel Safe at School: About 80 percent of youth agree or strongly agree that they feel safe at school.
School safety can impact certain youth behaviors such as school attendance and bullying.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the aforementioned topics, complete with definitions
and charts, in turn providing an in-depth understanding of the youth landscape in Arizona. These AYS
findings, along with data from other disciplines (e.g. public health and education research), can support
the design and implementation of evidence-based programs intended to meet needs specific to the
populations most at risk or most likely to be impacted by substance abuse and other problem behaviors.

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Section 2: Introduction
2.1 Background
2016 Arizona Youth Survey Report
Every two years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center conducts the Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. This survey was designed
to assess the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement and other risky behaviors in Arizona, and to better understand the risk and protective factors that are correlated with these
behaviors. The AYS is based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model included in
the Communities That Care (CTC) survey. This framework was developed in 1989 by J. David Hawkins,
Ph.D., Richard F. Catalano, Ph.D., and a team of researchers at the University of Washington (Hawkins
et al., 1992).
The Risk and Protective Factor (RPF) model is a prevention model that is utilized to identify methods of
reducing concerning behaviors in youth by addressing the social factors that may increase or decrease
the risk of a behavior developing. This model categorizes these social factors in four domains: individual/peer, family, school, and community. Each domain contains a set of risk and protective factors that
youth may experience. Risk factors include concepts such as youth perceiving no risk in using drugs,
having high family conflict, having low commitment to their school, or perceiving that drugs are easily
obtainable. Protective factors include concepts such as youth interacting with prosocial peers, having a
strong attachment to their family, having opportunities for prosocial involvement, or receiving rewards for
prosocial involvement.
During each administration year, the Arizona Youth Survey is completed by 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students throughout all 15 counties in Arizona. Any school that serves these grade levels is eligible
to participate regardless of school type (e.g. traditional public, private, or charter schools). The 2016
survey was administered between February and May 2016, and resulted in the participation of 57,170
students from 249 schools across Arizona.
This report summarizes the findings obtained from the 2016 AYS for Apache County, which includes 232
8th grade students, 289 10th grade students, and 208 12th grade students. The sample size per chart
can be smaller because some youth did not answer all the questions. Due to significant changes to the
survey instruments over the years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) cautions readers
against comparing these data to pre-2002 survey results.

The Community Data Project
The Community Data Project (CDP), online at http://azcjc.gov/cdp_site/default.aspx, is a multi-agency
effort to create a central repository for Arizona’s substance abuse and criminal justice data (e.g. AYS
results, crime rates, and corrections). Through a user-friendly website, the public has access to a onestop portal where they can select the type of data they need by specific demographic characteristics and
geographic level of interest. The CDP can be used to obtain data for grant writing purposes, prevention
efforts, and to inform strategic planning and programmatic changes. Various output options are available,
including data tables, graphs, and maps, to cover a variety of reporting and visualization needs.
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2.2 County Sample
All schools in Arizona are eligible to participate in the survey, and recruitment efforts were successful
in obtaining participation by schools in all 15 counties. Careful planning and uniform administration of
the survey have resulted in data that are valid and representative of students in the 8th, 10th, and 12th
grades across the state.
In this report, the results for Apache County are presented. Table 1 presents the summary demographic
statistics for the 2016 county sample, and compares them with the latest data from the National Center for
Education Statistics’ (NCES) Common Core of Data (2015). The first two columns in this table allow the
reader to judge the representativeness of the obtained sample. If there are large differences between
the sample and NCES data, the generalizability of the results should be re-considered (Maxfield and
Babbie, 2015). The first column is the AYS county data, the second is the NCES data for this county,
and the third column is the state-wide NCES data.
To better understand the diversity of Arizona’s youth population, respondents were asked separate questions about their ethnicity (Hispanic vs. Non-Hispanic) and their race (American Indian, Asian, Pacific
Islander, Black, and White — which includes Hispanic and Non-Hispanic). This method for obtaining ethnicity and race information provides more comprehensive data on youth cultural and racial selfidentification, and on Arizona’s diverse youth population. Note also that students were able to check as
many race categories as they felt applied to them, so percentages in the race categories may not add up
to 100%. To simplify this issue, percentages are reported for a composite race/ethnicity variable created
based on answers to the separate race and ethnicity questions.
Table 1: Demographic characteristics of the Apache County and state samples.

Gender
Race/Ethnicity

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Female
American Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black
Hispanic
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White

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Whenever data are obtained from a sample of students instead of the entire population, it is important
to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of the data. One easy way to investigate the quality of the
sample is to look at the basic demographic characteristics of the students who participated in the survey
and compare them to what is known about the entire population of students. This will give the user of
these data a basic understanding of the degree to which the sample data can be generalized to the
entire population. Differences of greater than 5 percentage points may indicate that the results in this
report may be over- or underestimating the prevalence of various issues.
The data included in this report describe the level of risk and protective factors, substance use, antisocial
behavior, and delinquency of those youth who participated in the survey. These can be used to inform
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the development of school and community-based prevention and intervention activities that may benefit
both the youth who participated in the survey and those who did not.

2.3 About the Survey Data
The data reported here were collected using two modes. First, a self-administered questionnaire using
Scantron technology was utilized in schools which did not have extensive access to computers for their
students. The instrument used for these paper-and-pencil administrations is available in Appendix B. A
second mode, a self-administered online survey, was also available for schools to use if they preferred
to administer the survey online. This online tool presented the same questions as the paper-and-pencil
Scantron survey, except that students could answer the questions on a computer while in their classroom.
The data were compiled into the final analysis dataset using statistical software.

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2.4 Structure of the Report
Structure of Sections 3–8
Sections 3–8 of this report have the same basic structure. Each subsection presents definitions, followed
by bar- or line-graphs (“figures”), all relating to a particular topic area of the Arizona Youth Survey. The
figures visually represent the responses to a selection of questionnaire items associated with the topic
area. For example, Section 3.1: Substance Use and Frequency of Use begins with a Definitions portion,
which lists definitions for the AYS categories Substance Use in the Last 30 Days, Lifetime Substance
Use, Frequent Use of Substances, Binge Use, and Poly-Substance Use. Following these definitions is
a Figures portion, which presents a series of figures summarizing survey results for the questionnaire
items associated with the categories in the definitions portion.
While some subsections (topic areas) contain a larger number of specific definitions and figures than
others, all subsections in Sections 3–8 have this same basic structure.
The Figures portions of each topic area contain separate figures for 8th, 10th, and 12th grade responses
(with the exception of 2012-2016 line-graphs, in which the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade data appear sideby-side in the same graph). If a particular figure requires additional explanation or commentary, it is
included above it in the main text of the Figures portion.

Structure of Appendix Section
Following the main text of the report are four appendices:
Appendix A: List of References
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor Scale Definitions
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The contents of the appendices are summarized at the beginning of the Appendices section. Additional
information about each individual appendix is provided in the corresponding appendix subsection itself.

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2.5 Interpreting the Figures
Every figure in this report compares the responses of Apache County students to the average responses
from the state-wide Arizona sample, for a selection of 2016 AYS questionnaire items.
Most of the figures are bar-graphs (or: “bar-charts,” “bar-plots,” etc.). With a few exceptions, such figures
depict what percentage of youth in the sample agreed with a statement (e.g. “it is wrong to smoke
marijuana”), reported having participated in some activity (e.g. have smoked marijuana in the last 30
days), or provided some specific answer to the relevant question (e.g. obtained marijuana from someone
with a medical card). Each percentage-based figure will specify exactly how the percentages should be
interpreted, via a main title above the plot window and label on the horizontal axis.
Some figures in the report display measurements other than percentages, such as initiation age in
Section 5.2, or composite Risk and Protective (RPF) scores in Section 5.1 (see Appendix C for RPF
scoring information). In figures that do not represent percentage-based data, the relevant units will be
clearly indicated in the title and/or horizontal axis.
In some cases, the number of youth who responded to a question was less than 25. In these cases, the
gray bar representing the school statistic is suppressed to protect the privacy of the survey respondents.
The following sample figure, Figure 0, is typical of the charts appearing throughout the report (the actual
numbers in the sample figure are not genuine — they are provided for illustrative purposes only). The
%-labels are provided for each bar in each figure, and are rounded to one decimal place throughout. For
county and district reports, the average responses for students in the county or district are compared to
the state average, instead of an individual school.
The black error bars ( |——| ) that appear on each of the school-level bars represent the margin of error.
Due to the nature of survey data, any given measurement is only an estimate of the true value. For
example, Figure 0 shows that 9.7% of Example School students have used Substance A in the last
30 days. However, if the survey was re-administered to the same students repeatedly, it is unlikely that
exactly 9.7% of them would report having used Substance A each and every time (again, see introductory
section). Thus, the margins of error on Example School’s bars in Figure 0 indicate the range within which
we can be confident that the “true” percentage lies. This is important primarily for comparison with the
corresponding state-level percentages.

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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

50.3%
Substance A
46.1%

9.7%
Substance B
22.6%

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Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Example School

State Average

Figure 0: Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

When comparing school-level numbers with state-level numbers, it is important to note the position of the
state-level bar as it relates to the position of the upper and lower margin of error on the corresponding
school-level bar. If the state average bar falls within the range of the school’s upper and lower margins
of error, then we cannot safely conclude that there is a meaningful difference between students in the
school and students in Arizona at large. For example we cannot conclude from Figure 0 that students at
Example School are more likely to use Substance A than Arizona students are on average, even though
Substance A use is at 50.3% within Example School but only 46.1% state-wide. This is because the state
average bar falls within the school’s margin of error (which ranges from about 43% to 57%, indicated by
the length of |——|). In other words, the “true” value of students at Example School who reported using
Substance A lies somewhere between 43% and 57%. Because the statewide rate of 46.1% falls within
this range, it is not plausible to conclude that there is a meaningful difference between Example School
and the state average.
On the other hand, we can conclude from Figure 0 that it is plausible that there is a meaningful difference
in use of Substance B between Example School and the state average. In particular, since the state average for 30-day use of Substance B (22.6%) is higher than the upper margin of error for Example School
(about 14%), it is plausible that students at Example School are indeed less likely to use Substance B
than Arizona students are on average. Put another way: since the state bar does not overlap with the
school’s error-bars, Figure 0 does provide evidence for a meaningful difference in use of Substance B.
Key points to remember about figures with this format:

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• Gray bars represent the data for Apache County
• Blue bars represent Arizona state-average data
• Black error bars ( |——| ) represent the margin of error for the sample estimate that the bar
represents. This is a range that effectively represents the possible values of the bar length given the
sampling error. The smaller the sample, the larger this range becomes. This range allows readers
to judge the difference between the value of the reported statistics against the state averages. See
also Section 2.5: Interpreting the Figures.
• If the state-average bar is higher than the upper margin of error on the county’s bar, or lower than
the lower margin of error on the county’s bar, then it is plausible that the county’s student body
genuinely differs from the state of Arizona on that particular item (for the particular grade level
represented in the figure).

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Section 3: Problem Behaviors
3.1 Substance Use and Frequency of Use
Definitions
Youth were asked many questions on their use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and specifically on
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alcohol (beer, wine, or hard liquor);
cigarettes;
electronic cigarettes;
marijuana;
LSD or other hallucinogens;
cocaine or crack;
inhalants (sniffed glue or inhaled gases);
methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth);
heroin;
Ecstasy (MDMA);
steroids or anabolic steroids;
prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin,
OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to take them;

• prescription stimulants (such as Adderal, Ritalin, or Dexedrine) without a doctor telling
you to take them;
• prescription sedatives (tranquilizers such as
Valium or Xanax, barbiturates, or sleeping
pills) without a doctor telling you to take them;
• over the counter (OTC) drugs (such as cough
syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills) for the purpose of getting high;
• synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts or herbal
incense products);
• beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you
used prescription drugs; or
• “phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze).”

The drug phenoxydine does not exist, but was included for data validity purposes. Youth who responded
that they used this drug may not be answering questions honestly. We include these responses, but note
the prevalence of this answer as a measure for possible untruthful answers.
Substance Use in the Last 30 days is a measure of the percentage of youth who used a given substance
at least once in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This serves as a proxy for the level of current use
of the substance. Data are shown for the past three survey administrations in order to note any trends
of increased or decreased use.
Lifetime Substance Use is a measure of the percentage of youth who tried a particular substance at
least once in their lifetime, and is used to show the percentage of youth who have had experience with a
specific substance.
Frequent Use of Substances is a measure of the percentage of youth who used the substance at least
10-19 times in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This acts as a proxy for addiction or abuse of
substances.
Binge Use of alcohol defined as having had five or more drinks in a row, at some point during the two
weeks prior to the survey.
Poly-substance Use is defined in this survey as consuming alcohol and prescription drugs at the same
time, at some point during the 30 days prior to the survey.

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Figures
30-day Substance Use, 2016
Figure 1: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

3.4%
3.6%

Synthetic Drugs

1.9%
2.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

5.8%
4.5%

Rx Tranquilizers

1.9%
3.3%

Rx Stimulants

1.4%
2.4%

Rx Opioids

4.8%
5.0%

Steroids

1.9%
2.1%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

2.9%
1.9%

Heroin

1.9%
1.6%

Methamphetamine

1.4%
1.7%

Inhalants

6.1%
4.2%

Cocaine/Crack

2.4%
1.9%

Hallucinogens

1.4%
2.1%

Marijuana

12.3%
7.3%

Alcohol

10.0%
12.3%

*Phenoxydine

1.9%
1.6%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

10

20

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50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Figure 2: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

4.4%
5.7%

Synthetic Drugs

2.4%
3.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

4.8%
5.8%

Rx Tranquilizers

4.4%
5.2%

Rx Stimulants

3.1%
4.3%

Rx Opioids

7.9%
6.8%

Steroids

1.6%
3.0%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

2.4%
3.3%

Heroin

2.4%
2.7%

Methamphetamine

2.4%
2.8%

Inhalants

2.8%
3.8%

Cocaine/Crack

2.4%
3.3%

Hallucinogens

2.4%
4.1%

Marijuana

16.7%
15.2%

Alcohol

13.7%
23.4%

*Phenoxydine

2.0%
2.7%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Figure 3: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

4.7%
7.6%

Synthetic Drugs

3.0%
4.0%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

6.0%
6.7%

Rx Tranquilizers

5.3%
6.0%

Rx Stimulants

2.9%
5.5%

Rx Opioids

5.3%
7.8%

Steroids

2.3%
4.1%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

2.9%
4.6%

Heroin

2.9%
3.8%

Methamphetamine

4.6%
4.1%

Inhalants

2.9%
4.3%

Cocaine/Crack

4.0%
5.2%

Hallucinogens

3.4%
5.7%

Marijuana

19.5%
22.9%

Alcohol

13.2%
35.9%

*Phenoxydine

3.4%
3.8%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Apache

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30-day Substance Use, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 4 shows 30-day substance use trends for a variety of common substances, drawing from the
results of the 2012, 2014, and 2016 Arizona Youth Surveys. The bars represent the percentage of youth
who report having used each of the substances in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. In some cases
the sample size for past years was too small for a specific grade in a specific county, and so the data are
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Figure 4: Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016

Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012−2016
8th grade

10th grade

12th grade

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Alcohol

75
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Tranquilizers

25

2014

2016

2012

2014

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50
25
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100

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Rx
Opioids

75
50
25
0
100

Rx
Stimulants

75
50
25
0
100
75
50
25
0
100
75
50
25

Marijuana

75

Percentage (%) of students reporting use

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2016

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Lifetime Substance Use, 2016
Figure 5: Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)
21.4%

E−Cigarettes
22.4%
21.2%

Cigarettes
14.7%
2.4%

Rx Tranquilizers
4.7%
2.0%

Rx Stimulants
3.1%
6.3%

Rx Opioids
6.9%
25.5%

Marijuana
14.3%
23.8%

Alcohol
29.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Figure 6: Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)
35.5%

E−Cigarettes
30.6%
35.2%

Cigarettes
22.4%
4.0%

Rx Tranquilizers
7.5%
5.5%

Rx Stimulants
6.8%
8.7%

Rx Opioids
10.8%
37.5%

Marijuana
28.9%
36.0%

Alcohol
45.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Apache

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Figure 7: Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)
37.8%

E−Cigarettes
36.8%
41.3%

Cigarettes
32.8%
5.8%

Rx Tranquilizers
10.0%
2.4%

Rx Stimulants
9.6%
8.6%

Rx Opioids
13.6%
44.9%

Marijuana
42.0%
37.0%

Alcohol
60.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Frequent Substance Use, 2016
Figure 8: Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

1.0%
2.0%

Cigarettes

0.5%
1.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

1.0%
0.9%

Rx Opioids

2.0%
1.1%

Marijuana

3.5%
2.0%

Alcohol

2.0%
1.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
Apache

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Figure 9: Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

3.0%
4.6%

Cigarettes

3.8%
3.0%

Rx Tranquilizers

1.3%
1.9%

Rx Opioids

1.7%
2.0%

Marijuana

5.5%
5.3%

Alcohol

1.7%
3.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
Apache

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Figure 10: Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

2.5%
7.0%

Cigarettes

3.1%
5.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

1.3%
2.1%

Rx Opioids

1.9%
2.4%

Marijuana

11.9%
9.4%

Alcohol

4.4%
6.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
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Binge Use, 2016
Figure 11: Binge Use (8th Grade)

2016 Binge Use (8th Grade)

6.0%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
6.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Apache

Figure 12: Binge Use (10th Grade)

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2016 Binge Use (10th Grade)

7.6%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
13.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Apache

Figure 13: Binge Use (12th Grade)

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12.0%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
21.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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Poly-Substance Use, 2016
Figure 14: Poly-Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Poly−Substance Use (8th Grade)

3.4%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
3.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Apache

Figure 15: Poly-Substance Use (10th Grade)

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4.4%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
5.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Apache

Figure 16: Poly-Substance Use (12th Grade)

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4.7%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
7.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Apache

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3.2 Gang Involvement
Definitions
Gang Involvement is measured by a series of questions centered on current and past gang membership
for self and friends, as well as the major reason for membership. Association with “delinquent” peers has
been identified as a correlate of individual gang involvement and other anti-social behaviors (Esbensen
et al., 2009; Klein and Maxson, 2006).This item is examined with a question pertaining to peer gang
membership (i.e. best friends were in a gang in the past year).
Research has also indicated that perceptions of gang involvement are important to understanding potential or future gang involvement of youth (Lopez et al., 2006). To inspect this further, Gang Involvement
also asks whether youth think that they will be seen as “cool” if they belong to a gang, as well as whether
or not they have taken money in the last 30 days to support gang activities.
• Ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who responded
“yes” or “no, but would like to.”
• Friends ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated
that one or more of their four best friends had been members of a gang in the last 12 months.
• The chances of being seen as cool if you were part of a gang percentages represented in charts
refer to those youth who stated some, pretty good, or very good chance.
• Taking money to support gang activities percentages represented in charts refer to those youth
who stated that they’ve stolen money to support gang activities one or more times in the past 30
days.
• Reasons for belonging to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who said
they had ever belonged to a gang, and then selected the major reason why they joined (those who
reported having belonged to a gang but did not provide a reason are not included).

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Figures
Gang Involvement, 2016
Figure 17: Gang Involvement (8th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (8th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

10.4%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

12.8%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

14.9%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

5.3%

7.1%

8.4%

19.5%

3.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Figure 18: Gang Involvement (10th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (10th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

13.2%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

11.8%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

15.2%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

5.3%

6.7%

7.1%

17.0%

3.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Figure 19: Gang Involvement (12th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (12th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

10.3%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

13.4%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

10.8%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

6.7%

7.4%

7.5%

13.1%

5.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Reasons for Joining a Gang, 2016
Figure 20: Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)
To get respect

0.0%
10.0%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
5.8%

Protection/safety

0.0%
16.1%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

7.7%
4.3%

Make money

15.4%
19.4%

Friendship

30.8%
24.2%

Felt pressured

7.7%
1.6%

Other

38.5%
18.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Figure 21: Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)
To get respect

9.1%
9.2%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

13.6%
7.1%

Protection/safety

9.1%
15.6%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

4.5%
6.0%

Make money

13.6%
20.9%

Friendship

27.3%
18.6%

Felt pressured

4.5%
3.6%

Other

18.2%
19.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Figure 22: Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)
To get respect

16.7%
11.4%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
3.8%

Protection/safety

0.0%
11.6%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
5.6%

Make money

33.3%
25.4%

Friendship

25.0%
18.5%

Felt pressured

0.0%
4.2%

Other

25.0%
19.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Gang Involvement trends, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 23: Gang Involvement Trends, 2012-2016

Gang Involvement Trends, 2012−2016
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Friends ever
belonged
to a gang?

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Ever belonged
to a gang?

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responding 'yes'

8th grade

2016

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2016

2012

2014

2016

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50
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3.3 Bullying
Definitions
Bullying is a form of aggression, often expressed through physical or psychological harassment, which
can lead to feelings of being unsafe and to increased absences (Batsche and Knoff, 1994; Gastic, 2008;
Kearney, 2008). It is measured by several questions including experiences with being bullied at school,
being a target of cyber-bullying (harassed online or via a cell phone or electronic device), as well as
any occurrences of bullying on the part of the respondent. Lastly, this section includes responses to
a question concerning being a witness to bullying on school property and willingness to intervene (i.e.
did nothing to stop it). Data represented in charts refer to the percentage of youth who engaged in or
witnessed each activity on one or more occasions over the past 12 months.

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Figures
Figure 24: Bullying (8th Grade)

2016 Bullying (8th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

56.3%

I was harassed
online

36.3%

47.0%

33.1%
33.8%

I bullied someone

26.1%
49.1%

I was bullied

42.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Figure 25: Bullying (10th Grade)

2016 Bullying (10th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

40.9%

I was harassed
online

26.8%

37.4%

28.7%
20.1%

I bullied someone

18.8%
30.7%

I was bullied

31.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
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Figure 26: Bullying (12th Grade)

2016 Bullying (12th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

35.2%

I was harassed
online

24.1%

28.8%

23.6%
11.2%

I bullied someone

14.5%
15.9%

I was bullied

22.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
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3.4 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Definitions
The original Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, conducted from 1995 to
1997, established the link between early childhood experiences of abuse or neglect and the presence
of health issues in adulthood (Felitti et al., 1998). Through this study, the prevention community was
able to determine that, as the number of ACEs a child is exposed to increases, so does the risk level for
negative health outcomes later in life.
Many researchers have now turned their focus to understanding the impact of adverse childhood experiences on behaviors during adolescence and beyond (Anda et al., 2006; Jonson-Reid et al., 2012).
To assess youths’ exposure to these situations, and the possible effects from experiencing ACEs, six
ACEs-related questions similar to several of those asked of adults in the national study were examined
in the 2016 AYS. Youth were asked questions regarding ever living with anyone who was a problem
drinker/alcoholic, living with anyone who has used or abuse drugs and medications, living with anyone
who had served time in prison or jail, having parents who are separated or divorced, and experiencing
the presence of physical or emotional abuse in their homes. Percentages reported are for those youth
who responded yes to each of the questions.

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Figures
Figure 27: Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)
29.9%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 23.1%
12.0%

Ever lived with a
drug user 13.8%
Ever lived with 24.6%
someone who had
been incarcerated 24.0%
Parents ever 41.9%
separated or
divorced 41.0%
Ever lived with 28.1%
adults who fought
each other 22.1%
Ever lived
53.2%
with adults who
insulted or put 50.9%
you down
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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Figure 28: Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)
35.3%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 25.2%
14.8%

Ever lived with a
drug user 17.2%
Ever lived with 29.6%
someone who had
been incarcerated 22.9%
Parents ever 39.0%
separated or
divorced 42.3%
Ever lived with 24.2%
adults who fought
each other 23.2%
Ever lived
55.6%
with adults who
insulted or put 55.7%
you down
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Figure 29: Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)
32.8%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 26.4%
13.4%

Ever lived with a
drug user 19.1%
Ever lived with 25.4%
someone who had
been incarcerated 22.7%
Parents ever 43.2%
separated or
divorced 44.1%
Ever lived with 26.3%
adults who fought
each other 23.2%
Ever lived
47.5%
with adults who
insulted or put 53.9%
you down
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Section 4: Consequences of Problem Behaviors
4.1 Impaired Driving
Definitions
Impaired Driving has often focused on alcohol use, but researchers have begun to explore the use of
other drugs and driving, especially marijuana (Maxwell, 2012).
Impaired Driving is measured by asking youth to answer four questions about their driving or passenger
behavior in the past 30 days. The percentage of youth who acknowledged that they engaged in each of
these behaviors at least once is reported:
•
•
•
•

rode with someone who had been drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after taking prescription drugs for the experience; and
drove a car/vehicle after using marijuana.

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Figures
Figure 30: Impaired Driving (8th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (8th Grade)
Rode in a car 18.3%
with someone who
had been drinking 20.4%
Drove while
drinking alcohol
(30 days)

7.9%

Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

3.2%

4.2%

3.1%

Drove while using 14.4%
marijuana (30
days) 5.7%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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Figure 31: Impaired Driving (10th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (10th Grade)
Rode in a car 17.3%
with someone who
had been drinking 19.9%
Drove while
drinking alcohol
(30 days)

6.3%

Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

4.7%

5.9%

4.8%

Drove while using 15.7%
marijuana (30
days) 10.5%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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Figure 32: Impaired Driving (12th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (12th Grade)
Rode in a car 14.9%
with someone who
had been drinking 21.4%
Drove while 6.5%
drinking alcohol
(30 days) 11.7%
Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

6.5%
7.5%

Drove while using 19.9%
marijuana (30
days) 19.7%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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4.2 School Safety
Definitions
School Safety is often viewed in terms of the absence of harmful incidents or crimes on school grounds,
usually measured within a year, or measured relative to other schools or benchmarks (Langbein and
Bess, 2002). School safety is measured by a series of questions that assess overall feelings of safety
and its impact on certain behaviors. Youth were asked if they felt safe at school, as well as the number of
days they did not attend due to feeling unsafe at, or on their way to campus in the last 30 days. Further,
youth responded to questions about being threatened or injured with a weapon on school property, as
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Figures
Figure 33: School Safety (8th Grade)

2016 School Safety (8th Grade)
I feel safe at 64.2%
school 73.9%
I skipped school
because I felt 16.7%
unsafe (past 30 11.7%
days)
I got in a fight 24.5%
(12 months) 18.2%
I was threatened 13.9%
with a weapon (12
months) 11.7%
I brought a 12.1%
weapon with me
(past 30 days) 5.9%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding 'yes'
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Figure 34: School Safety (10th Grade)

2016 School Safety (10th Grade)
I feel safe at 75.4%
school 77.4%
I skipped school
because I felt 13.4%
unsafe (past 30 11.6%
days)
I got in a fight 15.5%
(12 months) 11.3%
I was threatened 9.0%
with a weapon (12
months) 10.3%
I brought a 10.4%
weapon with me
(past 30 days) 6.7%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding 'yes'
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Figure 35: School Safety (12th Grade)

2016 School Safety (12th Grade)
I feel safe at 78.8%
school 77.3%
I skipped school
because I felt 10.8%
unsafe (past 30 10.7%
days)
I got in a fight 14.3%
(12 months) 9.8%
I was threatened 12.2%
with a weapon (12
months) 9.4%
I brought a 11.3%
weapon with me
(past 30 days) 8.3%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding 'yes'
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Section 5: Contextual Factors
5.1 Risk and Protective Factors
Definitions
Risk and Protective Factors (RPF) are personal and environmental factors that may influence a person’s
likelihood of engaging in problem behaviors (Hawkins et al., 1992). Risk Factors increase the chances
of a person participating in concerning behaviors, while Protective Factors decrease this likelihood. The
Risk and Protective Factor scales included in the AYS measure specific aspects of a youth’s life experience that are known to be associated with whether they will subsequently engage in problem behaviors.
The scales are grouped into four domains: peer/individual, family, school, and community. The Risk
and Protective Factor charts in Section 5.1 depict a composite ‘risk score’ or ‘protective score’ which
represent the degree to which respondents are at risk or have protection against developing problem behaviors in a particular domain. Ideally, risk scores should be on the lower end of the scale (indicating a
lower risk level among the sample), whereas protection scores should be higher (indicating a higher level
of protection among the sample). The composite scores were calculated from groups of questionnaire
items related to each particular domain.
Because many of the questions in the 2016 version of the AYS were carried over from earlier versions of
the instrument, it was possible to reconstruct a number of equivalent comprehensive scales for the 2016
data. The construction of the scales involved taking means (average scores) of each of their components,
which were mostly in the form of Likert scales (e.g. Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree), with some
requiring reverse coding for consistency. Other types of components included simple dichotomous Yes
or No responses; or count variables (e.g. “How many of your best friends...”). Individuals with missing
responses on more than one of the scales’ component questions were excluded from the construction
of the scales in order to minimize response bias.
For each of the charts, the scales are harmonized so that they each range to a maximum of 10. This
is done because some scales have a natural range of 1-4, while other scales range from 1-5, which
does not allow for accurate comparisons of factor levels. While the rescaling allows for the factors to be
compared, the meaning of actual scores should not be taken in real units, but instead taken as a Likert
scale range similar to the common phrase “on a scale of 0 to 10.”

Peer-Individual Risk Factors
Rewards for Antisocial Behavior: Youth who receive rewards for their antisocial behavior are at higher
risk for future engagement in problem behaviors. Rewards for antisocial behavior, in the peer-individual
domain, include being seen as cool by peers for using substances or participating in problem behaviors
(Fleming et al., 2008; Meghdadpour et al., 2012). Data represented in charts refer to to youth who
indicated that there would be a very good chance that they would be seen as cool if they used substances
or participated in problem behaviors (e.g. carrying a handgun). Higher scores indicate a higher level of
reward for antisocial behavior.
Rebelliousness: Youth who participate in behaviors considered against conventional laws and norms
have a high tolerance for deviant behavior, low perceived risk, or a strong need for independence and
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sensation seeking. These place youth at substantial risk for drug use (Cleveland et al., 2008). Youth
were asked if they often ignore rules or do the opposite of what they’re told to do just to get away with
it. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth demonstrate these behaviors. Higher
scores indicate a higher level of rebelliousness.
Perceived Risk of Harm: Youth who do not perceive drug use to be risky (i.e. believing people cannot be
harmed physically, mentally, or legally when using substances) are far more likely to engage in drug use
themselves (Danseco et al., 1999; Perron and Howard, 2008). Youth were asked if they think people risk
harming themselves when using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor
telling the youth to take them. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth perceive little
to no risk in using substances. Higher scores indicate a low level of perceived risk.
Interaction with Antisocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in problem behaviors are
at higher risk for engaging in antisocial behavior themselves (Jonkman et al., 2011; Stockwell et al.,
2004). Participants were asked about how many of their friends have been suspended from school,
dropped out of school, carried a handgun, sold drugs, stolen a car, or been arrested in the last 12
months. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity of friends who engaged in that behavior. Higher
scores indicate more interaction with antisocial peers.
Friends’ Use of Drugs: Youth who spend time with friends who engage in substance use are more likely
to engage in the same behavior. Peer drug use has consistently been found to be among the strongest
predictors of substance use among youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Iannotti et al., 1996; Yamaguchi and
Kandel, 1984). Participants were asked if any of their friends use alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other
illicit drugs or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them. Data represented in
charts refer to friends’ use or abuse of drugs. Higher values indicate more friends who use drugs.
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: As youth grow older, they have a higher likelihood of being exposed
to others who engage in drug use or have a greater acceptance of these behaviors. This exposure may
influence a youth’s attitude toward drug use and increase the likelihood of them engaging in a variety of
problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Bahr et al., 2005; Bauman and Ennett, 1996; Beyers et al., 2004).
This factor examines how wrong youth perceive it is to use four different substance groups: alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, and LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs. Data represented in charts refer to
youth attitudes towards using drugs. Higher values indicate more favorable attitudes toward drug use.
Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: As previously stated, youths’ attitudes may change as
they are exposed to different social circles (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). This factor aims to
understand youth perceptions of how wrong it would be to stay away from school, take a handgun to
school, pick a fight, seriously attack someone, and steal anything worth more than $5. Data represented
in charts refer to youth attitudes about these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Gang Involvement: Youth who belong to gangs and associate with gang-involved peers are more at risk
for antisocial behavior and drug use (Curry and Spergel, 1992; Herrenkohl et al., 2000). Conditioned on
ever being in a gang, this scale includes questions about age of first involvement and the membership
status of best friends. The Gang Involvement Risk Factor measures the participant’s own gang involvement. Data shown in charts refer to the degree to which youth are involved in gangs. Higher values
indicate more gang involvement.

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Early Initiation of Drug Use: Early onset of drug use has been linked to increased drug use and abuse
through adolescence and beyond, with later age of onset more likely to lead to reduced drug involvement
and a greater likelihood of discontinuation of use (Kandel, 1975; Miller et al., 2006). To assess the scope
of onset among the sample, this factor looks at the age at which youth first tried cigarettes, marijuana,
or alcohol, and when youth first began drinking regularly. Data reported reflect participants who stated
they began using substances at an early age. Higher values indicate earlier use of substances.

Peer-Individual Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are rewarded for working hard in school and the community are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. Rewards for prosocial involvement include being
seen as cool for trying your best at school, defending someone who is being bullied, or regularly volunteering in the community (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data contained in charts
represent the extent to which youth think that they would be seen as cool if they participated in prosocial
activities. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Prosocial Involvement: Youth who participate in positive school and community activities are less likely
to participate in problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Data
contained in charts represent the degree to which youth participated in school clubs and organizations
or volunteered in the community. Higher scores indicate more prosocial involvement.
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in prosocial behavior are
more likely to participate in prosocial behavior as well. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity
of friends with whom youth have participated in prosocial activities in the past 12 months. Higher scores
indicate higher interaction with prosocial peers.
Belief in the Moral Order: Youth who have a belief in what is “right” or “wrong” are less likely to use drugs
(Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Participants were asked about how wrong they believe it
would be for someone their age to steal anything worth more than $5, cheat in school, or start a fight.
Data in these charts refer to youth attitudes towards these behaviors. Youth were also asked about how
important they think it is to be honest with their parents; data represent the extent to which youth agreed
that is it important for them to be honest with their parents. Higher scores indicate higher belief in moral
order.

Family Domain Risk Factors
Poor Family Management: Parents’ use of inconsistent and/or unusually harsh punishment with their
children places their children at a higher risk for participation in substance use and other problem behaviors. This higher risk is also seen in youth whose parents do not provide clear explanations for expected
behaviors and do not monitor their children’s activities (Arthur et al., 2002; Dishion et al., 2004). Youth
were asked if their parents usually know who they are spending time with, if there are clear rules in their
household, and if their parents would be aware of the youth’s participation in problem behaviors. Data
in charts display the extent to which youth indicated that their families had poor management practices.
Higher score indicate poor family management.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: In families where parents use illegal drugs, are heavy
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users of alcohol, or are tolerant of children’s use, youth are more likely to become drug abusers during
adolescence. The risk is further increased if parents involve children in their own drug use, such as
asking their child to light a cigarette or get a beer from the refrigerator (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl
et al., 2000). To capture data on this concept, participants were asked if their parents think it is wrong for
them to use cigarettes, alcohol or marijuana. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth
believe their parents would accept their child using substances. Higher scores indicate more favorable
parental attitudes towards drug use.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: Youth often follow the example of those around
them. Parental attitudes that are positive to antisocial or rebellious behaviors can be seen as an approval of the youth’s participation in those behaviors. Examples of parental attitudes being favorable
toward antisocial behavior include parents believing it is not wrong for someone to steal items, pick a
fight, or damage someone else’s property (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). Participants of the
survey were asked if their parents thought it would be wrong for them to participate in these antisocial
behaviors. The data in this chart represent the extent to which youth believe their parents would think it
is acceptable to participate in these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable parental attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Family History of Antisocial Behavior: When youth are raised in a family with a history of problem behaviors (e.g. violence, alcohol, or other drug use), they are more likely to engage in these behaviors
themselves (Corrigan et al., 2007). Participants were asked about the presence of alcohol or drug problems in their family, and the general use of alcohol and other drugs by family members. Data in the chart
represent the extent to which youth indicated that they have family members who engage in these problem behaviors or have engaged in these behaviors in the past. Higher values indicate more antisocial
behavior among family members.
Family Conflict: Youth raised in families who experience high levels of conflict, whether or not the child
is directly involved in these conflicts, are more likely to engage in delinquent behaviors and drug use
(Szapocznik and Williams, 2000). Youth were asked questions regarding the presence of conflict in their
home (e.g. household members having serious arguments or yelling at and insulting each other often).
Data contained in these charts represent the extent to which youth state that their family experiences
these heightened levels of conflict. Higher scores indicate more family conflict.

Family Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When parents, siblings, and other family members praise or encourage activities done well by a child, youth are less likely to engage in substance use and other problem
behaviors (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their parents often
communicate feeling proud of them or notice them doing a good job. Youth were also asked questions
regarding spending time with their mother or father. Data in the charts refer to the extent to which youth
stated that spending time with their mother and/or father is enjoyable, and that their parents communicate being proud of them and notice when they do a good job. Higher scores indicate more rewards for
prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are exposed to more opportunities to participate
meaningfully in the responsibilities and activities of the family are less likely to engage in drug use and
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other problem behaviors. Opportunities for prosocial involvement, at the family domain level, include
youth being able to do fun activities with their family members, being a part of family decision- making,
and being able to rely on family members for help when needed (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004;
Catalano et al., 1992). Data in the charts represent youth who stated that they have opportunities for
prosocial involvement. Higher scores indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.
Family Attachment: Youth who feel that they are close to or are a valued part of their family are less
likely to engage in substance use and other problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Catalano et al.,
1992). Youth were asked questions regarding if they feel close to their family members and if they share
thoughts and feelings with their mother and father. Data in charts refer to the extent to which youth
feel close with their family members, and believe it is important to share thoughts or feelings with their
parents. Higher scores indicate more family attachment.

School Domain Risk Factors
Low Commitment to School: Youth who do not feel connected to or have low commitment to school are
more likely to use drugs and participate in other problem behaviors. Low school commitment is measured
through items such as disliking school, spending little time on homework, and perceiving course work as
irrelevant to one’s future (Brown et al., 2005; Catalano et al., 2002). The data in the charts reflect the
extent to which youth stated that they dislike school or believe school is not important. Higher scores
indicate lower commitment to school.
Academic Failure: Youth who experience academic failure are at a higher risk of participating in drug
abuse and other problem behaviors throughout adolescence (Bryant et al., 2003; Catalano et al., 2002;
Hawkins et al., 1999). Participants were asked about the grades they received during the past year,
and scores indicate the extent to which youth received lower grades such as D’s and F’s. Higher scores
indicate more academic failure.

School Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are recognized and rewarded for their contributions at
school, they are less likely to be involved in substance use and other problem behaviors (Catalano et al.,
1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their teachers notice when they are doing a
good job, praise them for hard work, and tell their parents about how well they are doing in school. Data
represent the extent to which youth stated they receive rewards for participating in prosocial activities.
Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are given opportunities to participate meaningfully
in important activities at school, they are less likely to engage in drug use and other problem behaviors
(Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1992). Youth were asked about having the
chance to participate in school activities, being asked to work on special projects in the classroom, and
being able to speak with their teacher one-on-one. Data in each chart represent the extent to which
youth stated that they have opportunities to participate in prosocial activities in school. Higher scores
indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.

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Community Domain Risk Factors
Perceived Availability of Handguns: The perception that handguns are easily obtainable in the community
may influence the presence of violent behaviors in youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al., 2007).
Participants were asked if they believe it would be easy for them to obtain a handgun. Data shown in
charts represent the extent to which youth believe that it would be easy to obtain a handgun in their
community. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of handguns.
Perceived Availability of Drugs: If youth believe it is easy to obtain drugs they are more likely to use
these substances (Beyers et al., 2004; Johnston et al., 2009). Youth were asked if they believe it would
be easy for them to acquire substances such as cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, or other illicit drugs.
The data presented in each chart represent the extent to which youth believe it would be easy to obtain
substances. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of drugs.
Low Neighborhood Attachment: Youth who do not feel connected to the neighborhoods in which they
live are more likely to become involved in problem behaviors (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al.,
2000). Participants were asked if they liked living in the neighborhood or desired to move out of their
neighborhood. The data shown in each chart refer to the extent to which youth indicated that they did
not like their neighborhood or wished to move out of their neighborhood. Higher scores indicate lower
neighborhood attachment
Laws and Norms Favorable toward Drug Use: Legal restrictions on substance use, such as raising the
legal drinking age or restricting smoking in public places, may influence the degree to which youth consume these substances. Moreover, youth who live in communities that view substance use as “normal
activity” have a higher chance of using substances themselves (Arthur et al., 2002; Cleveland et al.,
2008; Hawkins et al., 2002). Participants were asked if adults in their neighborhood would think it is
wrong for them to use substances, or if they were likely to be caught by law enforcement when using
substances. Data in the chart refer to those youth who stated that they believe that people would not be
caught by law enforcement when using drugs, or stated that adults in their neighborhood believe using
drugs is acceptable. Higher scores indicate more favorable laws and norms towards drug use.

Community Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Rewards for positive participation in activities helps youth bond to
their communities, and lowers their risk of participating in problem behaviors. Youth were asked if their
neighbors encourage them to try their best in various activities, talk with them regarding something important, and if community members ever inform the youth that they are proud of them for doing something
well (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data in the charts represent the extent to which youth
agree with positive statements about their neighbors. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial
involvement.

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Figures
Peer-Individual RPFs, 2016
Figure 36: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

1.4
1.6
3.0
2.7

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

4.7

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

1.1

Gang Involvement

6.8

Friends Use of
Drugs

1.4

Early Initiation
of Drug Use
Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

4.0

0.6

1.2
7.2
1.4
1.2
1.9
1.8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 37: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

1.7
2.1
3.0
2.9

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

4.9

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.8

Gang Involvement

6.6

Friends Use of
Drugs

2.2

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

4.5

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

1.8

4.4

0.7

2.2

5.8

2.0
2.3
2.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Apache

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Figure 38: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

1.9
2.4
2.7
3.1

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

5.0

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.8

Gang Involvement

6.1

Friends Use of
Drugs

2.3

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

4.2

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

2.0

4.9

0.8

2.9

4.4

2.6
1.9
2.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Apache

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Figure 39: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.6
4.5
2.8
3.1
5.2
5.4
7.3
7.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Apache

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Figure 40: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.9
4.5
2.8
3.8
5.0
5.1
6.3
6.8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Apache

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Figure 41: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.6
4.6
3.4
4.1
5.1
4.8
7.0
6.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Apache

71

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Family Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 42: Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

4.1
3.3
0.6
0.6
1.1
1.2
3.1
2.3
4.0

Family Conflict
4.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Apache

72

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Figure 43: Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

3.7
3.6
0.8
1.0
1.0
1.3
3.0
2.9
3.9

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Apache

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Figure 44: Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

3.9
4.1
1.3
1.6
1.3
1.4
3.1
3.4
4.1

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Apache

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Figure 45: Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.5

6.7

6.3

6.6

5.9

Family Attachment
6.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Apache

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Figure 46: Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.3

6.4

6.2

6.3

5.6

Family Attachment
5.9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Apache

76

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Figure 47: Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.6

6.1

6.1

6.0

6.1

Family Attachment
5.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Apache

77

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School Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 48: School Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

3.7
3.7

Academic Failure

3.1
2.5

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Apache

State of Arizona

Figure 49: School Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.3
4.3

Academic Failure

3.7
2.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Apache

78

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Figure 50: School Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.0
4.5

Academic Failure

4.0
2.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Apache

79

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Figure 51: School Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.3
5.5
6.1
6.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Apache

State of Arizona

Figure 52: School Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.1
5.2
6.0
6.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Apache

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Figure 53: School Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.7
5.4
6.3
6.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Apache

81

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Community Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 54: Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

2.6

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

2.1

Low neighborhood
Attachment

3.8

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

3.4

2.0

3.0

3.5

3.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Apache

82

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Figure 55: Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

2.5

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

3.6

Low neighborhood
Attachment

4.0

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

3.8

2.4

4.5

3.8

4.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Apache

83

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Figure 56: Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

2.2

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

3.9

Low neighborhood
Attachment

4.5

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

4.7

3.0

5.5

4.2

4.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Apache

84

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Figure 57: Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

3.6

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Apache

85

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Figure 58: Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

3.7

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Apache

86

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Figure 59: Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

3.7

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Apache

87

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5.2 Other Contextual Factors
Definitions
Aside from the established Risk and Protective Factors, there are other contextual factors that may
influence the prevalence of drug use and other problem behaviors in youth. Data relating to a number
of these key indicators are provided by the Arizona Youth Survey, including: (1) sources of drugs and
alcohol; (2) substance offers and resistance strategies; (3) ease of access; (4) age of initiation; (5)
parent-youth communication; and (6) reasons for use and non-use.
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol
Several questions asked the participants who used alcohol, marijuana or prescription drugs during the
past 30 days how they obtained each substance (e.g. from home, parties, friends, or adults). The answer
categories for these questions are not mutually exclusive, and youth were able to select more than one
response option. The data shown in each table refer to the percentage of youth who reported having
obtained each substance via the categories shown in the figures. Importantly, the percentages refer to
the total percentage of students who selected each response, and do not reflect whether that particular
student also reported ever having used the relevant substance.

Substance Offers and Resistance Strategies
Youth may be offered substances without communicating an interest in using those substances (Pettigrew et al., 2012). Participants were asked if they were offered drugs in the past 30 days, if they avoided
areas where drug consumption was known to happen, and if they have had conversations with their
parents about how to respond to drug offers. The data presented in charts reflect those youth who answered that they had experienced at least one drug offer in the last 30 days, had avoided places where
drug consumption occurs at least once in the last 30 days, and if they have spoken to their parents at
least once in the past 12 months about resisting drug offers.
Youth were also asked how they responded to drug offers in the past 30 days. Data represented in
charts refer to those students who stated that they were offered substances and used a specific method
in order to resist these offers.

Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns
These charts examine youths’ perceptions about how easy they believe it would be to obtain specific
drugs or handguns. Percentages represented refer to those youth who believe it is very easy or sort of
easy to obtain alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other drugs, or handguns in their community.

Age of Initiation
The earlier youth participate in risky problem behaviors, the more likely they are to continue those behaviors later in their lifespan (Harachi et al., 2001; Hawkins et al., 1997). Participants were asked how old
they were when, if ever, they first used substances, attacked someone with the idea of seriously hurting

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them, belonged to a gang, or gambled. Data were calculated to produce the average age of initiation
and the median age of initiation for each problem behavior. Average age, also known as the mean, is
calculated by adding all the ages of the respondents and then dividing that number (the sum) by the
number of scores initially added together. Median age shows the middle value of the ages of initiation
for each activity. The median age is found by listing all the ages in numerical order and identifying the
number in which one-half of the values are larger than this middle number and one-half of the values are
smaller than this number. The average age and median age are important to note in order to obtain a
better understanding of when youth may begin participating in each of these behaviors.
Parent/Youth Communication
Youth who do not speak with their parents about the dangers of substance use are more likely to participate in drug use and other problem behaviors (Yu et al., 2006). Participants were asked questions
regarding having discussions with their parents about the dangers and risks of each drug. The Parent/Youth Communication charts represent the percentage of youth who report having talked with at
least one of their parents in the past 12 months about the dangers of various drugs. Percentages relating to the response category “did not talk to parents about these topics” refer to those youth who have
not talked to a parent about the dangers of substances during the past 12 months.

Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
There are multiple motivating factors that can influence someone’s decision to use or not use substances
(Boys et al., 2001). Participants were asked why they did and/or did not use drugs in the past 30 days,
and were able to select all the reasons that influenced their decisions. Percentages listed in charts are
categorized by substance users and non-users. Charts relating to reasons for use only include those
youth who stated they used a substance in the last 30 days. Charts relating to reasons youth did not use
substances only include participants that stated they did not use any substances in the last 30 days.

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Figures
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol, 2016
Figure 60: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

2.0%
2.7%
0.5%
2.2%
2.5%
2.7%

Parent/guardian

0.5%
2.9%

Gave someone
money to buy it

0.5%
2.3%

Public event

0.5%
1.0%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

0.5%
1.3%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

2.0%
1.5%
0.5%
1.3%
1.0%
3.6%
2.0%
4.4%
4.0%
3.6%
90.5%
88.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Apache

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Figure 61: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

2.1%
5.1%
5.1%
4.5%
3.8%
4.2%

Parent/guardian

2.1%
4.2%

Gave someone
money to buy it

5.1%
5.7%

Public event

2.6%
1.4%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

1.7%
1.7%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

1.7%
2.2%
1.7%
2.7%
3.0%
5.3%
5.6%
9.9%
5.6%
5.3%
85.5%
77.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Apache

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Figure 62: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

2.0%
7.0%
3.3%
8.7%
3.9%
6.0%

Parent/guardian

2.6%
6.4%

Gave someone
money to buy it

5.9%
11.9%

Public event

3.9%
2.2%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

2.6%
3.1%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

2.6%
4.5%
1.3%
2.5%
3.9%
5.4%
7.9%
16.9%
7.2%
6.2%
86.8%
65.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Apache

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Figure 63: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
2.9%

School
1.8%
1.0%

Home
1.1%
1.0%

Parties
2.6%
5.4%

Family
2.2%
10.3%

Friends
6.9%

Someone with a
medical card

1.0%
1.7%
3.4%

Other
3.3%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

83.3%
90.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Apache

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Figure 64: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
8.2%

School
2.6%
0.4%

Home
1.4%
4.1%

Parties
5.3%
5.3%

Family
2.8%
20.5%

Friends
13.8%

Someone with a
medical card

3.7%
3.3%
9.4%

Other
5.2%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

70.5%
80.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Apache

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Figure 65: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
4.9%

School
2.7%
1.2%

Home
2.0%
2.5%

Parties
7.2%
3.1%

Family
3.5%
15.3%

Friends
19.6%

Someone with a
medical card

2.5%
5.7%
13.5%

Other
7.4%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

74.2%
71.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Apache

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Figure 66: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
The internet
School

0.5%
0.7%
1.0%
1.1%

Doctor or
pharmacy

0.5%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

2.0%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.1%

1.6%
1.0%
1.5%
1.5%
1.2%
5.0%
3.0%
0.0%
0.9%
2.0%
1.7%
92.0%
94.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Apache

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Figure 67: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
The internet
School

1.3%
0.8%
2.6%
1.6%

Doctor or
pharmacy

2.6%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

2.6%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.5%

2.0%
2.6%
2.3%
2.2%
1.6%
5.2%
4.7%
0.9%
1.2%
3.0%
2.3%
90.0%
91.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Apache

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Figure 68: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
The internet
School

2.7%
1.0%
3.3%
1.5%

Doctor or
pharmacy

2.0%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

2.7%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

2.0%

1.9%
3.3%
2.8%
0.7%
1.9%
4.0%
6.1%
4.7%
1.4%
3.3%
2.6%
90.0%
88.7%

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80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Apache

98

State of Arizona

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Substance Offers, 2016
Figure 69: Substance Offers (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (8th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

16.0%
20.2%

Offered 12.7%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 11.4%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

Offered other
drugs (last 30
days)
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

34.3%
21.8%
3.8%
5.1%
9.5%
8.5%
50.5%
51.5%
32.2%
27.3%

0

10

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30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
Apache

99

State of Arizona

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Figure 70: Substance Offers (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (10th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

26.2%
36.0%

Offered 22.1%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 17.1%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

45.6%
37.5%
5.7%
9.9%

Offered other 9.4%
drugs (last 30
days) 13.0%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

37.9%
44.9%
26.8%
26.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
Apache

100

State of Arizona

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Figure 71: Substance Offers (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (12th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

30.4%
48.5%

Offered 22.7%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 22.9%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

45.1%
44.8%
7.9%
12.1%

Offered other 11.2%
drugs (last 30
days) 14.2%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

33.3%
33.9%
28.9%
24.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
Apache

101

State of Arizona

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Resistance Strategies, 2016
Note that the Resistance Strategies charts below are split into two groups: respondents who had used
alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs (ATOD) in the last month (left); and respondents who had not used
ATOD in the last month (right).
Figure 72: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 61.5%

63.8%

70.1%

Giving excuse 55.3%
and turning down
offer 59.2%

67.6%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 52.4%

53.2%

65.3%

Using other way 60.4%
to not accept
offer 50.7%

64.6%

0

70.2%

67.5%

66.8%

64.1%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
Apache

102

State of Arizona

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Figure 73: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 56.2%

66.2%

71.1%

Giving excuse 56.8%
and turning down
offer 56.1%

68.0%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 40.8%

42.0%

66.0%

Using other way 44.4%
to not accept
offer 39.1%

62.6%

0

67.1%

64.2%

60.2%

56.9%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
Apache

103

State of Arizona

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Figure 74: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 55.1%

55.1%

57.9%

Giving excuse 60.4%
and turning down
offer 54.5%

50.0%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 37.1%

47.9%

51.9%

Using other way 38.3%
to not accept
offer 34.9%

43.4%

0

61.5%

57.8%

53.5%

49.4%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
Apache

104

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns, 2016
Figure 75: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

29.0%

Easy to get other
drugs

7.7%

17.8%

10.4%

Easy to get
marijuana

29.1%

Easy to get
alcohol

25.5%

Easy to get
cigarettes

26.6%

29.8%

42.3%

33.8%

0

10

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30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Apache

105

State of Arizona

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Figure 76: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

22.9%

Easy to get other
drugs

10.7%

Easy to get
marijuana

48.1%

Easy to get
alcohol

39.3%

Easy to get
cigarettes

41.7%

21.9%

21.2%

53.3%

58.9%

49.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Apache

106

State of Arizona

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Figure 77: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

21.7%

Easy to get other
drugs

13.3%

Easy to get
marijuana

54.5%

Easy to get
alcohol

42.1%

Easy to get
cigarettes

53.7%

28.0%

27.5%

64.1%

65.6%

68.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Apache

107

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Age of Initiation, 2016
Figure 78: Age of Initiation (8th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (8th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

197 students in this sample, median age 13
20333 students in this sample, median age 13
205 students in this sample, median age 12
20780 students in this sample, median age 13
201 students in this sample, median age 13

Drank alcohol
18687 students in this sample, median age 13

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

215 students in this sample, median age 14
21013 students in this sample, median age 13
208 students in this sample, median age 13
20770 students in this sample, median age 13
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

178 students in this sample, median age 12.5
18383 students in this sample, median age 13
203 students in this sample, median age 12
20211 students in this sample, median age 13
215 students in this sample, median age 13
20973 students in this sample, median age 13

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Apache

108

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016
Figure 79: Age of Initiation (10th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (10th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

254 students in this sample, median age 14
16806 students in this sample, median age 14
259 students in this sample, median age 14
17178 students in this sample, median age 14
254 students in this sample, median age 14

Drank alcohol
16017 students in this sample, median age 14

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

270 students in this sample, median age 14.5
17402 students in this sample, median age 15
262 students in this sample, median age 14
17238 students in this sample, median age 14
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

227 students in this sample, median age 14
15439 students in this sample, median age 13
256 students in this sample, median age 13
16680 students in this sample, median age 14
264 students in this sample, median age 13
17337 students in this sample, median age 13

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Apache

109

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016
Figure 80: Age of Initiation (12th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (12th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

180 students in this sample, median age 15
13866 students in this sample, median age 15
180 students in this sample, median age 15
14197 students in this sample, median age 15
178 students in this sample, median age 16

Drank alcohol
13433 students in this sample, median age 15

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

186 students in this sample, median age 16
14371 students in this sample, median age 16
186 students in this sample, median age 16
14280 students in this sample, median age 16
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

172 students in this sample, median age 15
13066 students in this sample, median age 15
184 students in this sample, median age 13.5
13926 students in this sample, median age 14
188 students in this sample, median age 16
14355 students in this sample, median age 14

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Apache

110

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Parent/Youth Communication, 2016
Figure 81: Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
35.6%

Illegal drug use
39.7%
28.2%

Marijuana use
33.9%

Prescription drug
use

22.0%
28.9%
32.2%

Alcohol use
36.0%
36.2%

Tobacco use
36.9%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

49.2%
49.6%

0

10

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30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Apache

111

State of Arizona

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Figure 82: Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
31.2%

Illegal drug use
34.8%
30.3%

Marijuana use
31.2%

Prescription drug
use

26.0%
26.0%
34.6%

Alcohol use
34.1%
34.6%

Tobacco use
31.9%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

54.3%
52.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Apache

112

State of Arizona

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Figure 83: Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
28.7%

Illegal drug use
25.3%
27.1%

Marijuana use
23.4%

Prescription drug
use

26.4%
19.7%
34.1%

Alcohol use
27.6%
26.4%

Tobacco use
25.4%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

62.8%
59.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Apache

113

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
Figure 84: Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade)
To fit in

24.3%
16.7%

It was new and
exciting

27.0%
27.9%

To get parents'
attention

0.0%
6.1%

To lose weight

2.7%
8.0%

To avoid being
sad

29.7%
37.1%

Boredom

10.8%
21.0%

To feel good

43.2%
36.1%

To feel normal

10.8%
13.7%

To stay focused

16.2%
17.0%

To have fun

48.6%
41.2%

To be like an
actor or musician

0.0%
4.5%

To feel grown up

2.7%
6.4%

Craved it or
addicted

8.1%
9.6%

To deal with
stress

24.3%
40.0%

Other

27.0%
30.9%

0

10

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30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Apache

114

State of Arizona

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Figure 85: Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)
To fit in

13.8%
13.0%

It was new and
exciting

23.1%
25.2%

To get parents'
attention

7.7%
4.8%

To lose weight

1.5%
6.7%

To avoid being
sad

38.5%
32.2%

Boredom

24.6%
23.6%

To feel good

49.2%
40.1%

To feel normal

18.5%
12.8%

To stay focused

27.7%
17.6%

To have fun

35.4%
52.1%

To be like an
actor or musician

4.6%
3.4%

To feel grown up

6.2%
4.3%

Craved it or
addicted

7.7%
8.3%

To deal with
stress

35.4%
39.5%

Other

27.7%
24.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Apache

115

State of Arizona

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Figure 86: Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)
To fit in

10.5%
11.8%

It was new and
exciting

23.7%
18.3%

To get parents'
attention

2.6%
3.0%

To lose weight

7.9%
5.3%

To avoid being
sad

31.6%
25.4%

Boredom

15.8%
21.5%

To feel good

28.9%
36.8%

To feel normal

13.2%
10.0%

To stay focused

21.1%
16.5%

To have fun

26.3%
53.8%

To be like an
actor or musician

7.9%
2.7%

To feel grown up

2.6%
3.5%

Craved it or
addicted

13.2%
7.4%

To deal with
stress

36.8%
35.5%

Other

28.9%
22.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Apache

116

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016
Figure 87: Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)
Against religious 24.4%
beliefs 22.5%
It is morally 34.1%
wrong 52.7%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

5.9%
5.7%
40.0%
57.9%
4.4%
6.1%

Would get a bad 30.4%
reputation 47.2%
Friends would 24.4%
stop hanging out 36.8%
Might get kicked 36.3%
out of school 51.3%
Other adults 35.6%
would be
disappointed 51.1%
Parents would be 52.6%
disappointed 65.5%
It is harmful
No interest

48.1%
67.0%
88.9%
91.4%

Parents would 40.0%
take away
privileges 50.4%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Apache

117

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Figure 88: Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Against religious 25.4%
beliefs 22.7%
It is morally 44.4%
wrong 44.6%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

7.7%
6.3%
44.4%
50.1%
4.9%
5.2%

Would get a bad 37.3%
reputation 35.0%
Friends would 30.3%
stop hanging out 25.8%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

45.1%
44.5%
42.3%
42.8%
52.1%
58.8%
59.2%
60.3%
89.4%
90.5%

Parents would 43.7%
take away
privileges 45.7%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Apache

118

State of Arizona

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Figure 89: Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Against religious 14.6%
beliefs 20.1%
It is morally 28.1%
wrong 35.6%
Tried before and 10.4%
don't like 7.4%
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

32.3%
41.4%
4.2%
3.9%

Would get a bad 20.8%
reputation 23.7%
Friends would 11.5%
stop hanging out 16.5%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

25.0%
31.5%
30.2%
34.0%
41.7%
47.2%
38.5%
52.2%
92.7%
91.4%

Parents would 29.2%
take away
privileges 31.5%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Apache

119

State of Arizona

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Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 6: Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures
Background
These questions provide the measures that communities in Arizona with Drug-Free Communities grants
must report (DFC Regular Standard Terms of Award, 2015). Three overall areas are reported:
• Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
• Perceived Risk of Harm
• Disapproval (Parent and Peer)

6.1 Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
Charts for substance use over the most recent 30 days can be found in Section 3.1: Substance Use,
and Frequency of Use. Section 3.1 includes separate figures for the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade samples,
as well as a line graph that displays the usage trends of key substances over time (2012 to 2016).

6.2 Perceived Risk of Harm
Youth who perceive little to no risk of harm in using alcohol or drugs may be more likely to use or
abuse these substances (McCambridge and Strang, 2004; Tomar and Hatsukami, 2007). Charts for
perceived risk of harm associated with specific substance use represent youths’ perceptions about the
harm associated with the use of common substances. Percentages reported refer to those students who
believe there is no to slight risk in using each of the specific substances listed.

6.3 Parent and Peer Disapproval
Definitions
Parental and peer disapproval are important variables to consider when thinking about youth substance
use, as they may influence a youth’s decision to initiate, use, or continue to use or abuse substances
(Sawyer and Stevenson, 2008). This section includes measures of Parent and Peer Disapproval, defined
in this survey as the degree to which youth think their parents and peers would feel it is wrong, a little bit
wrong, or very wrong for youth to engage in the following behaviors:
•
•
•
•

Smoke cigarettes;
Smoke marijuana;
Consume one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day; and
Use prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them.

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Figures
Perceived Risk of Harm, 2016
Figure 90: Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

36.9%
23.2%
31.7%
23.6%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

40.8%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

50.7%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

35.1%

41.9%
59.5%
59.2%
34.3%
21.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
Apache

121

State of Arizona

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Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Figure 91: Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

29.2%
20.4%
26.4%
21.4%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

36.0%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

63.9%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

33.1%

53.7%
70.5%
70.7%
28.1%
17.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
Apache

122

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Figure 92: Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

26.1%
22.1%
23.1%
24.9%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

35.0%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

64.6%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

35.9%

65.1%
70.2%
78.3%
32.7%
18.3%

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Parent Disapproval, 2016
Figure 93: Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

97.2%
98.2%
96.0%
97.7%
99.4%
98.7%
98.3%
98.0%

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Figure 94: Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

97.6%
97.9%
97.6%
95.8%
98.5%
98.2%
98.6%
97.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
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Figure 95: Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

97.7%
96.9%
92.2%
92.9%
96.2%
96.4%
95.4%
94.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
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Peer Disapproval, 2016
Figure 96: Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

97.2%

Use other illicit
drugs

97.7%

97.2%

97.9%
88.1%

Smoke marijuana
92.9%
97.2%

Smoke cigarettes
97.6%

Drink nearly
every day

97.2%
97.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
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Figure 97: Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

97.4%

Use other illicit
drugs

97.8%

95.9%

96.2%
82.4%

Smoke marijuana
84.4%
96.0%

Smoke cigarettes
95.3%

Drink nearly
every day

96.4%
95.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
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Figure 98: Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

99.0%

Use other illicit
drugs

97.9%

95.3%

95.1%
80.7%

Smoke marijuana
76.3%
93.2%

Smoke cigarettes
91.5%

Drink nearly
every day

98.4%
93.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
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School Climate Experiences

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Section 7: School Climate Experiences
7.1 Student-Teacher Interactions
Definitions
Youth were asked about a variety of experiences at school and interactions with others, including teachers, peers, and parents. Questions were asked about their involvement in the classroom and other
activities, interactions with teachers, their school’s interaction with their parents, and their feeling safe at
school. The percentage of youth who agreed or strongly agreed with each of the statements is reported.

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Figures
Figure 99: Student-Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)
Teachers praise 50.0%
me when I work
hard 52.7%
The school tells 44.2%
my parents when I
do well 41.0%
Lots of chances 64.1%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 74.1%
Lots of chances
to get involved 86.4%
in school 90.7%
activities
Teachers notice 72.4%
when I am doing a
good job 76.3%
Teachers ask
me to work on 58.7%
special classroom 56.3%
projects
I can be part of 83.3%
class discussions
or activities 88.8%
Students help
decide class 54.3%
activities and 57.9%
rules
0

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30

40

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60

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80

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Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
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Figure 100: Student-Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)
Teachers praise 42.5%
me when I work
hard 46.6%
The school tells 30.1%
my parents when I
do well 32.6%
Lots of chances 66.9%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 73.6%
Lots of chances
to get involved 88.3%
in school 90.8%
activities
Teachers notice 73.9%
when I am doing a
good job 71.0%
Teachers ask
me to work on 62.3%
special classroom 52.9%
projects
I can be part of 85.0%
class discussions
or activities 89.0%
Students help
decide class 68.3%
activities and 57.8%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
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Figure 101: Student-Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)
Teachers praise 56.2%
me when I work
hard 50.4%
The school tells 39.1%
my parents when I
do well 33.7%
Lots of chances 79.8%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 77.4%
Lots of chances
to get involved 86.8%
in school 88.5%
activities
Teachers notice 81.8%
when I am doing a
good job 72.9%
Teachers ask
me to work on 63.8%
special classroom 53.9%
projects
I can be part of 82.4%
class discussions
or activities 89.2%
Students help
decide class 59.0%
activities and 54.7%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
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7.2 Negative Peer Interactions
Definitions
Peer interactions at school are also important variables to consider when thinking about possible influences on behavior. Questions were asked regarding how often specific kinds of negative interactions
happen, including youth being made fun of by other students, being pushed or hit by other students,
feeling that other students are being mean to them, or feeling that they are excluded by other students
during activities. The responses were five-point scales with 1 defined as “Never/Almost never” and 5
defined as “Always/Almost always.” The figures depict the average response on this five-point scale.

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Figures
Figure 102: Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

2.0

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.5

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.9

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.9

Apache
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1.8

1.4

1.7

1.8

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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always/
almost
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Figure 103: Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.6

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.3

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.6

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.7

Apache
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1.6

1.3

1.6

1.7

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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always/
almost
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Figure 104: Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.5

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.2

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.5

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.7

Apache
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1.5

1.2

1.5

1.7

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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always/
almost
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Well-Being

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 8: Well-Being
8.1 Perceived Stress
Definitions
Perceived Stress has been connected to substance use by adolescents (Finkelstein et al., 2006; Kobus
and Reyes, 2000; Sussman et al., 1993). Cohen et al. (1983) developed the Perceived Stress Scale,
which has been widely used in research projects to assess stress (e.g., Mimura and Griffiths, 2004).
Percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated that in the last month they sometimes,
fairly often, or very often felt confident about their abilities to handle their personal problems, felt that
things were not going their way, or felt that they were unable to control important things in their life and
were unable to overcome difficulties.

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Figures
Figure 105: Perceived Stress (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (8th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 54.9%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 49.7%
(past month)
Felt that things 58.4%
were going your
way (past month) 67.4%
Felt confident
about abilities 68.4%
to handle
personal problems 73.5%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 57.4%
important things
in life (past 50.9%
month)
0

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30

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50

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70

80

90

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Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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Figure 106: Perceived Stress (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (10th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 58.9%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 58.0%
(past month)
Felt that things 65.3%
were going your
way (past month) 66.6%
Felt confident
about abilities 70.3%
to handle
personal problems 73.9%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 55.0%
important things
in life (past 57.5%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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Figure 107: Perceived Stress (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (12th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 60.0%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 59.4%
(past month)
Felt that things 67.2%
were going your
way (past month) 69.4%
Felt confident
about abilities 75.4%
to handle
personal problems 76.0%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 58.9%
important things
in life (past 58.6%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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8.2 Future Orientation
Definitions
Youth who have a positive outlook on their future, establish goals for the future, or give greater attention
to future consequences of their behavior are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. These concepts
are often analyzed together in order to measure an individual’s future orientation (Keough et al., 1999).
Students were asked a series of statements about their future and goals, and percentages represented
in charts refer to those youth who stated these statements were exactly, a lot, or somewhat like them.
Participants were also asked how often they make plans for their goals or have trouble figuring out how
to make their goals happen. Percentages represented in these charts refer to those youth who stated
they create goals, or have trouble with their goals, all, most or some of the time.

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Figures
Figure 108: Future Orientation (8th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (8th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

73.8%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

80.5%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

78.0%

I have goals in
my life

83.1%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

67.5%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

74.6%

I am excited
about my future

78.5%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

61.0%

78.3%

85.6%

81.3%

86.4%

68.4%

79.5%

81.2%

68.3%

0

10

20

30

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50

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70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 109: Future Orientation (10th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (10th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

80.6%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

86.1%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

83.9%

I have goals in
my life

88.4%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

73.3%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

80.0%

I am excited
about my future

80.7%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

70.9%

76.6%

84.7%

80.2%

85.4%

65.3%

77.5%

79.4%

66.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 110: Future Orientation (12th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (12th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

76.3%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

84.8%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

80.2%

I have goals in
my life

88.4%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

72.8%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

81.6%

I am excited
about my future

82.5%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

77.9%

79.0%

86.1%

82.2%

85.6%

69.4%

79.5%

80.9%

69.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 111: Goal Setting (8th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (8th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

64.1%
62.9%
78.9%
76.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
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Figure 112: Goal Setting (10th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (10th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

74.6%
66.8%
79.9%
76.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
Apache

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Figure 113: Goal Setting (12th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (12th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

67.0%
67.4%
78.3%
79.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
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Appendices

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section A: Appendices
This report includes four appendices containing supplementary information about the Arizona Youth
Survey. The appendices and their contents are described in the following list.
Appendix A: List of References
contains bibliographic information for all research articles and books cited in this report
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
contains the complete Scantron version of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
provides information about how questionnaire items were combined to form the RPF scales used
in the RPF figures in Section 5.1
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
lists all changes in the exact wording of questionnaire items, starting from the 2004 Arizona Youth
Survey, until the current 2016 administration

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A: List of References
This appendix provides citation information for all research articles and books referred to in this report.
A complete bibliography database file in BibTeX format is available upon request.

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B: Scantron Questionnaire
The following pages contain the 2016 AYS Scantron-format questionnaire in its entirety. All students in
the 2016 Arizona sample provided their responses either on this Scantron questionnaire, or a web-based
version that had identical text for every item. All figures in this document were constructed from students’
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1. Thank you for agreeing to participate in this survey. The purpose of this survey is to learn how students in our
schools feel about their community, family, peers, and school. The survey also asks about health behaviors.
2. The survey is completely voluntary and anonymous. DO NOT put your name on the questionnaire.
3. This is not a test, so there are no right or wrong answers. We would like you to work quickly so you can finish.
4. All of the questions should be answered by completely filling in one of the answer spaces. If you do not find an
answer that fits exactly, use the one that comes closest. If any question does not apply to you, or you are not
sure what it means, just leave it blank. You can skip any question that you do not wish to answer.
5. Please answer each question by completely filling in the oval with a #2 pencil.

Please fill in the following information with the help of your teacher/survey assistant.
1. County:

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19 or older

9th

10th

11th

8. What grade are you in?
7th

8th

12th

9. Do you get a free or reduced cost lunch at school?
Free lunch

Reduced cost lunch

10. Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

0
1
2
3
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9

5. Student’s Zip Code:

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14. What is the highest level of education completed
by your mother?

FEMALE

7. How old are you?

6th

4. District Site:

Neither
No

8th grade or less
Some high school
Completed high school
or GED
Some college
Completed community
college or technical
school

15. What, if any, is the current military status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all that apply)
Neither of my parents have ever been in the military
Active Duty

In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

Reserve

Not Deployed
In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

11. What is your race? (Mark all that apply.)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
12. Think of where you live most of the time. Which of
the following people live there with you? (Mark
all that apply.)
Mother
Uncle
Stepmother
Other Adult(s)
Father
Brother(s)
Stepfather
Stepbrother(s)
Foster Parent(s)
Sister(s)
Grandparent(s)
Stepsister(s)
Aunt
Other Children
13. Are your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure

Completed 4 year college
(Bachelor’s Degree)
Graduate or Professional
(e.g., Master’s, Ph.D.,
M.D., Ed.D., J.D.)
Don’t know

Former military
Died while serving in the military
16. Which of the following people do you feel comfortable
going to for help when things go wrong or when you
need someone to talk to about your problems?
(Mark all that apply.)
Parents/Step-parents
Coaches/Instructors
Grandparents
Mentors
Siblings
Tutors
Other relatives
Counselors
Friends
Other adults
Teachers
I have no one I can talk to
or go to for help
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10-11 times
8-9 times
6-7 times
4-5 times
2-3 times
1 time
0 times

The next section asks about your experiences at school.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

17. In my school, students have lots of chances
to help decide things like class activities and
rules.

32. During the past 12 months, how
many times has someone
threatened or injured you with a
weapon such as a gun, knife, or
club ON SCHOOL PROPERTY?

18. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

33. During the past 12 months, how
many times were you in a
physical fight ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?

19. Teachers ask me to work on special
classroom projects.
20. My teachers notice when I am doing a good
job.

34. During the past 12 months, how
often have you been picked on
or bullied by a student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

21. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to get involved in sports, clubs, and
other school activities outside of class.

35. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you been
harassed, mistreated, or made
fun of by another person while
on-line or through a cell phone
or other electronic device?

22. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
23. I feel safe at my school.
24. The school lets my parents know when I
have done something well.

36. During the past 12 months, how
often have you picked on or
bullied another student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

25. My teachers praise me when I work hard in
school.
26. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

27. Now thinking back
over the past year in
school, how often
did you:

37. During the past 12 months, how
often have you seen bullying
ON SCHOOL PROPERTY and
done nothing to stop it?

Almost always
Often
Sometimes
Seldom
Never

38. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
NOT go to school because you felt you would be
unsafe at school or on the way to or from school?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

a. enjoy being in school?
b. hate being in school?
c. try to do your best work?

39. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
carry a weapon such as a gun, knife, or club ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

d. feel that the school work you were assigned
was meaningful and important?
28. Putting them all together, what were your grades like
last year?
Mostly A’s
Mostly D’s
Mostly B’s
Mostly F’s
Mostly C’s

40. What are the chances
you would be seen
as cool if you:

29. How important do you think the things you are learning
in school are going to be for you later in life?
Very important
Slightly important
Quite important
Not at all important
Fairly important

a. smoked cigarettes?
b. worked hard at school?
c. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly,
that is, at least once or twice a month?

30. How interesting are most of your courses to you?
Very interesting
Slightly interesting
Quite interesting
Not at all interesting
Fairly interesting
31. During the past 30 days, how many days of school have
you missed because you skipped or ‘cut’?
None
4-5 days
1 day
6-10 days
2 days
11 or more days
3 days

Very good chance
Pretty good chance
Some chance
Little chance
No or very little chance

d. defended someone who was being verbally
abused at school?
e. smoked marijuana?
f. carried a handgun?
g. regularly volunteered to do community
service?
h. were a member of a gang?
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18
17
16

43. How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:

15

41. How old were you
when you first:

10 or more times
6 to 9 times
3 to 5 times
1 to 2 times
Never

14
13

a. been suspended from school?

12
11

b. carried a handgun?

10
9

c. sold illegal drugs?

8 or younger
Never

d. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as
a car or motorcycle?

a. smoked marijuana?
e. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

b. smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?

f. been arrested?
c. had more than a sip or
two of beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?

g. attacked someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?
h. been drunk or high at school?

d. began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?

i. volunteered to do community service?
j. taken a handgun to school?
k. been hit, slapped, pushed, shoved, kicked or
any other way physically assaulted by your
boyfriend or girlfriend?

e. attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?

l. seen someone punched with a fist, kicked,
choked, or beaten up?

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f. belonged to a gang?

m. seen someone attacked with a weapon, other
than a gun, such as a knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?

g. gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports, bingo,
dice, raffles, casino,
internet or video
games, etc.)?

n. seen someone shot or shot at?
44. How often have you done the following for money,
possessions, or anything of value:

h. used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?

Almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
At least once in the past 12 months
Before, but not in the past 12 months
Never

Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

42. How wrong do you think
it is for someone your
age to:

a. Played the lottery or scratch off tickets?

a. take a handgun to school?

b. Bet on a game of personal skill such as
pool or a video game?

b. steal anything worth more than $5?

c. Played cards?

c. pick a fight with someone?

d. Played a dice game?

d. attack someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?

e. Bet on sports?
45. How many peers do you like to hang out with and
spend time with?
0
6
1
7
2
8
3
9
4
10 or more
5

e. stay away from school all day when their
parents think they are at school?
f. have one or two drinks of beer, wine, or hard
liquor nearly every day?
g. smoke cigarettes?
h. smoke marijuana?
i. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another
illegal drug?
j. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?

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46. How many best friends (the friends you feel closest to)
do you have?
0
3
1
4 or more
2

47. Think of your four best friends. In the
past year (12 months), how many of
your best friends have:

55. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been drinking
alcohol?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

Number
of friends

0 1 2 3 4+

a. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

56. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been taking
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) that were not
prescribed to you by a doctor or that you took only for
the experience or feeling they cause?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

b. smoked cigarettes?
c. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) when
their parents didn’t know about it?
d. made a commitment to stay drug-free?

57. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been using
marijuana?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

e. used marijuana?
f. tried to do well in school?
g. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines,
or other illegal drugs?

58. Think back over the LAST TWO WEEKS. How many times
have you had five or more alcoholic drinks in a row?
None
Twice
6-9 times
Once
3-5 times
10 or more times

h. been suspended from school?
i. liked school?

59. Have you ever smoked cigarettes?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

j. carried a handgun?
k. sold illegal drugs?

60. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
smoke cigarettes?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

l. stolen or tried to steal a motor
vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
m. been arrested?
n. dropped out of school?

61. Have you ever used electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

o. been members of a gang?
p. been in a physical fight?

62. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use
electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

48. I ignore rules that get in my way.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True
49. I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get
them mad.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

63. How frequently have you used smokeless tobacco
during the past 30 days?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

50. I like to see how much I can get away with.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

64. In the last 30 days, about
how many times were
you offered:

51. I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

a. alcohol?

52. It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

b. cigarettes?
c. marijuana?

53. I think it is okay to take something without asking if
you can get away with it.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

d. Rx drugs?
e. other drugs?
65. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you talked with
your parents about strategies to
avoid or resist people or places
where you might be offered
alcohol, prescription drugs, or
other drugs?

54. During the past 30 days, how many times did you RIDE in
a car or other vehicle driven by someone who had been
drinking alcohol?
0 times
1 time

2 or 3 times
4 or 5 times

6 or more times
4

More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

On how many occasions (if any) have you:

OCCASIONS:

0

1-2

3-5

6-9 10-19 20-39 40+

66. had alcoholic beverages (beer, wine or hard liquor) to drink in your lifetime -- more
than just a few sips?
67. had beer, wine or hard liquor to drink during the past 30 days?
68. used marijuana in your lifetime?
69. used marijuana during the past 30 days?
70. used LSD or other hallucinogens in your lifetime?
71. used LSD or other hallucinogens during the past 30 days?
72. used cocaine or crack in your lifetime?
73. used cocaine or crack during the past 30 days?
74. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high in your lifetime?
75. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high during the past 30 days?
76. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) in your lifetime?
77. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) during the past 30 days?
78. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in your lifetime?
79. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in the past 30 days?
80. used heroin in your lifetime?
81. used heroin during the past 30 days?
82. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in your lifetime?
83. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in the past 30 days?
84. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in your lifetime?
85. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in the past 30 days?
86. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
87. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
88. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them in your lifetime?
89. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
90. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
91. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
92. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high in your lifetime?
93. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high during the past 30 days?
94. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) in your lifetime?
95. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) during the past 30 days?
96. drank beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you used prescription drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium, Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) during the past 30 days?

97. If during the past 30 days you used marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not use marijuana during the past 30 days
I got it from someone with a Medical Marijuana Card
Friends
Parties
School
Family/Relatives
Home
Other
98. In the last 30 days, how often have you avoided people
or places because you might be offered alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other drugs including
prescription drugs?
None
Once

2-3 times
4-6 times

100. How much do you think people
risk harming themselves
(physically or in other
ways) if they:

a. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
b. try marijuana once or twice?
c. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
d. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?

7-10 times
More than 10 times

99. In the last 30 days, how often did you respond in the
following ways when alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other
I never got offers
drugs including prescription
Four or more times
drugs were offered to you?
Three times
(Fill in an answer for
Twice
each way of
Once
responding)
Never
a. say “No” without giving a reason why.
b. give an explanation or excuse to turn
down the offer.
c. decide to leave the situation without
accepting the offer.
d. use some other way to not accept the
alcohol or drugs.

Great risk
Moderate risk
Slight risk
No risk

e. have five or more drinks of an alcoholic
beverage in a row once or twice a week?
f. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?
101. Compared to using illegal drugs (e.g., cocaine, meth,
heroin), how harmful do you think it is for people to take
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) without a doctor
telling them to take them?
A lot less harmful
Less harmful
5

No difference
More harmful

A lot more harmful

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These questions ask about the neighborhood and
community where you live.

102. If during the past 30 days you drank alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not drink alcohol in the past 30 days
I bought it in a store such as a liquor store, convenience
store, supermarket, discount store, or gas station
I bought it at a restaurant, bar, or club
I bought it at a public event such as a concert or sporting
event
I gave someone else money to buy it for me
My parent or guardian gave it to me
Another family member who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone not related to me who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone under the age of 21 gave it to me
I got it at a party
I took it from home
I took it from a store or someone else’s home
I got it some other way

106. About how many adults (over
21) have you known
personally who in the past
year have:

a. used marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other
drugs?
b. sold or dealt drugs?
c. done other things that could get them in
trouble with the police, like stealing,
selling stolen goods, mugging or
assaulting others, etc.?
d. gotten drunk or high?
Very easy
Sort of easy
Sort of hard
Very hard

103. If, during the past 30 days you used prescription drugs
in order to get high, not for a medical reason, how did
you get them? (Mark all that apply.)

107. If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
108. If you wanted to get some beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
109. If you wanted to get some marijuana, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
110. If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine,
LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it
be for you to get some?
111. If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy
would it be for you to get one?

Doctor/Pharmacy
School
Other
Over the Internet
Outside the United States
(e.g., Mexico, Canada)

104. If you used alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the past
30 days, please tell us about some of your reasons for
using (Mark all that apply):
To fit in with my friends
To try something new or exciting
To get back at my parents or to get my parent’s attention
To help me lose weight
To keep from feeling sad or down
I was bored and needed something to do
To get a high or to have a good feeling
To help me feel normal
To help me stay focused or think better
To have fun
To be like an actor or musician/band that I admire
To feel more grown up or prove that I am grown up
I needed it, craved it, or am addicted
To deal with the stress in my life (Please mark all areas
of stress that were related to your substance use below)
Parents/family
Peers/Friends (e.g., fighting with friends, getting
bullied, dealing with rumors, etc.)
School
Community
Other

112. If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
113. If a kid drank some beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your neighborhood,
he or she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
114. If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
115. Have you ever belonged to a gang?
No
Yes, belong now
No, but would like to
Yes, but would like to get out
Yes, in the past

105. If you did not use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the
past 30 days, please tell us about some of the reasons
for not using (Mark all that apply):

116. If you have ever belonged to a gang, what was the
one major reason you joined?
Protection/safety
Make money
Friendship
Felt pressured
Parent(s) are in a gang
To get respect
Sibling(s) are in a gang
Other

I’m not interested in using drugs
It can harm my body
My parents would be disappointed in me
My parents would take away my privileges if they found
out
My teachers/mentors/other adults in my life would be
disappointed in me
I might get kicked out of school or extracurricular
activities (e.g., sports, cheerleading, drama club/plays)
My friends would stop talking to me or hanging out with
me
I would get a bad reputation with peers
I wanted to, but I couldn’t get it or wasn’t offered it
It’s illegal – I could get arrested
I’ve tried them before and I don’t like them
It’s morally wrong
It’s against my religious or spiritual beliefs

117. How wrong would most
adults (over 21) in your
neighborhood think it is
for kids your age:

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Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

a. to use marijuana?
b. to drink alcohol?
c. to smoke cigarettes?

118. How wrong do your
friends feel it would be for you to:
a. have one or two drinks of an alcoholic
beverage nearly every day?
b. smoke tobacco?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. use prescription drugs not prescribed to you?

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I’ve never used prescription
drugs to get high
Friends
Family/Relatives
Parties
Home (e.g., Medicine Cabinet)

5 or more adults
4
3
2
1
0 adults

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119. During the past 12 months, do you recall hearing,
reading, or watching an advertisement about the
prevention of substance use?
No

133. How wrong do your
A little bit wrong
parents feel it would be
Wrong
for YOU to:
Very wrong
a. have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor
(for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) nearly
every day?
b. smoke cigarettes?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. steal something worth more than $5?
e. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on
buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
f. pick a fight with someone?
g. use prescription drugs without a doctor
telling you to take them?

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

Yes

120. If I had to move, I would miss the
neighborhood I now live in.
121. My neighbors notice when Iam doing a
good job and let me know about it.
122. I like my neighborhood.
123. There are lots of adults in my neighborhood
I could talk to about something important.
124. I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
125. There are people in my neighborhood who
are proud of me when I do something well.
126. There are people in my neighborhood who
encourage me to do my best.
127. I feel safe in my neighborhood.

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

134. The rules in my family are clear.
135. People in my family often insult or yell at
each other.
136. When I am not at home, one of my parents
knows where I am and who I am with.
137. We argue about the same things in my
family over and over.
138. If I drank some beer, wine or liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without
my parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
139. My family has clear rules about alcohol and
drug use.
140. If I carried a handgun without my
parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
141. If I skipped school, my parents would catch
me.
142. My parents ask me what I think before most
family decisions affecting me are made.
143. I feel very close to my mother.
144. I feel very close to my father.
145. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
mother.
146. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
father.
147. I enjoy spending time with my mother.
148. I enjoy spending time with my father.
149. If I had a personal problem, I could ask my
mom or dad for help.

128. During a typical week, how many days do all or
most of your family eat at least one meal together?
Number of days:

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

129. During the past 12 months, have you talked with at
least one of your parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs?
By parents, we mean your biological parents, adoptive
parents, stepparents, or adult guardians – whether or
not they live with you. (Mark all that apply.)
No, I did not talk with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
alcohol use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
prescription drug use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
marijuana use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
illegal drug use.
130. Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
I don’t have any brothers or sisters
Yes
No

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

a. drunk beer, wine or hard liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey or gin)?
b. smoked marijuana?

150. My parents give me lots of chances to do
fun things with them.
151. My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework
done.
152. People in my family have serious
arguments.
153. My parents would know if I did not come
home on time.
154. It is important to be honest with your
parents, even if they become upset or you
get punished.

c. smoked cigarettes?
d. taken a handgun to school?
131. Has anyone in your family ever had severe alcohol or
drug problems?
No
Yes
132. Have any of your relatives been in prison or jail any time
during the past year (12 months)? (Mark all that apply.)
No one has been in prison or jail
Mother
Father
Step-parent
Grandparent(s)
Other adult(s)
Sibling (i.e. brother, sister, step-sibling etc.)

155. My parents notice when I am doing a good job and
let me know about it.
Never or Almost Never
Sometimes
Often
All the Time

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156. How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of
you for something you’ve done?
Never or Almost Never
Often
Sometimes
All the Time

161. People have many different types of interactions with
their peers at school. Please answer the following
questions about your peer experiences in school
during the last month.
5 = Always/Almost always
4
3
2
1 = Never/Almost never

157. In a normal school week, how many days are you
home after school for at least one hour without an
adult there?
Never or Almost Never
3 days
1 day
4 day
2 days
5 days
Very often
Fairly often
Sometimes
Almost never
Never

162. Please indicate how
much these statements
describe you.

a. that you were unable to control the
important things in your life?
b. confident about you abilities to handle your
personal problems?
c. that things were going your way?
d. that difficulties were piling up so high that
you could not overcome them?

a. I expect good things to happen to me.
b. I am excited about my future.
c. I trust my future will turn out well.
d. I develop step-by-step plans to reach my
goals.
e. I have goals in my life.
f. If I set goals, I take action to reach them.
g. It is important to me that I reach my goals.
h. I know how to make my plans happen.

159. In the last 30 days, how many times have you taken
money that didn’t belong to you or used someone
else’s credit card without their approval in order to:
More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

163. Please indicate how
often this happens.

a. Purchase alcohol?
b. Purchase prescription (Rx) drugs?
c. Purchase illicit drugs (e.g. marijuana,
meth, heroin)?
d. Purchase a gun, knife, or other weapon?
e. Support gang activities?
f. Gamble or place a bet?

a. Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or
alcoholic?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
b. Did you live with anyone who used illegal street drugs or
who abused prescription medications?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
c. Did you live with anyone who served time or was sentenced
to serve time in a prison, jail, or other correctional facility?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
d. Were your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure
e. How often did adults in your home ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each other up?
Never
Once
More than once
f. How often did an adult in your home ever swear at you,
insult you, or put you down?
Once

All of the time
Most of the time
Some of the time
A little of the time
None of the time

a. How often do you make plans to achieve
your goals?
b. How often do you have trouble figuring out
how to make your goals happen?

160. All questions refer to the time period from when
you were born until now. Now, looking back —

Never

Exactly like me
A lot like me
Somewhat like me
A little like me
Not at all like me

More than once
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158. In the last month,
how often have
you felt:

a. How often do other students exclude you
from activities?
b. How often are other students mean to you?
c. How often do other students push or hit you?
d. How often do other students make fun of
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C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
In this appendix we detail the items used to construct the risk and protective factor (RPF) scales presented in Section 5.1 the report. Many of the items used in the scales were “reverse coded” to ensure
that high values correlated with “risk” or “protection” accordingly.
1. COMMUNITY: Laws and Norms Favorable to Drug Use
(a) How wrong would most adults (over 21) in your neighborhood think it is for kids your age
i. to use marijuana?
ii. to drink alcohol?
iii. to smoke cigarettes?
(b) If a kid drank some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your
neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(c) If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(d) If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
2. COMMUNITY: Low neighborhood Attachment
(a) I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
(b) I like my neighborhood.
(c) If I had to move, I would miss the neighborhood I now live in.
3. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Drugs
(a) If you wanted to get some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
(b) If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(c) If you wanted to get some marijuana, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(d) If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine, LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it be for you
to get some?
4. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Handguns
(a) If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy would it be for you to get one?
5. COMMUNITY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My neighbors notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) There are people in my neighborhood who encourage me to do my best.
(c) There are people in my neighborhood who are proud of me when I do something well.
6. FAMILY: Family Conflict
(a) People in my family often insult or yell at each other.
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(b) People in my family have serious arguments.
(c) We argue about the same things in my family over and over.
7. FAMILY: Poor Family Management
(a) My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework done.
(b) Would your parents know if you did not come home on time?
(c) When I am not at home, one of my parents knows where I am and who I am with.
(d) The rules in my family are clear.
(e) My family has clear rules about alcohol and drug use.
(f) If you drank some beer or wine or liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without your
parents’ permission, would you be caught by your parents?
(g) If you skipped school would you be caught by your parents?
(h) If you carried a handgun without your parents’ permission, would you be caught by your
parents?
8. FAMILY: Family History of Antisocial Behavior
(a) Has anyone in your family ever had a severe alcohol or drug problem?
(b) Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
i. drunk beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)?
ii. smoked marijuana?
iii. smoked cigarettes?
iv. taken a handgun to school?
(c) About how many adults (over 21) have you known personally who in the past year have used
marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other drugs?
9. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable to Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. steal anything worth more than $5?
ii. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
10. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. Have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
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11. FAMILY: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents give me lots of chances to do fun things with them.
(b) My parents ask me what I think before most family decisions affecting me are made.
(c) If I had a personal problem, I could ask my mom or dad for help.
12. FAMILY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of you for something you’ve done?
(c) Do you enjoy spending time with your mother?
(d) Do you enjoy spending time with your father?
13. FAMILY: Attachment
(a) Do you feel very close to your mother?
(b) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your mother?
(c) Do you feel very close to your father?
(d) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your father?
14. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong it is to
i. take a handgun to school?
ii. steal anything worth more than $5?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
iv. attack someone with the idea of seriously hurting them?
v. stay away from school all day when their parents think they are at school?
15. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Antisocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. been suspended from school?
ii. carried a handgun?
iii. sold illegal drugs?
iv. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
v. been arrested?
vi. dropped out of school?
16. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Antisocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you
i. smoked cigarettes?
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ii. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
iii. smoked marijuana?
iv. carried a handgun?
17. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your friends feel it would be for you to:
i. Have one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
iv. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another illegal drug?
18. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Friends Use of Drugs
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. smoked cigarettes?
ii. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) when their parents
didn’t know about it?
iii. used marijuana?
iv. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines, or other illegal drugs?
19. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Perceived Risks of Drug Use
(a) How much do you think people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they
i. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
ii. try marijuana once or twice?
iii. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
iv. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage (beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?
20. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Early Initiation of Drug Use
(a) How old were you when first
i. smoked marijuana?
ii. smoked a cigarette, even just a puff?
iii. had more than a sip or two of beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or
gin)?
iv. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
21. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Gang Involvement
(a) In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have been members of a gang?
(b) Have you ever belonged to a gang?
(c) How old were you when you first belonged to a gang?
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22. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rebelliousness
(a) I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get them mad.
(b) I ignore the rules that get in my way.
(c) I like to see how much I can get away with.
23. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Prosocial Involvement
(a) How many times in the past year (12 months) have you
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. volunteered to do community service?
24. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you:
i. worked hard in school?
ii. defended someone who was being verbally abused at school?
iii. regularly volunteered to do community service?
25. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Prosocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. made the commitment to staying drug-free?
iii. tried to do well in school?
iv. liked school?
26. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Belief in Moral Order
(a) I think it is okay to take something without asking if you can get away with it.
(b) I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
(c) It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
(d) It is important to be honest with your parents, even if they become upset or you get punished.
27. SCHOOL: Academic Failure
(a) Putting them all together, what were your grades like last year?
28. SCHOOL: Low Commitment to School
(a) How often do you feel that the school work you are assigned is meaningful and important?
(b) How interesting are most of your courses to you?
(c) How important do you think the things you are learning in school are going to be for your later
life?
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(d) Now, thinking back over the past year in school, how often did you
i. enjoy being in school?
ii. hate being in school?
iii. try to do your best work in school?
(e) During the past 30 days how many whole days of school have you missed because you
skipped or “cut?”
29. SCHOOL: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) In my school, students have lots of chances to help decide things like class activities and
rules.
(b) There are lots of chances for students in my school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
(c) Teachers ask me to work on special classroom projects.
(d) There are lots of chances for students in my school to get involved in sports, clubs, and other
school activities outside of class.
(e) I have lots of chances to be part of class discussions or activities.
30. SCHOOL: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My teachers notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) The school lets my parents know when I have done something well.
(c) I feel safe at my school.
(d) My teachers praise me when I work hard in school.

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D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The following pages list all changes in questionnaire items, from the first administration of the AYS in
2004, until the current, 2016 version. Each row lists the exact wording for each question for each year
the survey was administered. The cells are sorted on the 2016 wording. A blank cell indicates that there
was no version of a particular question in a particular year.

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (a) Did you live with
anyone who was a
problem drinker or
an alcoholic?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (b) Did you live with
anyone who used
illegal street drugs
or who abused
prescription
medications?"

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2010

2012

2014

2016
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (c) Did you live with
anyone who served
time or was
sentenced to serve
time in a prison, jail,
or other correctional
facility?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (d) Were your
parents separated
or divorced?"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (e) How often did
adults in your home
ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each
other up?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (f) How often did an
adult in your home
ever swear at you,
insult you, or put
you down?"
"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"
"Are your parents
separated or
divorced?"

2004

2006

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2008

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Compared to using
illegal drugs (e.g.,
cocaine, meth,
heroin), how
harmful do you
think it is for people
to take prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) No, I did not
talk with my parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, or drug
use."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
to my parents about
the dangers of
tobacco use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of alcohol use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of drug use."
"During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12
months, how many months, how many months, how many months, how many
times has someone times has someone times has someone times has someone
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
on school
on school
on school
ON SCHOOL
property?"
property?"
property?"
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of drug
use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

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2006

2008

2010

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

2012

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you seen
bullying ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY and
done nothing to
stop it?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been using
marijuana?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
electronic cigarettes
(e-cigarettes)?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

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"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) No one has
been in prison on
jail"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"

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"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have you ever
used electronic
cigarettes (ecigarettes)?"
"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"
"How many best
friends (the friends
you feel closest to)
do you have?"

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2016
"How many peers
do you like to hang
out with and spend
time with?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

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"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
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"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you
for something
for something
for something
for something
for something
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (b)
have you: (b)
(b) played the
played the lottery or played the lottery or lottery or scratch-off
scratch-off tickets?" scratch-off tickets?" tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (c) bet on have you: (c) bet on anything of value:
team sports?"
team sports?"
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (h) bet on have you: (h) bet on anything of value:
dice games such as dice games such as (h) played a dice
craps?"
craps?"
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (i) bet on have you: (i) bet on (i) bet on a game of
games of personal games of personal personal skill such
skill such as pool,
skill such as pool,
as pool or a video
darts, or bowling?" darts, or bowling?" game?"
"How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?"
"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a)
smoked
smoked
smoked
smoked
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

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"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

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"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

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"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
smoke tobacco?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
smoke tobacco?"

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"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

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"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
father."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
mother."
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
father."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
mother."

"I feel very close to
my father."
"I feel very close to
my mother."

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2016

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
"If during the past
30 days you drank 30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
that apply.)
Someone under the Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to age of 21 gave it to
me"
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

2012

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

2004

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2006

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2008

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2010

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2012

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If I carried a
handgun without my
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If I skipped school,
my parents would
catch me."
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

2004

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other
(Please tell us other
reasons you had for
using substances in
the space
provided)"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

2004

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2006

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2008

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2010

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2004

2006

2008

"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (d) Rx
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
about how many
about how many
about how many
about how many
times were you
times were you
times were you
times were you
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (e) other
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(a) Purchase
alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(b) Purchase
prescription (Rx)
drugs?"

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2010

2012

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2016

"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(c) Purchase illicit
drugs (e.g.
marijuana, meth,
heroin)?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(d) Purchase a gun,
knife, or other
weapon?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(e) Support gang
activities?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(f) Gamble or place
a bet?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
following ways
following ways
following ways
following ways
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other
drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
way of responding) way of responding) way of responding) way of responding)
(a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
why?"
why?"
why?"
why?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (a) that you
were unable to
control the
important things in
your life?"

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2016

"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (b) confident
about your abilities
to handle your
personal
problems?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (c) that things
were going your
way?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (d) that
difficulties were
piling up so high
that you could not
overcome them?"
"It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
"It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"My parents would
know if I did not
come home on
time."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

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"My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (d) feel that
the school work you
were assigned was
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
hallucinogens
psychedelics in the psychedelics in the psychedelics in the during the past 30
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

2004
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"

2006

2008

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

2010

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during px, breeze) during px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
"On how many
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
occasions (if any)
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
have you: used
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such prescription
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, sedatives
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
(tranquilizers, such barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
as Valium or Xanax, sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
barbituates, or
without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
sleeping pills)
telling you to take
them, during the
them, during the
them, during the
during the past 30 them, during the
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"
past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
"On how many
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
occasions (if any)
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such have you: used
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, prescription
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
sedatives
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
(tranquilizers, such sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
as Valium or Xanax, without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
barbituates, or
telling you to take
them, in your
them, in your
them, in your
sleeping pills) in
them, in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any): occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
used stimulants,
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
other than
other than
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
methamphetamine methamphetamine have you: used
have you: used
stimulants
s (such as
s (such as
prescription
prescription
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
amphetamines,
stimulants (such as stimulants (such as
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, Adderal, or Ritalin, Adderal, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you
take them, in your to take them, in
to take them, in
to take them in your to take them in your
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
occasions (if any)
other than
have you: used
methamphetamine
stimulants
s (such as
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you
take them, during
to take them, during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any):
used stimulants,
other than
methamphetamine
s (such as
amphetamines,
Ritalin, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them, during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, in your
lifetime?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (a) How
often do other
students exclude
you from activities?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (b) How
often are other
students mean to
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (c) How
often do other
students push or hit
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (d) How
often do other
students make fun
of you?"
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or
yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (a) I expect
good things to
happen to me."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (b) I am
excited about my
future."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (c) I trust my
future will turn out
well."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (d) I develop
step-by-step plans
to reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (e) I have
goals in my life."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (f) If I set
goals, I take action
to reach them."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (g) It is
important to me that
I reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (h) I know how
to make my plans
happen."
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (a) How
often do you make
plans to achieve
your goals?"
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (b) How
often do you have
trouble figuring out
how to make your
goals happen?"

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2006

2014

2016

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were
your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2008

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2010

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2012

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

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2010

2012

2014

2016

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"Think back over
the last two weeks.
How many times
have you had five
or more alcoholic
drinks in a row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

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2006

2008

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2012

2014

2016

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Sister(s)
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Stepfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepmother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

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"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

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"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

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"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

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"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (h) were a
member of a
gang?"
"What grade are
you in?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
mother?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

2004

2006

2008

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

2010

2012

2014

2016

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

2004

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2006

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2008

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2010

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2012

2014

2016

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

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2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

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"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"
During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
marijuana use.

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"
"Where were you
and your parents
born?"
"Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the
following people live following people live following people live following people live following people live
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
(Choose all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

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"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

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"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are
younger than you?"
"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are older
than you?"
"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
father?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h)
carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (a)
done what feels
good no matter
what?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (b)
done something
dangerous because
someone dared you
to do it?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (c)
done crazy things
even if they are a
little dangerous?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

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"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(i) attacked
someone with a
weapon?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth less than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth more than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) gone into or
tried to go into a
building to steal
something?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(p) used a weapon
or force to get
money or other
material items from
someone?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

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"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

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"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

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"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four "Think of your four
best friends (the
best friends (the
friends you feel
friends you feel
closest to). In the
closest to). In the
past year (12
past year (12
months), how many months), how many
of your best friends of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
attended religious
services?"
services?"
"It is important to
think before you
act."
"Sometimes I think "Sometimes I think
that life is not worth that life is not worth
it."
it."
"At times I think I
"At times I think I
am no good at all." am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that inclined to think that
I am a failure."
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
"In the past year,
have you felt
have you felt
depressed or sad
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if MOST days, even if
you felt okay
you felt okay
sometimes?"
sometimes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
services?"

"Sometimes I think
that life is not worth
it."
"At times I think I
am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
have you felt
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if
you felt okay
sometimes?"

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"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

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2008

2010

2012

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"
"If a kid smoked
cigarettes in your
neighborhood,
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

2014

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

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2006

2008

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

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2012

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Music"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Drama"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Foreign
Language Club"

2014

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

2016

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
Council/Governmen
t"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper/Yearbo
ok"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentoring or
Tutoring"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I am
not involved in any
school-sponsored
activities"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

2016

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school "Which after-school
activities, that are
activities, that are
not schoolnot schoolsponsored, are you sponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
all that apply)
Other after school Other after school
activity"
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Other after school
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Religious group"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Music/Dance/Dram
a"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

2010

2012

2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I am
not involved in after
school activities that
are not schoolsponsored"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

2016

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"

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2004

"My family has clear
rules about
cigarettes and
tobacco use."
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who
carried a concealed
but unloaded gun in
the street be
convicted of a
weapons offense?"
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who has
ever been convicted
of a felony legally
carry a gun?"
"To your
knowledge, are
there federal
penalties for
carrying a gun?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
violence prevention
program or Project
Safe
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
violence prevention
program or Project
Safe
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"

2010

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
"Have you ever
violence prevention
heard of Project
program, Project
Safe
Safe
Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"
(PSN)?"
"How did you hear
"How did you hear "How did you hear "How did you hear about the gun
about Project Safe about the gun
about the gun
violence prevention
Neighborhoods?" ( violence prevention violence prevention program, Project
T.V. Radio
program or Project program or Project Safe
Billboard Other
Safe
Safe
Neighborhoods?
Have not heard of Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
(Mark all that
PSN)
(PSN)?"
(PSN)?"
apply.)
"How honest were "How honest were "How honest were "How honest were
you in filling out this you in filling out this you in filling out this you in filling out this
survey?"
survey?"
survey?"
survey?"

2012

2014

2016

Arizona Youth Survey 2016
Cochise
December 20, 2016

Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
Arizona State University
NORC at the University of Chicago

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

ARIZONA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Chairperson
SEAN DUGGAN, Chief
Chandler Police Department
Vice-Chairperson
SHEILA POLK
Yavapai County Attorney

JOE ARPAIO
Maricopa County Sheriff

MARK BRNOVICH
Attorney General

JOE R. BRUGMAN, Chief
Safford Police Department

DAVID K. BYERS, Director
Administrative Office of the Courts

KELLY “KC” CLARK
Navajo County Sheriff

DAVE COLE
Former Judge

CHRIS GIBBS, Mayor
City of Safford

DREW JOHN
Graham County Supervisor

ELLEN KIRSCHBAUM, Chairperson
Board of Executive Clemency

BARBARA LAWALL
Pima County Attorney

FRANK MILSTEAD, Director
Department of Public Safety

BILL MONTGOMERY
Maricopa County Attorney

CHRIS NANOS
Pima County Sheriff

CHARLES RYAN, Director
Department of Corrections

DAVID SANDERS
Pima County Chief Probation Officer

DANIEL SHARP, Chief
Oro Valley Police Department

HESTON SILBERT
Law Enforcement Leader

ANDREW T. LEFEVRE
Executive Director

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Acknowledgments
The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) would like to thank Arizona State University’s Morrison
Institute for Public Policy and NORC at the University of Chicago for their professionalism and contributions to the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey. Additionally, ACJC would like to thank our
colleagues for their guidance and assistance throughout the administration process. ACJC would also
like to thank community leaders who provided their expertise for the betterment of our survey, including:
R. Bradley Snyder, New Amsterdam Consulting, Inc.
Shana Malone, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
Eric Hedberg, NORC at the University of Chicago
Wendy Wolfersteig, SIRC at Arizona State University
Timothy Leffel, NORC at the University of Chicago
Andrea Whitsett, Morrison Institute for Public Policy at ASU
Sarah Lindstrom Johnson, The Sanford School at Arizona State University
Dawn DeLay, Arizona State University
Furthermore, the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey could not have been possible without the
support and participation of school superintendents, principals, prevention coordinators, and teachers
throughout the state. Thank you for contributing your time and efforts toward the completion of this
report.
Finally, we extend our thanks to the students who responded to the survey. Their thoughtful participation
resulted in a wealth of information that can be used to improve the circumstances in which all youth live
and learn.
Data from the Arizona Youth Survey will be made available on the ACJC Community Data Project (CDP)
site after reports have been distributed to participating schools and government agencies. The CDP site
was made possible with funding from:
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
Governor’s Office of Youth Faith and Family
Arizona Department of Gaming

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016
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Table of Contents



Acknowledgments

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List of Figures

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1 Executive Summary

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2 Introduction
2.1 Background . . . . . .
2.2 County Sample . . . .
2.3 About the Survey Data
2.4 Structure of the Report
2.5 Interpreting the Figures

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4.1 Impaired Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5.1 Risk and Protective Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6 Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures
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6.1 Substance Use in the Past 30 Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
6.2 Perceived Risk of Harm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
6.3 Parent and Peer Disapproval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
7 School Climate Experiences
130
7.1 Student-Teacher Interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
7.2 Negative Peer Interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
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B: Scantron Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days
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Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade) .
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Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016 . .
Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . .
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Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade) . . . .
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Peer-Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . .
Peer-Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . .
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Family Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Family Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Family Risk Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Family Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
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Community Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . .
Community Protective Factors (10th Grade) . . . .
Community Protective Factors (12th Grade) . . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade) . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (10th Grade) . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (12th Grade) . . .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade) .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (12th Grade) .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
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Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
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Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade) .
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Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade) .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade) . . . . . .
Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade) . . . . . .
Parent Disapproval (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
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Student-Teacher Interactions (8th Grade) . . . .
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Student-Teacher Interactions (12th Grade) . . . .
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Section 1: Executive Summary
The Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) was administered to a statewide sample of 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students during the spring of 2016 under direction of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. Based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model and the Communities That Care survey (Hawkins et al., 1992),
the AYS assesses the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement, and other
risky behaviors in Arizona, and helps stakeholders to better understand the risk and protective factors
that are correlated with these behaviors.
At the local school and district level, administrators may use the data included in this report to guide their
decisions on programming and services. Planners at the regional, county, and state levels can use these
data as comparisons to data they may be collecting at the program level in order to better understand
needs and to help allocate resources to issues of greatest concern.
At all levels, stakeholders involved in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation efforts
around substance use and other problem behaviors can use the AYS data in a variety of ways:
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examine pertinent community issues,
design and implement a new project and/or policy,
look to obtain funding for a new project and/or policy, or
modify or redesign a project and/or policy.

Survey Findings: Highlights
These findings discuss some of the important attitudes and behaviors of Arizona youth who responded
to the 2016 survey.
Problem Behaviors
Alcohol Use in the Past 30 Days has continued to decline in Arizona; in 2016, 22.4 percent of youth
reported drinking alcohol in the past 30 days, a decline from 24.1 percent in 2014, and from 28.1 percent
in 2012.
Marijuana Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 14.2 percent, a very slight increase from the 13.6
percent who reported using marijuana in 2014, but similar to the rate in 2012 of 14.3 percent.
Cigarette Smoking in the Past 30 Days among youth has continued to remain at a rate of less than one
in ten who smokes regularly, with the 9.2 percent of youth who reported this in 2016 staying similar to
the 9.4 percent in 2014, down from 12.9 percent in 2012.
Prescription Pain Relievers Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 6.4 percent for 2016; this is an
increase since the 4.7 percent reported in 2014, but is similar to the 6.2 percent reported in 2012.
Bullying on School Property: When asked how often during the past 12 months they had seen bullying
on school property, 38.9 percent of youth said they have seen bullying on school property at least once,
and about 16 percent had seen bullying four or more times.

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Risk Factors
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: On average, students had unfavorable views towards drug use.
On a scale of 1 (very wrong) to 4 (not wrong), the mean was 1.55, and less than 5 percent of youth
scored a 3 or higher, showing that youth believed it was wrong for someone their age to use alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, or LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs.
Perceived Risk of Harm of Drug Use: Perceived risks of drug use showed a mean score that was towards
the middle of the 1-4 scale at 2.31 suggesting that youth only perceived some moderate to slight risk
for people using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to
take them.
Protective Factors
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: On average, youth responded that they each had an average of two
best friends who had participated in positive activities in the past year. Participating in clubs, committing
to staying drug free, trying to do well in and liking school are all positive attitudes and behaviors for youth.

Consequences
Rode in a Car with Someone Who had been Drinking Alcohol: The vast majority of youth practiced the
safe habit of not riding in a car with someone who had been drinking alcohol, with only about 20 percent
of youth reporting having ridden in a car with someone who had been drinking in the past 30 days.
ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
Adult Actions in the Home: Unfortunately, more than half of youth reported that in their lifetime, an adult
swore at, insulted, or put them down. Such early childhood experiences are linked to negative health
outcomes later in life.
School Safety
Feel Safe at School: About 80 percent of youth agree or strongly agree that they feel safe at school.
School safety can impact certain youth behaviors such as school attendance and bullying.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the aforementioned topics, complete with definitions
and charts, in turn providing an in-depth understanding of the youth landscape in Arizona. These AYS
findings, along with data from other disciplines (e.g. public health and education research), can support
the design and implementation of evidence-based programs intended to meet needs specific to the
populations most at risk or most likely to be impacted by substance abuse and other problem behaviors.

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Section 2: Introduction
2.1 Background
2016 Arizona Youth Survey Report
Every two years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center conducts the Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. This survey was designed
to assess the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement and other risky behaviors in Arizona, and to better understand the risk and protective factors that are correlated with these
behaviors. The AYS is based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model included in
the Communities That Care (CTC) survey. This framework was developed in 1989 by J. David Hawkins,
Ph.D., Richard F. Catalano, Ph.D., and a team of researchers at the University of Washington (Hawkins
et al., 1992).
The Risk and Protective Factor (RPF) model is a prevention model that is utilized to identify methods of
reducing concerning behaviors in youth by addressing the social factors that may increase or decrease
the risk of a behavior developing. This model categorizes these social factors in four domains: individual/peer, family, school, and community. Each domain contains a set of risk and protective factors that
youth may experience. Risk factors include concepts such as youth perceiving no risk in using drugs,
having high family conflict, having low commitment to their school, or perceiving that drugs are easily
obtainable. Protective factors include concepts such as youth interacting with prosocial peers, having a
strong attachment to their family, having opportunities for prosocial involvement, or receiving rewards for
prosocial involvement.
During each administration year, the Arizona Youth Survey is completed by 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students throughout all 15 counties in Arizona. Any school that serves these grade levels is eligible
to participate regardless of school type (e.g. traditional public, private, or charter schools). The 2016
survey was administered between February and May 2016, and resulted in the participation of 57,170
students from 249 schools across Arizona.
This report summarizes the findings obtained from the 2016 AYS for Cochise County, which includes 437
8th grade students, 733 10th grade students, and 577 12th grade students. The sample size per chart
can be smaller because some youth did not answer all the questions. Due to significant changes to the
survey instruments over the years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) cautions readers
against comparing these data to pre-2002 survey results.

The Community Data Project
The Community Data Project (CDP), online at http://azcjc.gov/cdp_site/default.aspx, is a multi-agency
effort to create a central repository for Arizona’s substance abuse and criminal justice data (e.g. AYS
results, crime rates, and corrections). Through a user-friendly website, the public has access to a onestop portal where they can select the type of data they need by specific demographic characteristics and
geographic level of interest. The CDP can be used to obtain data for grant writing purposes, prevention
efforts, and to inform strategic planning and programmatic changes. Various output options are available,
including data tables, graphs, and maps, to cover a variety of reporting and visualization needs.
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2.2 County Sample
All schools in Arizona are eligible to participate in the survey, and recruitment efforts were successful
in obtaining participation by schools in all 15 counties. Careful planning and uniform administration of
the survey have resulted in data that are valid and representative of students in the 8th, 10th, and 12th
grades across the state.
In this report, the results for Cochise County are presented. Table 1 presents the summary demographic
statistics for the 2016 county sample, and compares them with the latest data from the National Center for
Education Statistics’ (NCES) Common Core of Data (2015). The first two columns in this table allow the
reader to judge the representativeness of the obtained sample. If there are large differences between
the sample and NCES data, the generalizability of the results should be re-considered (Maxfield and
Babbie, 2015). The first column is the AYS county data, the second is the NCES data for this county,
and the third column is the state-wide NCES data.
To better understand the diversity of Arizona’s youth population, respondents were asked separate questions about their ethnicity (Hispanic vs. Non-Hispanic) and their race (American Indian, Asian, Pacific
Islander, Black, and White — which includes Hispanic and Non-Hispanic). This method for obtaining ethnicity and race information provides more comprehensive data on youth cultural and racial selfidentification, and on Arizona’s diverse youth population. Note also that students were able to check as
many race categories as they felt applied to them, so percentages in the race categories may not add up
to 100%. To simplify this issue, percentages are reported for a composite race/ethnicity variable created
based on answers to the separate race and ethnicity questions.
Table 1: Demographic characteristics of the Cochise County and state samples.

Gender
Race/Ethnicity

Male
Female
American Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black
Hispanic
Multi-racial
White

County
Sample
51%
48%
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8%
29%

County NCES
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48%
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3%
37%

State NCES
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51%
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Whenever data are obtained from a sample of students instead of the entire population, it is important
to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of the data. One easy way to investigate the quality of the
sample is to look at the basic demographic characteristics of the students who participated in the survey
and compare them to what is known about the entire population of students. This will give the user of
these data a basic understanding of the degree to which the sample data can be generalized to the
entire population. Differences of greater than 5 percentage points may indicate that the results in this
report may be over- or underestimating the prevalence of various issues.
The data included in this report describe the level of risk and protective factors, substance use, antisocial
behavior, and delinquency of those youth who participated in the survey. These can be used to inform
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the development of school and community-based prevention and intervention activities that may benefit
both the youth who participated in the survey and those who did not.

2.3 About the Survey Data
The data reported here were collected using two modes. First, a self-administered questionnaire using
Scantron technology was utilized in schools which did not have extensive access to computers for their
students. The instrument used for these paper-and-pencil administrations is available in Appendix B. A
second mode, a self-administered online survey, was also available for schools to use if they preferred
to administer the survey online. This online tool presented the same questions as the paper-and-pencil
Scantron survey, except that students could answer the questions on a computer while in their classroom.
The data were compiled into the final analysis dataset using statistical software.

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2.4 Structure of the Report
Structure of Sections 3–8
Sections 3–8 of this report have the same basic structure. Each subsection presents definitions, followed
by bar- or line-graphs (“figures”), all relating to a particular topic area of the Arizona Youth Survey. The
figures visually represent the responses to a selection of questionnaire items associated with the topic
area. For example, Section 3.1: Substance Use and Frequency of Use begins with a Definitions portion,
which lists definitions for the AYS categories Substance Use in the Last 30 Days, Lifetime Substance
Use, Frequent Use of Substances, Binge Use, and Poly-Substance Use. Following these definitions is
a Figures portion, which presents a series of figures summarizing survey results for the questionnaire
items associated with the categories in the definitions portion.
While some subsections (topic areas) contain a larger number of specific definitions and figures than
others, all subsections in Sections 3–8 have this same basic structure.
The Figures portions of each topic area contain separate figures for 8th, 10th, and 12th grade responses
(with the exception of 2012-2016 line-graphs, in which the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade data appear sideby-side in the same graph). If a particular figure requires additional explanation or commentary, it is
included above it in the main text of the Figures portion.

Structure of Appendix Section
Following the main text of the report are four appendices:
Appendix A: List of References
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor Scale Definitions
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The contents of the appendices are summarized at the beginning of the Appendices section. Additional
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2.5 Interpreting the Figures
Every figure in this report compares the responses of Cochise County students to the average responses
from the state-wide Arizona sample, for a selection of 2016 AYS questionnaire items.
Most of the figures are bar-graphs (or: “bar-charts,” “bar-plots,” etc.). With a few exceptions, such figures
depict what percentage of youth in the sample agreed with a statement (e.g. “it is wrong to smoke
marijuana”), reported having participated in some activity (e.g. have smoked marijuana in the last 30
days), or provided some specific answer to the relevant question (e.g. obtained marijuana from someone
with a medical card). Each percentage-based figure will specify exactly how the percentages should be
interpreted, via a main title above the plot window and label on the horizontal axis.
Some figures in the report display measurements other than percentages, such as initiation age in
Section 5.2, or composite Risk and Protective (RPF) scores in Section 5.1 (see Appendix C for RPF
scoring information). In figures that do not represent percentage-based data, the relevant units will be
clearly indicated in the title and/or horizontal axis.
In some cases, the number of youth who responded to a question was less than 25. In these cases, the
gray bar representing the school statistic is suppressed to protect the privacy of the survey respondents.
The following sample figure, Figure 0, is typical of the charts appearing throughout the report (the actual
numbers in the sample figure are not genuine — they are provided for illustrative purposes only). The
%-labels are provided for each bar in each figure, and are rounded to one decimal place throughout. For
county and district reports, the average responses for students in the county or district are compared to
the state average, instead of an individual school.
The black error bars ( |——| ) that appear on each of the school-level bars represent the margin of error.
Due to the nature of survey data, any given measurement is only an estimate of the true value. For
example, Figure 0 shows that 9.7% of Example School students have used Substance A in the last
30 days. However, if the survey was re-administered to the same students repeatedly, it is unlikely that
exactly 9.7% of them would report having used Substance A each and every time (again, see introductory
section). Thus, the margins of error on Example School’s bars in Figure 0 indicate the range within which
we can be confident that the “true” percentage lies. This is important primarily for comparison with the
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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

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Substance A
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9.7%
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Figure 0: Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

When comparing school-level numbers with state-level numbers, it is important to note the position of the
state-level bar as it relates to the position of the upper and lower margin of error on the corresponding
school-level bar. If the state average bar falls within the range of the school’s upper and lower margins
of error, then we cannot safely conclude that there is a meaningful difference between students in the
school and students in Arizona at large. For example we cannot conclude from Figure 0 that students at
Example School are more likely to use Substance A than Arizona students are on average, even though
Substance A use is at 50.3% within Example School but only 46.1% state-wide. This is because the state
average bar falls within the school’s margin of error (which ranges from about 43% to 57%, indicated by
the length of |——|). In other words, the “true” value of students at Example School who reported using
Substance A lies somewhere between 43% and 57%. Because the statewide rate of 46.1% falls within
this range, it is not plausible to conclude that there is a meaningful difference between Example School
and the state average.
On the other hand, we can conclude from Figure 0 that it is plausible that there is a meaningful difference
in use of Substance B between Example School and the state average. In particular, since the state average for 30-day use of Substance B (22.6%) is higher than the upper margin of error for Example School
(about 14%), it is plausible that students at Example School are indeed less likely to use Substance B
than Arizona students are on average. Put another way: since the state bar does not overlap with the
school’s error-bars, Figure 0 does provide evidence for a meaningful difference in use of Substance B.
Key points to remember about figures with this format:

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• Gray bars represent the data for Cochise County
• Blue bars represent Arizona state-average data
• Black error bars ( |——| ) represent the margin of error for the sample estimate that the bar
represents. This is a range that effectively represents the possible values of the bar length given the
sampling error. The smaller the sample, the larger this range becomes. This range allows readers
to judge the difference between the value of the reported statistics against the state averages. See
also Section 2.5: Interpreting the Figures.
• If the state-average bar is higher than the upper margin of error on the county’s bar, or lower than
the lower margin of error on the county’s bar, then it is plausible that the county’s student body
genuinely differs from the state of Arizona on that particular item (for the particular grade level
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Section 3: Problem Behaviors
3.1 Substance Use and Frequency of Use
Definitions
Youth were asked many questions on their use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and specifically on
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alcohol (beer, wine, or hard liquor);
cigarettes;
electronic cigarettes;
marijuana;
LSD or other hallucinogens;
cocaine or crack;
inhalants (sniffed glue or inhaled gases);
methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth);
heroin;
Ecstasy (MDMA);
steroids or anabolic steroids;
prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin,
OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to take them;

• prescription stimulants (such as Adderal, Ritalin, or Dexedrine) without a doctor telling
you to take them;
• prescription sedatives (tranquilizers such as
Valium or Xanax, barbiturates, or sleeping
pills) without a doctor telling you to take them;
• over the counter (OTC) drugs (such as cough
syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills) for the purpose of getting high;
• synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts or herbal
incense products);
• beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you
used prescription drugs; or
• “phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze).”

The drug phenoxydine does not exist, but was included for data validity purposes. Youth who responded
that they used this drug may not be answering questions honestly. We include these responses, but note
the prevalence of this answer as a measure for possible untruthful answers.
Substance Use in the Last 30 days is a measure of the percentage of youth who used a given substance
at least once in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This serves as a proxy for the level of current use
of the substance. Data are shown for the past three survey administrations in order to note any trends
of increased or decreased use.
Lifetime Substance Use is a measure of the percentage of youth who tried a particular substance at
least once in their lifetime, and is used to show the percentage of youth who have had experience with a
specific substance.
Frequent Use of Substances is a measure of the percentage of youth who used the substance at least
10-19 times in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This acts as a proxy for addiction or abuse of
substances.
Binge Use of alcohol defined as having had five or more drinks in a row, at some point during the two
weeks prior to the survey.
Poly-substance Use is defined in this survey as consuming alcohol and prescription drugs at the same
time, at some point during the 30 days prior to the survey.

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Figures
30-day Substance Use, 2016
Figure 1: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

4.6%
3.6%

Synthetic Drugs

2.8%
2.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

5.4%
4.5%

Rx Tranquilizers

3.8%
3.3%

Rx Stimulants

2.8%
2.4%

Rx Opioids

5.3%
5.0%

Steroids

1.8%
2.1%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

2.3%
1.9%

Heroin

1.8%
1.6%

Methamphetamine

1.5%
1.7%

Inhalants

4.1%
4.2%

Cocaine/Crack

2.3%
1.9%

Hallucinogens

2.0%
2.1%

Marijuana

8.3%
7.3%

Alcohol

18.3%
12.3%

*Phenoxydine

1.5%
1.6%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

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70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Figure 2: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

4.1%
5.7%

Synthetic Drugs

2.1%
3.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

5.0%
5.8%

Rx Tranquilizers

3.7%
5.2%

Rx Stimulants

3.3%
4.3%

Rx Opioids

7.4%
6.8%

Steroids

1.5%
3.0%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

1.8%
3.3%

Heroin

1.8%
2.7%

Methamphetamine

1.6%
2.8%

Inhalants

2.7%
3.8%

Cocaine/Crack

1.6%
3.3%

Hallucinogens

3.6%
4.1%

Marijuana

12.6%
15.2%

Alcohol

22.8%
23.4%

*Phenoxydine

1.3%
2.7%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Figure 3: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

6.7%
7.6%

Synthetic Drugs

2.6%
4.0%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

4.8%
6.7%

Rx Tranquilizers

6.3%
6.0%

Rx Stimulants

3.7%
5.5%

Rx Opioids

7.2%
7.8%

Steroids

3.2%
4.1%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

3.0%
4.6%

Heroin

2.8%
3.8%

Methamphetamine

2.6%
4.1%

Inhalants

2.9%
4.3%

Cocaine/Crack

3.3%
5.2%

Hallucinogens

3.3%
5.7%

Marijuana

16.3%
22.9%

Alcohol

38.7%
35.9%

*Phenoxydine

2.8%
3.8%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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30-day Substance Use, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 4 shows 30-day substance use trends for a variety of common substances, drawing from the
results of the 2012, 2014, and 2016 Arizona Youth Surveys. The bars represent the percentage of youth
who report having used each of the substances in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. In some cases
the sample size for past years was too small for a specific grade in a specific county, and so the data are
suppressed.

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Figure 4: Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016

Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012−2016
8th grade

10th grade

12th grade

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Rx
Tranquilizers

25

Alcohol

75

2012

2014

2016

2014

2016

0
100
50
25
0
100

Rx
Opioids

75
50
25
0
100

Rx
Stimulants

75
50
25
0
100
75
50
25
0
100
75
50
25

Marijuana

75

Percentage (%) of students reporting use

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2014

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Lifetime Substance Use, 2016
Figure 5: Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)
32.4%

E−Cigarettes
22.4%
21.4%

Cigarettes
14.7%
5.9%

Rx Tranquilizers
4.7%
2.5%

Rx Stimulants
3.1%
8.9%

Rx Opioids
6.9%
15.6%

Marijuana
14.3%
36.0%

Alcohol
29.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Figure 6: Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)
34.4%

E−Cigarettes
30.6%
22.5%

Cigarettes
22.4%
6.2%

Rx Tranquilizers
7.5%
4.9%

Rx Stimulants
6.8%
13.5%

Rx Opioids
10.8%
22.7%

Marijuana
28.9%
49.5%

Alcohol
45.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Figure 7: Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)
49.2%

E−Cigarettes
36.8%
39.5%

Cigarettes
32.8%
10.6%

Rx Tranquilizers
10.0%
8.1%

Rx Stimulants
9.6%
16.2%

Rx Opioids
13.6%
34.3%

Marijuana
42.0%
67.5%

Alcohol
60.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Cochise

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Frequent Substance Use, 2016
Figure 8: Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

4.5%
2.0%

Cigarettes

2.7%
1.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

1.3%
0.9%

Rx Opioids

1.9%
1.1%

Marijuana

2.1%
2.0%

Alcohol

1.9%
1.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
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Figure 9: Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

3.9%
4.6%

Cigarettes

2.2%
3.0%

Rx Tranquilizers

0.9%
1.9%

Rx Opioids

1.1%
2.0%

Marijuana

4.7%
5.3%

Alcohol

2.5%
3.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
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Figure 10: Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

7.6%
7.0%

Cigarettes

6.9%
5.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

1.5%
2.1%

Rx Opioids

2.3%
2.4%

Marijuana

6.9%
9.4%

Alcohol

5.5%
6.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
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Binge Use, 2016
Figure 11: Binge Use (8th Grade)

2016 Binge Use (8th Grade)

9.8%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
6.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Cochise

Figure 12: Binge Use (10th Grade)

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2016 Binge Use (10th Grade)

12.2%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
13.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Cochise

Figure 13: Binge Use (12th Grade)

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2016 Binge Use (12th Grade)

21.6%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
21.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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Poly-Substance Use, 2016
Figure 14: Poly-Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Poly−Substance Use (8th Grade)

4.6%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
3.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Cochise

Figure 15: Poly-Substance Use (10th Grade)

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2016 Poly−Substance Use (10th Grade)

4.1%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
5.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Cochise

Figure 16: Poly-Substance Use (12th Grade)

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2016 Poly−Substance Use (12th Grade)

6.7%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
7.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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3.2 Gang Involvement
Definitions
Gang Involvement is measured by a series of questions centered on current and past gang membership
for self and friends, as well as the major reason for membership. Association with “delinquent” peers has
been identified as a correlate of individual gang involvement and other anti-social behaviors (Esbensen
et al., 2009; Klein and Maxson, 2006).This item is examined with a question pertaining to peer gang
membership (i.e. best friends were in a gang in the past year).
Research has also indicated that perceptions of gang involvement are important to understanding potential or future gang involvement of youth (Lopez et al., 2006). To inspect this further, Gang Involvement
also asks whether youth think that they will be seen as “cool” if they belong to a gang, as well as whether
or not they have taken money in the last 30 days to support gang activities.
• Ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who responded
“yes” or “no, but would like to.”
• Friends ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated
that one or more of their four best friends had been members of a gang in the last 12 months.
• The chances of being seen as cool if you were part of a gang percentages represented in charts
refer to those youth who stated some, pretty good, or very good chance.
• Taking money to support gang activities percentages represented in charts refer to those youth
who stated that they’ve stolen money to support gang activities one or more times in the past 30
days.
• Reasons for belonging to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who said
they had ever belonged to a gang, and then selected the major reason why they joined (those who
reported having belonged to a gang but did not provide a reason are not included).

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Figures
Gang Involvement, 2016
Figure 17: Gang Involvement (8th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (8th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

8.0%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

8.2%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

26.1%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

2.0%

7.1%

8.4%

19.5%

3.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Figure 18: Gang Involvement (10th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (10th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

6.0%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

5.6%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

19.5%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

4.0%

6.7%

7.1%

17.0%

3.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Figure 19: Gang Involvement (12th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (12th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

5.3%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

5.2%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

11.8%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

3.4%

7.4%

7.5%

13.1%

5.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Reasons for Joining a Gang, 2016
Figure 20: Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)
To get respect

5.6%
10.0%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

5.6%
5.8%

Protection/safety

16.7%
16.1%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

5.6%
4.3%

Make money

16.7%
19.4%

Friendship

27.8%
24.2%

Felt pressured

0.0%
1.6%

Other

22.2%
18.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Figure 21: Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)
To get respect

4.8%
9.2%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

4.8%
7.1%

Protection/safety

28.6%
15.6%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
6.0%

Make money

14.3%
20.9%

Friendship

23.8%
18.6%

Felt pressured

4.8%
3.6%

Other

19.0%
19.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Figure 22: Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)
To get respect

11.1%
11.4%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
3.8%

Protection/safety

16.7%
11.6%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

11.1%
5.6%

Make money

16.7%
25.4%

Friendship

22.2%
18.5%

Felt pressured

0.0%
4.2%

Other

22.2%
19.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Gang Involvement trends, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 23: Gang Involvement Trends, 2012-2016

Gang Involvement Trends, 2012−2016
10th grade

12th grade

100
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belonged
to a gang?

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Ever belonged
to a gang?

Percentage (%) of students
responding 'yes'

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3.3 Bullying
Definitions
Bullying is a form of aggression, often expressed through physical or psychological harassment, which
can lead to feelings of being unsafe and to increased absences (Batsche and Knoff, 1994; Gastic, 2008;
Kearney, 2008). It is measured by several questions including experiences with being bullied at school,
being a target of cyber-bullying (harassed online or via a cell phone or electronic device), as well as
any occurrences of bullying on the part of the respondent. Lastly, this section includes responses to
a question concerning being a witness to bullying on school property and willingness to intervene (i.e.
did nothing to stop it). Data represented in charts refer to the percentage of youth who engaged in or
witnessed each activity on one or more occasions over the past 12 months.

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Figures
Figure 24: Bullying (8th Grade)

2016 Bullying (8th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

52.2%

I was harassed
online

34.2%

47.0%

33.1%
32.5%

I bullied someone

26.1%
48.2%

I was bullied

42.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
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Figure 25: Bullying (10th Grade)

2016 Bullying (10th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

32.6%

I was harassed
online

25.9%

37.4%

28.7%
17.7%

I bullied someone

18.8%
27.9%

I was bullied

31.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
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Figure 26: Bullying (12th Grade)

2016 Bullying (12th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

26.8%

I was harassed
online

18.9%

28.8%

23.6%
13.8%

I bullied someone

14.5%
19.1%

I was bullied

22.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
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3.4 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Definitions
The original Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, conducted from 1995 to
1997, established the link between early childhood experiences of abuse or neglect and the presence
of health issues in adulthood (Felitti et al., 1998). Through this study, the prevention community was
able to determine that, as the number of ACEs a child is exposed to increases, so does the risk level for
negative health outcomes later in life.
Many researchers have now turned their focus to understanding the impact of adverse childhood experiences on behaviors during adolescence and beyond (Anda et al., 2006; Jonson-Reid et al., 2012).
To assess youths’ exposure to these situations, and the possible effects from experiencing ACEs, six
ACEs-related questions similar to several of those asked of adults in the national study were examined
in the 2016 AYS. Youth were asked questions regarding ever living with anyone who was a problem
drinker/alcoholic, living with anyone who has used or abuse drugs and medications, living with anyone
who had served time in prison or jail, having parents who are separated or divorced, and experiencing
the presence of physical or emotional abuse in their homes. Percentages reported are for those youth
who responded yes to each of the questions.

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Figures
Figure 27: Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)
26.1%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 23.1%
11.7%

Ever lived with a
drug user 13.8%
Ever lived with 28.4%
someone who had
been incarcerated 24.0%
Parents ever 51.2%
separated or
divorced 41.0%
Ever lived with 23.0%
adults who fought
each other 22.1%
Ever lived
63.7%
with adults who
insulted or put 50.9%
you down
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Figure 28: Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)
18.5%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 25.2%
11.6%

Ever lived with a
drug user 17.2%
Ever lived with 18.2%
someone who had
been incarcerated 22.9%
Parents ever 39.6%
separated or
divorced 42.3%
Ever lived with 22.7%
adults who fought
each other 23.2%
Ever lived
53.0%
with adults who
insulted or put 55.7%
you down
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Figure 29: Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)
19.9%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 26.4%
15.9%

Ever lived with a
drug user 19.1%
Ever lived with 20.6%
someone who had
been incarcerated 22.7%
Parents ever 42.1%
separated or
divorced 44.1%
Ever lived with 18.4%
adults who fought
each other 23.2%
Ever lived
49.4%
with adults who
insulted or put 53.9%
you down
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Consequences of Problem Behaviors

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 4: Consequences of Problem Behaviors
4.1 Impaired Driving
Definitions
Impaired Driving has often focused on alcohol use, but researchers have begun to explore the use of
other drugs and driving, especially marijuana (Maxwell, 2012).
Impaired Driving is measured by asking youth to answer four questions about their driving or passenger
behavior in the past 30 days. The percentage of youth who acknowledged that they engaged in each of
these behaviors at least once is reported:
•
•
•
•

rode with someone who had been drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after taking prescription drugs for the experience; and
drove a car/vehicle after using marijuana.

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Figures
Figure 30: Impaired Driving (8th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (8th Grade)
Rode in a car 23.6%
with someone who
had been drinking 20.4%
Drove while
drinking alcohol
(30 days)

5.4%

Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

4.4%

Drove while using
marijuana (30
days)

5.0%

4.2%

3.1%

5.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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Figure 31: Impaired Driving (10th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (10th Grade)
Rode in a car 19.0%
with someone who
had been drinking 19.9%
Drove while
drinking alcohol
(30 days)

6.3%

Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

4.6%

5.9%

4.8%

Drove while using 7.9%
marijuana (30
days) 10.5%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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Figure 32: Impaired Driving (12th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (12th Grade)
Rode in a car 24.9%
with someone who
had been drinking 21.4%
Drove while 14.0%
drinking alcohol
(30 days) 11.7%
Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

6.1%
7.5%

Drove while using 13.5%
marijuana (30
days) 19.7%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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4.2 School Safety
Definitions
School Safety is often viewed in terms of the absence of harmful incidents or crimes on school grounds,
usually measured within a year, or measured relative to other schools or benchmarks (Langbein and
Bess, 2002). School safety is measured by a series of questions that assess overall feelings of safety
and its impact on certain behaviors. Youth were asked if they felt safe at school, as well as the number of
days they did not attend due to feeling unsafe at, or on their way to campus in the last 30 days. Further,
youth responded to questions about being threatened or injured with a weapon on school property, as
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Figures
Figure 33: School Safety (8th Grade)

2016 School Safety (8th Grade)
I feel safe at 63.2%
school 73.9%
I skipped school
because I felt 16.2%
unsafe (past 30 11.7%
days)
I got in a fight 19.4%
(12 months) 18.2%
I was threatened 20.8%
with a weapon (12
months) 11.7%
I brought a
weapon with me
(past 30 days)

8.7%
5.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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Figure 34: School Safety (10th Grade)

2016 School Safety (10th Grade)
I feel safe at 73.0%
school 77.4%
I skipped school
because I felt 11.7%
unsafe (past 30 11.6%
days)
I got in a fight 6.5%
(12 months) 11.3%
I was threatened 9.6%
with a weapon (12
months) 10.3%
I brought a
weapon with me
(past 30 days)

6.0%
6.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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Figure 35: School Safety (12th Grade)

2016 School Safety (12th Grade)
I feel safe at 77.6%
school 77.3%
I skipped school
because I felt 12.0%
unsafe (past 30 10.7%
days)
I got in a fight
(12 months)

7.6%

I was threatened
with a weapon (12
months)

6.5%

I brought a
weapon with me
(past 30 days)

7.8%

9.8%

9.4%

8.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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Section 5: Contextual Factors
5.1 Risk and Protective Factors
Definitions
Risk and Protective Factors (RPF) are personal and environmental factors that may influence a person’s
likelihood of engaging in problem behaviors (Hawkins et al., 1992). Risk Factors increase the chances
of a person participating in concerning behaviors, while Protective Factors decrease this likelihood. The
Risk and Protective Factor scales included in the AYS measure specific aspects of a youth’s life experience that are known to be associated with whether they will subsequently engage in problem behaviors.
The scales are grouped into four domains: peer/individual, family, school, and community. The Risk
and Protective Factor charts in Section 5.1 depict a composite ‘risk score’ or ‘protective score’ which
represent the degree to which respondents are at risk or have protection against developing problem behaviors in a particular domain. Ideally, risk scores should be on the lower end of the scale (indicating a
lower risk level among the sample), whereas protection scores should be higher (indicating a higher level
of protection among the sample). The composite scores were calculated from groups of questionnaire
items related to each particular domain.
Because many of the questions in the 2016 version of the AYS were carried over from earlier versions of
the instrument, it was possible to reconstruct a number of equivalent comprehensive scales for the 2016
data. The construction of the scales involved taking means (average scores) of each of their components,
which were mostly in the form of Likert scales (e.g. Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree), with some
requiring reverse coding for consistency. Other types of components included simple dichotomous Yes
or No responses; or count variables (e.g. “How many of your best friends...”). Individuals with missing
responses on more than one of the scales’ component questions were excluded from the construction
of the scales in order to minimize response bias.
For each of the charts, the scales are harmonized so that they each range to a maximum of 10. This
is done because some scales have a natural range of 1-4, while other scales range from 1-5, which
does not allow for accurate comparisons of factor levels. While the rescaling allows for the factors to be
compared, the meaning of actual scores should not be taken in real units, but instead taken as a Likert
scale range similar to the common phrase “on a scale of 0 to 10.”

Peer-Individual Risk Factors
Rewards for Antisocial Behavior: Youth who receive rewards for their antisocial behavior are at higher
risk for future engagement in problem behaviors. Rewards for antisocial behavior, in the peer-individual
domain, include being seen as cool by peers for using substances or participating in problem behaviors
(Fleming et al., 2008; Meghdadpour et al., 2012). Data represented in charts refer to to youth who
indicated that there would be a very good chance that they would be seen as cool if they used substances
or participated in problem behaviors (e.g. carrying a handgun). Higher scores indicate a higher level of
reward for antisocial behavior.
Rebelliousness: Youth who participate in behaviors considered against conventional laws and norms
have a high tolerance for deviant behavior, low perceived risk, or a strong need for independence and
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sensation seeking. These place youth at substantial risk for drug use (Cleveland et al., 2008). Youth
were asked if they often ignore rules or do the opposite of what they’re told to do just to get away with
it. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth demonstrate these behaviors. Higher
scores indicate a higher level of rebelliousness.
Perceived Risk of Harm: Youth who do not perceive drug use to be risky (i.e. believing people cannot be
harmed physically, mentally, or legally when using substances) are far more likely to engage in drug use
themselves (Danseco et al., 1999; Perron and Howard, 2008). Youth were asked if they think people risk
harming themselves when using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor
telling the youth to take them. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth perceive little
to no risk in using substances. Higher scores indicate a low level of perceived risk.
Interaction with Antisocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in problem behaviors are
at higher risk for engaging in antisocial behavior themselves (Jonkman et al., 2011; Stockwell et al.,
2004). Participants were asked about how many of their friends have been suspended from school,
dropped out of school, carried a handgun, sold drugs, stolen a car, or been arrested in the last 12
months. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity of friends who engaged in that behavior. Higher
scores indicate more interaction with antisocial peers.
Friends’ Use of Drugs: Youth who spend time with friends who engage in substance use are more likely
to engage in the same behavior. Peer drug use has consistently been found to be among the strongest
predictors of substance use among youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Iannotti et al., 1996; Yamaguchi and
Kandel, 1984). Participants were asked if any of their friends use alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other
illicit drugs or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them. Data represented in
charts refer to friends’ use or abuse of drugs. Higher values indicate more friends who use drugs.
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: As youth grow older, they have a higher likelihood of being exposed
to others who engage in drug use or have a greater acceptance of these behaviors. This exposure may
influence a youth’s attitude toward drug use and increase the likelihood of them engaging in a variety of
problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Bahr et al., 2005; Bauman and Ennett, 1996; Beyers et al., 2004).
This factor examines how wrong youth perceive it is to use four different substance groups: alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, and LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs. Data represented in charts refer to
youth attitudes towards using drugs. Higher values indicate more favorable attitudes toward drug use.
Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: As previously stated, youths’ attitudes may change as
they are exposed to different social circles (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). This factor aims to
understand youth perceptions of how wrong it would be to stay away from school, take a handgun to
school, pick a fight, seriously attack someone, and steal anything worth more than $5. Data represented
in charts refer to youth attitudes about these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Gang Involvement: Youth who belong to gangs and associate with gang-involved peers are more at risk
for antisocial behavior and drug use (Curry and Spergel, 1992; Herrenkohl et al., 2000). Conditioned on
ever being in a gang, this scale includes questions about age of first involvement and the membership
status of best friends. The Gang Involvement Risk Factor measures the participant’s own gang involvement. Data shown in charts refer to the degree to which youth are involved in gangs. Higher values
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Early Initiation of Drug Use: Early onset of drug use has been linked to increased drug use and abuse
through adolescence and beyond, with later age of onset more likely to lead to reduced drug involvement
and a greater likelihood of discontinuation of use (Kandel, 1975; Miller et al., 2006). To assess the scope
of onset among the sample, this factor looks at the age at which youth first tried cigarettes, marijuana,
or alcohol, and when youth first began drinking regularly. Data reported reflect participants who stated
they began using substances at an early age. Higher values indicate earlier use of substances.

Peer-Individual Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are rewarded for working hard in school and the community are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. Rewards for prosocial involvement include being
seen as cool for trying your best at school, defending someone who is being bullied, or regularly volunteering in the community (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data contained in charts
represent the extent to which youth think that they would be seen as cool if they participated in prosocial
activities. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Prosocial Involvement: Youth who participate in positive school and community activities are less likely
to participate in problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Data
contained in charts represent the degree to which youth participated in school clubs and organizations
or volunteered in the community. Higher scores indicate more prosocial involvement.
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in prosocial behavior are
more likely to participate in prosocial behavior as well. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity
of friends with whom youth have participated in prosocial activities in the past 12 months. Higher scores
indicate higher interaction with prosocial peers.
Belief in the Moral Order: Youth who have a belief in what is “right” or “wrong” are less likely to use drugs
(Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Participants were asked about how wrong they believe it
would be for someone their age to steal anything worth more than $5, cheat in school, or start a fight.
Data in these charts refer to youth attitudes towards these behaviors. Youth were also asked about how
important they think it is to be honest with their parents; data represent the extent to which youth agreed
that is it important for them to be honest with their parents. Higher scores indicate higher belief in moral
order.

Family Domain Risk Factors
Poor Family Management: Parents’ use of inconsistent and/or unusually harsh punishment with their
children places their children at a higher risk for participation in substance use and other problem behaviors. This higher risk is also seen in youth whose parents do not provide clear explanations for expected
behaviors and do not monitor their children’s activities (Arthur et al., 2002; Dishion et al., 2004). Youth
were asked if their parents usually know who they are spending time with, if there are clear rules in their
household, and if their parents would be aware of the youth’s participation in problem behaviors. Data
in charts display the extent to which youth indicated that their families had poor management practices.
Higher score indicate poor family management.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: In families where parents use illegal drugs, are heavy
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users of alcohol, or are tolerant of children’s use, youth are more likely to become drug abusers during
adolescence. The risk is further increased if parents involve children in their own drug use, such as
asking their child to light a cigarette or get a beer from the refrigerator (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl
et al., 2000). To capture data on this concept, participants were asked if their parents think it is wrong for
them to use cigarettes, alcohol or marijuana. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth
believe their parents would accept their child using substances. Higher scores indicate more favorable
parental attitudes towards drug use.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: Youth often follow the example of those around
them. Parental attitudes that are positive to antisocial or rebellious behaviors can be seen as an approval of the youth’s participation in those behaviors. Examples of parental attitudes being favorable
toward antisocial behavior include parents believing it is not wrong for someone to steal items, pick a
fight, or damage someone else’s property (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). Participants of the
survey were asked if their parents thought it would be wrong for them to participate in these antisocial
behaviors. The data in this chart represent the extent to which youth believe their parents would think it
is acceptable to participate in these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable parental attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Family History of Antisocial Behavior: When youth are raised in a family with a history of problem behaviors (e.g. violence, alcohol, or other drug use), they are more likely to engage in these behaviors
themselves (Corrigan et al., 2007). Participants were asked about the presence of alcohol or drug problems in their family, and the general use of alcohol and other drugs by family members. Data in the chart
represent the extent to which youth indicated that they have family members who engage in these problem behaviors or have engaged in these behaviors in the past. Higher values indicate more antisocial
behavior among family members.
Family Conflict: Youth raised in families who experience high levels of conflict, whether or not the child
is directly involved in these conflicts, are more likely to engage in delinquent behaviors and drug use
(Szapocznik and Williams, 2000). Youth were asked questions regarding the presence of conflict in their
home (e.g. household members having serious arguments or yelling at and insulting each other often).
Data contained in these charts represent the extent to which youth state that their family experiences
these heightened levels of conflict. Higher scores indicate more family conflict.

Family Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When parents, siblings, and other family members praise or encourage activities done well by a child, youth are less likely to engage in substance use and other problem
behaviors (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their parents often
communicate feeling proud of them or notice them doing a good job. Youth were also asked questions
regarding spending time with their mother or father. Data in the charts refer to the extent to which youth
stated that spending time with their mother and/or father is enjoyable, and that their parents communicate being proud of them and notice when they do a good job. Higher scores indicate more rewards for
prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are exposed to more opportunities to participate
meaningfully in the responsibilities and activities of the family are less likely to engage in drug use and
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other problem behaviors. Opportunities for prosocial involvement, at the family domain level, include
youth being able to do fun activities with their family members, being a part of family decision- making,
and being able to rely on family members for help when needed (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004;
Catalano et al., 1992). Data in the charts represent youth who stated that they have opportunities for
prosocial involvement. Higher scores indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.
Family Attachment: Youth who feel that they are close to or are a valued part of their family are less
likely to engage in substance use and other problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Catalano et al.,
1992). Youth were asked questions regarding if they feel close to their family members and if they share
thoughts and feelings with their mother and father. Data in charts refer to the extent to which youth
feel close with their family members, and believe it is important to share thoughts or feelings with their
parents. Higher scores indicate more family attachment.

School Domain Risk Factors
Low Commitment to School: Youth who do not feel connected to or have low commitment to school are
more likely to use drugs and participate in other problem behaviors. Low school commitment is measured
through items such as disliking school, spending little time on homework, and perceiving course work as
irrelevant to one’s future (Brown et al., 2005; Catalano et al., 2002). The data in the charts reflect the
extent to which youth stated that they dislike school or believe school is not important. Higher scores
indicate lower commitment to school.
Academic Failure: Youth who experience academic failure are at a higher risk of participating in drug
abuse and other problem behaviors throughout adolescence (Bryant et al., 2003; Catalano et al., 2002;
Hawkins et al., 1999). Participants were asked about the grades they received during the past year,
and scores indicate the extent to which youth received lower grades such as D’s and F’s. Higher scores
indicate more academic failure.

School Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are recognized and rewarded for their contributions at
school, they are less likely to be involved in substance use and other problem behaviors (Catalano et al.,
1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their teachers notice when they are doing a
good job, praise them for hard work, and tell their parents about how well they are doing in school. Data
represent the extent to which youth stated they receive rewards for participating in prosocial activities.
Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are given opportunities to participate meaningfully
in important activities at school, they are less likely to engage in drug use and other problem behaviors
(Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1992). Youth were asked about having the
chance to participate in school activities, being asked to work on special projects in the classroom, and
being able to speak with their teacher one-on-one. Data in each chart represent the extent to which
youth stated that they have opportunities to participate in prosocial activities in school. Higher scores
indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.

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Community Domain Risk Factors
Perceived Availability of Handguns: The perception that handguns are easily obtainable in the community
may influence the presence of violent behaviors in youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al., 2007).
Participants were asked if they believe it would be easy for them to obtain a handgun. Data shown in
charts represent the extent to which youth believe that it would be easy to obtain a handgun in their
community. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of handguns.
Perceived Availability of Drugs: If youth believe it is easy to obtain drugs they are more likely to use
these substances (Beyers et al., 2004; Johnston et al., 2009). Youth were asked if they believe it would
be easy for them to acquire substances such as cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, or other illicit drugs.
The data presented in each chart represent the extent to which youth believe it would be easy to obtain
substances. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of drugs.
Low Neighborhood Attachment: Youth who do not feel connected to the neighborhoods in which they
live are more likely to become involved in problem behaviors (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al.,
2000). Participants were asked if they liked living in the neighborhood or desired to move out of their
neighborhood. The data shown in each chart refer to the extent to which youth indicated that they did
not like their neighborhood or wished to move out of their neighborhood. Higher scores indicate lower
neighborhood attachment
Laws and Norms Favorable toward Drug Use: Legal restrictions on substance use, such as raising the
legal drinking age or restricting smoking in public places, may influence the degree to which youth consume these substances. Moreover, youth who live in communities that view substance use as “normal
activity” have a higher chance of using substances themselves (Arthur et al., 2002; Cleveland et al.,
2008; Hawkins et al., 2002). Participants were asked if adults in their neighborhood would think it is
wrong for them to use substances, or if they were likely to be caught by law enforcement when using
substances. Data in the chart refer to those youth who stated that they believe that people would not be
caught by law enforcement when using drugs, or stated that adults in their neighborhood believe using
drugs is acceptable. Higher scores indicate more favorable laws and norms towards drug use.

Community Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Rewards for positive participation in activities helps youth bond to
their communities, and lowers their risk of participating in problem behaviors. Youth were asked if their
neighbors encourage them to try their best in various activities, talk with them regarding something important, and if community members ever inform the youth that they are proud of them for doing something
well (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data in the charts represent the extent to which youth
agree with positive statements about their neighbors. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial
involvement.

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Figures
Peer-Individual RPFs, 2016
Figure 36: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.2
1.6
3.2
2.7

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

4.1

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.9

Gang Involvement

6.8

Friends Use of
Drugs

1.6

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

5.9

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

1.6

4.0

0.6

1.2

7.2

1.2
2.1
1.8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 37: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.2
2.1
3.2
2.9

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

4.2

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.6

Gang Involvement

6.6

Friends Use of
Drugs

2.1

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

4.3

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

1.9

4.4

0.7

2.2

5.8

2.0
1.9
2.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 38: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.4
2.4
3.0
3.1

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

4.4

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.7

Gang Involvement

6.1

Friends Use of
Drugs

2.9

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

4.0

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

2.5

4.9

0.8

2.9

4.4

2.6
1.7
2.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 39: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.3
4.5
3.0
3.1
5.4
5.4
6.8
7.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Figure 40: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.3
4.5
4.1
3.8
5.0
5.1
6.4
6.8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Figure 41: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.5
4.6
4.0
4.1
5.0
4.8
6.6
6.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Family Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 42: Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

3.1
3.3
0.8
0.6
1.4
1.2
2.9
2.3
4.7

Family Conflict
4.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 43: Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

4.2
3.6
0.8
1.0
1.0
1.3
3.1
2.9
4.3

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 44: Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

3.8
4.1
1.2
1.6
1.2
1.4
3.4
3.4
4.0

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 45: Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.7

6.7

6.5

6.6

5.9

Family Attachment
6.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Cochise

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Figure 46: Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.4

6.4

6.2

6.3

5.8

Family Attachment
5.9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Cochise

76

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Figure 47: Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.3

6.1

6.3

6.0

6.0

Family Attachment
5.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Cochise

77

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School Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 48: School Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

3.9
3.7

Academic Failure

2.2
2.5

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Cochise

State of Arizona

Figure 49: School Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.6
4.3

Academic Failure

2.7
2.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Cochise

78

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Figure 50: School Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.1
4.5

Academic Failure

2.7
2.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Cochise

79

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Figure 51: School Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.4
5.5
6.1
6.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Cochise

State of Arizona

Figure 52: School Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.2
5.2
6.3
6.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Cochise

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Figure 53: School Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.1
5.4
6.2
6.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Cochise

81

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Community Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 54: Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

2.8

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

3.4

Low neighborhood
Attachment

3.8

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

3.3

2.0

3.0

3.5

3.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Cochise

82

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Figure 55: Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

2.8

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

4.9

Low neighborhood
Attachment

4.1

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

4.0

2.4

4.5

3.8

4.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Cochise

83

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Figure 56: Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

2.8

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

5.5

Low neighborhood
Attachment

4.2

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

4.4

3.0

5.5

4.2

4.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Cochise

84

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Figure 57: Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

3.4

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Cochise

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Figure 58: Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

3.0

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Cochise

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Figure 59: Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

3.2

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Cochise

87

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5.2 Other Contextual Factors
Definitions
Aside from the established Risk and Protective Factors, there are other contextual factors that may
influence the prevalence of drug use and other problem behaviors in youth. Data relating to a number
of these key indicators are provided by the Arizona Youth Survey, including: (1) sources of drugs and
alcohol; (2) substance offers and resistance strategies; (3) ease of access; (4) age of initiation; (5)
parent-youth communication; and (6) reasons for use and non-use.
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol
Several questions asked the participants who used alcohol, marijuana or prescription drugs during the
past 30 days how they obtained each substance (e.g. from home, parties, friends, or adults). The answer
categories for these questions are not mutually exclusive, and youth were able to select more than one
response option. The data shown in each table refer to the percentage of youth who reported having
obtained each substance via the categories shown in the figures. Importantly, the percentages refer to
the total percentage of students who selected each response, and do not reflect whether that particular
student also reported ever having used the relevant substance.

Substance Offers and Resistance Strategies
Youth may be offered substances without communicating an interest in using those substances (Pettigrew et al., 2012). Participants were asked if they were offered drugs in the past 30 days, if they avoided
areas where drug consumption was known to happen, and if they have had conversations with their
parents about how to respond to drug offers. The data presented in charts reflect those youth who answered that they had experienced at least one drug offer in the last 30 days, had avoided places where
drug consumption occurs at least once in the last 30 days, and if they have spoken to their parents at
least once in the past 12 months about resisting drug offers.
Youth were also asked how they responded to drug offers in the past 30 days. Data represented in
charts refer to those students who stated that they were offered substances and used a specific method
in order to resist these offers.

Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns
These charts examine youths’ perceptions about how easy they believe it would be to obtain specific
drugs or handguns. Percentages represented refer to those youth who believe it is very easy or sort of
easy to obtain alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other drugs, or handguns in their community.

Age of Initiation
The earlier youth participate in risky problem behaviors, the more likely they are to continue those behaviors later in their lifespan (Harachi et al., 2001; Hawkins et al., 1997). Participants were asked how old
they were when, if ever, they first used substances, attacked someone with the idea of seriously hurting

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them, belonged to a gang, or gambled. Data were calculated to produce the average age of initiation
and the median age of initiation for each problem behavior. Average age, also known as the mean, is
calculated by adding all the ages of the respondents and then dividing that number (the sum) by the
number of scores initially added together. Median age shows the middle value of the ages of initiation
for each activity. The median age is found by listing all the ages in numerical order and identifying the
number in which one-half of the values are larger than this middle number and one-half of the values are
smaller than this number. The average age and median age are important to note in order to obtain a
better understanding of when youth may begin participating in each of these behaviors.
Parent/Youth Communication
Youth who do not speak with their parents about the dangers of substance use are more likely to participate in drug use and other problem behaviors (Yu et al., 2006). Participants were asked questions
regarding having discussions with their parents about the dangers and risks of each drug. The Parent/Youth Communication charts represent the percentage of youth who report having talked with at
least one of their parents in the past 12 months about the dangers of various drugs. Percentages relating to the response category “did not talk to parents about these topics” refer to those youth who have
not talked to a parent about the dangers of substances during the past 12 months.

Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
There are multiple motivating factors that can influence someone’s decision to use or not use substances
(Boys et al., 2001). Participants were asked why they did and/or did not use drugs in the past 30 days,
and were able to select all the reasons that influenced their decisions. Percentages listed in charts are
categorized by substance users and non-users. Charts relating to reasons for use only include those
youth who stated they used a substance in the last 30 days. Charts relating to reasons youth did not use
substances only include participants that stated they did not use any substances in the last 30 days.

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Figures
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol, 2016
Figure 60: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

3.3%
2.7%
2.5%
2.2%
2.5%
2.7%

Parent/guardian

4.4%
2.9%

Gave someone
money to buy it

1.6%
2.3%

Public event

1.4%
1.0%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

0.8%
1.3%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

1.1%
1.5%
1.6%
1.3%
4.1%
3.6%
4.7%
4.4%
3.6%
3.6%
84.1%
88.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Cochise

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Figure 61: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

4.0%
5.1%
4.0%
4.5%
4.1%
4.2%

Parent/guardian

2.8%
4.2%

Gave someone
money to buy it

4.1%
5.7%

Public event

0.6%
1.4%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

1.4%
1.7%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

2.8%
2.2%
1.6%
2.7%
5.1%
5.3%
9.0%
9.9%
4.3%
5.3%
79.7%
77.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Cochise

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Figure 62: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

5.7%
7.0%
8.0%
8.7%
4.8%
6.0%

Parent/guardian

5.5%
6.4%

Gave someone
money to buy it

10.3%
11.9%

Public event

1.7%
2.2%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

3.6%
3.1%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

7.1%
4.5%
1.7%
2.5%
3.8%
5.4%
19.7%
16.9%
5.0%
6.2%
65.8%
65.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Cochise

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Figure 63: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
2.1%

School
1.8%
1.3%

Home
1.1%
4.1%

Parties
2.6%
3.6%

Family
2.2%
5.9%

Friends
6.9%

Someone with a
medical card

2.1%
1.7%
2.8%

Other
3.3%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

89.2%
90.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Cochise

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Figure 64: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
2.6%

School
2.6%
1.1%

Home
1.4%
4.1%

Parties
5.3%
2.1%

Family
2.8%
10.9%

Friends
13.8%

Someone with a
medical card

2.4%
3.3%
4.7%

Other
5.2%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

83.7%
80.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Cochise

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Figure 65: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
2.3%

School
2.7%
2.1%

Home
2.0%
5.9%

Parties
7.2%
2.3%

Family
3.5%
14.6%

Friends
19.6%

Someone with a
medical card

3.6%
5.7%
7.8%

Other
7.4%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

79.0%
71.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Cochise

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Figure 66: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
The internet
School

0.5%
0.7%
1.1%
1.1%

Doctor or
pharmacy

1.9%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

1.9%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.1%

1.6%
1.1%
1.5%
1.6%
1.2%
3.0%
3.0%
0.5%
0.9%
2.2%
1.7%
94.5%
94.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Cochise

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Figure 67: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
The internet
School

0.0%
0.8%
1.1%
1.6%

Doctor or
pharmacy

0.5%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

1.3%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.5%

2.0%
1.6%
2.3%
1.8%
1.6%
4.3%
4.7%
0.8%
1.2%
1.4%
2.3%
92.7%
91.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Cochise

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Figure 68: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
The internet
School

0.4%
1.0%
1.4%
1.5%

Doctor or
pharmacy

1.7%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

1.4%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

2.0%

1.9%
2.5%
2.8%
1.2%
1.9%
4.9%
6.1%
1.7%
1.4%
3.1%
2.6%
88.9%
88.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Cochise

98

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Substance Offers, 2016
Figure 69: Substance Offers (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (8th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

25.4%
20.2%

Offered 15.1%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 11.4%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

Offered other
drugs (last 30
days)
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

23.0%
21.8%
6.9%
5.1%
9.8%
8.5%
45.9%
51.5%
34.3%
27.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
Cochise

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Figure 70: Substance Offers (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (10th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

41.1%
36.0%

Offered 19.2%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 17.1%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

36.1%
37.5%
11.0%
9.9%

Offered other 13.0%
drugs (last 30
days) 13.0%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

46.5%
44.9%
31.2%
26.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
Cochise

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Figure 71: Substance Offers (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (12th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

51.4%
48.5%

Offered 29.8%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 22.9%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

39.8%
44.8%
10.2%
12.1%

Offered other 9.2%
drugs (last 30
days) 14.2%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

39.0%
33.9%
24.8%
24.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
Cochise

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Resistance Strategies, 2016
Note that the Resistance Strategies charts below are split into two groups: respondents who had used
alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs (ATOD) in the last month (left); and respondents who had not used
ATOD in the last month (right).
Figure 72: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 61.5%

61.7%

79.5%

Giving excuse 57.0%
and turning down
offer 59.2%

75.6%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 52.4%

52.7%

71.7%

Using other way 48.4%
to not accept
offer 50.7%

72.8%

0

70.2%

67.5%

66.8%

64.1%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
Cochise

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Figure 73: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 56.2%

54.1%

67.4%

Giving excuse 49.0%
and turning down
offer 56.1%

66.7%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 40.8%

40.5%

59.8%

Using other way 40.0%
to not accept
offer 39.1%

54.8%

0

67.1%

64.2%

60.2%

56.9%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
Cochise

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Figure 74: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 55.1%

63.9%

55.8%

Giving excuse 52.5%
and turning down
offer 54.5%

51.3%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 37.1%

37.8%

45.6%

Using other way 39.3%
to not accept
offer 34.9%

42.7%

0

61.5%

57.8%

53.5%

49.4%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
Cochise

104

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Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns, 2016
Figure 75: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

28.3%

Easy to get other
drugs

11.5%

Easy to get
marijuana

32.2%

Easy to get
alcohol

51.2%

Easy to get
cigarettes

47.4%

17.8%

10.4%

29.8%

42.3%

33.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Cochise

105

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Figure 76: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

25.1%

Easy to get other
drugs

25.6%

Easy to get
marijuana

56.7%

Easy to get
alcohol

64.5%

Easy to get
cigarettes

54.0%

21.9%

21.2%

53.3%

58.9%

49.1%

0

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90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Cochise

106

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Figure 77: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

26.1%

Easy to get other
drugs

25.2%

Easy to get
marijuana

60.9%

Easy to get
alcohol

67.7%

Easy to get
cigarettes

72.9%

28.0%

27.5%

64.1%

65.6%

68.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Cochise

107

State of Arizona

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Age of Initiation, 2016
Figure 78: Age of Initiation (8th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (8th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

395 students in this sample, median age 13
20333 students in this sample, median age 13
404 students in this sample, median age 13
20780 students in this sample, median age 13
363 students in this sample, median age 13

Drank alcohol
18687 students in this sample, median age 13

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

411 students in this sample, median age 13
21013 students in this sample, median age 13
407 students in this sample, median age 13
20770 students in this sample, median age 13
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

346 students in this sample, median age 12
18383 students in this sample, median age 13
396 students in this sample, median age 12
20211 students in this sample, median age 13
414 students in this sample, median age 12
20973 students in this sample, median age 13

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Cochise

108

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Figure 79: Age of Initiation (10th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (10th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

693 students in this sample, median age 14
16806 students in this sample, median age 14
700 students in this sample, median age 14
17178 students in this sample, median age 14
642 students in this sample, median age 14

Drank alcohol
16017 students in this sample, median age 14

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

714 students in this sample, median age 15
17402 students in this sample, median age 15
698 students in this sample, median age 14
17238 students in this sample, median age 14
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

595 students in this sample, median age 13
15439 students in this sample, median age 13
671 students in this sample, median age 14
16680 students in this sample, median age 14
712 students in this sample, median age 14.5
17337 students in this sample, median age 13

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Cochise

109

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Figure 80: Age of Initiation (12th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (12th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

522 students in this sample, median age 15
13866 students in this sample, median age 15
541 students in this sample, median age 15
14197 students in this sample, median age 15
500 students in this sample, median age 15

Drank alcohol
13433 students in this sample, median age 15

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

544 students in this sample, median age 16
14371 students in this sample, median age 16
538 students in this sample, median age 16
14280 students in this sample, median age 16
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

493 students in this sample, median age 14
13066 students in this sample, median age 15
528 students in this sample, median age 15
13926 students in this sample, median age 14
541 students in this sample, median age 14
14355 students in this sample, median age 14

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Cochise

110

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Parent/Youth Communication, 2016
Figure 81: Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
30.2%

Illegal drug use
39.7%
20.1%

Marijuana use
33.9%

Prescription drug
use

20.1%
28.9%
27.1%

Alcohol use
36.0%
27.4%

Tobacco use
36.9%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

55.8%
49.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Cochise

111

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Figure 82: Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
35.9%

Illegal drug use
34.8%
31.7%

Marijuana use
31.2%

Prescription drug
use

25.3%
26.0%
33.2%

Alcohol use
34.1%
35.9%

Tobacco use
31.9%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

48.5%
52.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Cochise

112

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Figure 83: Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
29.5%

Illegal drug use
25.3%
24.5%

Marijuana use
23.4%

Prescription drug
use

22.8%
19.7%
30.6%

Alcohol use
27.6%
31.9%

Tobacco use
25.4%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

56.2%
59.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Cochise

113

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Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
Figure 84: Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade)
To fit in

3.5%
16.7%

It was new and
exciting

21.1%
27.9%

To get parents'
attention

7.0%
6.1%

To lose weight

3.5%
8.0%

To avoid being
sad

26.3%
37.1%

Boredom

14.0%
21.0%

To feel good

19.3%
36.1%

To feel normal

1.8%
13.7%

To stay focused

12.3%
17.0%

To have fun

35.1%
41.2%

To be like an
actor or musician

3.5%
4.5%

To feel grown up

5.3%
6.4%

Craved it or
addicted

8.8%
9.6%

To deal with
stress

40.4%
40.0%

Other

33.3%
30.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Cochise

114

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Figure 85: Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)
To fit in

9.9%
13.0%

It was new and
exciting

19.3%
25.2%

To get parents'
attention

1.2%
4.8%

To lose weight

5.6%
6.7%

To avoid being
sad

28.0%
32.2%

Boredom

24.2%
23.6%

To feel good

29.2%
40.1%

To feel normal

11.8%
12.8%

To stay focused

13.0%
17.6%

To have fun

43.5%
52.1%

To be like an
actor or musician

1.9%
3.4%

To feel grown up

3.1%
4.3%

Craved it or
addicted

4.3%
8.3%

To deal with
stress

32.9%
39.5%

Other

28.0%
24.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Cochise

115

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Figure 86: Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)
To fit in

12.5%
11.8%

It was new and
exciting

17.6%
18.3%

To get parents'
attention

0.9%
3.0%

To lose weight

2.8%
5.3%

To avoid being
sad

21.8%
25.4%

Boredom

20.4%
21.5%

To feel good

24.5%
36.8%

To feel normal

10.2%
10.0%

To stay focused

14.4%
16.5%

To have fun

47.2%
53.8%

To be like an
actor or musician

0.9%
2.7%

To feel grown up

2.3%
3.5%

Craved it or
addicted

5.1%
7.4%

To deal with
stress

33.3%
35.5%

Other

25.5%
22.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Cochise

116

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Figure 87: Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)
Against religious 23.0%
beliefs 22.5%
It is morally 50.2%
wrong 52.7%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

4.3%
5.7%
61.5%
57.9%
5.8%
6.1%

Would get a bad 42.4%
reputation 47.2%
Friends would 35.0%
stop hanging out 36.8%
Might get kicked 51.8%
out of school 51.3%
Other adults 48.6%
would be
disappointed 51.1%
Parents would be 65.0%
disappointed 65.5%
It is harmful
No interest

65.0%
67.0%
88.7%
91.4%

Parents would 46.7%
take away
privileges 50.4%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Cochise

117

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Figure 88: Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Against religious 21.1%
beliefs 22.7%
It is morally 36.7%
wrong 44.6%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

8.3%
6.3%
44.0%
50.1%
5.8%
5.2%

Would get a bad 25.6%
reputation 35.0%
Friends would 19.6%
stop hanging out 25.8%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

38.9%
44.5%
36.9%
42.8%
56.0%
58.8%
59.0%
60.3%
88.4%
90.5%

Parents would 41.5%
take away
privileges 45.7%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Cochise

118

State of Arizona

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Figure 89: Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Against religious 19.4%
beliefs 20.1%
It is morally 39.1%
wrong 35.6%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

6.3%
7.4%
42.7%
41.4%
5.1%
3.9%

Would get a bad 24.9%
reputation 23.7%
Friends would 17.8%
stop hanging out 16.5%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

36.0%
31.5%
37.5%
34.0%
54.9%
47.2%
53.0%
52.2%
87.7%
91.4%

Parents would 36.0%
take away
privileges 31.5%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Cochise

119

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Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 6: Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures
Background
These questions provide the measures that communities in Arizona with Drug-Free Communities grants
must report (DFC Regular Standard Terms of Award, 2015). Three overall areas are reported:
• Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
• Perceived Risk of Harm
• Disapproval (Parent and Peer)

6.1 Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
Charts for substance use over the most recent 30 days can be found in Section 3.1: Substance Use,
and Frequency of Use. Section 3.1 includes separate figures for the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade samples,
as well as a line graph that displays the usage trends of key substances over time (2012 to 2016).

6.2 Perceived Risk of Harm
Youth who perceive little to no risk of harm in using alcohol or drugs may be more likely to use or
abuse these substances (McCambridge and Strang, 2004; Tomar and Hatsukami, 2007). Charts for
perceived risk of harm associated with specific substance use represent youths’ perceptions about the
harm associated with the use of common substances. Percentages reported refer to those students who
believe there is no to slight risk in using each of the specific substances listed.

6.3 Parent and Peer Disapproval
Definitions
Parental and peer disapproval are important variables to consider when thinking about youth substance
use, as they may influence a youth’s decision to initiate, use, or continue to use or abuse substances
(Sawyer and Stevenson, 2008). This section includes measures of Parent and Peer Disapproval, defined
in this survey as the degree to which youth think their parents and peers would feel it is wrong, a little bit
wrong, or very wrong for youth to engage in the following behaviors:
•
•
•
•

Smoke cigarettes;
Smoke marijuana;
Consume one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day; and
Use prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them.

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Figures
Perceived Risk of Harm, 2016
Figure 90: Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

16.9%
23.2%
21.6%
23.6%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

34.5%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

45.4%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

35.1%

41.9%
63.1%
59.2%
17.4%
21.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
Cochise

121

State of Arizona

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Figure 91: Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

20.0%
20.4%
18.9%
21.4%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

29.4%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

50.5%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

33.1%

53.7%
68.3%
70.7%
15.5%
17.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
Cochise

122

State of Arizona

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Figure 92: Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

18.2%
22.1%
21.3%
24.9%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

30.9%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

56.5%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

35.9%

65.1%
72.3%
78.3%
12.6%
18.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
Cochise

123

State of Arizona

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Parent Disapproval, 2016
Figure 93: Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

97.9%
98.2%
97.9%
97.7%
99.1%
98.7%
97.3%
98.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Cochise

124

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Figure 94: Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

98.1%
97.9%
97.2%
95.8%
98.3%
98.2%
98.1%
97.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Cochise

125

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Figure 95: Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

98.5%
96.9%
97.4%
92.9%
97.4%
96.4%
95.2%
94.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Cochise

126

State of Arizona

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Peer Disapproval, 2016
Figure 96: Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

95.7%

Use other illicit
drugs

95.7%

97.2%

97.9%
91.0%

Smoke marijuana
92.9%
96.7%

Smoke cigarettes
97.6%

Drink nearly
every day

94.5%
97.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Cochise

127

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Figure 97: Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

96.1%

Use other illicit
drugs

97.4%

95.9%

96.2%
89.5%

Smoke marijuana
84.4%
97.6%

Smoke cigarettes
95.3%

Drink nearly
every day

96.4%
95.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Cochise

128

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Figure 98: Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

96.0%

Use other illicit
drugs

96.4%

95.3%

95.1%
80.3%

Smoke marijuana
76.3%
89.7%

Smoke cigarettes
91.5%

Drink nearly
every day

93.9%
93.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Cochise

129

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School Climate Experiences

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 7: School Climate Experiences
7.1 Student-Teacher Interactions
Definitions
Youth were asked about a variety of experiences at school and interactions with others, including teachers, peers, and parents. Questions were asked about their involvement in the classroom and other
activities, interactions with teachers, their school’s interaction with their parents, and their feeling safe at
school. The percentage of youth who agreed or strongly agreed with each of the statements is reported.

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Figures
Figure 99: Student-Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)
Teachers praise 51.3%
me when I work
hard 52.7%
The school tells 51.7%
my parents when I
do well 41.0%
Lots of chances 70.7%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 74.1%
Lots of chances
to get involved 87.9%
in school 90.7%
activities
Teachers notice 72.8%
when I am doing a
good job 76.3%
Teachers ask
me to work on 52.6%
special classroom 56.3%
projects
I can be part of 85.6%
class discussions
or activities 88.8%
Students help
decide class 49.4%
activities and 57.9%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
Cochise

131

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School Climate Experiences

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Figure 100: Student-Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)
Teachers praise 48.7%
me when I work
hard 46.6%
The school tells 34.4%
my parents when I
do well 32.6%
Lots of chances 71.2%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 73.6%
Lots of chances
to get involved 90.8%
in school 90.8%
activities
Teachers notice 74.4%
when I am doing a
good job 71.0%
Teachers ask
me to work on 60.6%
special classroom 52.9%
projects
I can be part of 89.5%
class discussions
or activities 89.0%
Students help
decide class 57.8%
activities and 57.8%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
Cochise

132

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Figure 101: Student-Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)
Teachers praise 47.4%
me when I work
hard 50.4%
The school tells 27.0%
my parents when I
do well 33.7%
Lots of chances 76.0%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 77.4%
Lots of chances
to get involved 91.3%
in school 88.5%
activities
Teachers notice 73.2%
when I am doing a
good job 72.9%
Teachers ask
me to work on 52.8%
special classroom 53.9%
projects
I can be part of 88.9%
class discussions
or activities 89.2%
Students help
decide class 52.1%
activities and 54.7%
rules
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70

80

90

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7.2 Negative Peer Interactions
Definitions
Peer interactions at school are also important variables to consider when thinking about possible influences on behavior. Questions were asked regarding how often specific kinds of negative interactions
happen, including youth being made fun of by other students, being pushed or hit by other students,
feeling that other students are being mean to them, or feeling that they are excluded by other students
during activities. The responses were five-point scales with 1 defined as “Never/Almost never” and 5
defined as “Always/Almost always.” The figures depict the average response on this five-point scale.

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Figures
Figure 102: Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

2.1

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.5

How often are
other students
mean to you?

2.0

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.9

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1.8

1.4

1.7

1.8

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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always/
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Figure 103: Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.5

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.2

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.5

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.8

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1.6

1.3

1.6

1.7

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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almost
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Figure 104: Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.4

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.2

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.4

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.6

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1.5

1.2

1.5

1.7

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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Well-Being

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Section 8: Well-Being
8.1 Perceived Stress
Definitions
Perceived Stress has been connected to substance use by adolescents (Finkelstein et al., 2006; Kobus
and Reyes, 2000; Sussman et al., 1993). Cohen et al. (1983) developed the Perceived Stress Scale,
which has been widely used in research projects to assess stress (e.g., Mimura and Griffiths, 2004).
Percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated that in the last month they sometimes,
fairly often, or very often felt confident about their abilities to handle their personal problems, felt that
things were not going their way, or felt that they were unable to control important things in their life and
were unable to overcome difficulties.

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Figures
Figure 105: Perceived Stress (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (8th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 53.6%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 49.7%
(past month)
Felt that things 65.2%
were going your
way (past month) 67.4%
Felt confident
about abilities 73.2%
to handle
personal problems 73.5%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 56.0%
important things
in life (past 50.9%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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Figure 106: Perceived Stress (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (10th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 57.6%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 58.0%
(past month)
Felt that things 63.3%
were going your
way (past month) 66.6%
Felt confident
about abilities 71.9%
to handle
personal problems 73.9%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 56.7%
important things
in life (past 57.5%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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Figure 107: Perceived Stress (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (12th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 59.0%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 59.4%
(past month)
Felt that things 69.6%
were going your
way (past month) 69.4%
Felt confident
about abilities 77.9%
to handle
personal problems 76.0%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 58.5%
important things
in life (past 58.6%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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8.2 Future Orientation
Definitions
Youth who have a positive outlook on their future, establish goals for the future, or give greater attention
to future consequences of their behavior are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. These concepts
are often analyzed together in order to measure an individual’s future orientation (Keough et al., 1999).
Students were asked a series of statements about their future and goals, and percentages represented
in charts refer to those youth who stated these statements were exactly, a lot, or somewhat like them.
Participants were also asked how often they make plans for their goals or have trouble figuring out how
to make their goals happen. Percentages represented in these charts refer to those youth who stated
they create goals, or have trouble with their goals, all, most or some of the time.

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Figures
Figure 108: Future Orientation (8th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (8th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

77.6%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

85.1%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

81.6%

I have goals in
my life

87.5%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

66.2%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

78.0%

I am excited
about my future

78.2%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

64.7%

78.3%

85.6%

81.3%

86.4%

68.4%

79.5%

81.2%

68.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 109: Future Orientation (10th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (10th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

78.6%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

85.9%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

81.6%

I have goals in
my life

86.0%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

68.2%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

76.8%

I am excited
about my future

79.9%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

68.8%

76.6%

84.7%

80.2%

85.4%

65.3%

77.5%

79.4%

66.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 110: Future Orientation (12th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (12th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

85.4%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

89.2%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

87.4%

I have goals in
my life

89.9%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

73.9%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

82.9%

I am excited
about my future

85.2%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

75.1%

79.0%

86.1%

82.2%

85.6%

69.4%

79.5%

80.9%

69.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 111: Goal Setting (8th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (8th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

63.7%
62.9%
78.4%
76.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
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Figure 112: Goal Setting (10th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (10th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

67.0%
66.8%
77.5%
76.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
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Figure 113: Goal Setting (12th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (12th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

68.8%
67.4%
83.2%
79.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
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Appendices

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Section A: Appendices
This report includes four appendices containing supplementary information about the Arizona Youth
Survey. The appendices and their contents are described in the following list.
Appendix A: List of References
contains bibliographic information for all research articles and books cited in this report
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
contains the complete Scantron version of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
provides information about how questionnaire items were combined to form the RPF scales used
in the RPF figures in Section 5.1
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
lists all changes in the exact wording of questionnaire items, starting from the 2004 Arizona Youth
Survey, until the current 2016 administration

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A: List of References
This appendix provides citation information for all research articles and books referred to in this report.
A complete bibliography database file in BibTeX format is available upon request.

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

B: Scantron Questionnaire
The following pages contain the 2016 AYS Scantron-format questionnaire in its entirety. All students in
the 2016 Arizona sample provided their responses either on this Scantron questionnaire, or a web-based
version that had identical text for every item. All figures in this document were constructed from students’
responses to the questions in the questionnaire.

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1. Thank you for agreeing to participate in this survey. The purpose of this survey is to learn how students in our
schools feel about their community, family, peers, and school. The survey also asks about health behaviors.
2. The survey is completely voluntary and anonymous. DO NOT put your name on the questionnaire.
3. This is not a test, so there are no right or wrong answers. We would like you to work quickly so you can finish.
4. All of the questions should be answered by completely filling in one of the answer spaces. If you do not find an
answer that fits exactly, use the one that comes closest. If any question does not apply to you, or you are not
sure what it means, just leave it blank. You can skip any question that you do not wish to answer.
5. Please answer each question by completely filling in the oval with a #2 pencil.

Please fill in the following information with the help of your teacher/survey assistant.
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8. What grade are you in?
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9. Do you get a free or reduced cost lunch at school?
Free lunch

Reduced cost lunch

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by your mother?

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7. How old are you?

6th

4. District Site:

Neither
No

8th grade or less
Some high school
Completed high school
or GED
Some college
Completed community
college or technical
school

15. What, if any, is the current military status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all that apply)
Neither of my parents have ever been in the military
Active Duty

In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

Reserve

Not Deployed
In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

11. What is your race? (Mark all that apply.)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
12. Think of where you live most of the time. Which of
the following people live there with you? (Mark
all that apply.)
Mother
Uncle
Stepmother
Other Adult(s)
Father
Brother(s)
Stepfather
Stepbrother(s)
Foster Parent(s)
Sister(s)
Grandparent(s)
Stepsister(s)
Aunt
Other Children
13. Are your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure

Completed 4 year college
(Bachelor’s Degree)
Graduate or Professional
(e.g., Master’s, Ph.D.,
M.D., Ed.D., J.D.)
Don’t know

Former military
Died while serving in the military
16. Which of the following people do you feel comfortable
going to for help when things go wrong or when you
need someone to talk to about your problems?
(Mark all that apply.)
Parents/Step-parents
Coaches/Instructors
Grandparents
Mentors
Siblings
Tutors
Other relatives
Counselors
Friends
Other adults
Teachers
I have no one I can talk to
or go to for help
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10-11 times
8-9 times
6-7 times
4-5 times
2-3 times
1 time
0 times

The next section asks about your experiences at school.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

17. In my school, students have lots of chances
to help decide things like class activities and
rules.

32. During the past 12 months, how
many times has someone
threatened or injured you with a
weapon such as a gun, knife, or
club ON SCHOOL PROPERTY?

18. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

33. During the past 12 months, how
many times were you in a
physical fight ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?

19. Teachers ask me to work on special
classroom projects.
20. My teachers notice when I am doing a good
job.

34. During the past 12 months, how
often have you been picked on
or bullied by a student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

21. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to get involved in sports, clubs, and
other school activities outside of class.

35. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you been
harassed, mistreated, or made
fun of by another person while
on-line or through a cell phone
or other electronic device?

22. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
23. I feel safe at my school.
24. The school lets my parents know when I
have done something well.

36. During the past 12 months, how
often have you picked on or
bullied another student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

25. My teachers praise me when I work hard in
school.
26. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

27. Now thinking back
over the past year in
school, how often
did you:

37. During the past 12 months, how
often have you seen bullying
ON SCHOOL PROPERTY and
done nothing to stop it?

Almost always
Often
Sometimes
Seldom
Never

38. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
NOT go to school because you felt you would be
unsafe at school or on the way to or from school?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

a. enjoy being in school?
b. hate being in school?
c. try to do your best work?

39. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
carry a weapon such as a gun, knife, or club ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

d. feel that the school work you were assigned
was meaningful and important?
28. Putting them all together, what were your grades like
last year?
Mostly A’s
Mostly D’s
Mostly B’s
Mostly F’s
Mostly C’s

40. What are the chances
you would be seen
as cool if you:

29. How important do you think the things you are learning
in school are going to be for you later in life?
Very important
Slightly important
Quite important
Not at all important
Fairly important

a. smoked cigarettes?
b. worked hard at school?
c. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly,
that is, at least once or twice a month?

30. How interesting are most of your courses to you?
Very interesting
Slightly interesting
Quite interesting
Not at all interesting
Fairly interesting
31. During the past 30 days, how many days of school have
you missed because you skipped or ‘cut’?
None
4-5 days
1 day
6-10 days
2 days
11 or more days
3 days

Very good chance
Pretty good chance
Some chance
Little chance
No or very little chance

d. defended someone who was being verbally
abused at school?
e. smoked marijuana?
f. carried a handgun?
g. regularly volunteered to do community
service?
h. were a member of a gang?
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43. How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:

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when you first:

10 or more times
6 to 9 times
3 to 5 times
1 to 2 times
Never

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a. been suspended from school?

12
11

b. carried a handgun?

10
9

c. sold illegal drugs?

8 or younger
Never

d. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as
a car or motorcycle?

a. smoked marijuana?
e. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

b. smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?

f. been arrested?
c. had more than a sip or
two of beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?

g. attacked someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?
h. been drunk or high at school?

d. began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?

i. volunteered to do community service?
j. taken a handgun to school?
k. been hit, slapped, pushed, shoved, kicked or
any other way physically assaulted by your
boyfriend or girlfriend?

e. attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?

l. seen someone punched with a fist, kicked,
choked, or beaten up?

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f. belonged to a gang?

m. seen someone attacked with a weapon, other
than a gun, such as a knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?

g. gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports, bingo,
dice, raffles, casino,
internet or video
games, etc.)?

n. seen someone shot or shot at?
44. How often have you done the following for money,
possessions, or anything of value:

h. used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?

Almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
At least once in the past 12 months
Before, but not in the past 12 months
Never

Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

42. How wrong do you think
it is for someone your
age to:

a. Played the lottery or scratch off tickets?

a. take a handgun to school?

b. Bet on a game of personal skill such as
pool or a video game?

b. steal anything worth more than $5?

c. Played cards?

c. pick a fight with someone?

d. Played a dice game?

d. attack someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?

e. Bet on sports?
45. How many peers do you like to hang out with and
spend time with?
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e. stay away from school all day when their
parents think they are at school?
f. have one or two drinks of beer, wine, or hard
liquor nearly every day?
g. smoke cigarettes?
h. smoke marijuana?
i. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another
illegal drug?
j. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?

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46. How many best friends (the friends you feel closest to)
do you have?
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4 or more
2

47. Think of your four best friends. In the
past year (12 months), how many of
your best friends have:

55. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been drinking
alcohol?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

Number
of friends

0 1 2 3 4+

a. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

56. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been taking
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) that were not
prescribed to you by a doctor or that you took only for
the experience or feeling they cause?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

b. smoked cigarettes?
c. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) when
their parents didn’t know about it?
d. made a commitment to stay drug-free?

57. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been using
marijuana?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

e. used marijuana?
f. tried to do well in school?
g. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines,
or other illegal drugs?

58. Think back over the LAST TWO WEEKS. How many times
have you had five or more alcoholic drinks in a row?
None
Twice
6-9 times
Once
3-5 times
10 or more times

h. been suspended from school?
i. liked school?

59. Have you ever smoked cigarettes?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

j. carried a handgun?
k. sold illegal drugs?

60. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
smoke cigarettes?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

l. stolen or tried to steal a motor
vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
m. been arrested?
n. dropped out of school?

61. Have you ever used electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

o. been members of a gang?
p. been in a physical fight?

62. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use
electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

48. I ignore rules that get in my way.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True
49. I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get
them mad.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

63. How frequently have you used smokeless tobacco
during the past 30 days?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

50. I like to see how much I can get away with.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

64. In the last 30 days, about
how many times were
you offered:

51. I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

a. alcohol?

52. It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

b. cigarettes?
c. marijuana?

53. I think it is okay to take something without asking if
you can get away with it.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

d. Rx drugs?
e. other drugs?
65. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you talked with
your parents about strategies to
avoid or resist people or places
where you might be offered
alcohol, prescription drugs, or
other drugs?

54. During the past 30 days, how many times did you RIDE in
a car or other vehicle driven by someone who had been
drinking alcohol?
0 times
1 time

2 or 3 times
4 or 5 times

6 or more times
4

More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

On how many occasions (if any) have you:

OCCASIONS:

0

1-2

3-5

6-9 10-19 20-39 40+

66. had alcoholic beverages (beer, wine or hard liquor) to drink in your lifetime -- more
than just a few sips?
67. had beer, wine or hard liquor to drink during the past 30 days?
68. used marijuana in your lifetime?
69. used marijuana during the past 30 days?
70. used LSD or other hallucinogens in your lifetime?
71. used LSD or other hallucinogens during the past 30 days?
72. used cocaine or crack in your lifetime?
73. used cocaine or crack during the past 30 days?
74. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high in your lifetime?
75. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high during the past 30 days?
76. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) in your lifetime?
77. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) during the past 30 days?
78. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in your lifetime?
79. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in the past 30 days?
80. used heroin in your lifetime?
81. used heroin during the past 30 days?
82. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in your lifetime?
83. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in the past 30 days?
84. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in your lifetime?
85. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in the past 30 days?
86. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
87. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
88. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them in your lifetime?
89. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
90. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
91. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
92. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high in your lifetime?
93. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high during the past 30 days?
94. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) in your lifetime?
95. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) during the past 30 days?
96. drank beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you used prescription drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium, Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) during the past 30 days?

97. If during the past 30 days you used marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not use marijuana during the past 30 days
I got it from someone with a Medical Marijuana Card
Friends
Parties
School
Family/Relatives
Home
Other
98. In the last 30 days, how often have you avoided people
or places because you might be offered alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other drugs including
prescription drugs?
None
Once

2-3 times
4-6 times

100. How much do you think people
risk harming themselves
(physically or in other
ways) if they:

a. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
b. try marijuana once or twice?
c. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
d. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?

7-10 times
More than 10 times

99. In the last 30 days, how often did you respond in the
following ways when alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other
I never got offers
drugs including prescription
Four or more times
drugs were offered to you?
Three times
(Fill in an answer for
Twice
each way of
Once
responding)
Never
a. say “No” without giving a reason why.
b. give an explanation or excuse to turn
down the offer.
c. decide to leave the situation without
accepting the offer.
d. use some other way to not accept the
alcohol or drugs.

Great risk
Moderate risk
Slight risk
No risk

e. have five or more drinks of an alcoholic
beverage in a row once or twice a week?
f. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?
101. Compared to using illegal drugs (e.g., cocaine, meth,
heroin), how harmful do you think it is for people to take
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) without a doctor
telling them to take them?
A lot less harmful
Less harmful
5

No difference
More harmful

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community where you live.

102. If during the past 30 days you drank alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not drink alcohol in the past 30 days
I bought it in a store such as a liquor store, convenience
store, supermarket, discount store, or gas station
I bought it at a restaurant, bar, or club
I bought it at a public event such as a concert or sporting
event
I gave someone else money to buy it for me
My parent or guardian gave it to me
Another family member who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone not related to me who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone under the age of 21 gave it to me
I got it at a party
I took it from home
I took it from a store or someone else’s home
I got it some other way

106. About how many adults (over
21) have you known
personally who in the past
year have:

a. used marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other
drugs?
b. sold or dealt drugs?
c. done other things that could get them in
trouble with the police, like stealing,
selling stolen goods, mugging or
assaulting others, etc.?
d. gotten drunk or high?
Very easy
Sort of easy
Sort of hard
Very hard

103. If, during the past 30 days you used prescription drugs
in order to get high, not for a medical reason, how did
you get them? (Mark all that apply.)

107. If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
108. If you wanted to get some beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
109. If you wanted to get some marijuana, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
110. If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine,
LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it
be for you to get some?
111. If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy
would it be for you to get one?

Doctor/Pharmacy
School
Other
Over the Internet
Outside the United States
(e.g., Mexico, Canada)

104. If you used alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the past
30 days, please tell us about some of your reasons for
using (Mark all that apply):
To fit in with my friends
To try something new or exciting
To get back at my parents or to get my parent’s attention
To help me lose weight
To keep from feeling sad or down
I was bored and needed something to do
To get a high or to have a good feeling
To help me feel normal
To help me stay focused or think better
To have fun
To be like an actor or musician/band that I admire
To feel more grown up or prove that I am grown up
I needed it, craved it, or am addicted
To deal with the stress in my life (Please mark all areas
of stress that were related to your substance use below)
Parents/family
Peers/Friends (e.g., fighting with friends, getting
bullied, dealing with rumors, etc.)
School
Community
Other

112. If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
113. If a kid drank some beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your neighborhood,
he or she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
114. If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
115. Have you ever belonged to a gang?
No
Yes, belong now
No, but would like to
Yes, but would like to get out
Yes, in the past

105. If you did not use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the
past 30 days, please tell us about some of the reasons
for not using (Mark all that apply):

116. If you have ever belonged to a gang, what was the
one major reason you joined?
Protection/safety
Make money
Friendship
Felt pressured
Parent(s) are in a gang
To get respect
Sibling(s) are in a gang
Other

I’m not interested in using drugs
It can harm my body
My parents would be disappointed in me
My parents would take away my privileges if they found
out
My teachers/mentors/other adults in my life would be
disappointed in me
I might get kicked out of school or extracurricular
activities (e.g., sports, cheerleading, drama club/plays)
My friends would stop talking to me or hanging out with
me
I would get a bad reputation with peers
I wanted to, but I couldn’t get it or wasn’t offered it
It’s illegal – I could get arrested
I’ve tried them before and I don’t like them
It’s morally wrong
It’s against my religious or spiritual beliefs

117. How wrong would most
adults (over 21) in your
neighborhood think it is
for kids your age:

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Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

a. to use marijuana?
b. to drink alcohol?
c. to smoke cigarettes?

118. How wrong do your
friends feel it would be for you to:
a. have one or two drinks of an alcoholic
beverage nearly every day?
b. smoke tobacco?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. use prescription drugs not prescribed to you?

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I’ve never used prescription
drugs to get high
Friends
Family/Relatives
Parties
Home (e.g., Medicine Cabinet)

5 or more adults
4
3
2
1
0 adults

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119. During the past 12 months, do you recall hearing,
reading, or watching an advertisement about the
prevention of substance use?
No

133. How wrong do your
A little bit wrong
parents feel it would be
Wrong
for YOU to:
Very wrong
a. have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor
(for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) nearly
every day?
b. smoke cigarettes?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. steal something worth more than $5?
e. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on
buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
f. pick a fight with someone?
g. use prescription drugs without a doctor
telling you to take them?

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

Yes

120. If I had to move, I would miss the
neighborhood I now live in.
121. My neighbors notice when Iam doing a
good job and let me know about it.
122. I like my neighborhood.
123. There are lots of adults in my neighborhood
I could talk to about something important.
124. I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
125. There are people in my neighborhood who
are proud of me when I do something well.
126. There are people in my neighborhood who
encourage me to do my best.
127. I feel safe in my neighborhood.

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

134. The rules in my family are clear.
135. People in my family often insult or yell at
each other.
136. When I am not at home, one of my parents
knows where I am and who I am with.
137. We argue about the same things in my
family over and over.
138. If I drank some beer, wine or liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without
my parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
139. My family has clear rules about alcohol and
drug use.
140. If I carried a handgun without my
parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
141. If I skipped school, my parents would catch
me.
142. My parents ask me what I think before most
family decisions affecting me are made.
143. I feel very close to my mother.
144. I feel very close to my father.
145. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
mother.
146. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
father.
147. I enjoy spending time with my mother.
148. I enjoy spending time with my father.
149. If I had a personal problem, I could ask my
mom or dad for help.

128. During a typical week, how many days do all or
most of your family eat at least one meal together?
Number of days:

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

129. During the past 12 months, have you talked with at
least one of your parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs?
By parents, we mean your biological parents, adoptive
parents, stepparents, or adult guardians – whether or
not they live with you. (Mark all that apply.)
No, I did not talk with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
alcohol use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
prescription drug use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
marijuana use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
illegal drug use.
130. Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
I don’t have any brothers or sisters
Yes
No

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

a. drunk beer, wine or hard liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey or gin)?
b. smoked marijuana?

150. My parents give me lots of chances to do
fun things with them.
151. My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework
done.
152. People in my family have serious
arguments.
153. My parents would know if I did not come
home on time.
154. It is important to be honest with your
parents, even if they become upset or you
get punished.

c. smoked cigarettes?
d. taken a handgun to school?
131. Has anyone in your family ever had severe alcohol or
drug problems?
No
Yes
132. Have any of your relatives been in prison or jail any time
during the past year (12 months)? (Mark all that apply.)
No one has been in prison or jail
Mother
Father
Step-parent
Grandparent(s)
Other adult(s)
Sibling (i.e. brother, sister, step-sibling etc.)

155. My parents notice when I am doing a good job and
let me know about it.
Never or Almost Never
Sometimes
Often
All the Time

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156. How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of
you for something you’ve done?
Never or Almost Never
Often
Sometimes
All the Time

161. People have many different types of interactions with
their peers at school. Please answer the following
questions about your peer experiences in school
during the last month.
5 = Always/Almost always
4
3
2
1 = Never/Almost never

157. In a normal school week, how many days are you
home after school for at least one hour without an
adult there?
Never or Almost Never
3 days
1 day
4 day
2 days
5 days
Very often
Fairly often
Sometimes
Almost never
Never

162. Please indicate how
much these statements
describe you.

a. that you were unable to control the
important things in your life?
b. confident about you abilities to handle your
personal problems?
c. that things were going your way?
d. that difficulties were piling up so high that
you could not overcome them?

a. I expect good things to happen to me.
b. I am excited about my future.
c. I trust my future will turn out well.
d. I develop step-by-step plans to reach my
goals.
e. I have goals in my life.
f. If I set goals, I take action to reach them.
g. It is important to me that I reach my goals.
h. I know how to make my plans happen.

159. In the last 30 days, how many times have you taken
money that didn’t belong to you or used someone
else’s credit card without their approval in order to:
More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

163. Please indicate how
often this happens.

a. Purchase alcohol?
b. Purchase prescription (Rx) drugs?
c. Purchase illicit drugs (e.g. marijuana,
meth, heroin)?
d. Purchase a gun, knife, or other weapon?
e. Support gang activities?
f. Gamble or place a bet?

a. Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or
alcoholic?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
b. Did you live with anyone who used illegal street drugs or
who abused prescription medications?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
c. Did you live with anyone who served time or was sentenced
to serve time in a prison, jail, or other correctional facility?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
d. Were your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure
e. How often did adults in your home ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each other up?
Never
Once
More than once
f. How often did an adult in your home ever swear at you,
insult you, or put you down?
Once

All of the time
Most of the time
Some of the time
A little of the time
None of the time

a. How often do you make plans to achieve
your goals?
b. How often do you have trouble figuring out
how to make your goals happen?

160. All questions refer to the time period from when
you were born until now. Now, looking back —

Never

Exactly like me
A lot like me
Somewhat like me
A little like me
Not at all like me

More than once
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158. In the last month,
how often have
you felt:

a. How often do other students exclude you
from activities?
b. How often are other students mean to you?
c. How often do other students push or hit you?
d. How often do other students make fun of
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C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
In this appendix we detail the items used to construct the risk and protective factor (RPF) scales presented in Section 5.1 the report. Many of the items used in the scales were “reverse coded” to ensure
that high values correlated with “risk” or “protection” accordingly.
1. COMMUNITY: Laws and Norms Favorable to Drug Use
(a) How wrong would most adults (over 21) in your neighborhood think it is for kids your age
i. to use marijuana?
ii. to drink alcohol?
iii. to smoke cigarettes?
(b) If a kid drank some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your
neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(c) If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(d) If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
2. COMMUNITY: Low neighborhood Attachment
(a) I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
(b) I like my neighborhood.
(c) If I had to move, I would miss the neighborhood I now live in.
3. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Drugs
(a) If you wanted to get some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
(b) If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(c) If you wanted to get some marijuana, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(d) If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine, LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it be for you
to get some?
4. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Handguns
(a) If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy would it be for you to get one?
5. COMMUNITY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My neighbors notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) There are people in my neighborhood who encourage me to do my best.
(c) There are people in my neighborhood who are proud of me when I do something well.
6. FAMILY: Family Conflict
(a) People in my family often insult or yell at each other.
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(b) People in my family have serious arguments.
(c) We argue about the same things in my family over and over.
7. FAMILY: Poor Family Management
(a) My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework done.
(b) Would your parents know if you did not come home on time?
(c) When I am not at home, one of my parents knows where I am and who I am with.
(d) The rules in my family are clear.
(e) My family has clear rules about alcohol and drug use.
(f) If you drank some beer or wine or liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without your
parents’ permission, would you be caught by your parents?
(g) If you skipped school would you be caught by your parents?
(h) If you carried a handgun without your parents’ permission, would you be caught by your
parents?
8. FAMILY: Family History of Antisocial Behavior
(a) Has anyone in your family ever had a severe alcohol or drug problem?
(b) Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
i. drunk beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)?
ii. smoked marijuana?
iii. smoked cigarettes?
iv. taken a handgun to school?
(c) About how many adults (over 21) have you known personally who in the past year have used
marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other drugs?
9. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable to Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. steal anything worth more than $5?
ii. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
10. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. Have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
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11. FAMILY: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents give me lots of chances to do fun things with them.
(b) My parents ask me what I think before most family decisions affecting me are made.
(c) If I had a personal problem, I could ask my mom or dad for help.
12. FAMILY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of you for something you’ve done?
(c) Do you enjoy spending time with your mother?
(d) Do you enjoy spending time with your father?
13. FAMILY: Attachment
(a) Do you feel very close to your mother?
(b) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your mother?
(c) Do you feel very close to your father?
(d) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your father?
14. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong it is to
i. take a handgun to school?
ii. steal anything worth more than $5?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
iv. attack someone with the idea of seriously hurting them?
v. stay away from school all day when their parents think they are at school?
15. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Antisocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. been suspended from school?
ii. carried a handgun?
iii. sold illegal drugs?
iv. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
v. been arrested?
vi. dropped out of school?
16. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Antisocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you
i. smoked cigarettes?
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ii. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
iii. smoked marijuana?
iv. carried a handgun?
17. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your friends feel it would be for you to:
i. Have one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
iv. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another illegal drug?
18. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Friends Use of Drugs
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. smoked cigarettes?
ii. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) when their parents
didn’t know about it?
iii. used marijuana?
iv. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines, or other illegal drugs?
19. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Perceived Risks of Drug Use
(a) How much do you think people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they
i. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
ii. try marijuana once or twice?
iii. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
iv. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage (beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?
20. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Early Initiation of Drug Use
(a) How old were you when first
i. smoked marijuana?
ii. smoked a cigarette, even just a puff?
iii. had more than a sip or two of beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or
gin)?
iv. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
21. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Gang Involvement
(a) In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have been members of a gang?
(b) Have you ever belonged to a gang?
(c) How old were you when you first belonged to a gang?
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22. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rebelliousness
(a) I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get them mad.
(b) I ignore the rules that get in my way.
(c) I like to see how much I can get away with.
23. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Prosocial Involvement
(a) How many times in the past year (12 months) have you
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. volunteered to do community service?
24. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you:
i. worked hard in school?
ii. defended someone who was being verbally abused at school?
iii. regularly volunteered to do community service?
25. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Prosocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. made the commitment to staying drug-free?
iii. tried to do well in school?
iv. liked school?
26. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Belief in Moral Order
(a) I think it is okay to take something without asking if you can get away with it.
(b) I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
(c) It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
(d) It is important to be honest with your parents, even if they become upset or you get punished.
27. SCHOOL: Academic Failure
(a) Putting them all together, what were your grades like last year?
28. SCHOOL: Low Commitment to School
(a) How often do you feel that the school work you are assigned is meaningful and important?
(b) How interesting are most of your courses to you?
(c) How important do you think the things you are learning in school are going to be for your later
life?
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(d) Now, thinking back over the past year in school, how often did you
i. enjoy being in school?
ii. hate being in school?
iii. try to do your best work in school?
(e) During the past 30 days how many whole days of school have you missed because you
skipped or “cut?”
29. SCHOOL: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) In my school, students have lots of chances to help decide things like class activities and
rules.
(b) There are lots of chances for students in my school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
(c) Teachers ask me to work on special classroom projects.
(d) There are lots of chances for students in my school to get involved in sports, clubs, and other
school activities outside of class.
(e) I have lots of chances to be part of class discussions or activities.
30. SCHOOL: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My teachers notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) The school lets my parents know when I have done something well.
(c) I feel safe at my school.
(d) My teachers praise me when I work hard in school.

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D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The following pages list all changes in questionnaire items, from the first administration of the AYS in
2004, until the current, 2016 version. Each row lists the exact wording for each question for each year
the survey was administered. The cells are sorted on the 2016 wording. A blank cell indicates that there
was no version of a particular question in a particular year.

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (a) Did you live with
anyone who was a
problem drinker or
an alcoholic?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (b) Did you live with
anyone who used
illegal street drugs
or who abused
prescription
medications?"

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2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (c) Did you live with
anyone who served
time or was
sentenced to serve
time in a prison, jail,
or other correctional
facility?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (d) Were your
parents separated
or divorced?"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (e) How often did
adults in your home
ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each
other up?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (f) How often did an
adult in your home
ever swear at you,
insult you, or put
you down?"
"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"
"Are your parents
separated or
divorced?"

2004

2006

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2008

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Compared to using
illegal drugs (e.g.,
cocaine, meth,
heroin), how
harmful do you
think it is for people
to take prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) No, I did not
talk with my parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, or drug
use."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

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2006

2008

2010

2012

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
to my parents about
the dangers of
tobacco use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of alcohol use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of drug use."
"During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12
months, how many months, how many months, how many months, how many
times has someone times has someone times has someone times has someone
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
on school
on school
on school
ON SCHOOL
property?"
property?"
property?"
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of drug
use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

2012

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you seen
bullying ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY and
done nothing to
stop it?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been using
marijuana?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
electronic cigarettes
(e-cigarettes)?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) No one has
been in prison on
jail"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"

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"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have you ever
used electronic
cigarettes (ecigarettes)?"
"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"
"How many best
friends (the friends
you feel closest to)
do you have?"

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"How many peers
do you like to hang
out with and spend
time with?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

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"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

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"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you
for something
for something
for something
for something
for something
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (b)
have you: (b)
(b) played the
played the lottery or played the lottery or lottery or scratch-off
scratch-off tickets?" scratch-off tickets?" tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (c) bet on have you: (c) bet on anything of value:
team sports?"
team sports?"
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (h) bet on have you: (h) bet on anything of value:
dice games such as dice games such as (h) played a dice
craps?"
craps?"
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (i) bet on have you: (i) bet on (i) bet on a game of
games of personal games of personal personal skill such
skill such as pool,
skill such as pool,
as pool or a video
darts, or bowling?" darts, or bowling?" game?"
"How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?"
"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a)
smoked
smoked
smoked
smoked
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

2008

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

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"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

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"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
smoke tobacco?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
smoke tobacco?"

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"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

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"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
father."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
mother."
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
father."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
mother."

"I feel very close to
my father."
"I feel very close to
my mother."

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
"If during the past
30 days you drank 30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
that apply.)
Someone under the Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to age of 21 gave it to
me"
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

2012

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

2004

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2006

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2008

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2010

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2012

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If I carried a
handgun without my
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If I skipped school,
my parents would
catch me."
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

2004

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other
(Please tell us other
reasons you had for
using substances in
the space
provided)"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

2004

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2006

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2008

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2010

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

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"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

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"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (d) Rx
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
about how many
about how many
about how many
about how many
times were you
times were you
times were you
times were you
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (e) other
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(a) Purchase
alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(b) Purchase
prescription (Rx)
drugs?"

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"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(c) Purchase illicit
drugs (e.g.
marijuana, meth,
heroin)?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(d) Purchase a gun,
knife, or other
weapon?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(e) Support gang
activities?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(f) Gamble or place
a bet?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
following ways
following ways
following ways
following ways
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other
drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
way of responding) way of responding) way of responding) way of responding)
(a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
why?"
why?"
why?"
why?"

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"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (a) that you
were unable to
control the
important things in
your life?"

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"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (b) confident
about your abilities
to handle your
personal
problems?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (c) that things
were going your
way?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (d) that
difficulties were
piling up so high
that you could not
overcome them?"
"It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
"It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"My parents would
know if I did not
come home on
time."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

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"My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (d) feel that
the school work you
were assigned was
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

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"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
hallucinogens
psychedelics in the psychedelics in the psychedelics in the during the past 30
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

2004
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"

2006

2008

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

2010

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during px, breeze) during px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
"On how many
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
occasions (if any)
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
have you: used
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such prescription
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, sedatives
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
(tranquilizers, such barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
as Valium or Xanax, sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
barbituates, or
without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
sleeping pills)
telling you to take
them, during the
them, during the
them, during the
during the past 30 them, during the
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"
past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
"On how many
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
occasions (if any)
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such have you: used
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, prescription
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
sedatives
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
(tranquilizers, such sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
as Valium or Xanax, without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
barbituates, or
telling you to take
them, in your
them, in your
them, in your
sleeping pills) in
them, in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any): occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
used stimulants,
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
other than
other than
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
methamphetamine methamphetamine have you: used
have you: used
stimulants
s (such as
s (such as
prescription
prescription
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
amphetamines,
stimulants (such as stimulants (such as
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, Adderal, or Ritalin, Adderal, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you
take them, in your to take them, in
to take them, in
to take them in your to take them in your
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
occasions (if any)
other than
have you: used
methamphetamine
stimulants
s (such as
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you
take them, during
to take them, during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any):
used stimulants,
other than
methamphetamine
s (such as
amphetamines,
Ritalin, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them, during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, in your
lifetime?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

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"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (a) How
often do other
students exclude
you from activities?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (b) How
often are other
students mean to
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (c) How
often do other
students push or hit
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (d) How
often do other
students make fun
of you?"
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or
yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other."

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"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (a) I expect
good things to
happen to me."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (b) I am
excited about my
future."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (c) I trust my
future will turn out
well."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (d) I develop
step-by-step plans
to reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (e) I have
goals in my life."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (f) If I set
goals, I take action
to reach them."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (g) It is
important to me that
I reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (h) I know how
to make my plans
happen."
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (a) How
often do you make
plans to achieve
your goals?"
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (b) How
often do you have
trouble figuring out
how to make your
goals happen?"

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"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were
your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2008

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2010

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2012

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

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"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"Think back over
the last two weeks.
How many times
have you had five
or more alcoholic
drinks in a row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

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"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Sister(s)
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Stepfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepmother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

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2016

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

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"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

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"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

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"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (h) were a
member of a
gang?"
"What grade are
you in?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
mother?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

2004

2006

2008

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

2010

2012

2014

2016

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

2004

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2006

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2008

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2010

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2012

2014

2016

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"
During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
marijuana use.

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"
"Where were you
and your parents
born?"
"Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the
following people live following people live following people live following people live following people live
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
(Choose all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

2004

2006

2008

"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

2010

2012

2014

"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are
younger than you?"
"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are older
than you?"
"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
father?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h)
carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (a)
done what feels
good no matter
what?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (b)
done something
dangerous because
someone dared you
to do it?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (c)
done crazy things
even if they are a
little dangerous?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

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"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(i) attacked
someone with a
weapon?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth less than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth more than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) gone into or
tried to go into a
building to steal
something?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(p) used a weapon
or force to get
money or other
material items from
someone?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

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"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

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"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

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"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four "Think of your four
best friends (the
best friends (the
friends you feel
friends you feel
closest to). In the
closest to). In the
past year (12
past year (12
months), how many months), how many
of your best friends of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
attended religious
services?"
services?"
"It is important to
think before you
act."
"Sometimes I think "Sometimes I think
that life is not worth that life is not worth
it."
it."
"At times I think I
"At times I think I
am no good at all." am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that inclined to think that
I am a failure."
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
"In the past year,
have you felt
have you felt
depressed or sad
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if MOST days, even if
you felt okay
you felt okay
sometimes?"
sometimes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
services?"

"Sometimes I think
that life is not worth
it."
"At times I think I
am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
have you felt
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if
you felt okay
sometimes?"

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"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

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"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"
"If a kid smoked
cigarettes in your
neighborhood,
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

2014

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

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2008

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

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2012

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Music"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Drama"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Foreign
Language Club"

2014

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

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"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
Council/Governmen
t"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper/Yearbo
ok"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentoring or
Tutoring"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I am
not involved in any
school-sponsored
activities"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

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2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school "Which after-school
activities, that are
activities, that are
not schoolnot schoolsponsored, are you sponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
all that apply)
Other after school Other after school
activity"
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Other after school
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Religious group"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Music/Dance/Dram
a"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

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2012

2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I am
not involved in after
school activities that
are not schoolsponsored"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

2016

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"

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2004

"My family has clear
rules about
cigarettes and
tobacco use."
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who
carried a concealed
but unloaded gun in
the street be
convicted of a
weapons offense?"
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who has
ever been convicted
of a felony legally
carry a gun?"
"To your
knowledge, are
there federal
penalties for
carrying a gun?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
violence prevention
program or Project
Safe
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
violence prevention
program or Project
Safe
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"

2010

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
"Have you ever
violence prevention
heard of Project
program, Project
Safe
Safe
Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"
(PSN)?"
"How did you hear
"How did you hear "How did you hear "How did you hear about the gun
about Project Safe about the gun
about the gun
violence prevention
Neighborhoods?" ( violence prevention violence prevention program, Project
T.V. Radio
program or Project program or Project Safe
Billboard Other
Safe
Safe
Neighborhoods?
Have not heard of Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
(Mark all that
PSN)
(PSN)?"
(PSN)?"
apply.)
"How honest were "How honest were "How honest were "How honest were
you in filling out this you in filling out this you in filling out this you in filling out this
survey?"
survey?"
survey?"
survey?"

2012

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016
Coconino
December 20, 2016

Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
Arizona State University
NORC at the University of Chicago

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

ARIZONA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Chairperson
SEAN DUGGAN, Chief
Chandler Police Department
Vice-Chairperson
SHEILA POLK
Yavapai County Attorney

JOE ARPAIO
Maricopa County Sheriff

MARK BRNOVICH
Attorney General

JOE R. BRUGMAN, Chief
Safford Police Department

DAVID K. BYERS, Director
Administrative Office of the Courts

KELLY “KC” CLARK
Navajo County Sheriff

DAVE COLE
Former Judge

CHRIS GIBBS, Mayor
City of Safford

DREW JOHN
Graham County Supervisor

ELLEN KIRSCHBAUM, Chairperson
Board of Executive Clemency

BARBARA LAWALL
Pima County Attorney

FRANK MILSTEAD, Director
Department of Public Safety

BILL MONTGOMERY
Maricopa County Attorney

CHRIS NANOS
Pima County Sheriff

CHARLES RYAN, Director
Department of Corrections

DAVID SANDERS
Pima County Chief Probation Officer

DANIEL SHARP, Chief
Oro Valley Police Department

HESTON SILBERT
Law Enforcement Leader

ANDREW T. LEFEVRE
Executive Director

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Acknowledgments
The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) would like to thank Arizona State University’s Morrison
Institute for Public Policy and NORC at the University of Chicago for their professionalism and contributions to the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey. Additionally, ACJC would like to thank our
colleagues for their guidance and assistance throughout the administration process. ACJC would also
like to thank community leaders who provided their expertise for the betterment of our survey, including:
R. Bradley Snyder, New Amsterdam Consulting, Inc.
Shana Malone, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
Eric Hedberg, NORC at the University of Chicago
Wendy Wolfersteig, SIRC at Arizona State University
Timothy Leffel, NORC at the University of Chicago
Andrea Whitsett, Morrison Institute for Public Policy at ASU
Sarah Lindstrom Johnson, The Sanford School at Arizona State University
Dawn DeLay, Arizona State University
Furthermore, the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey could not have been possible without the
support and participation of school superintendents, principals, prevention coordinators, and teachers
throughout the state. Thank you for contributing your time and efforts toward the completion of this
report.
Finally, we extend our thanks to the students who responded to the survey. Their thoughtful participation
resulted in a wealth of information that can be used to improve the circumstances in which all youth live
and learn.
Data from the Arizona Youth Survey will be made available on the ACJC Community Data Project (CDP)
site after reports have been distributed to participating schools and government agencies. The CDP site
was made possible with funding from:
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
Governor’s Office of Youth Faith and Family
Arizona Department of Gaming

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Acknowledgments

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1 Executive Summary

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2 Introduction
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2.2 County Sample . . . .
2.3 About the Survey Data
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6.2 Perceived Risk of Harm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
6.3 Parent and Peer Disapproval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
7 School Climate Experiences
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7.1 Student-Teacher Interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
7.2 Negative Peer Interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
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8.2 Future Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
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A: List of References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B: Scantron Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade) . .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade) .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade) .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016 . .
Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . .
Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade) . . . . .
Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade) . . . . .
Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade) . . .
Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade) . . .
Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade) . . .
Binge Use (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Binge Use (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Poly-Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . . . .
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Gang Involvement (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
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Gang Involvement (12th Grade) . . . . . . . .
Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade) . . .
Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade) . . .
Gang Involvement Trends, 2012-2016 . . . . .
Bullying (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Bullying (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade) .
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Impaired Driving (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
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School Safety (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
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School Safety (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Peer-Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . .
Peer-Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . .
Peer-Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade) . . .
Peer-Individual Protective Factors (8th Grade) .
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Family Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Family Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Family Risk Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Family Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
Family Protective Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . . .
Family Protective Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . . .
School Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
School Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
School Risk Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
School Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
School Protective Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . .
School Protective Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . .
Community Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . .
Community Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . . .
Community Risk Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . . .
Community Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . .
Community Protective Factors (10th Grade) . . . .
Community Protective Factors (12th Grade) . . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade) . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (10th Grade) . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (12th Grade) . . .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade) .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (12th Grade) .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (10th Grade) . .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (12th Grade) . .
Substance Offers (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Substance Offers (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Substance Offers (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (10th Grade) .
Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (12th Grade) .
Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade) .
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Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)
Age of Initiation (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade) . . . . .
Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade) . . . .
Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . .
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Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade) .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade) . . . . . .
Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade) . . . . . .
Parent Disapproval (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
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Parent Disapproval (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Peer Disapproval (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Peer Disapproval (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Peer Disapproval (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Student-Teacher Interactions (8th Grade) . . . .
Student-Teacher Interactions (10th Grade) . . . .
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Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade) . . . . . .
Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade) . . . . .
Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade) . . . . .
Perceived Stress (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
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Perceived Stress (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Future Orientation (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
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Future Orientation (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Goal Setting (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section 1: Executive Summary
The Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) was administered to a statewide sample of 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students during the spring of 2016 under direction of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. Based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model and the Communities That Care survey (Hawkins et al., 1992),
the AYS assesses the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement, and other
risky behaviors in Arizona, and helps stakeholders to better understand the risk and protective factors
that are correlated with these behaviors.
At the local school and district level, administrators may use the data included in this report to guide their
decisions on programming and services. Planners at the regional, county, and state levels can use these
data as comparisons to data they may be collecting at the program level in order to better understand
needs and to help allocate resources to issues of greatest concern.
At all levels, stakeholders involved in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation efforts
around substance use and other problem behaviors can use the AYS data in a variety of ways:
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examine pertinent community issues,
design and implement a new project and/or policy,
look to obtain funding for a new project and/or policy, or
modify or redesign a project and/or policy.

Survey Findings: Highlights
These findings discuss some of the important attitudes and behaviors of Arizona youth who responded
to the 2016 survey.
Problem Behaviors
Alcohol Use in the Past 30 Days has continued to decline in Arizona; in 2016, 22.4 percent of youth
reported drinking alcohol in the past 30 days, a decline from 24.1 percent in 2014, and from 28.1 percent
in 2012.
Marijuana Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 14.2 percent, a very slight increase from the 13.6
percent who reported using marijuana in 2014, but similar to the rate in 2012 of 14.3 percent.
Cigarette Smoking in the Past 30 Days among youth has continued to remain at a rate of less than one
in ten who smokes regularly, with the 9.2 percent of youth who reported this in 2016 staying similar to
the 9.4 percent in 2014, down from 12.9 percent in 2012.
Prescription Pain Relievers Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 6.4 percent for 2016; this is an
increase since the 4.7 percent reported in 2014, but is similar to the 6.2 percent reported in 2012.
Bullying on School Property: When asked how often during the past 12 months they had seen bullying
on school property, 38.9 percent of youth said they have seen bullying on school property at least once,
and about 16 percent had seen bullying four or more times.

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Risk Factors
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: On average, students had unfavorable views towards drug use.
On a scale of 1 (very wrong) to 4 (not wrong), the mean was 1.55, and less than 5 percent of youth
scored a 3 or higher, showing that youth believed it was wrong for someone their age to use alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, or LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs.
Perceived Risk of Harm of Drug Use: Perceived risks of drug use showed a mean score that was towards
the middle of the 1-4 scale at 2.31 suggesting that youth only perceived some moderate to slight risk
for people using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to
take them.
Protective Factors
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: On average, youth responded that they each had an average of two
best friends who had participated in positive activities in the past year. Participating in clubs, committing
to staying drug free, trying to do well in and liking school are all positive attitudes and behaviors for youth.

Consequences
Rode in a Car with Someone Who had been Drinking Alcohol: The vast majority of youth practiced the
safe habit of not riding in a car with someone who had been drinking alcohol, with only about 20 percent
of youth reporting having ridden in a car with someone who had been drinking in the past 30 days.
ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
Adult Actions in the Home: Unfortunately, more than half of youth reported that in their lifetime, an adult
swore at, insulted, or put them down. Such early childhood experiences are linked to negative health
outcomes later in life.
School Safety
Feel Safe at School: About 80 percent of youth agree or strongly agree that they feel safe at school.
School safety can impact certain youth behaviors such as school attendance and bullying.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the aforementioned topics, complete with definitions
and charts, in turn providing an in-depth understanding of the youth landscape in Arizona. These AYS
findings, along with data from other disciplines (e.g. public health and education research), can support
the design and implementation of evidence-based programs intended to meet needs specific to the
populations most at risk or most likely to be impacted by substance abuse and other problem behaviors.

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Section 2: Introduction
2.1 Background
2016 Arizona Youth Survey Report
Every two years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center conducts the Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. This survey was designed
to assess the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement and other risky behaviors in Arizona, and to better understand the risk and protective factors that are correlated with these
behaviors. The AYS is based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model included in
the Communities That Care (CTC) survey. This framework was developed in 1989 by J. David Hawkins,
Ph.D., Richard F. Catalano, Ph.D., and a team of researchers at the University of Washington (Hawkins
et al., 1992).
The Risk and Protective Factor (RPF) model is a prevention model that is utilized to identify methods of
reducing concerning behaviors in youth by addressing the social factors that may increase or decrease
the risk of a behavior developing. This model categorizes these social factors in four domains: individual/peer, family, school, and community. Each domain contains a set of risk and protective factors that
youth may experience. Risk factors include concepts such as youth perceiving no risk in using drugs,
having high family conflict, having low commitment to their school, or perceiving that drugs are easily
obtainable. Protective factors include concepts such as youth interacting with prosocial peers, having a
strong attachment to their family, having opportunities for prosocial involvement, or receiving rewards for
prosocial involvement.
During each administration year, the Arizona Youth Survey is completed by 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students throughout all 15 counties in Arizona. Any school that serves these grade levels is eligible
to participate regardless of school type (e.g. traditional public, private, or charter schools). The 2016
survey was administered between February and May 2016, and resulted in the participation of 57,170
students from 249 schools across Arizona.
This report summarizes the findings obtained from the 2016 AYS for Coconino County, which includes
45 8th grade students, 51 10th grade students, and 94 12th grade students. The sample size per chart
can be smaller because some youth did not answer all the questions. Due to significant changes to the
survey instruments over the years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) cautions readers
against comparing these data to pre-2002 survey results.

The Community Data Project
The Community Data Project (CDP), online at http://azcjc.gov/cdp_site/default.aspx, is a multi-agency
effort to create a central repository for Arizona’s substance abuse and criminal justice data (e.g. AYS
results, crime rates, and corrections). Through a user-friendly website, the public has access to a onestop portal where they can select the type of data they need by specific demographic characteristics and
geographic level of interest. The CDP can be used to obtain data for grant writing purposes, prevention
efforts, and to inform strategic planning and programmatic changes. Various output options are available,
including data tables, graphs, and maps, to cover a variety of reporting and visualization needs.
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2.2 County Sample
All schools in Arizona are eligible to participate in the survey, and recruitment efforts were successful
in obtaining participation by schools in all 15 counties. Careful planning and uniform administration of
the survey have resulted in data that are valid and representative of students in the 8th, 10th, and 12th
grades across the state.
In this report, the results for Coconino County are presented. Table 1 presents the summary demographic statistics for the 2016 county sample, and compares them with the latest data from the National
Center for Education Statistics’ (NCES) Common Core of Data (2015). The first two columns in this table
allow the reader to judge the representativeness of the obtained sample. If there are large differences
between the sample and NCES data, the generalizability of the results should be re-considered (Maxfield and Babbie, 2015). The first column is the AYS county data, the second is the NCES data for this
county, and the third column is the state-wide NCES data.
To better understand the diversity of Arizona’s youth population, respondents were asked separate questions about their ethnicity (Hispanic vs. Non-Hispanic) and their race (American Indian, Asian, Pacific
Islander, Black, and White — which includes Hispanic and Non-Hispanic). This method for obtaining ethnicity and race information provides more comprehensive data on youth cultural and racial selfidentification, and on Arizona’s diverse youth population. Note also that students were able to check as
many race categories as they felt applied to them, so percentages in the race categories may not add up
to 100%. To simplify this issue, percentages are reported for a composite race/ethnicity variable created
based on answers to the separate race and ethnicity questions.
Table 1: Demographic characteristics of the Coconino County and state samples.

Gender
Race/Ethnicity

Male
Female
American Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black
Hispanic
Multi-racial
White

County
Sample
56%
43%
13%
3%
1%
44%
4%
35%

County NCES
(2014-2015)
52%
48%
35%
1%
1%
19%
2%
41%

State NCES
(2014-2015)
51%
49%
5%
3%
5%
45%
2
40%

Whenever data are obtained from a sample of students instead of the entire population, it is important
to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of the data. One easy way to investigate the quality of the
sample is to look at the basic demographic characteristics of the students who participated in the survey
and compare them to what is known about the entire population of students. This will give the user of
these data a basic understanding of the degree to which the sample data can be generalized to the
entire population. Differences of greater than 5 percentage points may indicate that the results in this
report may be over- or underestimating the prevalence of various issues.
The data included in this report describe the level of risk and protective factors, substance use, antisocial
behavior, and delinquency of those youth who participated in the survey. These can be used to inform
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the development of school and community-based prevention and intervention activities that may benefit
both the youth who participated in the survey and those who did not.

2.3 About the Survey Data
The data reported here were collected using two modes. First, a self-administered questionnaire using
Scantron technology was utilized in schools which did not have extensive access to computers for their
students. The instrument used for these paper-and-pencil administrations is available in Appendix B. A
second mode, a self-administered online survey, was also available for schools to use if they preferred
to administer the survey online. This online tool presented the same questions as the paper-and-pencil
Scantron survey, except that students could answer the questions on a computer while in their classroom.
The data were compiled into the final analysis dataset using statistical software.

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2.4 Structure of the Report
Structure of Sections 3–8
Sections 3–8 of this report have the same basic structure. Each subsection presents definitions, followed
by bar- or line-graphs (“figures”), all relating to a particular topic area of the Arizona Youth Survey. The
figures visually represent the responses to a selection of questionnaire items associated with the topic
area. For example, Section 3.1: Substance Use and Frequency of Use begins with a Definitions portion,
which lists definitions for the AYS categories Substance Use in the Last 30 Days, Lifetime Substance
Use, Frequent Use of Substances, Binge Use, and Poly-Substance Use. Following these definitions is
a Figures portion, which presents a series of figures summarizing survey results for the questionnaire
items associated with the categories in the definitions portion.
While some subsections (topic areas) contain a larger number of specific definitions and figures than
others, all subsections in Sections 3–8 have this same basic structure.
The Figures portions of each topic area contain separate figures for 8th, 10th, and 12th grade responses
(with the exception of 2012-2016 line-graphs, in which the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade data appear sideby-side in the same graph). If a particular figure requires additional explanation or commentary, it is
included above it in the main text of the Figures portion.

Structure of Appendix Section
Following the main text of the report are four appendices:
Appendix A: List of References
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor Scale Definitions
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The contents of the appendices are summarized at the beginning of the Appendices section. Additional
information about each individual appendix is provided in the corresponding appendix subsection itself.

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2.5 Interpreting the Figures
Every figure in this report compares the responses of Coconino County students to the average responses from the state-wide Arizona sample, for a selection of 2016 AYS questionnaire items.
Most of the figures are bar-graphs (or: “bar-charts,” “bar-plots,” etc.). With a few exceptions, such figures
depict what percentage of youth in the sample agreed with a statement (e.g. “it is wrong to smoke
marijuana”), reported having participated in some activity (e.g. have smoked marijuana in the last 30
days), or provided some specific answer to the relevant question (e.g. obtained marijuana from someone
with a medical card). Each percentage-based figure will specify exactly how the percentages should be
interpreted, via a main title above the plot window and label on the horizontal axis.
Some figures in the report display measurements other than percentages, such as initiation age in
Section 5.2, or composite Risk and Protective (RPF) scores in Section 5.1 (see Appendix C for RPF
scoring information). In figures that do not represent percentage-based data, the relevant units will be
clearly indicated in the title and/or horizontal axis.
In some cases, the number of youth who responded to a question was less than 25. In these cases, the
gray bar representing the school statistic is suppressed to protect the privacy of the survey respondents.
The following sample figure, Figure 0, is typical of the charts appearing throughout the report (the actual
numbers in the sample figure are not genuine — they are provided for illustrative purposes only). The
%-labels are provided for each bar in each figure, and are rounded to one decimal place throughout. For
county and district reports, the average responses for students in the county or district are compared to
the state average, instead of an individual school.
The black error bars ( |——| ) that appear on each of the school-level bars represent the margin of error.
Due to the nature of survey data, any given measurement is only an estimate of the true value. For
example, Figure 0 shows that 9.7% of Example School students have used Substance A in the last
30 days. However, if the survey was re-administered to the same students repeatedly, it is unlikely that
exactly 9.7% of them would report having used Substance A each and every time (again, see introductory
section). Thus, the margins of error on Example School’s bars in Figure 0 indicate the range within which
we can be confident that the “true” percentage lies. This is important primarily for comparison with the
corresponding state-level percentages.

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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

50.3%
Substance A
46.1%

9.7%
Substance B
22.6%

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Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Example School

State Average

Figure 0: Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

When comparing school-level numbers with state-level numbers, it is important to note the position of the
state-level bar as it relates to the position of the upper and lower margin of error on the corresponding
school-level bar. If the state average bar falls within the range of the school’s upper and lower margins
of error, then we cannot safely conclude that there is a meaningful difference between students in the
school and students in Arizona at large. For example we cannot conclude from Figure 0 that students at
Example School are more likely to use Substance A than Arizona students are on average, even though
Substance A use is at 50.3% within Example School but only 46.1% state-wide. This is because the state
average bar falls within the school’s margin of error (which ranges from about 43% to 57%, indicated by
the length of |——|). In other words, the “true” value of students at Example School who reported using
Substance A lies somewhere between 43% and 57%. Because the statewide rate of 46.1% falls within
this range, it is not plausible to conclude that there is a meaningful difference between Example School
and the state average.
On the other hand, we can conclude from Figure 0 that it is plausible that there is a meaningful difference
in use of Substance B between Example School and the state average. In particular, since the state average for 30-day use of Substance B (22.6%) is higher than the upper margin of error for Example School
(about 14%), it is plausible that students at Example School are indeed less likely to use Substance B
than Arizona students are on average. Put another way: since the state bar does not overlap with the
school’s error-bars, Figure 0 does provide evidence for a meaningful difference in use of Substance B.
Key points to remember about figures with this format:

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• Gray bars represent the data for Coconino County
• Blue bars represent Arizona state-average data
• Black error bars ( |——| ) represent the margin of error for the sample estimate that the bar
represents. This is a range that effectively represents the possible values of the bar length given the
sampling error. The smaller the sample, the larger this range becomes. This range allows readers
to judge the difference between the value of the reported statistics against the state averages. See
also Section 2.5: Interpreting the Figures.
• If the state-average bar is higher than the upper margin of error on the county’s bar, or lower than
the lower margin of error on the county’s bar, then it is plausible that the county’s student body
genuinely differs from the state of Arizona on that particular item (for the particular grade level
represented in the figure).

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Section 3: Problem Behaviors
3.1 Substance Use and Frequency of Use
Definitions
Youth were asked many questions on their use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and specifically on
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alcohol (beer, wine, or hard liquor);
cigarettes;
electronic cigarettes;
marijuana;
LSD or other hallucinogens;
cocaine or crack;
inhalants (sniffed glue or inhaled gases);
methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth);
heroin;
Ecstasy (MDMA);
steroids or anabolic steroids;
prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin,
OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to take them;

• prescription stimulants (such as Adderal, Ritalin, or Dexedrine) without a doctor telling
you to take them;
• prescription sedatives (tranquilizers such as
Valium or Xanax, barbiturates, or sleeping
pills) without a doctor telling you to take them;
• over the counter (OTC) drugs (such as cough
syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills) for the purpose of getting high;
• synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts or herbal
incense products);
• beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you
used prescription drugs; or
• “phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze).”

The drug phenoxydine does not exist, but was included for data validity purposes. Youth who responded
that they used this drug may not be answering questions honestly. We include these responses, but note
the prevalence of this answer as a measure for possible untruthful answers.
Substance Use in the Last 30 days is a measure of the percentage of youth who used a given substance
at least once in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This serves as a proxy for the level of current use
of the substance. Data are shown for the past three survey administrations in order to note any trends
of increased or decreased use.
Lifetime Substance Use is a measure of the percentage of youth who tried a particular substance at
least once in their lifetime, and is used to show the percentage of youth who have had experience with a
specific substance.
Frequent Use of Substances is a measure of the percentage of youth who used the substance at least
10-19 times in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This acts as a proxy for addiction or abuse of
substances.
Binge Use of alcohol defined as having had five or more drinks in a row, at some point during the two
weeks prior to the survey.
Poly-substance Use is defined in this survey as consuming alcohol and prescription drugs at the same
time, at some point during the 30 days prior to the survey.

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Figures
30-day Substance Use, 2016
Figure 1: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

0.0%
3.6%

Synthetic Drugs

0.0%
2.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

0.0%
4.5%

Rx Tranquilizers

0.0%
3.3%

Rx Stimulants

0.0%
2.4%

Rx Opioids

2.4%
5.0%

Steroids

0.0%
2.1%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

0.0%
1.9%

Heroin

0.0%
1.6%

Methamphetamine

0.0%
1.7%

Inhalants

0.0%
4.2%

Cocaine/Crack

0.0%
1.9%

Hallucinogens

0.0%
2.1%

Marijuana

12.5%
7.3%

Alcohol

10.0%
12.3%

*Phenoxydine

0.0%
1.6%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

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Figure 2: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

10.0%
5.7%

Synthetic Drugs

6.0%
3.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

6.0%
5.8%

Rx Tranquilizers

4.0%
5.2%

Rx Stimulants

4.0%
4.3%

Rx Opioids

8.0%
6.8%

Steroids

4.0%
3.0%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

4.0%
3.3%

Heroin

4.0%
2.7%

Methamphetamine

4.0%
2.8%

Inhalants

6.0%
3.8%

Cocaine/Crack

4.0%
3.3%

Hallucinogens

4.0%
4.1%

Marijuana

12.2%
15.2%

Alcohol

30.0%
23.4%

*Phenoxydine

4.0%
2.7%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

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Figure 3: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

17.8%
7.6%

Synthetic Drugs

4.4%
4.0%

Over−the−Counter 13.2%
Drugs 6.7%
Rx Tranquilizers

12.2%
6.0%

Rx Stimulants

7.8%
5.5%

Rx Opioids

15.4%
7.8%

Steroids

3.3%
4.1%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

7.7%
4.6%

Heroin

4.4%
3.8%

Methamphetamine

6.6%
4.1%

Inhalants

6.6%
4.3%

Cocaine/Crack

8.8%
5.2%

Hallucinogens

9.9%
5.7%

Marijuana

38.9%
22.9%

Alcohol

50.5%
35.9%

*Phenoxydine

4.4%
3.8%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

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30-day Substance Use, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 4 shows 30-day substance use trends for a variety of common substances, drawing from the
results of the 2012, 2014, and 2016 Arizona Youth Surveys. The bars represent the percentage of youth
who report having used each of the substances in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. In some cases
the sample size for past years was too small for a specific grade in a specific county, and so the data are
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Figure 4: Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016

Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012−2016
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Lifetime Substance Use, 2016
Figure 5: Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)
39.5%

E−Cigarettes
22.4%
31.0%

Cigarettes
14.7%
2.4%

Rx Tranquilizers
4.7%
0.0%

Rx Stimulants
3.1%
4.9%

Rx Opioids
6.9%
12.5%

Marijuana
14.3%
31.7%

Alcohol
29.0%

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Figure 6: Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)
36.0%

E−Cigarettes
30.6%
42.0%

Cigarettes
22.4%
4.0%

Rx Tranquilizers
7.5%
8.0%

Rx Stimulants
6.8%
8.2%

Rx Opioids
10.8%
38.0%

Marijuana
28.9%
58.0%

Alcohol
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Figure 7: Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)
60.4%

E−Cigarettes
36.8%
51.6%

Cigarettes
32.8%
14.4%

Rx Tranquilizers
10.0%
16.7%

Rx Stimulants
9.6%
26.4%

Rx Opioids
13.6%
61.8%

Marijuana
42.0%
71.3%

Alcohol
60.4%

0

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20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Frequent Substance Use, 2016
Figure 8: Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

2.6%
2.0%

Cigarettes

0.0%
1.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

0.0%
0.9%

Rx Opioids

0.0%
1.1%

Marijuana

0.0%
2.0%

Alcohol

0.0%
1.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
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Figure 9: Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

6.1%
4.6%

Cigarettes

8.2%
3.0%

Rx Tranquilizers

4.1%
1.9%

Rx Opioids

4.1%
2.0%

Marijuana

2.0%
5.3%

Alcohol

2.0%
3.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
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Figure 10: Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

12.4%
7.0%

Cigarettes

12.4%
5.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

2.2%
2.1%

Rx Opioids

3.4%
2.4%

Marijuana

20.2%
9.4%

Alcohol

15.7%
6.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
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Binge Use, 2016
Figure 11: Binge Use (8th Grade)

2016 Binge Use (8th Grade)

7.1%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
6.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Coconino

Figure 12: Binge Use (10th Grade)

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2016 Binge Use (10th Grade)

14.0%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
13.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Coconino

Figure 13: Binge Use (12th Grade)

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2016 Binge Use (12th Grade)

26.1%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
21.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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Poly-Substance Use, 2016
Figure 14: Poly-Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Poly−Substance Use (8th Grade)

0.0%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
3.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Coconino

Figure 15: Poly-Substance Use (10th Grade)

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2016 Poly−Substance Use (10th Grade)

10.0%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
5.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Coconino

Figure 16: Poly-Substance Use (12th Grade)

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2016 Poly−Substance Use (12th Grade)

17.8%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
7.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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3.2 Gang Involvement
Definitions
Gang Involvement is measured by a series of questions centered on current and past gang membership
for self and friends, as well as the major reason for membership. Association with “delinquent” peers has
been identified as a correlate of individual gang involvement and other anti-social behaviors (Esbensen
et al., 2009; Klein and Maxson, 2006).This item is examined with a question pertaining to peer gang
membership (i.e. best friends were in a gang in the past year).
Research has also indicated that perceptions of gang involvement are important to understanding potential or future gang involvement of youth (Lopez et al., 2006). To inspect this further, Gang Involvement
also asks whether youth think that they will be seen as “cool” if they belong to a gang, as well as whether
or not they have taken money in the last 30 days to support gang activities.
• Ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who responded
“yes” or “no, but would like to.”
• Friends ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated
that one or more of their four best friends had been members of a gang in the last 12 months.
• The chances of being seen as cool if you were part of a gang percentages represented in charts
refer to those youth who stated some, pretty good, or very good chance.
• Taking money to support gang activities percentages represented in charts refer to those youth
who stated that they’ve stolen money to support gang activities one or more times in the past 30
days.
• Reasons for belonging to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who said
they had ever belonged to a gang, and then selected the major reason why they joined (those who
reported having belonged to a gang but did not provide a reason are not included).

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Figures
Gang Involvement, 2016
Figure 17: Gang Involvement (8th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (8th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

15.0%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

7.5%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

32.6%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

10.0%

7.1%

8.4%

19.5%

3.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Figure 18: Gang Involvement (10th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (10th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

6.0%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

4.0%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

14.3%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

2.0%

6.7%

7.1%

17.0%

3.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Figure 19: Gang Involvement (12th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (12th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

13.6%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

16.1%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

11.8%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

6.0%

7.4%

7.5%

13.1%

5.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Reasons for Joining a Gang, 2016
Figure 20: Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)
To get respect

33.3%
10.0%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
5.8%

Protection/safety

16.7%
16.1%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
4.3%

Make money

16.7%
19.4%

Friendship

16.7%
24.2%

Felt pressured

0.0%
1.6%

Other

16.7%
18.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Figure 21: Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)
To get respect

33.3%
9.2%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
7.1%

Protection/safety

0.0%
15.6%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
6.0%

Make money

0.0%
20.9%

Friendship

33.3%
18.6%

Felt pressured

0.0%
3.6%

Other

33.3%
19.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Figure 22: Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)
To get respect

12.5%
11.4%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

12.5%
3.8%

Protection/safety

0.0%
11.6%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

12.5%
5.6%

Make money

25.0%
25.4%

Friendship

12.5%
18.5%

Felt pressured

0.0%
4.2%

Other

25.0%
19.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Gang Involvement trends, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 23: Gang Involvement Trends, 2012-2016

Gang Involvement Trends, 2012−2016
10th grade

12th grade

●

●

●

●

Friends ever
belonged
to a gang?

100

Ever belonged
to a gang?

Percentage (%) of students
responding 'yes'

8th grade

2014

2016

75
50
25
0
100

●

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●

●

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●

●

●

●

●

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2012

2014

2016

2012

2014

2016

●

75
50
25
0

●

2012

Year
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3.3 Bullying
Definitions
Bullying is a form of aggression, often expressed through physical or psychological harassment, which
can lead to feelings of being unsafe and to increased absences (Batsche and Knoff, 1994; Gastic, 2008;
Kearney, 2008). It is measured by several questions including experiences with being bullied at school,
being a target of cyber-bullying (harassed online or via a cell phone or electronic device), as well as
any occurrences of bullying on the part of the respondent. Lastly, this section includes responses to
a question concerning being a witness to bullying on school property and willingness to intervene (i.e.
did nothing to stop it). Data represented in charts refer to the percentage of youth who engaged in or
witnessed each activity on one or more occasions over the past 12 months.

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Figures
Figure 24: Bullying (8th Grade)

2016 Bullying (8th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

52.3%

I was harassed
online

28.9%

47.0%

33.1%
25.0%

I bullied someone

26.1%
46.7%

I was bullied

42.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
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Figure 25: Bullying (10th Grade)

2016 Bullying (10th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

46.9%

I was harassed
online

20.4%

37.4%

28.7%
18.4%

I bullied someone

18.8%
30.6%

I was bullied

31.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
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Figure 26: Bullying (12th Grade)

2016 Bullying (12th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

20.4%

I was harassed
online

14.0%

28.8%

23.6%
12.9%

I bullied someone

14.5%
14.0%

I was bullied

22.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
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3.4 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Definitions
The original Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, conducted from 1995 to
1997, established the link between early childhood experiences of abuse or neglect and the presence
of health issues in adulthood (Felitti et al., 1998). Through this study, the prevention community was
able to determine that, as the number of ACEs a child is exposed to increases, so does the risk level for
negative health outcomes later in life.
Many researchers have now turned their focus to understanding the impact of adverse childhood experiences on behaviors during adolescence and beyond (Anda et al., 2006; Jonson-Reid et al., 2012).
To assess youths’ exposure to these situations, and the possible effects from experiencing ACEs, six
ACEs-related questions similar to several of those asked of adults in the national study were examined
in the 2016 AYS. Youth were asked questions regarding ever living with anyone who was a problem
drinker/alcoholic, living with anyone who has used or abuse drugs and medications, living with anyone
who had served time in prison or jail, having parents who are separated or divorced, and experiencing
the presence of physical or emotional abuse in their homes. Percentages reported are for those youth
who responded yes to each of the questions.

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Figures
Figure 27: Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)
20.0%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 23.1%
9.1%

Ever lived with a
drug user 13.8%
Ever lived with 27.3%
someone who had
been incarcerated 24.0%
Parents ever 37.1%
separated or
divorced 41.0%
Ever lived with 23.5%
adults who fought
each other 22.1%
Ever lived
50.0%
with adults who
insulted or put 50.9%
you down
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Figure 28: Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)
28.6%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 25.2%
26.5%

Ever lived with a
drug user 17.2%
Ever lived with 34.7%
someone who had
been incarcerated 22.9%
Parents ever 54.2%
separated or
divorced 42.3%
Ever lived with 30.6%
adults who fought
each other 23.2%
Ever lived
65.3%
with adults who
insulted or put 55.7%
you down
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Figure 29: Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)
34.9%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 26.4%
23.3%

Ever lived with a
drug user 19.1%
Ever lived with 34.9%
someone who had
been incarcerated 22.7%
Parents ever 40.5%
separated or
divorced 44.1%
Ever lived with 30.2%
adults who fought
each other 23.2%
Ever lived
56.5%
with adults who
insulted or put 53.9%
you down
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Consequences of Problem Behaviors

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Section 4: Consequences of Problem Behaviors
4.1 Impaired Driving
Definitions
Impaired Driving has often focused on alcohol use, but researchers have begun to explore the use of
other drugs and driving, especially marijuana (Maxwell, 2012).
Impaired Driving is measured by asking youth to answer four questions about their driving or passenger
behavior in the past 30 days. The percentage of youth who acknowledged that they engaged in each of
these behaviors at least once is reported:
•
•
•
•

rode with someone who had been drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after taking prescription drugs for the experience; and
drove a car/vehicle after using marijuana.

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Figures
Figure 30: Impaired Driving (8th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (8th Grade)
Rode in a car 18.6%
with someone who
had been drinking 20.4%
Drove while
drinking alcohol
(30 days)

7.1%

Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

2.4%

Drove while using
marijuana (30
days)

4.9%

4.2%

3.1%

5.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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Figure 31: Impaired Driving (10th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (10th Grade)
Rode in a car 30.0%
with someone who
had been drinking 19.9%
Drove while 10.2%
drinking alcohol
(30 days) 5.9%
Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

4.0%
4.8%

Drove while using 10.0%
marijuana (30
days) 10.5%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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Figure 32: Impaired Driving (12th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (12th Grade)
Rode in a car 25.8%
with someone who
had been drinking 21.4%
Drove while 21.7%
drinking alcohol
(30 days) 11.7%
Drove while using 16.3%
Rx drugs (30
days) 7.5%
Drove while using 31.5%
marijuana (30
days) 19.7%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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4.2 School Safety
Definitions
School Safety is often viewed in terms of the absence of harmful incidents or crimes on school grounds,
usually measured within a year, or measured relative to other schools or benchmarks (Langbein and
Bess, 2002). School safety is measured by a series of questions that assess overall feelings of safety
and its impact on certain behaviors. Youth were asked if they felt safe at school, as well as the number of
days they did not attend due to feeling unsafe at, or on their way to campus in the last 30 days. Further,
youth responded to questions about being threatened or injured with a weapon on school property, as
well as the number of occasions they were in a physical fight on campus within the past year.

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Figures
Figure 33: School Safety (8th Grade)

2016 School Safety (8th Grade)
I feel safe at 68.9%
school 73.9%
I skipped school
because I felt 15.9%
unsafe (past 30 11.7%
days)
I got in a fight 11.1%
(12 months) 18.2%
I was threatened 13.3%
with a weapon (12
months) 11.7%
I brought a
weapon with me
(past 30 days)

9.1%
5.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding 'yes'
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Figure 34: School Safety (10th Grade)

2016 School Safety (10th Grade)
I feel safe at 80.4%
school 77.4%
I skipped school
because I felt 6.1%
unsafe (past 30 11.6%
days)
I got in a fight 14.3%
(12 months) 11.3%
I was threatened 8.2%
with a weapon (12
months) 10.3%
I brought a
weapon with me
(past 30 days)

8.2%
6.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding 'yes'
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Figure 35: School Safety (12th Grade)

2016 School Safety (12th Grade)
I feel safe at 86.2%
school 77.3%
I skipped school
because I felt 7.5%
unsafe (past 30 10.7%
days)
I got in a fight 10.8%
(12 months) 9.8%
I was threatened
with a weapon (12
months)

6.5%
9.4%

I brought a 14.0%
weapon with me
(past 30 days) 8.3%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding 'yes'
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Contextual Factors

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 5: Contextual Factors
5.1 Risk and Protective Factors
Definitions
Risk and Protective Factors (RPF) are personal and environmental factors that may influence a person’s
likelihood of engaging in problem behaviors (Hawkins et al., 1992). Risk Factors increase the chances
of a person participating in concerning behaviors, while Protective Factors decrease this likelihood. The
Risk and Protective Factor scales included in the AYS measure specific aspects of a youth’s life experience that are known to be associated with whether they will subsequently engage in problem behaviors.
The scales are grouped into four domains: peer/individual, family, school, and community. The Risk
and Protective Factor charts in Section 5.1 depict a composite ‘risk score’ or ‘protective score’ which
represent the degree to which respondents are at risk or have protection against developing problem behaviors in a particular domain. Ideally, risk scores should be on the lower end of the scale (indicating a
lower risk level among the sample), whereas protection scores should be higher (indicating a higher level
of protection among the sample). The composite scores were calculated from groups of questionnaire
items related to each particular domain.
Because many of the questions in the 2016 version of the AYS were carried over from earlier versions of
the instrument, it was possible to reconstruct a number of equivalent comprehensive scales for the 2016
data. The construction of the scales involved taking means (average scores) of each of their components,
which were mostly in the form of Likert scales (e.g. Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree), with some
requiring reverse coding for consistency. Other types of components included simple dichotomous Yes
or No responses; or count variables (e.g. “How many of your best friends...”). Individuals with missing
responses on more than one of the scales’ component questions were excluded from the construction
of the scales in order to minimize response bias.
For each of the charts, the scales are harmonized so that they each range to a maximum of 10. This
is done because some scales have a natural range of 1-4, while other scales range from 1-5, which
does not allow for accurate comparisons of factor levels. While the rescaling allows for the factors to be
compared, the meaning of actual scores should not be taken in real units, but instead taken as a Likert
scale range similar to the common phrase “on a scale of 0 to 10.”

Peer-Individual Risk Factors
Rewards for Antisocial Behavior: Youth who receive rewards for their antisocial behavior are at higher
risk for future engagement in problem behaviors. Rewards for antisocial behavior, in the peer-individual
domain, include being seen as cool by peers for using substances or participating in problem behaviors
(Fleming et al., 2008; Meghdadpour et al., 2012). Data represented in charts refer to to youth who
indicated that there would be a very good chance that they would be seen as cool if they used substances
or participated in problem behaviors (e.g. carrying a handgun). Higher scores indicate a higher level of
reward for antisocial behavior.
Rebelliousness: Youth who participate in behaviors considered against conventional laws and norms
have a high tolerance for deviant behavior, low perceived risk, or a strong need for independence and
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sensation seeking. These place youth at substantial risk for drug use (Cleveland et al., 2008). Youth
were asked if they often ignore rules or do the opposite of what they’re told to do just to get away with
it. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth demonstrate these behaviors. Higher
scores indicate a higher level of rebelliousness.
Perceived Risk of Harm: Youth who do not perceive drug use to be risky (i.e. believing people cannot be
harmed physically, mentally, or legally when using substances) are far more likely to engage in drug use
themselves (Danseco et al., 1999; Perron and Howard, 2008). Youth were asked if they think people risk
harming themselves when using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor
telling the youth to take them. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth perceive little
to no risk in using substances. Higher scores indicate a low level of perceived risk.
Interaction with Antisocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in problem behaviors are
at higher risk for engaging in antisocial behavior themselves (Jonkman et al., 2011; Stockwell et al.,
2004). Participants were asked about how many of their friends have been suspended from school,
dropped out of school, carried a handgun, sold drugs, stolen a car, or been arrested in the last 12
months. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity of friends who engaged in that behavior. Higher
scores indicate more interaction with antisocial peers.
Friends’ Use of Drugs: Youth who spend time with friends who engage in substance use are more likely
to engage in the same behavior. Peer drug use has consistently been found to be among the strongest
predictors of substance use among youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Iannotti et al., 1996; Yamaguchi and
Kandel, 1984). Participants were asked if any of their friends use alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other
illicit drugs or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them. Data represented in
charts refer to friends’ use or abuse of drugs. Higher values indicate more friends who use drugs.
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: As youth grow older, they have a higher likelihood of being exposed
to others who engage in drug use or have a greater acceptance of these behaviors. This exposure may
influence a youth’s attitude toward drug use and increase the likelihood of them engaging in a variety of
problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Bahr et al., 2005; Bauman and Ennett, 1996; Beyers et al., 2004).
This factor examines how wrong youth perceive it is to use four different substance groups: alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, and LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs. Data represented in charts refer to
youth attitudes towards using drugs. Higher values indicate more favorable attitudes toward drug use.
Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: As previously stated, youths’ attitudes may change as
they are exposed to different social circles (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). This factor aims to
understand youth perceptions of how wrong it would be to stay away from school, take a handgun to
school, pick a fight, seriously attack someone, and steal anything worth more than $5. Data represented
in charts refer to youth attitudes about these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Gang Involvement: Youth who belong to gangs and associate with gang-involved peers are more at risk
for antisocial behavior and drug use (Curry and Spergel, 1992; Herrenkohl et al., 2000). Conditioned on
ever being in a gang, this scale includes questions about age of first involvement and the membership
status of best friends. The Gang Involvement Risk Factor measures the participant’s own gang involvement. Data shown in charts refer to the degree to which youth are involved in gangs. Higher values
indicate more gang involvement.

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Early Initiation of Drug Use: Early onset of drug use has been linked to increased drug use and abuse
through adolescence and beyond, with later age of onset more likely to lead to reduced drug involvement
and a greater likelihood of discontinuation of use (Kandel, 1975; Miller et al., 2006). To assess the scope
of onset among the sample, this factor looks at the age at which youth first tried cigarettes, marijuana,
or alcohol, and when youth first began drinking regularly. Data reported reflect participants who stated
they began using substances at an early age. Higher values indicate earlier use of substances.

Peer-Individual Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are rewarded for working hard in school and the community are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. Rewards for prosocial involvement include being
seen as cool for trying your best at school, defending someone who is being bullied, or regularly volunteering in the community (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data contained in charts
represent the extent to which youth think that they would be seen as cool if they participated in prosocial
activities. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Prosocial Involvement: Youth who participate in positive school and community activities are less likely
to participate in problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Data
contained in charts represent the degree to which youth participated in school clubs and organizations
or volunteered in the community. Higher scores indicate more prosocial involvement.
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in prosocial behavior are
more likely to participate in prosocial behavior as well. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity
of friends with whom youth have participated in prosocial activities in the past 12 months. Higher scores
indicate higher interaction with prosocial peers.
Belief in the Moral Order: Youth who have a belief in what is “right” or “wrong” are less likely to use drugs
(Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Participants were asked about how wrong they believe it
would be for someone their age to steal anything worth more than $5, cheat in school, or start a fight.
Data in these charts refer to youth attitudes towards these behaviors. Youth were also asked about how
important they think it is to be honest with their parents; data represent the extent to which youth agreed
that is it important for them to be honest with their parents. Higher scores indicate higher belief in moral
order.

Family Domain Risk Factors
Poor Family Management: Parents’ use of inconsistent and/or unusually harsh punishment with their
children places their children at a higher risk for participation in substance use and other problem behaviors. This higher risk is also seen in youth whose parents do not provide clear explanations for expected
behaviors and do not monitor their children’s activities (Arthur et al., 2002; Dishion et al., 2004). Youth
were asked if their parents usually know who they are spending time with, if there are clear rules in their
household, and if their parents would be aware of the youth’s participation in problem behaviors. Data
in charts display the extent to which youth indicated that their families had poor management practices.
Higher score indicate poor family management.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: In families where parents use illegal drugs, are heavy
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users of alcohol, or are tolerant of children’s use, youth are more likely to become drug abusers during
adolescence. The risk is further increased if parents involve children in their own drug use, such as
asking their child to light a cigarette or get a beer from the refrigerator (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl
et al., 2000). To capture data on this concept, participants were asked if their parents think it is wrong for
them to use cigarettes, alcohol or marijuana. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth
believe their parents would accept their child using substances. Higher scores indicate more favorable
parental attitudes towards drug use.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: Youth often follow the example of those around
them. Parental attitudes that are positive to antisocial or rebellious behaviors can be seen as an approval of the youth’s participation in those behaviors. Examples of parental attitudes being favorable
toward antisocial behavior include parents believing it is not wrong for someone to steal items, pick a
fight, or damage someone else’s property (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). Participants of the
survey were asked if their parents thought it would be wrong for them to participate in these antisocial
behaviors. The data in this chart represent the extent to which youth believe their parents would think it
is acceptable to participate in these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable parental attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Family History of Antisocial Behavior: When youth are raised in a family with a history of problem behaviors (e.g. violence, alcohol, or other drug use), they are more likely to engage in these behaviors
themselves (Corrigan et al., 2007). Participants were asked about the presence of alcohol or drug problems in their family, and the general use of alcohol and other drugs by family members. Data in the chart
represent the extent to which youth indicated that they have family members who engage in these problem behaviors or have engaged in these behaviors in the past. Higher values indicate more antisocial
behavior among family members.
Family Conflict: Youth raised in families who experience high levels of conflict, whether or not the child
is directly involved in these conflicts, are more likely to engage in delinquent behaviors and drug use
(Szapocznik and Williams, 2000). Youth were asked questions regarding the presence of conflict in their
home (e.g. household members having serious arguments or yelling at and insulting each other often).
Data contained in these charts represent the extent to which youth state that their family experiences
these heightened levels of conflict. Higher scores indicate more family conflict.

Family Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When parents, siblings, and other family members praise or encourage activities done well by a child, youth are less likely to engage in substance use and other problem
behaviors (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their parents often
communicate feeling proud of them or notice them doing a good job. Youth were also asked questions
regarding spending time with their mother or father. Data in the charts refer to the extent to which youth
stated that spending time with their mother and/or father is enjoyable, and that their parents communicate being proud of them and notice when they do a good job. Higher scores indicate more rewards for
prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are exposed to more opportunities to participate
meaningfully in the responsibilities and activities of the family are less likely to engage in drug use and
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other problem behaviors. Opportunities for prosocial involvement, at the family domain level, include
youth being able to do fun activities with their family members, being a part of family decision- making,
and being able to rely on family members for help when needed (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004;
Catalano et al., 1992). Data in the charts represent youth who stated that they have opportunities for
prosocial involvement. Higher scores indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.
Family Attachment: Youth who feel that they are close to or are a valued part of their family are less
likely to engage in substance use and other problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Catalano et al.,
1992). Youth were asked questions regarding if they feel close to their family members and if they share
thoughts and feelings with their mother and father. Data in charts refer to the extent to which youth
feel close with their family members, and believe it is important to share thoughts or feelings with their
parents. Higher scores indicate more family attachment.

School Domain Risk Factors
Low Commitment to School: Youth who do not feel connected to or have low commitment to school are
more likely to use drugs and participate in other problem behaviors. Low school commitment is measured
through items such as disliking school, spending little time on homework, and perceiving course work as
irrelevant to one’s future (Brown et al., 2005; Catalano et al., 2002). The data in the charts reflect the
extent to which youth stated that they dislike school or believe school is not important. Higher scores
indicate lower commitment to school.
Academic Failure: Youth who experience academic failure are at a higher risk of participating in drug
abuse and other problem behaviors throughout adolescence (Bryant et al., 2003; Catalano et al., 2002;
Hawkins et al., 1999). Participants were asked about the grades they received during the past year,
and scores indicate the extent to which youth received lower grades such as D’s and F’s. Higher scores
indicate more academic failure.

School Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are recognized and rewarded for their contributions at
school, they are less likely to be involved in substance use and other problem behaviors (Catalano et al.,
1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their teachers notice when they are doing a
good job, praise them for hard work, and tell their parents about how well they are doing in school. Data
represent the extent to which youth stated they receive rewards for participating in prosocial activities.
Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are given opportunities to participate meaningfully
in important activities at school, they are less likely to engage in drug use and other problem behaviors
(Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1992). Youth were asked about having the
chance to participate in school activities, being asked to work on special projects in the classroom, and
being able to speak with their teacher one-on-one. Data in each chart represent the extent to which
youth stated that they have opportunities to participate in prosocial activities in school. Higher scores
indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.

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Community Domain Risk Factors
Perceived Availability of Handguns: The perception that handguns are easily obtainable in the community
may influence the presence of violent behaviors in youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al., 2007).
Participants were asked if they believe it would be easy for them to obtain a handgun. Data shown in
charts represent the extent to which youth believe that it would be easy to obtain a handgun in their
community. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of handguns.
Perceived Availability of Drugs: If youth believe it is easy to obtain drugs they are more likely to use
these substances (Beyers et al., 2004; Johnston et al., 2009). Youth were asked if they believe it would
be easy for them to acquire substances such as cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, or other illicit drugs.
The data presented in each chart represent the extent to which youth believe it would be easy to obtain
substances. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of drugs.
Low Neighborhood Attachment: Youth who do not feel connected to the neighborhoods in which they
live are more likely to become involved in problem behaviors (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al.,
2000). Participants were asked if they liked living in the neighborhood or desired to move out of their
neighborhood. The data shown in each chart refer to the extent to which youth indicated that they did
not like their neighborhood or wished to move out of their neighborhood. Higher scores indicate lower
neighborhood attachment
Laws and Norms Favorable toward Drug Use: Legal restrictions on substance use, such as raising the
legal drinking age or restricting smoking in public places, may influence the degree to which youth consume these substances. Moreover, youth who live in communities that view substance use as “normal
activity” have a higher chance of using substances themselves (Arthur et al., 2002; Cleveland et al.,
2008; Hawkins et al., 2002). Participants were asked if adults in their neighborhood would think it is
wrong for them to use substances, or if they were likely to be caught by law enforcement when using
substances. Data in the chart refer to those youth who stated that they believe that people would not be
caught by law enforcement when using drugs, or stated that adults in their neighborhood believe using
drugs is acceptable. Higher scores indicate more favorable laws and norms towards drug use.

Community Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Rewards for positive participation in activities helps youth bond to
their communities, and lowers their risk of participating in problem behaviors. Youth were asked if their
neighbors encourage them to try their best in various activities, talk with them regarding something important, and if community members ever inform the youth that they are proud of them for doing something
well (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data in the charts represent the extent to which youth
agree with positive statements about their neighbors. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial
involvement.

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Figures
Peer-Individual RPFs, 2016
Figure 36: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.2
1.6
4.0
2.7

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

4.4

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.8

Gang Involvement

6.8

Friends Use of
Drugs

1.9

Early Initiation
of Drug Use
Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

4.0

0.6

1.2
7.2
1.4
1.2
2.2
1.8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Coconino

66

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Figure 37: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.2
2.1
3.0
2.9

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

5.0

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

1.1

Gang Involvement

6.6

Friends Use of
Drugs

3.1

Early Initiation
of Drug Use
Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

4.4

0.7

2.2
5.8
2.3
2.0
2.0
2.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Coconino

67

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Figure 38: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.0
2.4
3.6
3.1

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

5.6

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

1.5

Gang Involvement

6.1

Friends Use of
Drugs

3.9

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

4.1

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

3.7

4.9

0.8

2.9

4.4

2.6
2.4
2.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Coconino

68

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Figure 39: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.6
4.5
3.6
3.1
5.4
5.4
6.2
7.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Coconino

69

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Figure 40: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.3
4.5
3.3
3.8
5.6
5.1
6.7
6.8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Coconino

70

State of Arizona

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Figure 41: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.2
4.6
2.9
4.1
4.3
4.8
5.4
6.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Coconino

71

State of Arizona

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Family Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 42: Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

2.5
3.3
1.2
0.6
1.8
1.2
2.4
2.3
3.2

Family Conflict
4.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Coconino

72

State of Arizona

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Figure 43: Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

3.4
3.6
1.3
1.0
1.3
1.3
3.9
2.9
4.5

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Coconino

73

State of Arizona

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Figure 44: Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

4.5
4.1
2.0
1.6
1.8
1.4
4.2
3.4
3.9

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Coconino

74

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Figure 45: Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

7.2

6.7

7.0

6.6

6.1

Family Attachment
6.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Coconino

75

State of Arizona

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Figure 46: Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.3

6.4

6.4

6.3

5.8

Family Attachment
5.9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Coconino

76

State of Arizona

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Figure 47: Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.9

6.1

5.7

6.0

5.0

Family Attachment
5.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Coconino

77

State of Arizona

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School Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 48: School Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.0
3.7

Academic Failure

2.4
2.5

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Coconino

State of Arizona

Figure 49: School Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.7
4.3

Academic Failure

2.9
2.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Coconino

78

State of Arizona

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Figure 50: School Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.8
4.5

Academic Failure

4.0
2.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Coconino

79

State of Arizona

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Figure 51: School Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.9
5.5
6.7
6.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Coconino

State of Arizona

Figure 52: School Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.3
5.2
5.8
6.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Coconino

80

State of Arizona

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Figure 53: School Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.3
5.4
6.0
6.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Coconino

81

State of Arizona

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Community Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 54: Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

3.2

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

3.9

Low neighborhood
Attachment

3.6

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

4.2

2.0

3.0

3.5

3.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Coconino

82

State of Arizona

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Figure 55: Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

3.0

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

5.3

Low neighborhood
Attachment

3.7

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

4.6

2.4

4.5

3.8

4.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Coconino

83

State of Arizona

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Figure 56: Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

3.1

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

6.1

Low neighborhood
Attachment

4.8

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

4.6

3.0

5.5

4.2

4.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Coconino

84

State of Arizona

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Figure 57: Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

4.0

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Coconino

85

State of Arizona

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Figure 58: Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

3.6

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Coconino

86

State of Arizona

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Figure 59: Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2.8

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Coconino

87

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5.2 Other Contextual Factors
Definitions
Aside from the established Risk and Protective Factors, there are other contextual factors that may
influence the prevalence of drug use and other problem behaviors in youth. Data relating to a number
of these key indicators are provided by the Arizona Youth Survey, including: (1) sources of drugs and
alcohol; (2) substance offers and resistance strategies; (3) ease of access; (4) age of initiation; (5)
parent-youth communication; and (6) reasons for use and non-use.
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol
Several questions asked the participants who used alcohol, marijuana or prescription drugs during the
past 30 days how they obtained each substance (e.g. from home, parties, friends, or adults). The answer
categories for these questions are not mutually exclusive, and youth were able to select more than one
response option. The data shown in each table refer to the percentage of youth who reported having
obtained each substance via the categories shown in the figures. Importantly, the percentages refer to
the total percentage of students who selected each response, and do not reflect whether that particular
student also reported ever having used the relevant substance.

Substance Offers and Resistance Strategies
Youth may be offered substances without communicating an interest in using those substances (Pettigrew et al., 2012). Participants were asked if they were offered drugs in the past 30 days, if they avoided
areas where drug consumption was known to happen, and if they have had conversations with their
parents about how to respond to drug offers. The data presented in charts reflect those youth who answered that they had experienced at least one drug offer in the last 30 days, had avoided places where
drug consumption occurs at least once in the last 30 days, and if they have spoken to their parents at
least once in the past 12 months about resisting drug offers.
Youth were also asked how they responded to drug offers in the past 30 days. Data represented in
charts refer to those students who stated that they were offered substances and used a specific method
in order to resist these offers.

Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns
These charts examine youths’ perceptions about how easy they believe it would be to obtain specific
drugs or handguns. Percentages represented refer to those youth who believe it is very easy or sort of
easy to obtain alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other drugs, or handguns in their community.

Age of Initiation
The earlier youth participate in risky problem behaviors, the more likely they are to continue those behaviors later in their lifespan (Harachi et al., 2001; Hawkins et al., 1997). Participants were asked how old
they were when, if ever, they first used substances, attacked someone with the idea of seriously hurting

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them, belonged to a gang, or gambled. Data were calculated to produce the average age of initiation
and the median age of initiation for each problem behavior. Average age, also known as the mean, is
calculated by adding all the ages of the respondents and then dividing that number (the sum) by the
number of scores initially added together. Median age shows the middle value of the ages of initiation
for each activity. The median age is found by listing all the ages in numerical order and identifying the
number in which one-half of the values are larger than this middle number and one-half of the values are
smaller than this number. The average age and median age are important to note in order to obtain a
better understanding of when youth may begin participating in each of these behaviors.
Parent/Youth Communication
Youth who do not speak with their parents about the dangers of substance use are more likely to participate in drug use and other problem behaviors (Yu et al., 2006). Participants were asked questions
regarding having discussions with their parents about the dangers and risks of each drug. The Parent/Youth Communication charts represent the percentage of youth who report having talked with at
least one of their parents in the past 12 months about the dangers of various drugs. Percentages relating to the response category “did not talk to parents about these topics” refer to those youth who have
not talked to a parent about the dangers of substances during the past 12 months.

Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
There are multiple motivating factors that can influence someone’s decision to use or not use substances
(Boys et al., 2001). Participants were asked why they did and/or did not use drugs in the past 30 days,
and were able to select all the reasons that influenced their decisions. Percentages listed in charts are
categorized by substance users and non-users. Charts relating to reasons for use only include those
youth who stated they used a substance in the last 30 days. Charts relating to reasons youth did not use
substances only include participants that stated they did not use any substances in the last 30 days.

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Figures
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol, 2016
Figure 60: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

0.0%
2.7%
0.0%
2.2%
0.0%
2.7%

Parent/guardian

0.0%
2.9%

Gave someone
money to buy it

0.0%
2.3%

Public event

0.0%
1.0%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

0.0%
1.3%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

0.0%
1.5%
0.0%
1.3%
2.6%
3.6%
0.0%
4.4%
10.3%
3.6%
87.2%
88.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Coconino

90

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Figure 61: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

4.0%
5.1%
2.0%
4.5%
4.0%
4.2%

Parent/guardian

0.0%
4.2%

Gave someone
money to buy it

4.0%
5.7%

Public event

0.0%
1.4%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

0.0%
1.7%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

0.0%
2.2%
2.0%
2.7%
8.0%
5.3%
6.0%
9.9%
10.0%
5.3%
74.0%
77.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Coconino

91

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Figure 62: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

10.5%
8.7%

Parent/guardian

5.8%
6.4%

Gave someone
money to buy it

15.1%
11.9%

Public event

3.5%
2.2%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

3.5%
3.1%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

5.8%
7.0%

8.1%
6.0%

3.5%
4.5%
2.3%
2.5%
3.5%
5.4%
11.6%
16.9%
16.3%
6.2%
61.6%
65.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Coconino

92

State of Arizona

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Figure 63: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
2.6%

School
1.8%
0.0%

Home
1.1%
5.1%

Parties
2.6%
0.0%

Family
2.2%
12.8%

Friends
6.9%

Someone with a
medical card

0.0%
1.7%
2.6%

Other
3.3%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

84.6%
90.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Coconino

93

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Figure 64: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
0.0%

School
2.6%
0.0%

Home
1.4%
2.0%

Parties
5.3%
0.0%

Family
2.8%
8.2%

Friends
13.8%

Someone with a
medical card

0.0%
3.3%
6.1%

Other
5.2%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

83.7%
80.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Coconino

94

State of Arizona

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Figure 65: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
5.4%

School
2.7%
3.3%

Home
2.0%
8.7%

Parties
7.2%
3.3%

Family
3.5%
27.2%

Friends
19.6%

Someone with a
medical card

6.5%
5.7%
19.6%

Other
7.4%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

54.3%
71.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Coconino

95

State of Arizona

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Figure 66: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
The internet
School

0.0%
0.7%
0.0%
1.1%

Doctor or
pharmacy

0.0%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

4.8%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.1%

1.6%
0.0%
1.5%
0.0%
1.2%
2.4%
3.0%
0.0%
0.9%
0.0%
1.7%
92.9%
94.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Coconino

96

State of Arizona

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Figure 67: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
The internet
School

0.0%
0.8%
0.0%
1.6%

Doctor or
pharmacy

0.0%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

2.0%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.5%

2.0%
4.0%
2.3%
2.0%
1.6%
4.0%
4.7%
2.0%
1.2%
4.0%
2.3%
84.0%
91.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Coconino

97

State of Arizona

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Figure 68: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
The internet
School

0.0%
1.0%
4.6%
1.5%

Doctor or
pharmacy

5.7%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

4.6%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

2.0%

1.9%
4.6%
2.8%
5.7%
1.9%
6.9%
6.1%
2.3%
1.4%
8.0%
2.6%
74.7%
88.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Coconino

98

State of Arizona

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Substance Offers, 2016
Figure 69: Substance Offers (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (8th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

25.6%
20.2%

Offered 18.6%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 11.4%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

Offered other
drugs (last 30
days)
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

19.0%
21.8%
4.7%
5.1%
7.1%
8.5%
50.0%
51.5%
24.4%
27.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
Coconino

99

State of Arizona

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Figure 70: Substance Offers (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (10th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

46.0%
36.0%

Offered 34.0%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 17.1%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

32.0%
37.5%
2.0%
9.9%

Offered other 8.0%
drugs (last 30
days) 13.0%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

44.9%
44.9%
30.0%
26.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
Coconino

100

State of Arizona

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Figure 71: Substance Offers (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (12th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

53.8%
48.5%

Offered 38.9%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 22.9%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

58.2%
44.8%
12.1%
12.1%

Offered other 17.6%
drugs (last 30
days) 14.2%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

30.4%
33.9%
29.3%
24.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
Coconino

101

State of Arizona

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Resistance Strategies, 2016
Note that the Resistance Strategies charts below are split into two groups: respondents who had used
alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs (ATOD) in the last month (left); and respondents who had not used
ATOD in the last month (right).
Figure 72: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 61.5%

50.0%

69.2%

Giving excuse 70.0%
and turning down
offer 59.2%

72.0%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 52.4%

80.0%

69.2%

Using other way 70.0%
to not accept
offer 50.7%

68.0%

0

70.2%

67.5%

66.8%

64.1%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
Coconino

102

State of Arizona

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Figure 73: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 56.2%

57.9%

70.0%

Giving excuse 38.9%
and turning down
offer 56.1%

66.7%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 40.8%

44.4%

56.7%

Using other way 44.4%
to not accept
offer 39.1%

50.0%

0

67.1%

64.2%

60.2%

56.9%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
Coconino

103

State of Arizona

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Figure 74: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 55.1%

50.0%

59.4%

Giving excuse 55.2%
and turning down
offer 54.5%

59.4%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 37.1%

27.6%

58.1%

Using other way 34.5%
to not accept
offer 34.9%

51.6%

0

61.5%

57.8%

53.5%

49.4%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
Coconino

104

State of Arizona

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Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns, 2016
Figure 75: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

33.3%

Easy to get other
drugs

23.1%

Easy to get
marijuana

41.0%

Easy to get
alcohol

56.4%

Easy to get
cigarettes

48.7%

17.8%

10.4%

29.8%

42.3%

33.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Coconino

105

State of Arizona

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Figure 76: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

26.0%

Easy to get other
drugs

14.0%

Easy to get
marijuana

70.0%

Easy to get
alcohol

64.0%

Easy to get
cigarettes

70.0%

21.9%

21.2%

53.3%

58.9%

49.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Coconino

106

State of Arizona

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Figure 77: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

29.5%

Easy to get other
drugs

29.5%

Easy to get
marijuana

77.0%

Easy to get
alcohol

69.7%

Easy to get
cigarettes

78.2%

28.0%

27.5%

64.1%

65.6%

68.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Coconino

107

State of Arizona

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Age of Initiation, 2016
Figure 78: Age of Initiation (8th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (8th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

40 students in this sample, median age 13
20333 students in this sample, median age 13
43 students in this sample, median age 13
20780 students in this sample, median age 13
37 students in this sample, median age 13.5

Drank alcohol
18687 students in this sample, median age 13

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

43 students in this sample, median age 13
21013 students in this sample, median age 13
42 students in this sample, median age 13
20770 students in this sample, median age 13
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

36 students in this sample, median age 13
18383 students in this sample, median age 13
41 students in this sample, median age 14
20211 students in this sample, median age 13
42 students in this sample, median age 13.5
20973 students in this sample, median age 13

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Coconino

108

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Figure 79: Age of Initiation (10th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (10th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

46 students in this sample, median age 14
16806 students in this sample, median age 14
48 students in this sample, median age 14
17178 students in this sample, median age 14
44 students in this sample, median age 14

Drank alcohol
16017 students in this sample, median age 14

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

49 students in this sample, median age 15
17402 students in this sample, median age 15
49 students in this sample, median age 14
17238 students in this sample, median age 14
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

43 students in this sample, median age 12
15439 students in this sample, median age 13
47 students in this sample, median age 15
16680 students in this sample, median age 14
49 students in this sample, median age 14
17337 students in this sample, median age 13

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Coconino

109

State of Arizona

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Figure 80: Age of Initiation (12th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (12th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

83 students in this sample, median age 15
13866 students in this sample, median age 15
87 students in this sample, median age 14
14197 students in this sample, median age 15
81 students in this sample, median age 15

Drank alcohol
13433 students in this sample, median age 15

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

88 students in this sample, median age 16
14371 students in this sample, median age 16
90 students in this sample, median age 15
14280 students in this sample, median age 16
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

81 students in this sample, median age 14
13066 students in this sample, median age 15
87 students in this sample, median age 14
13926 students in this sample, median age 14
90 students in this sample, median age 13
14355 students in this sample, median age 14

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Coconino

110

State of Arizona

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Parent/Youth Communication, 2016
Figure 81: Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
47.4%

Illegal drug use
39.7%
42.1%

Marijuana use
33.9%

Prescription drug
use

39.5%
28.9%
42.1%

Alcohol use
36.0%
44.7%

Tobacco use
36.9%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

52.6%
49.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Coconino

111

State of Arizona

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Figure 82: Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
27.7%

Illegal drug use
34.8%
34.0%

Marijuana use
31.2%

Prescription drug
use

23.4%
26.0%
27.7%

Alcohol use
34.1%
34.0%

Tobacco use
31.9%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

55.3%
52.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Coconino

112

State of Arizona

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Figure 83: Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
24.4%

Illegal drug use
25.3%
25.6%

Marijuana use
23.4%

Prescription drug
use

22.1%
19.7%
30.2%

Alcohol use
27.6%
33.7%

Tobacco use
25.4%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

55.8%
59.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Coconino

113

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Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
Figure 84: Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade)

Data not available or suppressed

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Figure 85: Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)

Data not available or suppressed

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Figure 86: Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)
To fit in

5.6%
11.8%

It was new and
exciting

16.7%
18.3%

To get parents'
attention

1.9%
3.0%

To lose weight

5.6%
5.3%

To avoid being
sad

27.8%
25.4%

Boredom

18.5%
21.5%

To feel good

27.8%
36.8%

To feel normal

11.1%
10.0%

To stay focused

18.5%
16.5%

To have fun

35.2%
53.8%

To be like an
actor or musician

5.6%
2.7%

To feel grown up

1.9%
3.5%

Craved it or
addicted

7.4%
7.4%

To deal with
stress

33.3%
35.5%

Other

37.0%
22.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Coconino

116

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Figure 87: Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)
Against religious 22.2%
beliefs 22.5%
It is morally 44.4%
wrong 52.7%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

7.4%
5.7%
37.0%
57.9%
3.7%
6.1%

Would get a bad 25.9%
reputation 47.2%
Friends would 22.2%
stop hanging out 36.8%
Might get kicked 37.0%
out of school 51.3%
Other adults 44.4%
would be
disappointed 51.1%
Parents would be 51.9%
disappointed 65.5%
It is harmful
No interest

59.3%
67.0%
92.6%
91.4%

Parents would 37.0%
take away
privileges 50.4%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Coconino

117

State of Arizona

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Figure 88: Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Against religious 34.5%
beliefs 22.7%
It is morally 44.8%
wrong 44.6%
Tried before and 20.7%
don't like 6.3%
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

55.2%
50.1%
0.0%
5.2%

Would get a bad 20.7%
reputation 35.0%
Friends would 17.2%
stop hanging out 25.8%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

34.5%
44.5%
48.3%
42.8%
55.2%
58.8%
58.6%
60.3%
93.1%
90.5%

Parents would 41.4%
take away
privileges 45.7%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Coconino

118

State of Arizona

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Figure 89: Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Against religious 27.6%
beliefs 20.1%
It is morally 34.5%
wrong 35.6%
Tried before and 10.3%
don't like 7.4%
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

44.8%
41.4%
3.4%
3.9%

Would get a bad 17.2%
reputation 23.7%
Friends would 13.8%
stop hanging out 16.5%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

37.9%
31.5%
27.6%
34.0%
48.3%
47.2%
41.4%
52.2%
93.1%
91.4%

Parents would 44.8%
take away
privileges 31.5%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Coconino

119

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Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 6: Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures
Background
These questions provide the measures that communities in Arizona with Drug-Free Communities grants
must report (DFC Regular Standard Terms of Award, 2015). Three overall areas are reported:
• Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
• Perceived Risk of Harm
• Disapproval (Parent and Peer)

6.1 Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
Charts for substance use over the most recent 30 days can be found in Section 3.1: Substance Use,
and Frequency of Use. Section 3.1 includes separate figures for the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade samples,
as well as a line graph that displays the usage trends of key substances over time (2012 to 2016).

6.2 Perceived Risk of Harm
Youth who perceive little to no risk of harm in using alcohol or drugs may be more likely to use or
abuse these substances (McCambridge and Strang, 2004; Tomar and Hatsukami, 2007). Charts for
perceived risk of harm associated with specific substance use represent youths’ perceptions about the
harm associated with the use of common substances. Percentages reported refer to those students who
believe there is no to slight risk in using each of the specific substances listed.

6.3 Parent and Peer Disapproval
Definitions
Parental and peer disapproval are important variables to consider when thinking about youth substance
use, as they may influence a youth’s decision to initiate, use, or continue to use or abuse substances
(Sawyer and Stevenson, 2008). This section includes measures of Parent and Peer Disapproval, defined
in this survey as the degree to which youth think their parents and peers would feel it is wrong, a little bit
wrong, or very wrong for youth to engage in the following behaviors:
•
•
•
•

Smoke cigarettes;
Smoke marijuana;
Consume one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day; and
Use prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them.

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Figures
Perceived Risk of Harm, 2016
Figure 90: Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

22.0%
23.2%
22.0%
23.6%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

45.0%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

52.5%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

35.1%

41.9%
70.7%
59.2%
18.6%
21.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
Coconino

121

State of Arizona

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Figure 91: Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

18.4%
20.4%
32.7%
21.4%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

42.9%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

60.9%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

33.1%

53.7%
77.6%
70.7%
20.4%
17.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
Coconino

122

State of Arizona

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Figure 92: Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

36.0%
22.1%
36.3%
24.9%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

44.0%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

77.0%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

35.9%

65.1%
86.7%
78.3%
23.1%
18.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
Coconino

123

State of Arizona

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Parent Disapproval, 2016
Figure 93: Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes

97.3%
98.2%
94.6%
97.7%
97.3%
98.7%

Drink nearly 100.0%
every day 98.0%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Coconino

124

State of Arizona

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Figure 94: Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

98.0%
97.9%
94.0%
95.8%
98.0%
98.2%
96.0%
97.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Coconino

125

State of Arizona

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Figure 95: Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

97.6%
96.9%
89.3%
92.9%
94.1%
96.4%
93.0%
94.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Coconino

126

State of Arizona

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Peer Disapproval, 2016
Figure 96: Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

97.7%

Use other illicit
drugs

97.7%

97.2%

97.9%
93.2%

Smoke marijuana
92.9%
97.7%

Smoke cigarettes
97.6%

Drink nearly
every day

95.5%
97.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Coconino

127

State of Arizona

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Figure 97: Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

96.0%

Use other illicit
drugs

98.0%

95.9%

96.2%
81.6%

Smoke marijuana
84.4%
92.0%

Smoke cigarettes
95.3%

Drink nearly
every day

94.0%
95.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Coconino

128

State of Arizona

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Figure 98: Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

95.7%

Use other illicit
drugs

95.7%

95.3%

95.1%
61.3%

Smoke marijuana
76.3%
88.2%

Smoke cigarettes
91.5%

Drink nearly
every day

90.3%
93.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Coconino

129

State of Arizona

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School Climate Experiences

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 7: School Climate Experiences
7.1 Student-Teacher Interactions
Definitions
Youth were asked about a variety of experiences at school and interactions with others, including teachers, peers, and parents. Questions were asked about their involvement in the classroom and other
activities, interactions with teachers, their school’s interaction with their parents, and their feeling safe at
school. The percentage of youth who agreed or strongly agreed with each of the statements is reported.

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Figures
Figure 99: Student-Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)
Teachers praise 74.4%
me when I work
hard 52.7%
The school tells 42.9%
my parents when I
do well 41.0%
Lots of chances 72.7%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 74.1%
Lots of chances
to get involved 88.6%
in school 90.7%
activities
Teachers notice 72.7%
when I am doing a
good job 76.3%
Teachers ask
me to work on 59.1%
special classroom 56.3%
projects
I can be part of 88.6%
class discussions
or activities 88.8%
Students help
decide class 70.5%
activities and 57.9%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
Coconino

131

State of Arizona

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Figure 100: Student-Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)
Teachers praise 44.0%
me when I work
hard 46.6%
The school tells 30.0%
my parents when I
do well 32.6%
Lots of chances 68.0%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 73.6%
Lots of chances
to get involved 88.0%
in school 90.8%
activities
Teachers notice 68.0%
when I am doing a
good job 71.0%
Teachers ask
me to work on 52.1%
special classroom 52.9%
projects
I can be part of 92.0%
class discussions
or activities 89.0%
Students help
decide class 66.0%
activities and 57.8%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
Coconino

132

State of Arizona

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Figure 101: Student-Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)
Teachers praise 49.5%
me when I work
hard 50.4%
The school tells 31.5%
my parents when I
do well 33.7%
Lots of chances 84.9%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 77.4%
Lots of chances
to get involved 48.9%
in school 88.5%
activities
Teachers notice 82.6%
when I am doing a
good job 72.9%
Teachers ask
me to work on 58.1%
special classroom 53.9%
projects
I can be part of 93.5%
class discussions
or activities 89.2%
Students help
decide class 54.8%
activities and 54.7%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
Coconino

133

State of Arizona

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7.2 Negative Peer Interactions
Definitions
Peer interactions at school are also important variables to consider when thinking about possible influences on behavior. Questions were asked regarding how often specific kinds of negative interactions
happen, including youth being made fun of by other students, being pushed or hit by other students,
feeling that other students are being mean to them, or feeling that they are excluded by other students
during activities. The responses were five-point scales with 1 defined as “Never/Almost never” and 5
defined as “Always/Almost always.” The figures depict the average response on this five-point scale.

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Figures
Figure 102: Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

2.0

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.8

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.9

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

2.2

Coconino
State of Arizona

1.8

1.4

1.7

1.8

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

135

5
always/
almost
always

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Figure 103: Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.6

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.2

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.6

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.8

Coconino
State of Arizona

1.6

1.3

1.6

1.7

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

136

5
always/
almost
always

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Figure 104: Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.5

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.1

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.3

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.5

Coconino
State of Arizona

1.5

1.2

1.5

1.7

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

137

5
always/
almost
always

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Well-Being

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 8: Well-Being
8.1 Perceived Stress
Definitions
Perceived Stress has been connected to substance use by adolescents (Finkelstein et al., 2006; Kobus
and Reyes, 2000; Sussman et al., 1993). Cohen et al. (1983) developed the Perceived Stress Scale,
which has been widely used in research projects to assess stress (e.g., Mimura and Griffiths, 2004).
Percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated that in the last month they sometimes,
fairly often, or very often felt confident about their abilities to handle their personal problems, felt that
things were not going their way, or felt that they were unable to control important things in their life and
were unable to overcome difficulties.

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Figures
Figure 105: Perceived Stress (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (8th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 44.1%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 49.7%
(past month)
Felt that things 73.5%
were going your
way (past month) 67.4%
Felt confident
about abilities 81.2%
to handle
personal problems 73.5%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 44.1%
important things
in life (past 50.9%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
Coconino

139

State of Arizona

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Figure 106: Perceived Stress (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (10th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 57.1%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 58.0%
(past month)
Felt that things 65.3%
were going your
way (past month) 66.6%
Felt confident
about abilities 75.5%
to handle
personal problems 73.9%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 53.1%
important things
in life (past 57.5%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
Coconino

140

State of Arizona

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Figure 107: Perceived Stress (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (12th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 57.0%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 59.4%
(past month)
Felt that things 63.2%
were going your
way (past month) 69.4%
Felt confident
about abilities 75.6%
to handle
personal problems 76.0%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 60.9%
important things
in life (past 58.6%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
Coconino

141

State of Arizona

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Well-Being

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

8.2 Future Orientation
Definitions
Youth who have a positive outlook on their future, establish goals for the future, or give greater attention
to future consequences of their behavior are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. These concepts
are often analyzed together in order to measure an individual’s future orientation (Keough et al., 1999).
Students were asked a series of statements about their future and goals, and percentages represented
in charts refer to those youth who stated these statements were exactly, a lot, or somewhat like them.
Participants were also asked how often they make plans for their goals or have trouble figuring out how
to make their goals happen. Percentages represented in these charts refer to those youth who stated
they create goals, or have trouble with their goals, all, most or some of the time.

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Figures
Figure 108: Future Orientation (8th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (8th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

73.3%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

83.3%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

80.0%

I have goals in
my life

86.7%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

79.3%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

80.0%

I am excited
about my future

76.7%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

73.3%

78.3%

85.6%

81.3%

86.4%

68.4%

79.5%

81.2%

68.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
Coconino

143

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Figure 109: Future Orientation (10th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (10th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

75.5%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

83.7%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

77.6%

I have goals in
my life

87.8%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

59.2%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

76.6%

I am excited
about my future

83.7%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

73.5%

76.6%

84.7%

80.2%

85.4%

65.3%

77.5%

79.4%

66.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
Coconino

144

State of Arizona

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Figure 110: Future Orientation (12th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (12th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

74.7%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

86.7%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

82.4%

I have goals in
my life

81.7%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

61.2%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

70.2%

I am excited
about my future

76.5%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

61.9%

79.0%

86.1%

82.2%

85.6%

69.4%

79.5%

80.9%

69.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
Coconino

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Figure 111: Goal Setting (8th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (8th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

46.7%
62.9%
76.7%
76.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
Coconino

State of Arizona

Figure 112: Goal Setting (10th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (10th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

63.3%
66.8%
69.4%
76.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
Coconino

146

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Figure 113: Goal Setting (12th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (12th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

75.3%
67.4%
72.9%
79.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
Coconino

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A

Appendices

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Section A: Appendices
This report includes four appendices containing supplementary information about the Arizona Youth
Survey. The appendices and their contents are described in the following list.
Appendix A: List of References
contains bibliographic information for all research articles and books cited in this report
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
contains the complete Scantron version of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
provides information about how questionnaire items were combined to form the RPF scales used
in the RPF figures in Section 5.1
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
lists all changes in the exact wording of questionnaire items, starting from the 2004 Arizona Youth
Survey, until the current 2016 administration

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A: List of References
This appendix provides citation information for all research articles and books referred to in this report.
A complete bibliography database file in BibTeX format is available upon request.

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B: Scantron Questionnaire
The following pages contain the 2016 AYS Scantron-format questionnaire in its entirety. All students in
the 2016 Arizona sample provided their responses either on this Scantron questionnaire, or a web-based
version that had identical text for every item. All figures in this document were constructed from students’
responses to the questions in the questionnaire.

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ARIZONA YOUTH SURVEY
1. Thank you for agreeing to participate in this survey. The purpose of this survey is to learn how students in our
schools feel about their community, family, peers, and school. The survey also asks about health behaviors.
2. The survey is completely voluntary and anonymous. DO NOT put your name on the questionnaire.
3. This is not a test, so there are no right or wrong answers. We would like you to work quickly so you can finish.
4. All of the questions should be answered by completely filling in one of the answer spaces. If you do not find an
answer that fits exactly, use the one that comes closest. If any question does not apply to you, or you are not
sure what it means, just leave it blank. You can skip any question that you do not wish to answer.
5. Please answer each question by completely filling in the oval with a #2 pencil.

Please fill in the following information with the help of your teacher/survey assistant.
1. County:

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2. Type:

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6. Are you:

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9th

10th

11th

8. What grade are you in?
7th

8th

12th

9. Do you get a free or reduced cost lunch at school?
Free lunch

Reduced cost lunch

10. Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

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5. Student’s Zip Code:

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14. What is the highest level of education completed
by your mother?

FEMALE

7. How old are you?

6th

4. District Site:

Neither
No

8th grade or less
Some high school
Completed high school
or GED
Some college
Completed community
college or technical
school

15. What, if any, is the current military status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all that apply)
Neither of my parents have ever been in the military
Active Duty

In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

Reserve

Not Deployed
In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

11. What is your race? (Mark all that apply.)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
12. Think of where you live most of the time. Which of
the following people live there with you? (Mark
all that apply.)
Mother
Uncle
Stepmother
Other Adult(s)
Father
Brother(s)
Stepfather
Stepbrother(s)
Foster Parent(s)
Sister(s)
Grandparent(s)
Stepsister(s)
Aunt
Other Children
13. Are your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure

Completed 4 year college
(Bachelor’s Degree)
Graduate or Professional
(e.g., Master’s, Ph.D.,
M.D., Ed.D., J.D.)
Don’t know

Former military
Died while serving in the military
16. Which of the following people do you feel comfortable
going to for help when things go wrong or when you
need someone to talk to about your problems?
(Mark all that apply.)
Parents/Step-parents
Coaches/Instructors
Grandparents
Mentors
Siblings
Tutors
Other relatives
Counselors
Friends
Other adults
Teachers
I have no one I can talk to
or go to for help
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10-11 times
8-9 times
6-7 times
4-5 times
2-3 times
1 time
0 times

The next section asks about your experiences at school.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

17. In my school, students have lots of chances
to help decide things like class activities and
rules.

32. During the past 12 months, how
many times has someone
threatened or injured you with a
weapon such as a gun, knife, or
club ON SCHOOL PROPERTY?

18. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

33. During the past 12 months, how
many times were you in a
physical fight ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?

19. Teachers ask me to work on special
classroom projects.
20. My teachers notice when I am doing a good
job.

34. During the past 12 months, how
often have you been picked on
or bullied by a student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

21. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to get involved in sports, clubs, and
other school activities outside of class.

35. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you been
harassed, mistreated, or made
fun of by another person while
on-line or through a cell phone
or other electronic device?

22. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
23. I feel safe at my school.
24. The school lets my parents know when I
have done something well.

36. During the past 12 months, how
often have you picked on or
bullied another student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

25. My teachers praise me when I work hard in
school.
26. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

27. Now thinking back
over the past year in
school, how often
did you:

37. During the past 12 months, how
often have you seen bullying
ON SCHOOL PROPERTY and
done nothing to stop it?

Almost always
Often
Sometimes
Seldom
Never

38. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
NOT go to school because you felt you would be
unsafe at school or on the way to or from school?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

a. enjoy being in school?
b. hate being in school?
c. try to do your best work?

39. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
carry a weapon such as a gun, knife, or club ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

d. feel that the school work you were assigned
was meaningful and important?
28. Putting them all together, what were your grades like
last year?
Mostly A’s
Mostly D’s
Mostly B’s
Mostly F’s
Mostly C’s

40. What are the chances
you would be seen
as cool if you:

29. How important do you think the things you are learning
in school are going to be for you later in life?
Very important
Slightly important
Quite important
Not at all important
Fairly important

a. smoked cigarettes?
b. worked hard at school?
c. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly,
that is, at least once or twice a month?

30. How interesting are most of your courses to you?
Very interesting
Slightly interesting
Quite interesting
Not at all interesting
Fairly interesting
31. During the past 30 days, how many days of school have
you missed because you skipped or ‘cut’?
None
4-5 days
1 day
6-10 days
2 days
11 or more days
3 days

Very good chance
Pretty good chance
Some chance
Little chance
No or very little chance

d. defended someone who was being verbally
abused at school?
e. smoked marijuana?
f. carried a handgun?
g. regularly volunteered to do community
service?
h. were a member of a gang?
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19 or older
18
17
16

43. How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:

15

41. How old were you
when you first:

10 or more times
6 to 9 times
3 to 5 times
1 to 2 times
Never

14
13

a. been suspended from school?

12
11

b. carried a handgun?

10
9

c. sold illegal drugs?

8 or younger
Never

d. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as
a car or motorcycle?

a. smoked marijuana?
e. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

b. smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?

f. been arrested?
c. had more than a sip or
two of beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?

g. attacked someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?
h. been drunk or high at school?

d. began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?

i. volunteered to do community service?
j. taken a handgun to school?
k. been hit, slapped, pushed, shoved, kicked or
any other way physically assaulted by your
boyfriend or girlfriend?

e. attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?

l. seen someone punched with a fist, kicked,
choked, or beaten up?

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f. belonged to a gang?

m. seen someone attacked with a weapon, other
than a gun, such as a knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?

g. gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports, bingo,
dice, raffles, casino,
internet or video
games, etc.)?

n. seen someone shot or shot at?
44. How often have you done the following for money,
possessions, or anything of value:

h. used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?

Almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
At least once in the past 12 months
Before, but not in the past 12 months
Never

Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

42. How wrong do you think
it is for someone your
age to:

a. Played the lottery or scratch off tickets?

a. take a handgun to school?

b. Bet on a game of personal skill such as
pool or a video game?

b. steal anything worth more than $5?

c. Played cards?

c. pick a fight with someone?

d. Played a dice game?

d. attack someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?

e. Bet on sports?
45. How many peers do you like to hang out with and
spend time with?
0
6
1
7
2
8
3
9
4
10 or more
5

e. stay away from school all day when their
parents think they are at school?
f. have one or two drinks of beer, wine, or hard
liquor nearly every day?
g. smoke cigarettes?
h. smoke marijuana?
i. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another
illegal drug?
j. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?

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46. How many best friends (the friends you feel closest to)
do you have?
0
3
1
4 or more
2

47. Think of your four best friends. In the
past year (12 months), how many of
your best friends have:

55. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been drinking
alcohol?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

Number
of friends

0 1 2 3 4+

a. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

56. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been taking
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) that were not
prescribed to you by a doctor or that you took only for
the experience or feeling they cause?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

b. smoked cigarettes?
c. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) when
their parents didn’t know about it?
d. made a commitment to stay drug-free?

57. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been using
marijuana?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

e. used marijuana?
f. tried to do well in school?
g. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines,
or other illegal drugs?

58. Think back over the LAST TWO WEEKS. How many times
have you had five or more alcoholic drinks in a row?
None
Twice
6-9 times
Once
3-5 times
10 or more times

h. been suspended from school?
i. liked school?

59. Have you ever smoked cigarettes?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

j. carried a handgun?
k. sold illegal drugs?

60. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
smoke cigarettes?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

l. stolen or tried to steal a motor
vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
m. been arrested?
n. dropped out of school?

61. Have you ever used electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

o. been members of a gang?
p. been in a physical fight?

62. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use
electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

48. I ignore rules that get in my way.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True
49. I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get
them mad.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

63. How frequently have you used smokeless tobacco
during the past 30 days?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

50. I like to see how much I can get away with.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

64. In the last 30 days, about
how many times were
you offered:

51. I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

a. alcohol?

52. It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

b. cigarettes?
c. marijuana?

53. I think it is okay to take something without asking if
you can get away with it.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

d. Rx drugs?
e. other drugs?
65. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you talked with
your parents about strategies to
avoid or resist people or places
where you might be offered
alcohol, prescription drugs, or
other drugs?

54. During the past 30 days, how many times did you RIDE in
a car or other vehicle driven by someone who had been
drinking alcohol?
0 times
1 time

2 or 3 times
4 or 5 times

6 or more times
4

More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

On how many occasions (if any) have you:

OCCASIONS:

0

1-2

3-5

6-9 10-19 20-39 40+

66. had alcoholic beverages (beer, wine or hard liquor) to drink in your lifetime -- more
than just a few sips?
67. had beer, wine or hard liquor to drink during the past 30 days?
68. used marijuana in your lifetime?
69. used marijuana during the past 30 days?
70. used LSD or other hallucinogens in your lifetime?
71. used LSD or other hallucinogens during the past 30 days?
72. used cocaine or crack in your lifetime?
73. used cocaine or crack during the past 30 days?
74. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high in your lifetime?
75. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high during the past 30 days?
76. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) in your lifetime?
77. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) during the past 30 days?
78. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in your lifetime?
79. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in the past 30 days?
80. used heroin in your lifetime?
81. used heroin during the past 30 days?
82. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in your lifetime?
83. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in the past 30 days?
84. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in your lifetime?
85. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in the past 30 days?
86. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
87. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
88. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them in your lifetime?
89. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
90. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
91. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
92. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high in your lifetime?
93. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high during the past 30 days?
94. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) in your lifetime?
95. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) during the past 30 days?
96. drank beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you used prescription drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium, Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) during the past 30 days?

97. If during the past 30 days you used marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not use marijuana during the past 30 days
I got it from someone with a Medical Marijuana Card
Friends
Parties
School
Family/Relatives
Home
Other
98. In the last 30 days, how often have you avoided people
or places because you might be offered alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other drugs including
prescription drugs?
None
Once

2-3 times
4-6 times

100. How much do you think people
risk harming themselves
(physically or in other
ways) if they:

a. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
b. try marijuana once or twice?
c. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
d. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?

7-10 times
More than 10 times

99. In the last 30 days, how often did you respond in the
following ways when alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other
I never got offers
drugs including prescription
Four or more times
drugs were offered to you?
Three times
(Fill in an answer for
Twice
each way of
Once
responding)
Never
a. say “No” without giving a reason why.
b. give an explanation or excuse to turn
down the offer.
c. decide to leave the situation without
accepting the offer.
d. use some other way to not accept the
alcohol or drugs.

Great risk
Moderate risk
Slight risk
No risk

e. have five or more drinks of an alcoholic
beverage in a row once or twice a week?
f. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?
101. Compared to using illegal drugs (e.g., cocaine, meth,
heroin), how harmful do you think it is for people to take
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) without a doctor
telling them to take them?
A lot less harmful
Less harmful
5

No difference
More harmful

A lot more harmful

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These questions ask about the neighborhood and
community where you live.

102. If during the past 30 days you drank alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not drink alcohol in the past 30 days
I bought it in a store such as a liquor store, convenience
store, supermarket, discount store, or gas station
I bought it at a restaurant, bar, or club
I bought it at a public event such as a concert or sporting
event
I gave someone else money to buy it for me
My parent or guardian gave it to me
Another family member who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone not related to me who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone under the age of 21 gave it to me
I got it at a party
I took it from home
I took it from a store or someone else’s home
I got it some other way

106. About how many adults (over
21) have you known
personally who in the past
year have:

a. used marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other
drugs?
b. sold or dealt drugs?
c. done other things that could get them in
trouble with the police, like stealing,
selling stolen goods, mugging or
assaulting others, etc.?
d. gotten drunk or high?
Very easy
Sort of easy
Sort of hard
Very hard

103. If, during the past 30 days you used prescription drugs
in order to get high, not for a medical reason, how did
you get them? (Mark all that apply.)

107. If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
108. If you wanted to get some beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
109. If you wanted to get some marijuana, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
110. If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine,
LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it
be for you to get some?
111. If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy
would it be for you to get one?

Doctor/Pharmacy
School
Other
Over the Internet
Outside the United States
(e.g., Mexico, Canada)

104. If you used alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the past
30 days, please tell us about some of your reasons for
using (Mark all that apply):
To fit in with my friends
To try something new or exciting
To get back at my parents or to get my parent’s attention
To help me lose weight
To keep from feeling sad or down
I was bored and needed something to do
To get a high or to have a good feeling
To help me feel normal
To help me stay focused or think better
To have fun
To be like an actor or musician/band that I admire
To feel more grown up or prove that I am grown up
I needed it, craved it, or am addicted
To deal with the stress in my life (Please mark all areas
of stress that were related to your substance use below)
Parents/family
Peers/Friends (e.g., fighting with friends, getting
bullied, dealing with rumors, etc.)
School
Community
Other

112. If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
113. If a kid drank some beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your neighborhood,
he or she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
114. If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
115. Have you ever belonged to a gang?
No
Yes, belong now
No, but would like to
Yes, but would like to get out
Yes, in the past

105. If you did not use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the
past 30 days, please tell us about some of the reasons
for not using (Mark all that apply):

116. If you have ever belonged to a gang, what was the
one major reason you joined?
Protection/safety
Make money
Friendship
Felt pressured
Parent(s) are in a gang
To get respect
Sibling(s) are in a gang
Other

I’m not interested in using drugs
It can harm my body
My parents would be disappointed in me
My parents would take away my privileges if they found
out
My teachers/mentors/other adults in my life would be
disappointed in me
I might get kicked out of school or extracurricular
activities (e.g., sports, cheerleading, drama club/plays)
My friends would stop talking to me or hanging out with
me
I would get a bad reputation with peers
I wanted to, but I couldn’t get it or wasn’t offered it
It’s illegal – I could get arrested
I’ve tried them before and I don’t like them
It’s morally wrong
It’s against my religious or spiritual beliefs

117. How wrong would most
adults (over 21) in your
neighborhood think it is
for kids your age:

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Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

a. to use marijuana?
b. to drink alcohol?
c. to smoke cigarettes?

118. How wrong do your
friends feel it would be for you to:
a. have one or two drinks of an alcoholic
beverage nearly every day?
b. smoke tobacco?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. use prescription drugs not prescribed to you?

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I’ve never used prescription
drugs to get high
Friends
Family/Relatives
Parties
Home (e.g., Medicine Cabinet)

5 or more adults
4
3
2
1
0 adults

Not wrong at all

119. During the past 12 months, do you recall hearing,
reading, or watching an advertisement about the
prevention of substance use?
No

133. How wrong do your
A little bit wrong
parents feel it would be
Wrong
for YOU to:
Very wrong
a. have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor
(for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) nearly
every day?
b. smoke cigarettes?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. steal something worth more than $5?
e. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on
buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
f. pick a fight with someone?
g. use prescription drugs without a doctor
telling you to take them?

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

Yes

120. If I had to move, I would miss the
neighborhood I now live in.
121. My neighbors notice when Iam doing a
good job and let me know about it.
122. I like my neighborhood.
123. There are lots of adults in my neighborhood
I could talk to about something important.
124. I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
125. There are people in my neighborhood who
are proud of me when I do something well.
126. There are people in my neighborhood who
encourage me to do my best.
127. I feel safe in my neighborhood.

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

134. The rules in my family are clear.
135. People in my family often insult or yell at
each other.
136. When I am not at home, one of my parents
knows where I am and who I am with.
137. We argue about the same things in my
family over and over.
138. If I drank some beer, wine or liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without
my parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
139. My family has clear rules about alcohol and
drug use.
140. If I carried a handgun without my
parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
141. If I skipped school, my parents would catch
me.
142. My parents ask me what I think before most
family decisions affecting me are made.
143. I feel very close to my mother.
144. I feel very close to my father.
145. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
mother.
146. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
father.
147. I enjoy spending time with my mother.
148. I enjoy spending time with my father.
149. If I had a personal problem, I could ask my
mom or dad for help.

128. During a typical week, how many days do all or
most of your family eat at least one meal together?
Number of days:

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

129. During the past 12 months, have you talked with at
least one of your parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs?
By parents, we mean your biological parents, adoptive
parents, stepparents, or adult guardians – whether or
not they live with you. (Mark all that apply.)
No, I did not talk with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
alcohol use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
prescription drug use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
marijuana use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
illegal drug use.
130. Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
I don’t have any brothers or sisters
Yes
No

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

a. drunk beer, wine or hard liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey or gin)?
b. smoked marijuana?

150. My parents give me lots of chances to do
fun things with them.
151. My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework
done.
152. People in my family have serious
arguments.
153. My parents would know if I did not come
home on time.
154. It is important to be honest with your
parents, even if they become upset or you
get punished.

c. smoked cigarettes?
d. taken a handgun to school?
131. Has anyone in your family ever had severe alcohol or
drug problems?
No
Yes
132. Have any of your relatives been in prison or jail any time
during the past year (12 months)? (Mark all that apply.)
No one has been in prison or jail
Mother
Father
Step-parent
Grandparent(s)
Other adult(s)
Sibling (i.e. brother, sister, step-sibling etc.)

155. My parents notice when I am doing a good job and
let me know about it.
Never or Almost Never
Sometimes
Often
All the Time

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156. How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of
you for something you’ve done?
Never or Almost Never
Often
Sometimes
All the Time

161. People have many different types of interactions with
their peers at school. Please answer the following
questions about your peer experiences in school
during the last month.
5 = Always/Almost always
4
3
2
1 = Never/Almost never

157. In a normal school week, how many days are you
home after school for at least one hour without an
adult there?
Never or Almost Never
3 days
1 day
4 day
2 days
5 days
Very often
Fairly often
Sometimes
Almost never
Never

162. Please indicate how
much these statements
describe you.

a. that you were unable to control the
important things in your life?
b. confident about you abilities to handle your
personal problems?
c. that things were going your way?
d. that difficulties were piling up so high that
you could not overcome them?

a. I expect good things to happen to me.
b. I am excited about my future.
c. I trust my future will turn out well.
d. I develop step-by-step plans to reach my
goals.
e. I have goals in my life.
f. If I set goals, I take action to reach them.
g. It is important to me that I reach my goals.
h. I know how to make my plans happen.

159. In the last 30 days, how many times have you taken
money that didn’t belong to you or used someone
else’s credit card without their approval in order to:
More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

163. Please indicate how
often this happens.

a. Purchase alcohol?
b. Purchase prescription (Rx) drugs?
c. Purchase illicit drugs (e.g. marijuana,
meth, heroin)?
d. Purchase a gun, knife, or other weapon?
e. Support gang activities?
f. Gamble or place a bet?

a. Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or
alcoholic?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
b. Did you live with anyone who used illegal street drugs or
who abused prescription medications?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
c. Did you live with anyone who served time or was sentenced
to serve time in a prison, jail, or other correctional facility?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
d. Were your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure
e. How often did adults in your home ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each other up?
Never
Once
More than once
f. How often did an adult in your home ever swear at you,
insult you, or put you down?
Once

All of the time
Most of the time
Some of the time
A little of the time
None of the time

a. How often do you make plans to achieve
your goals?
b. How often do you have trouble figuring out
how to make your goals happen?

160. All questions refer to the time period from when
you were born until now. Now, looking back —

Never

Exactly like me
A lot like me
Somewhat like me
A little like me
Not at all like me

More than once
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158. In the last month,
how often have
you felt:

a. How often do other students exclude you
from activities?
b. How often are other students mean to you?
c. How often do other students push or hit you?
d. How often do other students make fun of
you?

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
In this appendix we detail the items used to construct the risk and protective factor (RPF) scales presented in Section 5.1 the report. Many of the items used in the scales were “reverse coded” to ensure
that high values correlated with “risk” or “protection” accordingly.
1. COMMUNITY: Laws and Norms Favorable to Drug Use
(a) How wrong would most adults (over 21) in your neighborhood think it is for kids your age
i. to use marijuana?
ii. to drink alcohol?
iii. to smoke cigarettes?
(b) If a kid drank some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your
neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(c) If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(d) If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
2. COMMUNITY: Low neighborhood Attachment
(a) I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
(b) I like my neighborhood.
(c) If I had to move, I would miss the neighborhood I now live in.
3. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Drugs
(a) If you wanted to get some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
(b) If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(c) If you wanted to get some marijuana, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(d) If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine, LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it be for you
to get some?
4. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Handguns
(a) If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy would it be for you to get one?
5. COMMUNITY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My neighbors notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) There are people in my neighborhood who encourage me to do my best.
(c) There are people in my neighborhood who are proud of me when I do something well.
6. FAMILY: Family Conflict
(a) People in my family often insult or yell at each other.
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(b) People in my family have serious arguments.
(c) We argue about the same things in my family over and over.
7. FAMILY: Poor Family Management
(a) My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework done.
(b) Would your parents know if you did not come home on time?
(c) When I am not at home, one of my parents knows where I am and who I am with.
(d) The rules in my family are clear.
(e) My family has clear rules about alcohol and drug use.
(f) If you drank some beer or wine or liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without your
parents’ permission, would you be caught by your parents?
(g) If you skipped school would you be caught by your parents?
(h) If you carried a handgun without your parents’ permission, would you be caught by your
parents?
8. FAMILY: Family History of Antisocial Behavior
(a) Has anyone in your family ever had a severe alcohol or drug problem?
(b) Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
i. drunk beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)?
ii. smoked marijuana?
iii. smoked cigarettes?
iv. taken a handgun to school?
(c) About how many adults (over 21) have you known personally who in the past year have used
marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other drugs?
9. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable to Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. steal anything worth more than $5?
ii. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
10. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. Have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
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11. FAMILY: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents give me lots of chances to do fun things with them.
(b) My parents ask me what I think before most family decisions affecting me are made.
(c) If I had a personal problem, I could ask my mom or dad for help.
12. FAMILY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of you for something you’ve done?
(c) Do you enjoy spending time with your mother?
(d) Do you enjoy spending time with your father?
13. FAMILY: Attachment
(a) Do you feel very close to your mother?
(b) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your mother?
(c) Do you feel very close to your father?
(d) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your father?
14. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong it is to
i. take a handgun to school?
ii. steal anything worth more than $5?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
iv. attack someone with the idea of seriously hurting them?
v. stay away from school all day when their parents think they are at school?
15. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Antisocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. been suspended from school?
ii. carried a handgun?
iii. sold illegal drugs?
iv. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
v. been arrested?
vi. dropped out of school?
16. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Antisocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you
i. smoked cigarettes?
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ii. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
iii. smoked marijuana?
iv. carried a handgun?
17. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your friends feel it would be for you to:
i. Have one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
iv. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another illegal drug?
18. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Friends Use of Drugs
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. smoked cigarettes?
ii. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) when their parents
didn’t know about it?
iii. used marijuana?
iv. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines, or other illegal drugs?
19. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Perceived Risks of Drug Use
(a) How much do you think people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they
i. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
ii. try marijuana once or twice?
iii. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
iv. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage (beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?
20. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Early Initiation of Drug Use
(a) How old were you when first
i. smoked marijuana?
ii. smoked a cigarette, even just a puff?
iii. had more than a sip or two of beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or
gin)?
iv. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
21. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Gang Involvement
(a) In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have been members of a gang?
(b) Have you ever belonged to a gang?
(c) How old were you when you first belonged to a gang?
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22. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rebelliousness
(a) I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get them mad.
(b) I ignore the rules that get in my way.
(c) I like to see how much I can get away with.
23. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Prosocial Involvement
(a) How many times in the past year (12 months) have you
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. volunteered to do community service?
24. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you:
i. worked hard in school?
ii. defended someone who was being verbally abused at school?
iii. regularly volunteered to do community service?
25. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Prosocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. made the commitment to staying drug-free?
iii. tried to do well in school?
iv. liked school?
26. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Belief in Moral Order
(a) I think it is okay to take something without asking if you can get away with it.
(b) I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
(c) It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
(d) It is important to be honest with your parents, even if they become upset or you get punished.
27. SCHOOL: Academic Failure
(a) Putting them all together, what were your grades like last year?
28. SCHOOL: Low Commitment to School
(a) How often do you feel that the school work you are assigned is meaningful and important?
(b) How interesting are most of your courses to you?
(c) How important do you think the things you are learning in school are going to be for your later
life?
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(d) Now, thinking back over the past year in school, how often did you
i. enjoy being in school?
ii. hate being in school?
iii. try to do your best work in school?
(e) During the past 30 days how many whole days of school have you missed because you
skipped or “cut?”
29. SCHOOL: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) In my school, students have lots of chances to help decide things like class activities and
rules.
(b) There are lots of chances for students in my school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
(c) Teachers ask me to work on special classroom projects.
(d) There are lots of chances for students in my school to get involved in sports, clubs, and other
school activities outside of class.
(e) I have lots of chances to be part of class discussions or activities.
30. SCHOOL: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My teachers notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) The school lets my parents know when I have done something well.
(c) I feel safe at my school.
(d) My teachers praise me when I work hard in school.

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D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The following pages list all changes in questionnaire items, from the first administration of the AYS in
2004, until the current, 2016 version. Each row lists the exact wording for each question for each year
the survey was administered. The cells are sorted on the 2016 wording. A blank cell indicates that there
was no version of a particular question in a particular year.

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2006

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2010

2012

2014

2016

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (a) Did you live with
anyone who was a
problem drinker or
an alcoholic?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (b) Did you live with
anyone who used
illegal street drugs
or who abused
prescription
medications?"

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2010

2012

2014

2016
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (c) Did you live with
anyone who served
time or was
sentenced to serve
time in a prison, jail,
or other correctional
facility?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (d) Were your
parents separated
or divorced?"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (e) How often did
adults in your home
ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each
other up?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (f) How often did an
adult in your home
ever swear at you,
insult you, or put
you down?"
"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"
"Are your parents
separated or
divorced?"

2004

2006

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2008

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Compared to using
illegal drugs (e.g.,
cocaine, meth,
heroin), how
harmful do you
think it is for people
to take prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) No, I did not
talk with my parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, or drug
use."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
to my parents about
the dangers of
tobacco use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of alcohol use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of drug use."
"During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12
months, how many months, how many months, how many months, how many
times has someone times has someone times has someone times has someone
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
on school
on school
on school
ON SCHOOL
property?"
property?"
property?"
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of drug
use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

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2010

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

2012

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you seen
bullying ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY and
done nothing to
stop it?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been using
marijuana?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"

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"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
electronic cigarettes
(e-cigarettes)?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

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"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) No one has
been in prison on
jail"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"

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2010

2012

2014

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have you ever
used electronic
cigarettes (ecigarettes)?"
"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"
"How many best
friends (the friends
you feel closest to)
do you have?"

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2016
"How many peers
do you like to hang
out with and spend
time with?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

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"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

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"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you
for something
for something
for something
for something
for something
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (b)
have you: (b)
(b) played the
played the lottery or played the lottery or lottery or scratch-off
scratch-off tickets?" scratch-off tickets?" tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (c) bet on have you: (c) bet on anything of value:
team sports?"
team sports?"
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (h) bet on have you: (h) bet on anything of value:
dice games such as dice games such as (h) played a dice
craps?"
craps?"
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (i) bet on have you: (i) bet on (i) bet on a game of
games of personal games of personal personal skill such
skill such as pool,
skill such as pool,
as pool or a video
darts, or bowling?" darts, or bowling?" game?"
"How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?"
"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a)
smoked
smoked
smoked
smoked
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

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"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

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"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

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"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
smoke tobacco?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
smoke tobacco?"

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"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

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"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
father."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
mother."
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
father."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
mother."

"I feel very close to
my father."
"I feel very close to
my mother."

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"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

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"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
"If during the past
30 days you drank 30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
that apply.)
Someone under the Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to age of 21 gave it to
me"
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

2012

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

2004

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2006

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2008

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2010

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2012

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If I carried a
handgun without my
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If I skipped school,
my parents would
catch me."
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

2004

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other
(Please tell us other
reasons you had for
using substances in
the space
provided)"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

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2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

2004

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2006

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2008

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2010

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2004

2006

2008

"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (d) Rx
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
about how many
about how many
about how many
about how many
times were you
times were you
times were you
times were you
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (e) other
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(a) Purchase
alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(b) Purchase
prescription (Rx)
drugs?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(c) Purchase illicit
drugs (e.g.
marijuana, meth,
heroin)?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(d) Purchase a gun,
knife, or other
weapon?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(e) Support gang
activities?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(f) Gamble or place
a bet?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
following ways
following ways
following ways
following ways
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other
drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
way of responding) way of responding) way of responding) way of responding)
(a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
why?"
why?"
why?"
why?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (a) that you
were unable to
control the
important things in
your life?"

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"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (b) confident
about your abilities
to handle your
personal
problems?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (c) that things
were going your
way?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (d) that
difficulties were
piling up so high
that you could not
overcome them?"
"It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
"It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"My parents would
know if I did not
come home on
time."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

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"My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (d) feel that
the school work you
were assigned was
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

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"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
hallucinogens
psychedelics in the psychedelics in the psychedelics in the during the past 30
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

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"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"

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2008

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

2010

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during px, breeze) during px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
"On how many
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
occasions (if any)
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
have you: used
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such prescription
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, sedatives
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
(tranquilizers, such barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
as Valium or Xanax, sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
barbituates, or
without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
sleeping pills)
telling you to take
them, during the
them, during the
them, during the
during the past 30 them, during the
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"
past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
"On how many
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
occasions (if any)
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such have you: used
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, prescription
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
sedatives
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
(tranquilizers, such sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
as Valium or Xanax, without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
barbituates, or
telling you to take
them, in your
them, in your
them, in your
sleeping pills) in
them, in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any): occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
used stimulants,
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
other than
other than
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
methamphetamine methamphetamine have you: used
have you: used
stimulants
s (such as
s (such as
prescription
prescription
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
amphetamines,
stimulants (such as stimulants (such as
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, Adderal, or Ritalin, Adderal, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you
take them, in your to take them, in
to take them, in
to take them in your to take them in your
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
occasions (if any)
other than
have you: used
methamphetamine
stimulants
s (such as
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you
take them, during
to take them, during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any):
used stimulants,
other than
methamphetamine
s (such as
amphetamines,
Ritalin, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them, during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, in your
lifetime?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (a) How
often do other
students exclude
you from activities?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (b) How
often are other
students mean to
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (c) How
often do other
students push or hit
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (d) How
often do other
students make fun
of you?"
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or
yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (a) I expect
good things to
happen to me."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (b) I am
excited about my
future."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (c) I trust my
future will turn out
well."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (d) I develop
step-by-step plans
to reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (e) I have
goals in my life."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (f) If I set
goals, I take action
to reach them."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (g) It is
important to me that
I reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (h) I know how
to make my plans
happen."
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (a) How
often do you make
plans to achieve
your goals?"
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (b) How
often do you have
trouble figuring out
how to make your
goals happen?"

2004

2006

2014

2016

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were
your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2008

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2010

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2012

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

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"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"Think back over
the last two weeks.
How many times
have you had five
or more alcoholic
drinks in a row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

2004

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"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Sister(s)
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Stepfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepmother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

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"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

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"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

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"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

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"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (h) were a
member of a
gang?"
"What grade are
you in?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
mother?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

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2008

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

2010

2012

2014

2016

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

2004

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2006

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2008

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2010

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2012

2014

2016

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"
During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
marijuana use.

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"
"Where were you
and your parents
born?"
"Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the
following people live following people live following people live following people live following people live
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
(Choose all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

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2006

2008

"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

2010

2012

2014

"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are
younger than you?"
"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are older
than you?"
"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
father?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h)
carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (a)
done what feels
good no matter
what?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (b)
done something
dangerous because
someone dared you
to do it?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (c)
done crazy things
even if they are a
little dangerous?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

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2008

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2012

2014

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(i) attacked
someone with a
weapon?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth less than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth more than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) gone into or
tried to go into a
building to steal
something?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(p) used a weapon
or force to get
money or other
material items from
someone?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

2010

2012

2014

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

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2008

2010

2012

2014

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four "Think of your four
best friends (the
best friends (the
friends you feel
friends you feel
closest to). In the
closest to). In the
past year (12
past year (12
months), how many months), how many
of your best friends of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
attended religious
services?"
services?"
"It is important to
think before you
act."
"Sometimes I think "Sometimes I think
that life is not worth that life is not worth
it."
it."
"At times I think I
"At times I think I
am no good at all." am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that inclined to think that
I am a failure."
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
"In the past year,
have you felt
have you felt
depressed or sad
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if MOST days, even if
you felt okay
you felt okay
sometimes?"
sometimes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
services?"

"Sometimes I think
that life is not worth
it."
"At times I think I
am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
have you felt
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if
you felt okay
sometimes?"

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2006

2008

2010

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

2012

2014

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2006

2008

2010

2012

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"
"If a kid smoked
cigarettes in your
neighborhood,
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

2014

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

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2006

2008

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

2010

2012

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Music"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Drama"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Foreign
Language Club"

2014

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
Council/Governmen
t"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper/Yearbo
ok"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentoring or
Tutoring"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I am
not involved in any
school-sponsored
activities"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

2016

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school "Which after-school
activities, that are
activities, that are
not schoolnot schoolsponsored, are you sponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
all that apply)
Other after school Other after school
activity"
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Other after school
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Religious group"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Music/Dance/Dram
a"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

2010

2012

2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I am
not involved in after
school activities that
are not schoolsponsored"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"

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2004

"My family has clear
rules about
cigarettes and
tobacco use."
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who
carried a concealed
but unloaded gun in
the street be
convicted of a
weapons offense?"
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who has
ever been convicted
of a felony legally
carry a gun?"
"To your
knowledge, are
there federal
penalties for
carrying a gun?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
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all that apply)
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all that apply)
Sister(s)"
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about Project Safe about the gun
about the gun
violence prevention
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Neighborhoods
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survey?"
survey?"
survey?"
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Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
Arizona State University
NORC at the University of Chicago

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

ARIZONA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Chairperson
SEAN DUGGAN, Chief
Chandler Police Department
Vice-Chairperson
SHEILA POLK
Yavapai County Attorney

JOE ARPAIO
Maricopa County Sheriff

MARK BRNOVICH
Attorney General

JOE R. BRUGMAN, Chief
Safford Police Department

DAVID K. BYERS, Director
Administrative Office of the Courts

KELLY “KC” CLARK
Navajo County Sheriff

DAVE COLE
Former Judge

CHRIS GIBBS, Mayor
City of Safford

DREW JOHN
Graham County Supervisor

ELLEN KIRSCHBAUM, Chairperson
Board of Executive Clemency

BARBARA LAWALL
Pima County Attorney

FRANK MILSTEAD, Director
Department of Public Safety

BILL MONTGOMERY
Maricopa County Attorney

CHRIS NANOS
Pima County Sheriff

CHARLES RYAN, Director
Department of Corrections

DAVID SANDERS
Pima County Chief Probation Officer

DANIEL SHARP, Chief
Oro Valley Police Department

HESTON SILBERT
Law Enforcement Leader

ANDREW T. LEFEVRE
Executive Director

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Acknowledgments
The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) would like to thank Arizona State University’s Morrison
Institute for Public Policy and NORC at the University of Chicago for their professionalism and contributions to the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey. Additionally, ACJC would like to thank our
colleagues for their guidance and assistance throughout the administration process. ACJC would also
like to thank community leaders who provided their expertise for the betterment of our survey, including:
R. Bradley Snyder, New Amsterdam Consulting, Inc.
Shana Malone, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
Eric Hedberg, NORC at the University of Chicago
Wendy Wolfersteig, SIRC at Arizona State University
Timothy Leffel, NORC at the University of Chicago
Andrea Whitsett, Morrison Institute for Public Policy at ASU
Sarah Lindstrom Johnson, The Sanford School at Arizona State University
Dawn DeLay, Arizona State University
Furthermore, the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey could not have been possible without the
support and participation of school superintendents, principals, prevention coordinators, and teachers
throughout the state. Thank you for contributing your time and efforts toward the completion of this
report.
Finally, we extend our thanks to the students who responded to the survey. Their thoughtful participation
resulted in a wealth of information that can be used to improve the circumstances in which all youth live
and learn.
Data from the Arizona Youth Survey will be made available on the ACJC Community Data Project (CDP)
site after reports have been distributed to participating schools and government agencies. The CDP site
was made possible with funding from:
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
Governor’s Office of Youth Faith and Family
Arizona Department of Gaming

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2.2 County Sample . . . .
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6.2 Perceived Risk of Harm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
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A: List of References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B: Scantron Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade) . .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade) .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade) .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016 . .
Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . .
Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade) . . . . .
Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade) . . . . .
Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade) . . .
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Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade) . . .
Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade) . . .
Gang Involvement Trends, 2012-2016 . . . . .
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Peer-Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . .
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Family Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
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Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade) . . .
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Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade) .
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Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
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Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
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Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade) .
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Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade) . . . . .
Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade) . . . .
Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . .
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Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade) .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade) . . . . . .
Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade) . . . . . .
Parent Disapproval (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Parent Disapproval (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Parent Disapproval (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Peer Disapproval (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Peer Disapproval (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Peer Disapproval (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Student-Teacher Interactions (8th Grade) . . . .
Student-Teacher Interactions (10th Grade) . . . .
Student-Teacher Interactions (12th Grade) . . . .
Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade) . . . . . .
Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade) . . . . .
Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade) . . . . .
Perceived Stress (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Perceived Stress (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Perceived Stress (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Future Orientation (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Future Orientation (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Future Orientation (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Goal Setting (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Goal Setting (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Goal Setting (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Executive Summary

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 1: Executive Summary
The Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) was administered to a statewide sample of 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students during the spring of 2016 under direction of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. Based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model and the Communities That Care survey (Hawkins et al., 1992),
the AYS assesses the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement, and other
risky behaviors in Arizona, and helps stakeholders to better understand the risk and protective factors
that are correlated with these behaviors.
At the local school and district level, administrators may use the data included in this report to guide their
decisions on programming and services. Planners at the regional, county, and state levels can use these
data as comparisons to data they may be collecting at the program level in order to better understand
needs and to help allocate resources to issues of greatest concern.
At all levels, stakeholders involved in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation efforts
around substance use and other problem behaviors can use the AYS data in a variety of ways:
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examine pertinent community issues,
design and implement a new project and/or policy,
look to obtain funding for a new project and/or policy, or
modify or redesign a project and/or policy.

Survey Findings: Highlights
These findings discuss some of the important attitudes and behaviors of Arizona youth who responded
to the 2016 survey.
Problem Behaviors
Alcohol Use in the Past 30 Days has continued to decline in Arizona; in 2016, 22.4 percent of youth
reported drinking alcohol in the past 30 days, a decline from 24.1 percent in 2014, and from 28.1 percent
in 2012.
Marijuana Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 14.2 percent, a very slight increase from the 13.6
percent who reported using marijuana in 2014, but similar to the rate in 2012 of 14.3 percent.
Cigarette Smoking in the Past 30 Days among youth has continued to remain at a rate of less than one
in ten who smokes regularly, with the 9.2 percent of youth who reported this in 2016 staying similar to
the 9.4 percent in 2014, down from 12.9 percent in 2012.
Prescription Pain Relievers Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 6.4 percent for 2016; this is an
increase since the 4.7 percent reported in 2014, but is similar to the 6.2 percent reported in 2012.
Bullying on School Property: When asked how often during the past 12 months they had seen bullying
on school property, 38.9 percent of youth said they have seen bullying on school property at least once,
and about 16 percent had seen bullying four or more times.

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Risk Factors
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: On average, students had unfavorable views towards drug use.
On a scale of 1 (very wrong) to 4 (not wrong), the mean was 1.55, and less than 5 percent of youth
scored a 3 or higher, showing that youth believed it was wrong for someone their age to use alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, or LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs.
Perceived Risk of Harm of Drug Use: Perceived risks of drug use showed a mean score that was towards
the middle of the 1-4 scale at 2.31 suggesting that youth only perceived some moderate to slight risk
for people using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to
take them.
Protective Factors
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: On average, youth responded that they each had an average of two
best friends who had participated in positive activities in the past year. Participating in clubs, committing
to staying drug free, trying to do well in and liking school are all positive attitudes and behaviors for youth.

Consequences
Rode in a Car with Someone Who had been Drinking Alcohol: The vast majority of youth practiced the
safe habit of not riding in a car with someone who had been drinking alcohol, with only about 20 percent
of youth reporting having ridden in a car with someone who had been drinking in the past 30 days.
ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
Adult Actions in the Home: Unfortunately, more than half of youth reported that in their lifetime, an adult
swore at, insulted, or put them down. Such early childhood experiences are linked to negative health
outcomes later in life.
School Safety
Feel Safe at School: About 80 percent of youth agree or strongly agree that they feel safe at school.
School safety can impact certain youth behaviors such as school attendance and bullying.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the aforementioned topics, complete with definitions
and charts, in turn providing an in-depth understanding of the youth landscape in Arizona. These AYS
findings, along with data from other disciplines (e.g. public health and education research), can support
the design and implementation of evidence-based programs intended to meet needs specific to the
populations most at risk or most likely to be impacted by substance abuse and other problem behaviors.

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Introduction

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 2: Introduction
2.1 Background
2016 Arizona Youth Survey Report
Every two years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center conducts the Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. This survey was designed
to assess the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement and other risky behaviors in Arizona, and to better understand the risk and protective factors that are correlated with these
behaviors. The AYS is based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model included in
the Communities That Care (CTC) survey. This framework was developed in 1989 by J. David Hawkins,
Ph.D., Richard F. Catalano, Ph.D., and a team of researchers at the University of Washington (Hawkins
et al., 1992).
The Risk and Protective Factor (RPF) model is a prevention model that is utilized to identify methods of
reducing concerning behaviors in youth by addressing the social factors that may increase or decrease
the risk of a behavior developing. This model categorizes these social factors in four domains: individual/peer, family, school, and community. Each domain contains a set of risk and protective factors that
youth may experience. Risk factors include concepts such as youth perceiving no risk in using drugs,
having high family conflict, having low commitment to their school, or perceiving that drugs are easily
obtainable. Protective factors include concepts such as youth interacting with prosocial peers, having a
strong attachment to their family, having opportunities for prosocial involvement, or receiving rewards for
prosocial involvement.
During each administration year, the Arizona Youth Survey is completed by 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students throughout all 15 counties in Arizona. Any school that serves these grade levels is eligible
to participate regardless of school type (e.g. traditional public, private, or charter schools). The 2016
survey was administered between February and May 2016, and resulted in the participation of 57,170
students from 249 schools across Arizona.
This report summarizes the findings obtained from the 2016 AYS for Gila County, which includes 67
8th grade students, 351 10th grade students, and 224 12th grade students. The sample size per chart
can be smaller because some youth did not answer all the questions. Due to significant changes to the
survey instruments over the years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) cautions readers
against comparing these data to pre-2002 survey results.

The Community Data Project
The Community Data Project (CDP), online at http://azcjc.gov/cdp_site/default.aspx, is a multi-agency
effort to create a central repository for Arizona’s substance abuse and criminal justice data (e.g. AYS
results, crime rates, and corrections). Through a user-friendly website, the public has access to a onestop portal where they can select the type of data they need by specific demographic characteristics and
geographic level of interest. The CDP can be used to obtain data for grant writing purposes, prevention
efforts, and to inform strategic planning and programmatic changes. Various output options are available,
including data tables, graphs, and maps, to cover a variety of reporting and visualization needs.
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2.2 County Sample
All schools in Arizona are eligible to participate in the survey, and recruitment efforts were successful
in obtaining participation by schools in all 15 counties. Careful planning and uniform administration of
the survey have resulted in data that are valid and representative of students in the 8th, 10th, and 12th
grades across the state.
In this report, the results for Gila County are presented. Table 1 presents the summary demographic
statistics for the 2016 county sample, and compares them with the latest data from the National Center
for Education Statistics’ (NCES) Common Core of Data (2015). The first two columns in this table allow
the reader to judge the representativeness of the obtained sample. If there are large differences between
the sample and NCES data, the generalizability of the results should be re-considered (Maxfield and
Babbie, 2015). The first column is the AYS county data, the second is the NCES data for this county,
and the third column is the state-wide NCES data.
To better understand the diversity of Arizona’s youth population, respondents were asked separate questions about their ethnicity (Hispanic vs. Non-Hispanic) and their race (American Indian, Asian, Pacific
Islander, Black, and White — which includes Hispanic and Non-Hispanic). This method for obtaining ethnicity and race information provides more comprehensive data on youth cultural and racial selfidentification, and on Arizona’s diverse youth population. Note also that students were able to check as
many race categories as they felt applied to them, so percentages in the race categories may not add up
to 100%. To simplify this issue, percentages are reported for a composite race/ethnicity variable created
based on answers to the separate race and ethnicity questions.
Table 1: Demographic characteristics of the Gila County and state samples.

Gender
Race/Ethnicity

Male
Female
American Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black
Hispanic
Multi-racial
White

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State NCES
(2014-2015)
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49%
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Whenever data are obtained from a sample of students instead of the entire population, it is important
to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of the data. One easy way to investigate the quality of the
sample is to look at the basic demographic characteristics of the students who participated in the survey
and compare them to what is known about the entire population of students. This will give the user of
these data a basic understanding of the degree to which the sample data can be generalized to the
entire population. Differences of greater than 5 percentage points may indicate that the results in this
report may be over- or underestimating the prevalence of various issues.
The data included in this report describe the level of risk and protective factors, substance use, antisocial
behavior, and delinquency of those youth who participated in the survey. These can be used to inform
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the development of school and community-based prevention and intervention activities that may benefit
both the youth who participated in the survey and those who did not.

2.3 About the Survey Data
The data reported here were collected using two modes. First, a self-administered questionnaire using
Scantron technology was utilized in schools which did not have extensive access to computers for their
students. The instrument used for these paper-and-pencil administrations is available in Appendix B. A
second mode, a self-administered online survey, was also available for schools to use if they preferred
to administer the survey online. This online tool presented the same questions as the paper-and-pencil
Scantron survey, except that students could answer the questions on a computer while in their classroom.
The data were compiled into the final analysis dataset using statistical software.

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2.4 Structure of the Report
Structure of Sections 3–8
Sections 3–8 of this report have the same basic structure. Each subsection presents definitions, followed
by bar- or line-graphs (“figures”), all relating to a particular topic area of the Arizona Youth Survey. The
figures visually represent the responses to a selection of questionnaire items associated with the topic
area. For example, Section 3.1: Substance Use and Frequency of Use begins with a Definitions portion,
which lists definitions for the AYS categories Substance Use in the Last 30 Days, Lifetime Substance
Use, Frequent Use of Substances, Binge Use, and Poly-Substance Use. Following these definitions is
a Figures portion, which presents a series of figures summarizing survey results for the questionnaire
items associated with the categories in the definitions portion.
While some subsections (topic areas) contain a larger number of specific definitions and figures than
others, all subsections in Sections 3–8 have this same basic structure.
The Figures portions of each topic area contain separate figures for 8th, 10th, and 12th grade responses
(with the exception of 2012-2016 line-graphs, in which the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade data appear sideby-side in the same graph). If a particular figure requires additional explanation or commentary, it is
included above it in the main text of the Figures portion.

Structure of Appendix Section
Following the main text of the report are four appendices:
Appendix A: List of References
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor Scale Definitions
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The contents of the appendices are summarized at the beginning of the Appendices section. Additional
information about each individual appendix is provided in the corresponding appendix subsection itself.

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2.5 Interpreting the Figures
Every figure in this report compares the responses of Gila County students to the average responses
from the state-wide Arizona sample, for a selection of 2016 AYS questionnaire items.
Most of the figures are bar-graphs (or: “bar-charts,” “bar-plots,” etc.). With a few exceptions, such figures
depict what percentage of youth in the sample agreed with a statement (e.g. “it is wrong to smoke
marijuana”), reported having participated in some activity (e.g. have smoked marijuana in the last 30
days), or provided some specific answer to the relevant question (e.g. obtained marijuana from someone
with a medical card). Each percentage-based figure will specify exactly how the percentages should be
interpreted, via a main title above the plot window and label on the horizontal axis.
Some figures in the report display measurements other than percentages, such as initiation age in
Section 5.2, or composite Risk and Protective (RPF) scores in Section 5.1 (see Appendix C for RPF
scoring information). In figures that do not represent percentage-based data, the relevant units will be
clearly indicated in the title and/or horizontal axis.
In some cases, the number of youth who responded to a question was less than 25. In these cases, the
gray bar representing the school statistic is suppressed to protect the privacy of the survey respondents.
The following sample figure, Figure 0, is typical of the charts appearing throughout the report (the actual
numbers in the sample figure are not genuine — they are provided for illustrative purposes only). The
%-labels are provided for each bar in each figure, and are rounded to one decimal place throughout. For
county and district reports, the average responses for students in the county or district are compared to
the state average, instead of an individual school.
The black error bars ( |——| ) that appear on each of the school-level bars represent the margin of error.
Due to the nature of survey data, any given measurement is only an estimate of the true value. For
example, Figure 0 shows that 9.7% of Example School students have used Substance A in the last
30 days. However, if the survey was re-administered to the same students repeatedly, it is unlikely that
exactly 9.7% of them would report having used Substance A each and every time (again, see introductory
section). Thus, the margins of error on Example School’s bars in Figure 0 indicate the range within which
we can be confident that the “true” percentage lies. This is important primarily for comparison with the
corresponding state-level percentages.

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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

50.3%
Substance A
46.1%

9.7%
Substance B
22.6%

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Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Example School

State Average

Figure 0: Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

When comparing school-level numbers with state-level numbers, it is important to note the position of the
state-level bar as it relates to the position of the upper and lower margin of error on the corresponding
school-level bar. If the state average bar falls within the range of the school’s upper and lower margins
of error, then we cannot safely conclude that there is a meaningful difference between students in the
school and students in Arizona at large. For example we cannot conclude from Figure 0 that students at
Example School are more likely to use Substance A than Arizona students are on average, even though
Substance A use is at 50.3% within Example School but only 46.1% state-wide. This is because the state
average bar falls within the school’s margin of error (which ranges from about 43% to 57%, indicated by
the length of |——|). In other words, the “true” value of students at Example School who reported using
Substance A lies somewhere between 43% and 57%. Because the statewide rate of 46.1% falls within
this range, it is not plausible to conclude that there is a meaningful difference between Example School
and the state average.
On the other hand, we can conclude from Figure 0 that it is plausible that there is a meaningful difference
in use of Substance B between Example School and the state average. In particular, since the state average for 30-day use of Substance B (22.6%) is higher than the upper margin of error for Example School
(about 14%), it is plausible that students at Example School are indeed less likely to use Substance B
than Arizona students are on average. Put another way: since the state bar does not overlap with the
school’s error-bars, Figure 0 does provide evidence for a meaningful difference in use of Substance B.
Key points to remember about figures with this format:

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• Gray bars represent the data for Gila County
• Blue bars represent Arizona state-average data
• Black error bars ( |——| ) represent the margin of error for the sample estimate that the bar
represents. This is a range that effectively represents the possible values of the bar length given the
sampling error. The smaller the sample, the larger this range becomes. This range allows readers
to judge the difference between the value of the reported statistics against the state averages. See
also Section 2.5: Interpreting the Figures.
• If the state-average bar is higher than the upper margin of error on the county’s bar, or lower than
the lower margin of error on the county’s bar, then it is plausible that the county’s student body
genuinely differs from the state of Arizona on that particular item (for the particular grade level
represented in the figure).

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Section 3: Problem Behaviors
3.1 Substance Use and Frequency of Use
Definitions
Youth were asked many questions on their use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and specifically on
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alcohol (beer, wine, or hard liquor);
cigarettes;
electronic cigarettes;
marijuana;
LSD or other hallucinogens;
cocaine or crack;
inhalants (sniffed glue or inhaled gases);
methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth);
heroin;
Ecstasy (MDMA);
steroids or anabolic steroids;
prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin,
OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to take them;

• prescription stimulants (such as Adderal, Ritalin, or Dexedrine) without a doctor telling
you to take them;
• prescription sedatives (tranquilizers such as
Valium or Xanax, barbiturates, or sleeping
pills) without a doctor telling you to take them;
• over the counter (OTC) drugs (such as cough
syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills) for the purpose of getting high;
• synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts or herbal
incense products);
• beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you
used prescription drugs; or
• “phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze).”

The drug phenoxydine does not exist, but was included for data validity purposes. Youth who responded
that they used this drug may not be answering questions honestly. We include these responses, but note
the prevalence of this answer as a measure for possible untruthful answers.
Substance Use in the Last 30 days is a measure of the percentage of youth who used a given substance
at least once in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This serves as a proxy for the level of current use
of the substance. Data are shown for the past three survey administrations in order to note any trends
of increased or decreased use.
Lifetime Substance Use is a measure of the percentage of youth who tried a particular substance at
least once in their lifetime, and is used to show the percentage of youth who have had experience with a
specific substance.
Frequent Use of Substances is a measure of the percentage of youth who used the substance at least
10-19 times in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This acts as a proxy for addiction or abuse of
substances.
Binge Use of alcohol defined as having had five or more drinks in a row, at some point during the two
weeks prior to the survey.
Poly-substance Use is defined in this survey as consuming alcohol and prescription drugs at the same
time, at some point during the 30 days prior to the survey.

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Figures
30-day Substance Use, 2016
Figure 1: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

0.0%
3.6%

Synthetic Drugs

2.7%
2.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

2.7%
4.5%

Rx Tranquilizers

2.8%
3.3%

Rx Stimulants

5.6%
2.4%

Rx Opioids

7.9%
5.0%

Steroids

7.7%
2.1%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

5.0%
1.9%

Heroin

5.0%
1.6%

Methamphetamine

5.1%
1.7%

Inhalants

15.0%
4.2%

Cocaine/Crack

4.9%
1.9%

Hallucinogens

4.9%
2.1%

Marijuana

17.1%
7.3%

Alcohol

22.0%
12.3%

*Phenoxydine

2.6%
1.6%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

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80

90

100

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Figure 2: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

7.8%
5.7%

Synthetic Drugs

5.2%
3.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

9.2%
5.8%

Rx Tranquilizers

6.8%
5.2%

Rx Stimulants

5.2%
4.3%

Rx Opioids

9.1%
6.8%

Steroids

4.9%
3.0%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

5.2%
3.3%

Heroin

5.2%
2.7%

Methamphetamine

4.9%
2.8%

Inhalants

6.2%
3.8%

Cocaine/Crack

4.5%
3.3%

Hallucinogens

5.2%
4.1%

Marijuana

18.4%
15.2%

Alcohol

30.3%
23.4%

*Phenoxydine

4.9%
2.7%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

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20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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Figure 3: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

10.8%
7.6%

Synthetic Drugs

10.2%
4.0%

Over−the−Counter 12.8%
Drugs 6.7%
Rx Tranquilizers

8.1%
6.0%

Rx Stimulants

10.3%
5.5%

Rx Opioids

15.4%
7.8%

Steroids

8.2%
4.1%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

9.7%
4.6%

Heroin

10.3%
3.8%

Methamphetamine

11.3%
4.1%

Inhalants

10.3%
4.3%

Cocaine/Crack

8.9%
5.2%

Hallucinogens

9.8%
5.7%

Marijuana

29.5%
22.9%

Alcohol

38.3%
35.9%

*Phenoxydine

8.7%
3.8%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

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20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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30-day Substance Use, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 4 shows 30-day substance use trends for a variety of common substances, drawing from the
results of the 2012, 2014, and 2016 Arizona Youth Surveys. The bars represent the percentage of youth
who report having used each of the substances in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. In some cases
the sample size for past years was too small for a specific grade in a specific county, and so the data are
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Figure 4: Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016

Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012−2016
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25

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75

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75

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Rx
Stimulants

75

Rx
Opioids

Percentage (%) of students reporting use

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Lifetime Substance Use, 2016
Figure 5: Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)
43.2%

E−Cigarettes
22.4%
31.8%

Cigarettes
14.7%
5.6%

Rx Tranquilizers
4.7%
10.8%

Rx Stimulants
3.1%
10.5%

Rx Opioids
6.9%
24.4%

Marijuana
14.3%
35.0%

Alcohol
29.0%

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20

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60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Figure 6: Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)
46.8%

E−Cigarettes
30.6%
38.2%

Cigarettes
22.4%
10.5%

Rx Tranquilizers
7.5%
5.8%

Rx Stimulants
6.8%
13.6%

Rx Opioids
10.8%
40.8%

Marijuana
28.9%
54.1%

Alcohol
45.6%

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100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Figure 7: Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)
43.4%

E−Cigarettes
36.8%
41.6%

Cigarettes
32.8%
14.9%

Rx Tranquilizers
10.0%
12.2%

Rx Stimulants
9.6%
18.5%

Rx Opioids
13.6%
52.6%

Marijuana
42.0%
61.8%

Alcohol
60.4%

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10

20

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80

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100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Frequent Substance Use, 2016
Figure 8: Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

2.8%
2.0%

Cigarettes

2.8%
1.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

2.8%
0.9%

Rx Opioids

2.8%
1.1%

Marijuana

5.6%
2.0%

Alcohol

2.8%
1.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
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Figure 9: Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

6.2%
4.6%

Cigarettes

5.1%
3.0%

Rx Tranquilizers

3.1%
1.9%

Rx Opioids

3.1%
2.0%

Marijuana

8.2%
5.3%

Alcohol

6.2%
3.6%

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10

20

30

40

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Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
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Figure 10: Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

8.5%
7.0%

Cigarettes

11.2%
5.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

4.3%
2.1%

Rx Opioids

5.3%
2.4%

Marijuana

13.8%
9.4%

Alcohol

6.4%
6.4%

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20

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60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
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Binge Use, 2016
Figure 11: Binge Use (8th Grade)

2016 Binge Use (8th Grade)

17.8%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
6.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Gila

Figure 12: Binge Use (10th Grade)

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16.0%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
13.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Gila

Figure 13: Binge Use (12th Grade)

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21.8%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
21.6%

0

10

20

30

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60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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Poly-Substance Use, 2016
Figure 14: Poly-Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Poly−Substance Use (8th Grade)

0.0%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
3.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Gila

Figure 15: Poly-Substance Use (10th Grade)

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7.8%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
5.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Gila

Figure 16: Poly-Substance Use (12th Grade)

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10.8%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
7.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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3.2 Gang Involvement
Definitions
Gang Involvement is measured by a series of questions centered on current and past gang membership
for self and friends, as well as the major reason for membership. Association with “delinquent” peers has
been identified as a correlate of individual gang involvement and other anti-social behaviors (Esbensen
et al., 2009; Klein and Maxson, 2006).This item is examined with a question pertaining to peer gang
membership (i.e. best friends were in a gang in the past year).
Research has also indicated that perceptions of gang involvement are important to understanding potential or future gang involvement of youth (Lopez et al., 2006). To inspect this further, Gang Involvement
also asks whether youth think that they will be seen as “cool” if they belong to a gang, as well as whether
or not they have taken money in the last 30 days to support gang activities.
• Ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who responded
“yes” or “no, but would like to.”
• Friends ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated
that one or more of their four best friends had been members of a gang in the last 12 months.
• The chances of being seen as cool if you were part of a gang percentages represented in charts
refer to those youth who stated some, pretty good, or very good chance.
• Taking money to support gang activities percentages represented in charts refer to those youth
who stated that they’ve stolen money to support gang activities one or more times in the past 30
days.
• Reasons for belonging to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who said
they had ever belonged to a gang, and then selected the major reason why they joined (those who
reported having belonged to a gang but did not provide a reason are not included).

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Figures
Gang Involvement, 2016
Figure 17: Gang Involvement (8th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (8th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

0.0%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

21.2%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

32.8%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

8.3%

7.1%

8.4%

19.5%

3.5%

0

10

20

30

40

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60

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80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Figure 18: Gang Involvement (10th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (10th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

14.1%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

11.5%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

19.1%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

5.8%

6.7%

7.1%

17.0%

3.9%

0

10

20

30

40

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60

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80

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Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Figure 19: Gang Involvement (12th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (12th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

12.2%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

13.4%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

18.5%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

8.2%

7.4%

7.5%

13.1%

5.2%

0

10

20

30

40

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60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Reasons for Joining a Gang, 2016
Figure 20: Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)

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Figure 21: Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)
To get respect

3.4%
9.2%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

6.9%
7.1%

Protection/safety

24.1%
15.6%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
6.0%

Make money

10.3%
20.9%

Friendship

20.7%
18.6%

Felt pressured

0.0%
3.6%

Other

34.5%
19.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Figure 22: Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)
To get respect

6.7%
11.4%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
3.8%

Protection/safety

13.3%
11.6%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

6.7%
5.6%

Make money

13.3%
25.4%

Friendship

20.0%
18.5%

Felt pressured

6.7%
4.2%

Other

33.3%
19.4%

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Gang Involvement trends, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 23: Gang Involvement Trends, 2012-2016

Gang Involvement Trends, 2012−2016
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3.3 Bullying
Definitions
Bullying is a form of aggression, often expressed through physical or psychological harassment, which
can lead to feelings of being unsafe and to increased absences (Batsche and Knoff, 1994; Gastic, 2008;
Kearney, 2008). It is measured by several questions including experiences with being bullied at school,
being a target of cyber-bullying (harassed online or via a cell phone or electronic device), as well as
any occurrences of bullying on the part of the respondent. Lastly, this section includes responses to
a question concerning being a witness to bullying on school property and willingness to intervene (i.e.
did nothing to stop it). Data represented in charts refer to the percentage of youth who engaged in or
witnessed each activity on one or more occasions over the past 12 months.

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Figures
Figure 24: Bullying (8th Grade)

2016 Bullying (8th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

60.7%

I was harassed
online

45.9%

47.0%

33.1%
50.8%

I bullied someone

26.1%
52.4%

I was bullied

42.2%

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Figure 25: Bullying (10th Grade)

2016 Bullying (10th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

50.9%

I was harassed
online

28.1%

37.4%

28.7%
23.7%

I bullied someone

18.8%
34.9%

I was bullied

31.0%

0

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Figure 26: Bullying (12th Grade)

2016 Bullying (12th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

37.9%

I was harassed
online

29.7%

28.8%

23.6%
17.6%

I bullied someone

14.5%
30.6%

I was bullied

22.7%

0

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3.4 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Definitions
The original Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, conducted from 1995 to
1997, established the link between early childhood experiences of abuse or neglect and the presence
of health issues in adulthood (Felitti et al., 1998). Through this study, the prevention community was
able to determine that, as the number of ACEs a child is exposed to increases, so does the risk level for
negative health outcomes later in life.
Many researchers have now turned their focus to understanding the impact of adverse childhood experiences on behaviors during adolescence and beyond (Anda et al., 2006; Jonson-Reid et al., 2012).
To assess youths’ exposure to these situations, and the possible effects from experiencing ACEs, six
ACEs-related questions similar to several of those asked of adults in the national study were examined
in the 2016 AYS. Youth were asked questions regarding ever living with anyone who was a problem
drinker/alcoholic, living with anyone who has used or abuse drugs and medications, living with anyone
who had served time in prison or jail, having parents who are separated or divorced, and experiencing
the presence of physical or emotional abuse in their homes. Percentages reported are for those youth
who responded yes to each of the questions.

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Figure 27: Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)

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Figure 28: Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)
31.4%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 25.2%
24.8%

Ever lived with a
drug user 17.2%
Ever lived with 30.4%
someone who had
been incarcerated 22.9%
Parents ever 55.7%
separated or
divorced 42.3%
Ever lived with 31.1%
adults who fought
each other 23.2%
Ever lived
64.8%
with adults who
insulted or put 55.7%
you down
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Figure 29: Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)
30.2%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 26.4%
27.4%

Ever lived with a
drug user 19.1%
Ever lived with 29.9%
someone who had
been incarcerated 22.7%
Parents ever 50.3%
separated or
divorced 44.1%
Ever lived with 28.2%
adults who fought
each other 23.2%
Ever lived
59.2%
with adults who
insulted or put 53.9%
you down
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Section 4: Consequences of Problem Behaviors
4.1 Impaired Driving
Definitions
Impaired Driving has often focused on alcohol use, but researchers have begun to explore the use of
other drugs and driving, especially marijuana (Maxwell, 2012).
Impaired Driving is measured by asking youth to answer four questions about their driving or passenger
behavior in the past 30 days. The percentage of youth who acknowledged that they engaged in each of
these behaviors at least once is reported:
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•
•
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rode with someone who had been drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after taking prescription drugs for the experience; and
drove a car/vehicle after using marijuana.

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Figures
Figure 30: Impaired Driving (8th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (8th Grade)
Rode in a car 33.3%
with someone who
had been drinking 20.4%
Drove while 13.6%
drinking alcohol
(30 days) 4.2%
Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

4.5%
3.1%

Drove while using 15.9%
marijuana (30
days) 5.7%
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Figure 31: Impaired Driving (10th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (10th Grade)
Rode in a car 25.5%
with someone who
had been drinking 19.9%
Drove while
drinking alcohol
(30 days)

9.1%

Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

5.2%

5.9%

4.8%

Drove while using 12.2%
marijuana (30
days) 10.5%
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Figure 32: Impaired Driving (12th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (12th Grade)
Rode in a car 28.2%
with someone who
had been drinking 21.4%
Drove while 16.1%
drinking alcohol
(30 days) 11.7%
Drove while using 12.6%
Rx drugs (30
days) 7.5%
Drove while using 27.8%
marijuana (30
days) 19.7%
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100

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4.2 School Safety
Definitions
School Safety is often viewed in terms of the absence of harmful incidents or crimes on school grounds,
usually measured within a year, or measured relative to other schools or benchmarks (Langbein and
Bess, 2002). School safety is measured by a series of questions that assess overall feelings of safety
and its impact on certain behaviors. Youth were asked if they felt safe at school, as well as the number of
days they did not attend due to feeling unsafe at, or on their way to campus in the last 30 days. Further,
youth responded to questions about being threatened or injured with a weapon on school property, as
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Figures
Figure 33: School Safety (8th Grade)

2016 School Safety (8th Grade)
I feel safe at 38.8%
school 73.9%
I skipped school
because I felt 26.7%
unsafe (past 30 11.7%
days)
I got in a fight 20.3%
(12 months) 18.2%
I was threatened 28.1%
with a weapon (12
months) 11.7%
I brought a 21.3%
weapon with me
(past 30 days) 5.9%
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Figure 34: School Safety (10th Grade)

2016 School Safety (10th Grade)
I feel safe at 61.8%
school 77.4%
I skipped school
because I felt 12.5%
unsafe (past 30 11.6%
days)
I got in a fight 11.4%
(12 months) 11.3%
I was threatened 11.0%
with a weapon (12
months) 10.3%
I brought a 10.3%
weapon with me
(past 30 days) 6.7%
0

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Figure 35: School Safety (12th Grade)

2016 School Safety (12th Grade)
I feel safe at 70.1%
school 77.3%
I skipped school
because I felt 11.1%
unsafe (past 30 10.7%
days)
I got in a fight 12.3%
(12 months) 9.8%
I was threatened 11.4%
with a weapon (12
months) 9.4%
I brought a 15.7%
weapon with me
(past 30 days) 8.3%
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100

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Section 5: Contextual Factors
5.1 Risk and Protective Factors
Definitions
Risk and Protective Factors (RPF) are personal and environmental factors that may influence a person’s
likelihood of engaging in problem behaviors (Hawkins et al., 1992). Risk Factors increase the chances
of a person participating in concerning behaviors, while Protective Factors decrease this likelihood. The
Risk and Protective Factor scales included in the AYS measure specific aspects of a youth’s life experience that are known to be associated with whether they will subsequently engage in problem behaviors.
The scales are grouped into four domains: peer/individual, family, school, and community. The Risk
and Protective Factor charts in Section 5.1 depict a composite ‘risk score’ or ‘protective score’ which
represent the degree to which respondents are at risk or have protection against developing problem behaviors in a particular domain. Ideally, risk scores should be on the lower end of the scale (indicating a
lower risk level among the sample), whereas protection scores should be higher (indicating a higher level
of protection among the sample). The composite scores were calculated from groups of questionnaire
items related to each particular domain.
Because many of the questions in the 2016 version of the AYS were carried over from earlier versions of
the instrument, it was possible to reconstruct a number of equivalent comprehensive scales for the 2016
data. The construction of the scales involved taking means (average scores) of each of their components,
which were mostly in the form of Likert scales (e.g. Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree), with some
requiring reverse coding for consistency. Other types of components included simple dichotomous Yes
or No responses; or count variables (e.g. “How many of your best friends...”). Individuals with missing
responses on more than one of the scales’ component questions were excluded from the construction
of the scales in order to minimize response bias.
For each of the charts, the scales are harmonized so that they each range to a maximum of 10. This
is done because some scales have a natural range of 1-4, while other scales range from 1-5, which
does not allow for accurate comparisons of factor levels. While the rescaling allows for the factors to be
compared, the meaning of actual scores should not be taken in real units, but instead taken as a Likert
scale range similar to the common phrase “on a scale of 0 to 10.”

Peer-Individual Risk Factors
Rewards for Antisocial Behavior: Youth who receive rewards for their antisocial behavior are at higher
risk for future engagement in problem behaviors. Rewards for antisocial behavior, in the peer-individual
domain, include being seen as cool by peers for using substances or participating in problem behaviors
(Fleming et al., 2008; Meghdadpour et al., 2012). Data represented in charts refer to to youth who
indicated that there would be a very good chance that they would be seen as cool if they used substances
or participated in problem behaviors (e.g. carrying a handgun). Higher scores indicate a higher level of
reward for antisocial behavior.
Rebelliousness: Youth who participate in behaviors considered against conventional laws and norms
have a high tolerance for deviant behavior, low perceived risk, or a strong need for independence and
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sensation seeking. These place youth at substantial risk for drug use (Cleveland et al., 2008). Youth
were asked if they often ignore rules or do the opposite of what they’re told to do just to get away with
it. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth demonstrate these behaviors. Higher
scores indicate a higher level of rebelliousness.
Perceived Risk of Harm: Youth who do not perceive drug use to be risky (i.e. believing people cannot be
harmed physically, mentally, or legally when using substances) are far more likely to engage in drug use
themselves (Danseco et al., 1999; Perron and Howard, 2008). Youth were asked if they think people risk
harming themselves when using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor
telling the youth to take them. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth perceive little
to no risk in using substances. Higher scores indicate a low level of perceived risk.
Interaction with Antisocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in problem behaviors are
at higher risk for engaging in antisocial behavior themselves (Jonkman et al., 2011; Stockwell et al.,
2004). Participants were asked about how many of their friends have been suspended from school,
dropped out of school, carried a handgun, sold drugs, stolen a car, or been arrested in the last 12
months. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity of friends who engaged in that behavior. Higher
scores indicate more interaction with antisocial peers.
Friends’ Use of Drugs: Youth who spend time with friends who engage in substance use are more likely
to engage in the same behavior. Peer drug use has consistently been found to be among the strongest
predictors of substance use among youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Iannotti et al., 1996; Yamaguchi and
Kandel, 1984). Participants were asked if any of their friends use alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other
illicit drugs or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them. Data represented in
charts refer to friends’ use or abuse of drugs. Higher values indicate more friends who use drugs.
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: As youth grow older, they have a higher likelihood of being exposed
to others who engage in drug use or have a greater acceptance of these behaviors. This exposure may
influence a youth’s attitude toward drug use and increase the likelihood of them engaging in a variety of
problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Bahr et al., 2005; Bauman and Ennett, 1996; Beyers et al., 2004).
This factor examines how wrong youth perceive it is to use four different substance groups: alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, and LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs. Data represented in charts refer to
youth attitudes towards using drugs. Higher values indicate more favorable attitudes toward drug use.
Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: As previously stated, youths’ attitudes may change as
they are exposed to different social circles (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). This factor aims to
understand youth perceptions of how wrong it would be to stay away from school, take a handgun to
school, pick a fight, seriously attack someone, and steal anything worth more than $5. Data represented
in charts refer to youth attitudes about these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Gang Involvement: Youth who belong to gangs and associate with gang-involved peers are more at risk
for antisocial behavior and drug use (Curry and Spergel, 1992; Herrenkohl et al., 2000). Conditioned on
ever being in a gang, this scale includes questions about age of first involvement and the membership
status of best friends. The Gang Involvement Risk Factor measures the participant’s own gang involvement. Data shown in charts refer to the degree to which youth are involved in gangs. Higher values
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Early Initiation of Drug Use: Early onset of drug use has been linked to increased drug use and abuse
through adolescence and beyond, with later age of onset more likely to lead to reduced drug involvement
and a greater likelihood of discontinuation of use (Kandel, 1975; Miller et al., 2006). To assess the scope
of onset among the sample, this factor looks at the age at which youth first tried cigarettes, marijuana,
or alcohol, and when youth first began drinking regularly. Data reported reflect participants who stated
they began using substances at an early age. Higher values indicate earlier use of substances.

Peer-Individual Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are rewarded for working hard in school and the community are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. Rewards for prosocial involvement include being
seen as cool for trying your best at school, defending someone who is being bullied, or regularly volunteering in the community (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data contained in charts
represent the extent to which youth think that they would be seen as cool if they participated in prosocial
activities. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Prosocial Involvement: Youth who participate in positive school and community activities are less likely
to participate in problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Data
contained in charts represent the degree to which youth participated in school clubs and organizations
or volunteered in the community. Higher scores indicate more prosocial involvement.
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in prosocial behavior are
more likely to participate in prosocial behavior as well. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity
of friends with whom youth have participated in prosocial activities in the past 12 months. Higher scores
indicate higher interaction with prosocial peers.
Belief in the Moral Order: Youth who have a belief in what is “right” or “wrong” are less likely to use drugs
(Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Participants were asked about how wrong they believe it
would be for someone their age to steal anything worth more than $5, cheat in school, or start a fight.
Data in these charts refer to youth attitudes towards these behaviors. Youth were also asked about how
important they think it is to be honest with their parents; data represent the extent to which youth agreed
that is it important for them to be honest with their parents. Higher scores indicate higher belief in moral
order.

Family Domain Risk Factors
Poor Family Management: Parents’ use of inconsistent and/or unusually harsh punishment with their
children places their children at a higher risk for participation in substance use and other problem behaviors. This higher risk is also seen in youth whose parents do not provide clear explanations for expected
behaviors and do not monitor their children’s activities (Arthur et al., 2002; Dishion et al., 2004). Youth
were asked if their parents usually know who they are spending time with, if there are clear rules in their
household, and if their parents would be aware of the youth’s participation in problem behaviors. Data
in charts display the extent to which youth indicated that their families had poor management practices.
Higher score indicate poor family management.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: In families where parents use illegal drugs, are heavy
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users of alcohol, or are tolerant of children’s use, youth are more likely to become drug abusers during
adolescence. The risk is further increased if parents involve children in their own drug use, such as
asking their child to light a cigarette or get a beer from the refrigerator (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl
et al., 2000). To capture data on this concept, participants were asked if their parents think it is wrong for
them to use cigarettes, alcohol or marijuana. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth
believe their parents would accept their child using substances. Higher scores indicate more favorable
parental attitudes towards drug use.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: Youth often follow the example of those around
them. Parental attitudes that are positive to antisocial or rebellious behaviors can be seen as an approval of the youth’s participation in those behaviors. Examples of parental attitudes being favorable
toward antisocial behavior include parents believing it is not wrong for someone to steal items, pick a
fight, or damage someone else’s property (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). Participants of the
survey were asked if their parents thought it would be wrong for them to participate in these antisocial
behaviors. The data in this chart represent the extent to which youth believe their parents would think it
is acceptable to participate in these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable parental attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Family History of Antisocial Behavior: When youth are raised in a family with a history of problem behaviors (e.g. violence, alcohol, or other drug use), they are more likely to engage in these behaviors
themselves (Corrigan et al., 2007). Participants were asked about the presence of alcohol or drug problems in their family, and the general use of alcohol and other drugs by family members. Data in the chart
represent the extent to which youth indicated that they have family members who engage in these problem behaviors or have engaged in these behaviors in the past. Higher values indicate more antisocial
behavior among family members.
Family Conflict: Youth raised in families who experience high levels of conflict, whether or not the child
is directly involved in these conflicts, are more likely to engage in delinquent behaviors and drug use
(Szapocznik and Williams, 2000). Youth were asked questions regarding the presence of conflict in their
home (e.g. household members having serious arguments or yelling at and insulting each other often).
Data contained in these charts represent the extent to which youth state that their family experiences
these heightened levels of conflict. Higher scores indicate more family conflict.

Family Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When parents, siblings, and other family members praise or encourage activities done well by a child, youth are less likely to engage in substance use and other problem
behaviors (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their parents often
communicate feeling proud of them or notice them doing a good job. Youth were also asked questions
regarding spending time with their mother or father. Data in the charts refer to the extent to which youth
stated that spending time with their mother and/or father is enjoyable, and that their parents communicate being proud of them and notice when they do a good job. Higher scores indicate more rewards for
prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are exposed to more opportunities to participate
meaningfully in the responsibilities and activities of the family are less likely to engage in drug use and
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other problem behaviors. Opportunities for prosocial involvement, at the family domain level, include
youth being able to do fun activities with their family members, being a part of family decision- making,
and being able to rely on family members for help when needed (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004;
Catalano et al., 1992). Data in the charts represent youth who stated that they have opportunities for
prosocial involvement. Higher scores indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.
Family Attachment: Youth who feel that they are close to or are a valued part of their family are less
likely to engage in substance use and other problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Catalano et al.,
1992). Youth were asked questions regarding if they feel close to their family members and if they share
thoughts and feelings with their mother and father. Data in charts refer to the extent to which youth
feel close with their family members, and believe it is important to share thoughts or feelings with their
parents. Higher scores indicate more family attachment.

School Domain Risk Factors
Low Commitment to School: Youth who do not feel connected to or have low commitment to school are
more likely to use drugs and participate in other problem behaviors. Low school commitment is measured
through items such as disliking school, spending little time on homework, and perceiving course work as
irrelevant to one’s future (Brown et al., 2005; Catalano et al., 2002). The data in the charts reflect the
extent to which youth stated that they dislike school or believe school is not important. Higher scores
indicate lower commitment to school.
Academic Failure: Youth who experience academic failure are at a higher risk of participating in drug
abuse and other problem behaviors throughout adolescence (Bryant et al., 2003; Catalano et al., 2002;
Hawkins et al., 1999). Participants were asked about the grades they received during the past year,
and scores indicate the extent to which youth received lower grades such as D’s and F’s. Higher scores
indicate more academic failure.

School Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are recognized and rewarded for their contributions at
school, they are less likely to be involved in substance use and other problem behaviors (Catalano et al.,
1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their teachers notice when they are doing a
good job, praise them for hard work, and tell their parents about how well they are doing in school. Data
represent the extent to which youth stated they receive rewards for participating in prosocial activities.
Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are given opportunities to participate meaningfully
in important activities at school, they are less likely to engage in drug use and other problem behaviors
(Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1992). Youth were asked about having the
chance to participate in school activities, being asked to work on special projects in the classroom, and
being able to speak with their teacher one-on-one. Data in each chart represent the extent to which
youth stated that they have opportunities to participate in prosocial activities in school. Higher scores
indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.

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Community Domain Risk Factors
Perceived Availability of Handguns: The perception that handguns are easily obtainable in the community
may influence the presence of violent behaviors in youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al., 2007).
Participants were asked if they believe it would be easy for them to obtain a handgun. Data shown in
charts represent the extent to which youth believe that it would be easy to obtain a handgun in their
community. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of handguns.
Perceived Availability of Drugs: If youth believe it is easy to obtain drugs they are more likely to use
these substances (Beyers et al., 2004; Johnston et al., 2009). Youth were asked if they believe it would
be easy for them to acquire substances such as cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, or other illicit drugs.
The data presented in each chart represent the extent to which youth believe it would be easy to obtain
substances. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of drugs.
Low Neighborhood Attachment: Youth who do not feel connected to the neighborhoods in which they
live are more likely to become involved in problem behaviors (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al.,
2000). Participants were asked if they liked living in the neighborhood or desired to move out of their
neighborhood. The data shown in each chart refer to the extent to which youth indicated that they did
not like their neighborhood or wished to move out of their neighborhood. Higher scores indicate lower
neighborhood attachment
Laws and Norms Favorable toward Drug Use: Legal restrictions on substance use, such as raising the
legal drinking age or restricting smoking in public places, may influence the degree to which youth consume these substances. Moreover, youth who live in communities that view substance use as “normal
activity” have a higher chance of using substances themselves (Arthur et al., 2002; Cleveland et al.,
2008; Hawkins et al., 2002). Participants were asked if adults in their neighborhood would think it is
wrong for them to use substances, or if they were likely to be caught by law enforcement when using
substances. Data in the chart refer to those youth who stated that they believe that people would not be
caught by law enforcement when using drugs, or stated that adults in their neighborhood believe using
drugs is acceptable. Higher scores indicate more favorable laws and norms towards drug use.

Community Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Rewards for positive participation in activities helps youth bond to
their communities, and lowers their risk of participating in problem behaviors. Youth were asked if their
neighbors encourage them to try their best in various activities, talk with them regarding something important, and if community members ever inform the youth that they are proud of them for doing something
well (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data in the charts represent the extent to which youth
agree with positive statements about their neighbors. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial
involvement.

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Figures
Peer-Individual RPFs, 2016
Figure 36: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.6
1.6
3.7
2.7

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

5.1

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

1.2

Gang Involvement

6.8

Friends Use of
Drugs

2.4

Early Initiation
of Drug Use
Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

4.0

0.6

1.2
7.2
2.7
1.2
3.1
1.8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 37: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.0
2.1
3.4
2.9

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

5.0

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

1.0

Gang Involvement

6.6

Friends Use of
Drugs

2.6

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

4.9

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

2.2

4.4

0.7

2.2

5.8

2.0
2.2
2.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Gila

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Figure 38: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.5
2.4
3.7
3.1

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

5.0

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

1.1

Gang Involvement

6.1

Friends Use of
Drugs

3.4

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

5.1

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

3.1

4.9

0.8

2.9

4.4

2.6
2.2
2.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 39: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

3.6
4.5
2.8
3.1
4.9
5.4
5.9
7.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Gila

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Figure 40: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.3
4.5
3.2
3.8
4.7
5.1
6.2
6.8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Gila

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Figure 41: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

3.8
4.6
4.1
4.1
4.7
4.8
6.0
6.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Gila

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Family Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 42: Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)

Data not available or suppressed

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Figure 43: Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

4.6
3.6
1.3
1.0
1.6
1.3
3.8
2.9
4.6

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Gila

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Figure 44: Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

4.4
4.1
2.0
1.6
1.7
1.4
4.3
3.4
4.5

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Gila

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Figure 45: Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)

Data not available or suppressed

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Figure 46: Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.8

6.4

5.7

6.3

5.2

Family Attachment
5.9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Gila

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Figure 47: Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.7

6.1

5.7

6.0

5.1

Family Attachment
5.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Gila

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School Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 48: School Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.2
3.7

Academic Failure

3.4
2.5

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 49: School Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.9
4.3

Academic Failure

3.3
2.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Gila

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Figure 50: School Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.5
4.5

Academic Failure

2.8
2.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Gila

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Figure 51: School Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

3.9
5.5
5.9
6.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Gila

State of Arizona

Figure 52: School Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

4.7
5.2
5.9
6.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Gila

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Figure 53: School Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

4.9
5.4
5.9
6.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Gila

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Community Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 54: Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)

Data not available or suppressed

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Figure 55: Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

3.3

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

4.8

Low neighborhood
Attachment

4.6

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

4.4

2.4

4.5

3.8

4.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Gila

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Figure 56: Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

3.9

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

5.9

Low neighborhood
Attachment

5.0

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

5.4

3.0

5.5

4.2

4.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Gila

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Figure 57: Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

Data not available or suppressed

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Figure 58: Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2.9

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Gila

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Figure 59: Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2.8

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Gila

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5.2 Other Contextual Factors
Definitions
Aside from the established Risk and Protective Factors, there are other contextual factors that may
influence the prevalence of drug use and other problem behaviors in youth. Data relating to a number
of these key indicators are provided by the Arizona Youth Survey, including: (1) sources of drugs and
alcohol; (2) substance offers and resistance strategies; (3) ease of access; (4) age of initiation; (5)
parent-youth communication; and (6) reasons for use and non-use.
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol
Several questions asked the participants who used alcohol, marijuana or prescription drugs during the
past 30 days how they obtained each substance (e.g. from home, parties, friends, or adults). The answer
categories for these questions are not mutually exclusive, and youth were able to select more than one
response option. The data shown in each table refer to the percentage of youth who reported having
obtained each substance via the categories shown in the figures. Importantly, the percentages refer to
the total percentage of students who selected each response, and do not reflect whether that particular
student also reported ever having used the relevant substance.

Substance Offers and Resistance Strategies
Youth may be offered substances without communicating an interest in using those substances (Pettigrew et al., 2012). Participants were asked if they were offered drugs in the past 30 days, if they avoided
areas where drug consumption was known to happen, and if they have had conversations with their
parents about how to respond to drug offers. The data presented in charts reflect those youth who answered that they had experienced at least one drug offer in the last 30 days, had avoided places where
drug consumption occurs at least once in the last 30 days, and if they have spoken to their parents at
least once in the past 12 months about resisting drug offers.
Youth were also asked how they responded to drug offers in the past 30 days. Data represented in
charts refer to those students who stated that they were offered substances and used a specific method
in order to resist these offers.

Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns
These charts examine youths’ perceptions about how easy they believe it would be to obtain specific
drugs or handguns. Percentages represented refer to those youth who believe it is very easy or sort of
easy to obtain alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other drugs, or handguns in their community.

Age of Initiation
The earlier youth participate in risky problem behaviors, the more likely they are to continue those behaviors later in their lifespan (Harachi et al., 2001; Hawkins et al., 1997). Participants were asked how old
they were when, if ever, they first used substances, attacked someone with the idea of seriously hurting

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them, belonged to a gang, or gambled. Data were calculated to produce the average age of initiation
and the median age of initiation for each problem behavior. Average age, also known as the mean, is
calculated by adding all the ages of the respondents and then dividing that number (the sum) by the
number of scores initially added together. Median age shows the middle value of the ages of initiation
for each activity. The median age is found by listing all the ages in numerical order and identifying the
number in which one-half of the values are larger than this middle number and one-half of the values are
smaller than this number. The average age and median age are important to note in order to obtain a
better understanding of when youth may begin participating in each of these behaviors.
Parent/Youth Communication
Youth who do not speak with their parents about the dangers of substance use are more likely to participate in drug use and other problem behaviors (Yu et al., 2006). Participants were asked questions
regarding having discussions with their parents about the dangers and risks of each drug. The Parent/Youth Communication charts represent the percentage of youth who report having talked with at
least one of their parents in the past 12 months about the dangers of various drugs. Percentages relating to the response category “did not talk to parents about these topics” refer to those youth who have
not talked to a parent about the dangers of substances during the past 12 months.

Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
There are multiple motivating factors that can influence someone’s decision to use or not use substances
(Boys et al., 2001). Participants were asked why they did and/or did not use drugs in the past 30 days,
and were able to select all the reasons that influenced their decisions. Percentages listed in charts are
categorized by substance users and non-users. Charts relating to reasons for use only include those
youth who stated they used a substance in the last 30 days. Charts relating to reasons youth did not use
substances only include participants that stated they did not use any substances in the last 30 days.

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Figures
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol, 2016
Figure 60: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

0.0%
2.7%
0.0%
2.2%
5.0%
2.7%

Parent/guardian

5.0%
2.9%

Gave someone
money to buy it

0.0%
2.3%

Public event

0.0%
1.0%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

0.0%
1.3%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

0.0%
1.5%
0.0%
1.3%
0.0%
3.6%
5.0%
4.4%
5.0%
3.6%
90.0%
88.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 61: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

4.8%
5.1%
7.2%
4.5%
4.8%
4.2%

Parent/guardian

3.8%
4.2%

Gave someone
money to buy it

8.2%
5.7%

Public event

1.0%
1.4%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

1.0%
1.7%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

2.7%
2.2%
2.1%
2.7%
4.8%
5.3%
7.2%
9.9%
8.6%
5.3%
73.2%
77.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 62: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

6.2%
7.0%
7.7%
8.7%
6.2%
6.0%

Parent/guardian

5.2%
6.4%

Gave someone
money to buy it

12.4%
11.9%

Public event

1.0%
2.2%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

2.6%
3.1%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

1.5%
4.5%
2.6%
2.5%
5.2%
5.4%
12.4%
16.9%
9.3%
6.2%
66.0%
65.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 63: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
0.0%

School
1.8%
0.0%

Home
1.1%
0.0%

Parties
2.6%
3.0%

Family
2.2%
9.1%

Friends
6.9%

Someone with a
medical card

3.0%
1.7%
3.0%

Other
3.3%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

84.8%
90.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 64: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
2.0%

School
2.6%
1.0%

Home
1.4%
5.9%

Parties
5.3%
2.3%

Family
2.8%
16.0%

Friends
13.8%

Someone with a
medical card

2.6%
3.3%
8.5%

Other
5.2%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

72.2%
80.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 65: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
1.6%

School
2.7%
1.0%

Home
2.0%
6.3%

Parties
7.2%
1.6%

Family
3.5%
18.3%

Friends
19.6%

Someone with a
medical card

7.9%
5.7%
13.1%

Other
7.4%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

66.0%
71.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Gila

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Figure 66: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
The internet
School

0.0%
0.7%
0.0%
1.1%

Doctor or
pharmacy

0.0%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

5.0%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.1%

1.6%
0.0%
1.5%
0.0%
1.2%
0.0%
3.0%
0.0%
0.9%
5.0%
1.7%
90.0%
94.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 67: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
The internet
School

0.3%
0.8%
1.4%
1.6%

Doctor or
pharmacy

0.3%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

2.1%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.5%

2.0%
1.7%
2.3%
0.7%
1.6%
6.2%
4.7%
1.0%
1.2%
4.8%
2.3%
87.3%
91.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 68: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
The internet
School

1.5%
1.0%
0.5%
1.5%

Doctor or
pharmacy

2.6%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

0.5%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

2.0%

1.9%
1.5%
2.8%
1.5%
1.9%
4.1%
6.1%
1.5%
1.4%
2.1%
2.6%
88.7%
88.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Substance Offers, 2016
Figure 69: Substance Offers (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (8th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

31.8%
20.2%

Offered 20.5%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 11.4%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

Offered other
drugs (last 30
days)
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

36.4%
21.8%
11.4%
5.1%
9.1%
8.5%
40.5%
51.5%
24.2%
27.3%

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90

100

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Figure 70: Substance Offers (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (10th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

40.9%
36.0%

Offered 25.2%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 17.1%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

44.2%
37.5%
10.6%
9.9%

Offered other 10.7%
drugs (last 30
days) 13.0%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

41.9%
44.9%
34.1%
26.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
Gila

100

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Figure 71: Substance Offers (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (12th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

47.5%
48.5%

Offered 25.5%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 22.9%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

48.2%
44.8%
10.7%
12.1%

Offered other 14.7%
drugs (last 30
days) 14.2%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

33.5%
33.9%
27.7%
24.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
Gila

101

State of Arizona

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Resistance Strategies, 2016
Note that the Resistance Strategies charts below are split into two groups: respondents who had used
alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs (ATOD) in the last month (left); and respondents who had not used
ATOD in the last month (right).
Figure 72: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 61.5%

44.4%

83.3%

Giving excuse 55.6%
and turning down
offer 59.2%

77.8%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 52.4%

25.0%

73.7%

Using other way 50.0%
to not accept
offer 50.7%

83.3%

0

70.2%

67.5%

66.8%

64.1%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
Gila

102

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Figure 73: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 56.2%

55.5%

64.7%

Giving excuse 52.1%
and turning down
offer 56.1%

60.7%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 40.8%

40.7%

61.3%

Using other way 41.7%
to not accept
offer 39.1%

54.1%

0

67.1%

64.2%

60.2%

56.9%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
Gila

103

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Figure 74: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 55.1%

53.1%

52.2%

Giving excuse 54.3%
and turning down
offer 54.5%

53.3%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 37.1%

43.2%

48.3%

Using other way 37.6%
to not accept
offer 34.9%

46.1%

0

61.5%

57.8%

53.5%

49.4%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
Gila

104

State of Arizona

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Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns, 2016
Figure 75: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)

Data not available or suppressed

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Figure 76: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

31.8%

Easy to get other
drugs

24.2%

Easy to get
marijuana

60.9%

Easy to get
alcohol

59.1%

Easy to get
cigarettes

52.5%

21.9%

21.2%

53.3%

58.9%

49.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Gila

106

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Figure 77: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

37.0%

Easy to get other
drugs

32.0%

Easy to get
marijuana

64.3%

Easy to get
alcohol

65.0%

Easy to get
cigarettes

76.0%

28.0%

27.5%

64.1%

65.6%

68.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Gila

107

State of Arizona

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Age of Initiation, 2016
Figure 78: Age of Initiation (8th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (8th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

52 students in this sample, median age 12
20333 students in this sample, median age 13
59 students in this sample, median age 12
20780 students in this sample, median age 13
53 students in this sample, median age 12

Drank alcohol
18687 students in this sample, median age 13

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

57 students in this sample, median age 13
21013 students in this sample, median age 13
57 students in this sample, median age 13
20770 students in this sample, median age 13
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

45 students in this sample, median age 13
18383 students in this sample, median age 13
53 students in this sample, median age 12
20211 students in this sample, median age 13
55 students in this sample, median age 12
20973 students in this sample, median age 13

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Gila

108

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Figure 79: Age of Initiation (10th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (10th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

301 students in this sample, median age 13
16806 students in this sample, median age 14
333 students in this sample, median age 14
17178 students in this sample, median age 14
285 students in this sample, median age 14

Drank alcohol
16017 students in this sample, median age 14

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

333 students in this sample, median age 14
17402 students in this sample, median age 15
332 students in this sample, median age 14
17238 students in this sample, median age 14
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

299 students in this sample, median age 13
15439 students in this sample, median age 13
321 students in this sample, median age 13
16680 students in this sample, median age 14
332 students in this sample, median age 13
17337 students in this sample, median age 13

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Gila

109

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Figure 80: Age of Initiation (12th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (12th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

189 students in this sample, median age 14
13866 students in this sample, median age 15
193 students in this sample, median age 15
14197 students in this sample, median age 15
189 students in this sample, median age 15

Drank alcohol
13433 students in this sample, median age 15

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

201 students in this sample, median age 16
14371 students in this sample, median age 16
198 students in this sample, median age 15
14280 students in this sample, median age 16
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

175 students in this sample, median age 14
13066 students in this sample, median age 15
194 students in this sample, median age 14
13926 students in this sample, median age 14
204 students in this sample, median age 14
14355 students in this sample, median age 14

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Gila

110

State of Arizona

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Parent/Youth Communication, 2016
Figure 81: Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)

Data not available or suppressed

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Figure 82: Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
30.8%

Illegal drug use
34.8%
24.9%

Marijuana use
31.2%

Prescription drug
use

22.3%
26.0%
25.6%

Alcohol use
34.1%
26.7%

Tobacco use
31.9%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

52.7%
52.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Gila

112

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Figure 83: Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
21.9%

Illegal drug use
25.3%
18.5%

Marijuana use
23.4%

Prescription drug
use

16.9%
19.7%
24.2%

Alcohol use
27.6%
20.8%

Tobacco use
25.4%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

59.0%
59.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Gila

113

State of Arizona

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Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
Figure 84: Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade)

Data not available or suppressed

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Figure 85: Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)
To fit in

13.4%
13.0%

It was new and
exciting

17.5%
25.2%

To get parents'
attention

4.1%
4.8%

To lose weight

4.1%
6.7%

To avoid being
sad

37.1%
32.2%

Boredom

20.6%
23.6%

To feel good

40.2%
40.1%

To feel normal

12.4%
12.8%

To stay focused

17.5%
17.6%

To have fun

38.1%
52.1%

To be like an
actor or musician

2.1%
3.4%

To feel grown up

3.1%
4.3%

Craved it or
addicted

6.2%
8.3%

To deal with
stress

43.3%
39.5%

Other

35.1%
24.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Gila

115

State of Arizona

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Figure 86: Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)
To fit in

11.4%
11.8%

It was new and
exciting

8.0%
18.3%

To get parents'
attention

0.0%
3.0%

To lose weight

4.5%
5.3%

To avoid being
sad

21.6%
25.4%

Boredom

15.9%
21.5%

To feel good

33.0%
36.8%

To feel normal

6.8%
10.0%

To stay focused

17.0%
16.5%

To have fun

38.6%
53.8%

To be like an
actor or musician

5.7%
2.7%

To feel grown up

1.1%
3.5%

Craved it or
addicted

9.1%
7.4%

To deal with
stress

37.5%
35.5%

Other

34.1%
22.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Gila

116

State of Arizona

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Figure 87: Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)

Data not available or suppressed

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Figure 88: Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Against religious 15.4%
beliefs 22.7%
It is morally 32.7%
wrong 44.6%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

8.0%
6.3%
40.7%
50.1%
5.6%
5.2%

Would get a bad 31.5%
reputation 35.0%
Friends would 21.6%
stop hanging out 25.8%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

34.6%
44.5%
35.8%
42.8%
53.1%
58.8%
51.2%
60.3%
91.4%
90.5%

Parents would 39.5%
take away
privileges 45.7%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Gila

118

State of Arizona

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Figure 89: Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Against religious 15.1%
beliefs 20.1%
It is morally 27.9%
wrong 35.6%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

2.3%
7.4%
38.4%
41.4%
1.2%
3.9%

Would get a bad 22.1%
reputation 23.7%
Friends would 12.8%
stop hanging out 16.5%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

33.7%
31.5%
34.9%
34.0%
38.4%
47.2%
48.8%
52.2%
93.0%
91.4%

Parents would 33.7%
take away
privileges 31.5%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Gila

119

State of Arizona

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Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 6: Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures
Background
These questions provide the measures that communities in Arizona with Drug-Free Communities grants
must report (DFC Regular Standard Terms of Award, 2015). Three overall areas are reported:
• Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
• Perceived Risk of Harm
• Disapproval (Parent and Peer)

6.1 Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
Charts for substance use over the most recent 30 days can be found in Section 3.1: Substance Use,
and Frequency of Use. Section 3.1 includes separate figures for the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade samples,
as well as a line graph that displays the usage trends of key substances over time (2012 to 2016).

6.2 Perceived Risk of Harm
Youth who perceive little to no risk of harm in using alcohol or drugs may be more likely to use or
abuse these substances (McCambridge and Strang, 2004; Tomar and Hatsukami, 2007). Charts for
perceived risk of harm associated with specific substance use represent youths’ perceptions about the
harm associated with the use of common substances. Percentages reported refer to those students who
believe there is no to slight risk in using each of the specific substances listed.

6.3 Parent and Peer Disapproval
Definitions
Parental and peer disapproval are important variables to consider when thinking about youth substance
use, as they may influence a youth’s decision to initiate, use, or continue to use or abuse substances
(Sawyer and Stevenson, 2008). This section includes measures of Parent and Peer Disapproval, defined
in this survey as the degree to which youth think their parents and peers would feel it is wrong, a little bit
wrong, or very wrong for youth to engage in the following behaviors:
•
•
•
•

Smoke cigarettes;
Smoke marijuana;
Consume one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day; and
Use prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them.

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Figures
Perceived Risk of Harm, 2016
Figure 90: Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

37.0%
23.2%
28.6%
23.6%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

53.6%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

50.0%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

35.1%

41.9%
67.9%
59.2%
32.1%
21.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
Gila

121

State of Arizona

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Figure 91: Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

22.1%
20.4%
26.5%
21.4%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

41.9%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

61.8%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

33.1%

53.7%
73.7%
70.7%
21.6%
17.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
Gila

122

State of Arizona

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Figure 92: Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

21.6%
22.1%
28.6%
24.9%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

40.8%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

64.6%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

35.9%

65.1%
77.3%
78.3%
19.5%
18.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
Gila

123

State of Arizona

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Parent Disapproval, 2016
Figure 93: Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)

Data not available or suppressed

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Figure 94: Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

97.0%
97.9%
94.9%
95.8%
97.4%
98.2%
96.3%
97.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Gila

125

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Figure 95: Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

94.3%
96.9%
91.6%
92.9%
93.8%
96.4%
93.3%
94.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Gila

126

State of Arizona

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Peer Disapproval, 2016
Figure 96: Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

93.1%

Use other illicit
drugs

89.7%

97.2%

97.9%
78.0%

Smoke marijuana
92.9%
88.1%

Smoke cigarettes
97.6%

Drink nearly
every day

86.4%
97.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Gila

127

State of Arizona

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Figure 97: Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

97.4%

Use other illicit
drugs

97.1%

95.9%

96.2%
81.0%

Smoke marijuana
84.4%
94.2%

Smoke cigarettes
95.3%

Drink nearly
every day

95.0%
95.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Gila

128

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Figure 98: Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

96.6%

Use other illicit
drugs

96.2%

95.3%

95.1%
72.7%

Smoke marijuana
76.3%
87.4%

Smoke cigarettes
91.5%

Drink nearly
every day

94.7%
93.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Gila

129

State of Arizona

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School Climate Experiences

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 7: School Climate Experiences
7.1 Student-Teacher Interactions
Definitions
Youth were asked about a variety of experiences at school and interactions with others, including teachers, peers, and parents. Questions were asked about their involvement in the classroom and other
activities, interactions with teachers, their school’s interaction with their parents, and their feeling safe at
school. The percentage of youth who agreed or strongly agreed with each of the statements is reported.

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School Climate Experiences

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Figures
Figure 99: Student-Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)
Teachers praise 21.0%
me when I work
hard 52.7%
The school tells 22.6%
my parents when I
do well 41.0%
Lots of chances 51.7%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 74.1%
Lots of chances
to get involved 74.6%
in school 90.7%
activities
Teachers notice 52.4%
when I am doing a
good job 76.3%
Teachers ask
me to work on 47.7%
special classroom 56.3%
projects
I can be part of 64.6%
class discussions
or activities 88.8%
Students help
decide class 43.1%
activities and 57.9%
rules
0

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40

50

60

70

80

90

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Figure 100: Student-Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)
Teachers praise 40.8%
me when I work
hard 46.6%
The school tells 28.6%
my parents when I
do well 32.6%
Lots of chances 66.9%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 73.6%
Lots of chances
to get involved 87.7%
in school 90.8%
activities
Teachers notice 65.7%
when I am doing a
good job 71.0%
Teachers ask
me to work on 45.1%
special classroom 52.9%
projects
I can be part of 81.4%
class discussions
or activities 89.0%
Students help
decide class 52.9%
activities and 57.8%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
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Figure 101: Student-Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)
Teachers praise 43.9%
me when I work
hard 50.4%
The school tells 32.1%
my parents when I
do well 33.7%
Lots of chances 74.6%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 77.4%
Lots of chances
to get involved 85.6%
in school 88.5%
activities
Teachers notice 64.0%
when I am doing a
good job 72.9%
Teachers ask
me to work on 51.6%
special classroom 53.9%
projects
I can be part of 83.4%
class discussions
or activities 89.2%
Students help
decide class 57.3%
activities and 54.7%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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7.2 Negative Peer Interactions
Definitions
Peer interactions at school are also important variables to consider when thinking about possible influences on behavior. Questions were asked regarding how often specific kinds of negative interactions
happen, including youth being made fun of by other students, being pushed or hit by other students,
feeling that other students are being mean to them, or feeling that they are excluded by other students
during activities. The responses were five-point scales with 1 defined as “Never/Almost never” and 5
defined as “Always/Almost always.” The figures depict the average response on this five-point scale.

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Figures
Figure 102: Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)

Data not available or suppressed

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Figure 103: Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.8

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.4

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.7

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.9

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1.6

1.3

1.6

1.7

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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always/
almost
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Figure 104: Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.6

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.3

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.6

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.9

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1.5

1.2

1.5

1.7

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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Section 8: Well-Being
8.1 Perceived Stress
Definitions
Perceived Stress has been connected to substance use by adolescents (Finkelstein et al., 2006; Kobus
and Reyes, 2000; Sussman et al., 1993). Cohen et al. (1983) developed the Perceived Stress Scale,
which has been widely used in research projects to assess stress (e.g., Mimura and Griffiths, 2004).
Percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated that in the last month they sometimes,
fairly often, or very often felt confident about their abilities to handle their personal problems, felt that
things were not going their way, or felt that they were unable to control important things in their life and
were unable to overcome difficulties.

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Figures
Figure 105: Perceived Stress (8th Grade)

Data not available or suppressed

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Figure 106: Perceived Stress (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (10th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 63.8%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 58.0%
(past month)
Felt that things 56.1%
were going your
way (past month) 66.6%
Felt confident
about abilities 66.7%
to handle
personal problems 73.9%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 61.7%
important things
in life (past 57.5%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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Figure 107: Perceived Stress (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (12th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 61.5%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 59.4%
(past month)
Felt that things 67.2%
were going your
way (past month) 69.4%
Felt confident
about abilities 71.0%
to handle
personal problems 76.0%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 63.2%
important things
in life (past 58.6%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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8.2 Future Orientation
Definitions
Youth who have a positive outlook on their future, establish goals for the future, or give greater attention
to future consequences of their behavior are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. These concepts
are often analyzed together in order to measure an individual’s future orientation (Keough et al., 1999).
Students were asked a series of statements about their future and goals, and percentages represented
in charts refer to those youth who stated these statements were exactly, a lot, or somewhat like them.
Participants were also asked how often they make plans for their goals or have trouble figuring out how
to make their goals happen. Percentages represented in these charts refer to those youth who stated
they create goals, or have trouble with their goals, all, most or some of the time.

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Figures
Figure 108: Future Orientation (8th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (8th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

72.7%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

81.8%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

81.8%

I have goals in
my life

81.8%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

54.5%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

75.0%

I am excited
about my future

58.3%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

50.0%

78.3%

85.6%

81.3%

86.4%

68.4%

79.5%

81.2%

68.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 109: Future Orientation (10th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (10th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

68.5%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

76.1%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

72.3%

I have goals in
my life

79.0%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

58.7%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

68.1%

I am excited
about my future

68.3%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

54.5%

76.6%

84.7%

80.2%

85.4%

65.3%

77.5%

79.4%

66.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 110: Future Orientation (12th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (12th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

77.1%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

84.1%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

76.6%

I have goals in
my life

80.1%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

63.4%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

75.0%

I am excited
about my future

74.4%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

63.5%

79.0%

86.1%

82.2%

85.6%

69.4%

79.5%

80.9%

69.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 111: Goal Setting (8th Grade)

Data not available or suppressed

Figure 112: Goal Setting (10th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (10th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

66.0%
66.8%
66.0%
76.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
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Figure 113: Goal Setting (12th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (12th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

65.7%
67.4%
75.7%
79.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
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Appendices

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Section A: Appendices
This report includes four appendices containing supplementary information about the Arizona Youth
Survey. The appendices and their contents are described in the following list.
Appendix A: List of References
contains bibliographic information for all research articles and books cited in this report
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
contains the complete Scantron version of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
provides information about how questionnaire items were combined to form the RPF scales used
in the RPF figures in Section 5.1
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
lists all changes in the exact wording of questionnaire items, starting from the 2004 Arizona Youth
Survey, until the current 2016 administration

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A: List of References
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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

B: Scantron Questionnaire
The following pages contain the 2016 AYS Scantron-format questionnaire in its entirety. All students in
the 2016 Arizona sample provided their responses either on this Scantron questionnaire, or a web-based
version that had identical text for every item. All figures in this document were constructed from students’
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1. Thank you for agreeing to participate in this survey. The purpose of this survey is to learn how students in our
schools feel about their community, family, peers, and school. The survey also asks about health behaviors.
2. The survey is completely voluntary and anonymous. DO NOT put your name on the questionnaire.
3. This is not a test, so there are no right or wrong answers. We would like you to work quickly so you can finish.
4. All of the questions should be answered by completely filling in one of the answer spaces. If you do not find an
answer that fits exactly, use the one that comes closest. If any question does not apply to you, or you are not
sure what it means, just leave it blank. You can skip any question that you do not wish to answer.
5. Please answer each question by completely filling in the oval with a #2 pencil.

Please fill in the following information with the help of your teacher/survey assistant.
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8. What grade are you in?
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9. Do you get a free or reduced cost lunch at school?
Free lunch

Reduced cost lunch

10. Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

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by your mother?

FEMALE

7. How old are you?

6th

4. District Site:

Neither
No

8th grade or less
Some high school
Completed high school
or GED
Some college
Completed community
college or technical
school

15. What, if any, is the current military status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all that apply)
Neither of my parents have ever been in the military
Active Duty

In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

Reserve

Not Deployed
In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

11. What is your race? (Mark all that apply.)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
12. Think of where you live most of the time. Which of
the following people live there with you? (Mark
all that apply.)
Mother
Uncle
Stepmother
Other Adult(s)
Father
Brother(s)
Stepfather
Stepbrother(s)
Foster Parent(s)
Sister(s)
Grandparent(s)
Stepsister(s)
Aunt
Other Children
13. Are your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure

Completed 4 year college
(Bachelor’s Degree)
Graduate or Professional
(e.g., Master’s, Ph.D.,
M.D., Ed.D., J.D.)
Don’t know

Former military
Died while serving in the military
16. Which of the following people do you feel comfortable
going to for help when things go wrong or when you
need someone to talk to about your problems?
(Mark all that apply.)
Parents/Step-parents
Coaches/Instructors
Grandparents
Mentors
Siblings
Tutors
Other relatives
Counselors
Friends
Other adults
Teachers
I have no one I can talk to
or go to for help
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10-11 times
8-9 times
6-7 times
4-5 times
2-3 times
1 time
0 times

The next section asks about your experiences at school.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

17. In my school, students have lots of chances
to help decide things like class activities and
rules.

32. During the past 12 months, how
many times has someone
threatened or injured you with a
weapon such as a gun, knife, or
club ON SCHOOL PROPERTY?

18. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

33. During the past 12 months, how
many times were you in a
physical fight ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?

19. Teachers ask me to work on special
classroom projects.
20. My teachers notice when I am doing a good
job.

34. During the past 12 months, how
often have you been picked on
or bullied by a student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

21. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to get involved in sports, clubs, and
other school activities outside of class.

35. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you been
harassed, mistreated, or made
fun of by another person while
on-line or through a cell phone
or other electronic device?

22. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
23. I feel safe at my school.
24. The school lets my parents know when I
have done something well.

36. During the past 12 months, how
often have you picked on or
bullied another student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

25. My teachers praise me when I work hard in
school.
26. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

27. Now thinking back
over the past year in
school, how often
did you:

37. During the past 12 months, how
often have you seen bullying
ON SCHOOL PROPERTY and
done nothing to stop it?

Almost always
Often
Sometimes
Seldom
Never

38. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
NOT go to school because you felt you would be
unsafe at school or on the way to or from school?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

a. enjoy being in school?
b. hate being in school?
c. try to do your best work?

39. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
carry a weapon such as a gun, knife, or club ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

d. feel that the school work you were assigned
was meaningful and important?
28. Putting them all together, what were your grades like
last year?
Mostly A’s
Mostly D’s
Mostly B’s
Mostly F’s
Mostly C’s

40. What are the chances
you would be seen
as cool if you:

29. How important do you think the things you are learning
in school are going to be for you later in life?
Very important
Slightly important
Quite important
Not at all important
Fairly important

a. smoked cigarettes?
b. worked hard at school?
c. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly,
that is, at least once or twice a month?

30. How interesting are most of your courses to you?
Very interesting
Slightly interesting
Quite interesting
Not at all interesting
Fairly interesting
31. During the past 30 days, how many days of school have
you missed because you skipped or ‘cut’?
None
4-5 days
1 day
6-10 days
2 days
11 or more days
3 days

Very good chance
Pretty good chance
Some chance
Little chance
No or very little chance

d. defended someone who was being verbally
abused at school?
e. smoked marijuana?
f. carried a handgun?
g. regularly volunteered to do community
service?
h. were a member of a gang?
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18
17
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43. How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:

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41. How old were you
when you first:

10 or more times
6 to 9 times
3 to 5 times
1 to 2 times
Never

14
13

a. been suspended from school?

12
11

b. carried a handgun?

10
9

c. sold illegal drugs?

8 or younger
Never

d. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as
a car or motorcycle?

a. smoked marijuana?
e. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

b. smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?

f. been arrested?
c. had more than a sip or
two of beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?

g. attacked someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?
h. been drunk or high at school?

d. began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?

i. volunteered to do community service?
j. taken a handgun to school?
k. been hit, slapped, pushed, shoved, kicked or
any other way physically assaulted by your
boyfriend or girlfriend?

e. attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?

l. seen someone punched with a fist, kicked,
choked, or beaten up?

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f. belonged to a gang?

m. seen someone attacked with a weapon, other
than a gun, such as a knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?

g. gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports, bingo,
dice, raffles, casino,
internet or video
games, etc.)?

n. seen someone shot or shot at?
44. How often have you done the following for money,
possessions, or anything of value:

h. used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?

Almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
At least once in the past 12 months
Before, but not in the past 12 months
Never

Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

42. How wrong do you think
it is for someone your
age to:

a. Played the lottery or scratch off tickets?

a. take a handgun to school?

b. Bet on a game of personal skill such as
pool or a video game?

b. steal anything worth more than $5?

c. Played cards?

c. pick a fight with someone?

d. Played a dice game?

d. attack someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?

e. Bet on sports?
45. How many peers do you like to hang out with and
spend time with?
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5

e. stay away from school all day when their
parents think they are at school?
f. have one or two drinks of beer, wine, or hard
liquor nearly every day?
g. smoke cigarettes?
h. smoke marijuana?
i. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another
illegal drug?
j. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?

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46. How many best friends (the friends you feel closest to)
do you have?
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3
1
4 or more
2

47. Think of your four best friends. In the
past year (12 months), how many of
your best friends have:

55. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been drinking
alcohol?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

Number
of friends

0 1 2 3 4+

a. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

56. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been taking
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) that were not
prescribed to you by a doctor or that you took only for
the experience or feeling they cause?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

b. smoked cigarettes?
c. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) when
their parents didn’t know about it?
d. made a commitment to stay drug-free?

57. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been using
marijuana?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

e. used marijuana?
f. tried to do well in school?
g. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines,
or other illegal drugs?

58. Think back over the LAST TWO WEEKS. How many times
have you had five or more alcoholic drinks in a row?
None
Twice
6-9 times
Once
3-5 times
10 or more times

h. been suspended from school?
i. liked school?

59. Have you ever smoked cigarettes?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

j. carried a handgun?
k. sold illegal drugs?

60. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
smoke cigarettes?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

l. stolen or tried to steal a motor
vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
m. been arrested?
n. dropped out of school?

61. Have you ever used electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

o. been members of a gang?
p. been in a physical fight?

62. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use
electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

48. I ignore rules that get in my way.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True
49. I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get
them mad.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

63. How frequently have you used smokeless tobacco
during the past 30 days?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

50. I like to see how much I can get away with.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

64. In the last 30 days, about
how many times were
you offered:

51. I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

a. alcohol?

52. It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

b. cigarettes?
c. marijuana?

53. I think it is okay to take something without asking if
you can get away with it.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

d. Rx drugs?
e. other drugs?
65. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you talked with
your parents about strategies to
avoid or resist people or places
where you might be offered
alcohol, prescription drugs, or
other drugs?

54. During the past 30 days, how many times did you RIDE in
a car or other vehicle driven by someone who had been
drinking alcohol?
0 times
1 time

2 or 3 times
4 or 5 times

6 or more times
4

More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

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OCCASIONS:

0

1-2

3-5

6-9 10-19 20-39 40+

66. had alcoholic beverages (beer, wine or hard liquor) to drink in your lifetime -- more
than just a few sips?
67. had beer, wine or hard liquor to drink during the past 30 days?
68. used marijuana in your lifetime?
69. used marijuana during the past 30 days?
70. used LSD or other hallucinogens in your lifetime?
71. used LSD or other hallucinogens during the past 30 days?
72. used cocaine or crack in your lifetime?
73. used cocaine or crack during the past 30 days?
74. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high in your lifetime?
75. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high during the past 30 days?
76. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) in your lifetime?
77. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) during the past 30 days?
78. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in your lifetime?
79. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in the past 30 days?
80. used heroin in your lifetime?
81. used heroin during the past 30 days?
82. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in your lifetime?
83. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in the past 30 days?
84. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in your lifetime?
85. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in the past 30 days?
86. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
87. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
88. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them in your lifetime?
89. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
90. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
91. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
92. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high in your lifetime?
93. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high during the past 30 days?
94. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) in your lifetime?
95. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) during the past 30 days?
96. drank beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you used prescription drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium, Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) during the past 30 days?

97. If during the past 30 days you used marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not use marijuana during the past 30 days
I got it from someone with a Medical Marijuana Card
Friends
Parties
School
Family/Relatives
Home
Other
98. In the last 30 days, how often have you avoided people
or places because you might be offered alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other drugs including
prescription drugs?
None
Once

2-3 times
4-6 times

100. How much do you think people
risk harming themselves
(physically or in other
ways) if they:

a. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
b. try marijuana once or twice?
c. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
d. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?

7-10 times
More than 10 times

99. In the last 30 days, how often did you respond in the
following ways when alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other
I never got offers
drugs including prescription
Four or more times
drugs were offered to you?
Three times
(Fill in an answer for
Twice
each way of
Once
responding)
Never
a. say “No” without giving a reason why.
b. give an explanation or excuse to turn
down the offer.
c. decide to leave the situation without
accepting the offer.
d. use some other way to not accept the
alcohol or drugs.

Great risk
Moderate risk
Slight risk
No risk

e. have five or more drinks of an alcoholic
beverage in a row once or twice a week?
f. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?
101. Compared to using illegal drugs (e.g., cocaine, meth,
heroin), how harmful do you think it is for people to take
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) without a doctor
telling them to take them?
A lot less harmful
Less harmful
5

No difference
More harmful

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community where you live.

102. If during the past 30 days you drank alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not drink alcohol in the past 30 days
I bought it in a store such as a liquor store, convenience
store, supermarket, discount store, or gas station
I bought it at a restaurant, bar, or club
I bought it at a public event such as a concert or sporting
event
I gave someone else money to buy it for me
My parent or guardian gave it to me
Another family member who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone not related to me who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone under the age of 21 gave it to me
I got it at a party
I took it from home
I took it from a store or someone else’s home
I got it some other way

106. About how many adults (over
21) have you known
personally who in the past
year have:

a. used marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other
drugs?
b. sold or dealt drugs?
c. done other things that could get them in
trouble with the police, like stealing,
selling stolen goods, mugging or
assaulting others, etc.?
d. gotten drunk or high?
Very easy
Sort of easy
Sort of hard
Very hard

103. If, during the past 30 days you used prescription drugs
in order to get high, not for a medical reason, how did
you get them? (Mark all that apply.)

107. If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
108. If you wanted to get some beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
109. If you wanted to get some marijuana, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
110. If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine,
LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it
be for you to get some?
111. If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy
would it be for you to get one?

Doctor/Pharmacy
School
Other
Over the Internet
Outside the United States
(e.g., Mexico, Canada)

104. If you used alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the past
30 days, please tell us about some of your reasons for
using (Mark all that apply):
To fit in with my friends
To try something new or exciting
To get back at my parents or to get my parent’s attention
To help me lose weight
To keep from feeling sad or down
I was bored and needed something to do
To get a high or to have a good feeling
To help me feel normal
To help me stay focused or think better
To have fun
To be like an actor or musician/band that I admire
To feel more grown up or prove that I am grown up
I needed it, craved it, or am addicted
To deal with the stress in my life (Please mark all areas
of stress that were related to your substance use below)
Parents/family
Peers/Friends (e.g., fighting with friends, getting
bullied, dealing with rumors, etc.)
School
Community
Other

112. If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
113. If a kid drank some beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your neighborhood,
he or she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
114. If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
115. Have you ever belonged to a gang?
No
Yes, belong now
No, but would like to
Yes, but would like to get out
Yes, in the past

105. If you did not use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the
past 30 days, please tell us about some of the reasons
for not using (Mark all that apply):

116. If you have ever belonged to a gang, what was the
one major reason you joined?
Protection/safety
Make money
Friendship
Felt pressured
Parent(s) are in a gang
To get respect
Sibling(s) are in a gang
Other

I’m not interested in using drugs
It can harm my body
My parents would be disappointed in me
My parents would take away my privileges if they found
out
My teachers/mentors/other adults in my life would be
disappointed in me
I might get kicked out of school or extracurricular
activities (e.g., sports, cheerleading, drama club/plays)
My friends would stop talking to me or hanging out with
me
I would get a bad reputation with peers
I wanted to, but I couldn’t get it or wasn’t offered it
It’s illegal – I could get arrested
I’ve tried them before and I don’t like them
It’s morally wrong
It’s against my religious or spiritual beliefs

117. How wrong would most
adults (over 21) in your
neighborhood think it is
for kids your age:

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Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

a. to use marijuana?
b. to drink alcohol?
c. to smoke cigarettes?

118. How wrong do your
friends feel it would be for you to:
a. have one or two drinks of an alcoholic
beverage nearly every day?
b. smoke tobacco?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. use prescription drugs not prescribed to you?

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I’ve never used prescription
drugs to get high
Friends
Family/Relatives
Parties
Home (e.g., Medicine Cabinet)

5 or more adults
4
3
2
1
0 adults

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119. During the past 12 months, do you recall hearing,
reading, or watching an advertisement about the
prevention of substance use?
No

133. How wrong do your
A little bit wrong
parents feel it would be
Wrong
for YOU to:
Very wrong
a. have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor
(for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) nearly
every day?
b. smoke cigarettes?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. steal something worth more than $5?
e. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on
buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
f. pick a fight with someone?
g. use prescription drugs without a doctor
telling you to take them?

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

Yes

120. If I had to move, I would miss the
neighborhood I now live in.
121. My neighbors notice when Iam doing a
good job and let me know about it.
122. I like my neighborhood.
123. There are lots of adults in my neighborhood
I could talk to about something important.
124. I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
125. There are people in my neighborhood who
are proud of me when I do something well.
126. There are people in my neighborhood who
encourage me to do my best.
127. I feel safe in my neighborhood.

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

134. The rules in my family are clear.
135. People in my family often insult or yell at
each other.
136. When I am not at home, one of my parents
knows where I am and who I am with.
137. We argue about the same things in my
family over and over.
138. If I drank some beer, wine or liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without
my parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
139. My family has clear rules about alcohol and
drug use.
140. If I carried a handgun without my
parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
141. If I skipped school, my parents would catch
me.
142. My parents ask me what I think before most
family decisions affecting me are made.
143. I feel very close to my mother.
144. I feel very close to my father.
145. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
mother.
146. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
father.
147. I enjoy spending time with my mother.
148. I enjoy spending time with my father.
149. If I had a personal problem, I could ask my
mom or dad for help.

128. During a typical week, how many days do all or
most of your family eat at least one meal together?
Number of days:

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

129. During the past 12 months, have you talked with at
least one of your parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs?
By parents, we mean your biological parents, adoptive
parents, stepparents, or adult guardians – whether or
not they live with you. (Mark all that apply.)
No, I did not talk with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
alcohol use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
prescription drug use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
marijuana use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
illegal drug use.
130. Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
I don’t have any brothers or sisters
Yes
No

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

a. drunk beer, wine or hard liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey or gin)?
b. smoked marijuana?

150. My parents give me lots of chances to do
fun things with them.
151. My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework
done.
152. People in my family have serious
arguments.
153. My parents would know if I did not come
home on time.
154. It is important to be honest with your
parents, even if they become upset or you
get punished.

c. smoked cigarettes?
d. taken a handgun to school?
131. Has anyone in your family ever had severe alcohol or
drug problems?
No
Yes
132. Have any of your relatives been in prison or jail any time
during the past year (12 months)? (Mark all that apply.)
No one has been in prison or jail
Mother
Father
Step-parent
Grandparent(s)
Other adult(s)
Sibling (i.e. brother, sister, step-sibling etc.)

155. My parents notice when I am doing a good job and
let me know about it.
Never or Almost Never
Sometimes
Often
All the Time

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156. How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of
you for something you’ve done?
Never or Almost Never
Often
Sometimes
All the Time

161. People have many different types of interactions with
their peers at school. Please answer the following
questions about your peer experiences in school
during the last month.
5 = Always/Almost always
4
3
2
1 = Never/Almost never

157. In a normal school week, how many days are you
home after school for at least one hour without an
adult there?
Never or Almost Never
3 days
1 day
4 day
2 days
5 days
Very often
Fairly often
Sometimes
Almost never
Never

162. Please indicate how
much these statements
describe you.

a. that you were unable to control the
important things in your life?
b. confident about you abilities to handle your
personal problems?
c. that things were going your way?
d. that difficulties were piling up so high that
you could not overcome them?

a. I expect good things to happen to me.
b. I am excited about my future.
c. I trust my future will turn out well.
d. I develop step-by-step plans to reach my
goals.
e. I have goals in my life.
f. If I set goals, I take action to reach them.
g. It is important to me that I reach my goals.
h. I know how to make my plans happen.

159. In the last 30 days, how many times have you taken
money that didn’t belong to you or used someone
else’s credit card without their approval in order to:
More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

163. Please indicate how
often this happens.

a. Purchase alcohol?
b. Purchase prescription (Rx) drugs?
c. Purchase illicit drugs (e.g. marijuana,
meth, heroin)?
d. Purchase a gun, knife, or other weapon?
e. Support gang activities?
f. Gamble or place a bet?

a. Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or
alcoholic?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
b. Did you live with anyone who used illegal street drugs or
who abused prescription medications?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
c. Did you live with anyone who served time or was sentenced
to serve time in a prison, jail, or other correctional facility?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
d. Were your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure
e. How often did adults in your home ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each other up?
Never
Once
More than once
f. How often did an adult in your home ever swear at you,
insult you, or put you down?
Once

All of the time
Most of the time
Some of the time
A little of the time
None of the time

a. How often do you make plans to achieve
your goals?
b. How often do you have trouble figuring out
how to make your goals happen?

160. All questions refer to the time period from when
you were born until now. Now, looking back —

Never

Exactly like me
A lot like me
Somewhat like me
A little like me
Not at all like me

More than once
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158. In the last month,
how often have
you felt:

a. How often do other students exclude you
from activities?
b. How often are other students mean to you?
c. How often do other students push or hit you?
d. How often do other students make fun of
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C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
In this appendix we detail the items used to construct the risk and protective factor (RPF) scales presented in Section 5.1 the report. Many of the items used in the scales were “reverse coded” to ensure
that high values correlated with “risk” or “protection” accordingly.
1. COMMUNITY: Laws and Norms Favorable to Drug Use
(a) How wrong would most adults (over 21) in your neighborhood think it is for kids your age
i. to use marijuana?
ii. to drink alcohol?
iii. to smoke cigarettes?
(b) If a kid drank some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your
neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(c) If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(d) If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
2. COMMUNITY: Low neighborhood Attachment
(a) I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
(b) I like my neighborhood.
(c) If I had to move, I would miss the neighborhood I now live in.
3. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Drugs
(a) If you wanted to get some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
(b) If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(c) If you wanted to get some marijuana, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(d) If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine, LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it be for you
to get some?
4. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Handguns
(a) If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy would it be for you to get one?
5. COMMUNITY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My neighbors notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) There are people in my neighborhood who encourage me to do my best.
(c) There are people in my neighborhood who are proud of me when I do something well.
6. FAMILY: Family Conflict
(a) People in my family often insult or yell at each other.
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(b) People in my family have serious arguments.
(c) We argue about the same things in my family over and over.
7. FAMILY: Poor Family Management
(a) My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework done.
(b) Would your parents know if you did not come home on time?
(c) When I am not at home, one of my parents knows where I am and who I am with.
(d) The rules in my family are clear.
(e) My family has clear rules about alcohol and drug use.
(f) If you drank some beer or wine or liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without your
parents’ permission, would you be caught by your parents?
(g) If you skipped school would you be caught by your parents?
(h) If you carried a handgun without your parents’ permission, would you be caught by your
parents?
8. FAMILY: Family History of Antisocial Behavior
(a) Has anyone in your family ever had a severe alcohol or drug problem?
(b) Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
i. drunk beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)?
ii. smoked marijuana?
iii. smoked cigarettes?
iv. taken a handgun to school?
(c) About how many adults (over 21) have you known personally who in the past year have used
marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other drugs?
9. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable to Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. steal anything worth more than $5?
ii. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
10. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. Have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
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11. FAMILY: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents give me lots of chances to do fun things with them.
(b) My parents ask me what I think before most family decisions affecting me are made.
(c) If I had a personal problem, I could ask my mom or dad for help.
12. FAMILY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of you for something you’ve done?
(c) Do you enjoy spending time with your mother?
(d) Do you enjoy spending time with your father?
13. FAMILY: Attachment
(a) Do you feel very close to your mother?
(b) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your mother?
(c) Do you feel very close to your father?
(d) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your father?
14. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong it is to
i. take a handgun to school?
ii. steal anything worth more than $5?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
iv. attack someone with the idea of seriously hurting them?
v. stay away from school all day when their parents think they are at school?
15. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Antisocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. been suspended from school?
ii. carried a handgun?
iii. sold illegal drugs?
iv. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
v. been arrested?
vi. dropped out of school?
16. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Antisocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you
i. smoked cigarettes?
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ii. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
iii. smoked marijuana?
iv. carried a handgun?
17. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your friends feel it would be for you to:
i. Have one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
iv. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another illegal drug?
18. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Friends Use of Drugs
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. smoked cigarettes?
ii. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) when their parents
didn’t know about it?
iii. used marijuana?
iv. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines, or other illegal drugs?
19. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Perceived Risks of Drug Use
(a) How much do you think people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they
i. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
ii. try marijuana once or twice?
iii. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
iv. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage (beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?
20. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Early Initiation of Drug Use
(a) How old were you when first
i. smoked marijuana?
ii. smoked a cigarette, even just a puff?
iii. had more than a sip or two of beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or
gin)?
iv. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
21. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Gang Involvement
(a) In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have been members of a gang?
(b) Have you ever belonged to a gang?
(c) How old were you when you first belonged to a gang?
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22. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rebelliousness
(a) I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get them mad.
(b) I ignore the rules that get in my way.
(c) I like to see how much I can get away with.
23. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Prosocial Involvement
(a) How many times in the past year (12 months) have you
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. volunteered to do community service?
24. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you:
i. worked hard in school?
ii. defended someone who was being verbally abused at school?
iii. regularly volunteered to do community service?
25. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Prosocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. made the commitment to staying drug-free?
iii. tried to do well in school?
iv. liked school?
26. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Belief in Moral Order
(a) I think it is okay to take something without asking if you can get away with it.
(b) I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
(c) It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
(d) It is important to be honest with your parents, even if they become upset or you get punished.
27. SCHOOL: Academic Failure
(a) Putting them all together, what were your grades like last year?
28. SCHOOL: Low Commitment to School
(a) How often do you feel that the school work you are assigned is meaningful and important?
(b) How interesting are most of your courses to you?
(c) How important do you think the things you are learning in school are going to be for your later
life?
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(d) Now, thinking back over the past year in school, how often did you
i. enjoy being in school?
ii. hate being in school?
iii. try to do your best work in school?
(e) During the past 30 days how many whole days of school have you missed because you
skipped or “cut?”
29. SCHOOL: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) In my school, students have lots of chances to help decide things like class activities and
rules.
(b) There are lots of chances for students in my school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
(c) Teachers ask me to work on special classroom projects.
(d) There are lots of chances for students in my school to get involved in sports, clubs, and other
school activities outside of class.
(e) I have lots of chances to be part of class discussions or activities.
30. SCHOOL: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My teachers notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) The school lets my parents know when I have done something well.
(c) I feel safe at my school.
(d) My teachers praise me when I work hard in school.

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D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The following pages list all changes in questionnaire items, from the first administration of the AYS in
2004, until the current, 2016 version. Each row lists the exact wording for each question for each year
the survey was administered. The cells are sorted on the 2016 wording. A blank cell indicates that there
was no version of a particular question in a particular year.

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (a) Did you live with
anyone who was a
problem drinker or
an alcoholic?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (b) Did you live with
anyone who used
illegal street drugs
or who abused
prescription
medications?"

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2010

2012

2014

2016
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (c) Did you live with
anyone who served
time or was
sentenced to serve
time in a prison, jail,
or other correctional
facility?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (d) Were your
parents separated
or divorced?"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (e) How often did
adults in your home
ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each
other up?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (f) How often did an
adult in your home
ever swear at you,
insult you, or put
you down?"
"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"
"Are your parents
separated or
divorced?"

2004

2006

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2008

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Compared to using
illegal drugs (e.g.,
cocaine, meth,
heroin), how
harmful do you
think it is for people
to take prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) No, I did not
talk with my parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, or drug
use."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
to my parents about
the dangers of
tobacco use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of alcohol use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of drug use."
"During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12
months, how many months, how many months, how many months, how many
times has someone times has someone times has someone times has someone
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
on school
on school
on school
ON SCHOOL
property?"
property?"
property?"
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of drug
use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

2012

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you seen
bullying ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY and
done nothing to
stop it?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been using
marijuana?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
electronic cigarettes
(e-cigarettes)?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) No one has
been in prison on
jail"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"

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"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have you ever
used electronic
cigarettes (ecigarettes)?"
"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"
"How many best
friends (the friends
you feel closest to)
do you have?"

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"How many peers
do you like to hang
out with and spend
time with?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

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"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

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"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you
for something
for something
for something
for something
for something
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (b)
have you: (b)
(b) played the
played the lottery or played the lottery or lottery or scratch-off
scratch-off tickets?" scratch-off tickets?" tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (c) bet on have you: (c) bet on anything of value:
team sports?"
team sports?"
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (h) bet on have you: (h) bet on anything of value:
dice games such as dice games such as (h) played a dice
craps?"
craps?"
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (i) bet on have you: (i) bet on (i) bet on a game of
games of personal games of personal personal skill such
skill such as pool,
skill such as pool,
as pool or a video
darts, or bowling?" darts, or bowling?" game?"
"How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?"
"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a)
smoked
smoked
smoked
smoked
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

2008

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

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"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

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"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
smoke tobacco?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
smoke tobacco?"

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"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

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"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
father."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
mother."
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
father."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
mother."

"I feel very close to
my father."
"I feel very close to
my mother."

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
"If during the past
30 days you drank 30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
that apply.)
Someone under the Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to age of 21 gave it to
me"
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

2012

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

2004

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2006

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2008

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2010

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2012

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If I carried a
handgun without my
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If I skipped school,
my parents would
catch me."
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

2004

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other
(Please tell us other
reasons you had for
using substances in
the space
provided)"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

2004

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2006

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2008

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2010

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

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"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

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"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (d) Rx
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
about how many
about how many
about how many
about how many
times were you
times were you
times were you
times were you
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (e) other
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(a) Purchase
alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(b) Purchase
prescription (Rx)
drugs?"

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"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(c) Purchase illicit
drugs (e.g.
marijuana, meth,
heroin)?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(d) Purchase a gun,
knife, or other
weapon?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(e) Support gang
activities?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(f) Gamble or place
a bet?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
following ways
following ways
following ways
following ways
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other
drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
way of responding) way of responding) way of responding) way of responding)
(a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
why?"
why?"
why?"
why?"

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"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (a) that you
were unable to
control the
important things in
your life?"

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"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (b) confident
about your abilities
to handle your
personal
problems?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (c) that things
were going your
way?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (d) that
difficulties were
piling up so high
that you could not
overcome them?"
"It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
"It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"My parents would
know if I did not
come home on
time."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

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"My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (d) feel that
the school work you
were assigned was
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

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"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
hallucinogens
psychedelics in the psychedelics in the psychedelics in the during the past 30
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

2004
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"

2006

2008

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

2010

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during px, breeze) during px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
"On how many
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
occasions (if any)
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
have you: used
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such prescription
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, sedatives
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
(tranquilizers, such barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
as Valium or Xanax, sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
barbituates, or
without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
sleeping pills)
telling you to take
them, during the
them, during the
them, during the
during the past 30 them, during the
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"
past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
"On how many
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
occasions (if any)
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such have you: used
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, prescription
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
sedatives
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
(tranquilizers, such sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
as Valium or Xanax, without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
barbituates, or
telling you to take
them, in your
them, in your
them, in your
sleeping pills) in
them, in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any): occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
used stimulants,
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
other than
other than
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
methamphetamine methamphetamine have you: used
have you: used
stimulants
s (such as
s (such as
prescription
prescription
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
amphetamines,
stimulants (such as stimulants (such as
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, Adderal, or Ritalin, Adderal, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you
take them, in your to take them, in
to take them, in
to take them in your to take them in your
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
occasions (if any)
other than
have you: used
methamphetamine
stimulants
s (such as
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you
take them, during
to take them, during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any):
used stimulants,
other than
methamphetamine
s (such as
amphetamines,
Ritalin, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them, during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, in your
lifetime?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

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"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (a) How
often do other
students exclude
you from activities?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (b) How
often are other
students mean to
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (c) How
often do other
students push or hit
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (d) How
often do other
students make fun
of you?"
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or
yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other."

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"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (a) I expect
good things to
happen to me."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (b) I am
excited about my
future."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (c) I trust my
future will turn out
well."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (d) I develop
step-by-step plans
to reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (e) I have
goals in my life."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (f) If I set
goals, I take action
to reach them."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (g) It is
important to me that
I reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (h) I know how
to make my plans
happen."
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (a) How
often do you make
plans to achieve
your goals?"
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (b) How
often do you have
trouble figuring out
how to make your
goals happen?"

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"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were
your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2008

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2010

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2012

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

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"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"Think back over
the last two weeks.
How many times
have you had five
or more alcoholic
drinks in a row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

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"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Sister(s)
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Stepfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepmother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

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"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

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"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

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"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

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2016

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (h) were a
member of a
gang?"
"What grade are
you in?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
mother?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

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2006

2008

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

2010

2012

2014

2016

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

2004

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2006

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2008

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2010

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2012

2014

2016

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

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2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"
During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
marijuana use.

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"
"Where were you
and your parents
born?"
"Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the
following people live following people live following people live following people live following people live
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
(Choose all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

2004

2006

2008

"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

2010

2012

2014

"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are
younger than you?"
"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are older
than you?"
"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
father?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h)
carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (a)
done what feels
good no matter
what?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (b)
done something
dangerous because
someone dared you
to do it?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (c)
done crazy things
even if they are a
little dangerous?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

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"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(i) attacked
someone with a
weapon?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth less than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth more than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) gone into or
tried to go into a
building to steal
something?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(p) used a weapon
or force to get
money or other
material items from
someone?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

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"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

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"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

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"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four "Think of your four
best friends (the
best friends (the
friends you feel
friends you feel
closest to). In the
closest to). In the
past year (12
past year (12
months), how many months), how many
of your best friends of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
attended religious
services?"
services?"
"It is important to
think before you
act."
"Sometimes I think "Sometimes I think
that life is not worth that life is not worth
it."
it."
"At times I think I
"At times I think I
am no good at all." am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that inclined to think that
I am a failure."
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
"In the past year,
have you felt
have you felt
depressed or sad
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if MOST days, even if
you felt okay
you felt okay
sometimes?"
sometimes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
services?"

"Sometimes I think
that life is not worth
it."
"At times I think I
am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
have you felt
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if
you felt okay
sometimes?"

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"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

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"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"
"If a kid smoked
cigarettes in your
neighborhood,
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

2014

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

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2008

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

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2012

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Music"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Drama"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Foreign
Language Club"

2014

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

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"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
Council/Governmen
t"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper/Yearbo
ok"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentoring or
Tutoring"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I am
not involved in any
school-sponsored
activities"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

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2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school "Which after-school
activities, that are
activities, that are
not schoolnot schoolsponsored, are you sponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
all that apply)
Other after school Other after school
activity"
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Other after school
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Religious group"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Music/Dance/Dram
a"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

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2012

2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I am
not involved in after
school activities that
are not schoolsponsored"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

2016

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"

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2004

"My family has clear
rules about
cigarettes and
tobacco use."
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who
carried a concealed
but unloaded gun in
the street be
convicted of a
weapons offense?"
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who has
ever been convicted
of a felony legally
carry a gun?"
"To your
knowledge, are
there federal
penalties for
carrying a gun?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
violence prevention
program or Project
Safe
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
violence prevention
program or Project
Safe
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"

2010

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
"Have you ever
violence prevention
heard of Project
program, Project
Safe
Safe
Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"
(PSN)?"
"How did you hear
"How did you hear "How did you hear "How did you hear about the gun
about Project Safe about the gun
about the gun
violence prevention
Neighborhoods?" ( violence prevention violence prevention program, Project
T.V. Radio
program or Project program or Project Safe
Billboard Other
Safe
Safe
Neighborhoods?
Have not heard of Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
(Mark all that
PSN)
(PSN)?"
(PSN)?"
apply.)
"How honest were "How honest were "How honest were "How honest were
you in filling out this you in filling out this you in filling out this you in filling out this
survey?"
survey?"
survey?"
survey?"

2012

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016
Graham
December 20, 2016

Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
Arizona State University
NORC at the University of Chicago

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

ARIZONA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Chairperson
SEAN DUGGAN, Chief
Chandler Police Department
Vice-Chairperson
SHEILA POLK
Yavapai County Attorney

JOE ARPAIO
Maricopa County Sheriff

MARK BRNOVICH
Attorney General

JOE R. BRUGMAN, Chief
Safford Police Department

DAVID K. BYERS, Director
Administrative Office of the Courts

KELLY “KC” CLARK
Navajo County Sheriff

DAVE COLE
Former Judge

CHRIS GIBBS, Mayor
City of Safford

DREW JOHN
Graham County Supervisor

ELLEN KIRSCHBAUM, Chairperson
Board of Executive Clemency

BARBARA LAWALL
Pima County Attorney

FRANK MILSTEAD, Director
Department of Public Safety

BILL MONTGOMERY
Maricopa County Attorney

CHRIS NANOS
Pima County Sheriff

CHARLES RYAN, Director
Department of Corrections

DAVID SANDERS
Pima County Chief Probation Officer

DANIEL SHARP, Chief
Oro Valley Police Department

HESTON SILBERT
Law Enforcement Leader

ANDREW T. LEFEVRE
Executive Director

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Acknowledgments
The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) would like to thank Arizona State University’s Morrison
Institute for Public Policy and NORC at the University of Chicago for their professionalism and contributions to the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey. Additionally, ACJC would like to thank our
colleagues for their guidance and assistance throughout the administration process. ACJC would also
like to thank community leaders who provided their expertise for the betterment of our survey, including:
R. Bradley Snyder, New Amsterdam Consulting, Inc.
Shana Malone, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
Eric Hedberg, NORC at the University of Chicago
Wendy Wolfersteig, SIRC at Arizona State University
Timothy Leffel, NORC at the University of Chicago
Andrea Whitsett, Morrison Institute for Public Policy at ASU
Sarah Lindstrom Johnson, The Sanford School at Arizona State University
Dawn DeLay, Arizona State University
Furthermore, the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey could not have been possible without the
support and participation of school superintendents, principals, prevention coordinators, and teachers
throughout the state. Thank you for contributing your time and efforts toward the completion of this
report.
Finally, we extend our thanks to the students who responded to the survey. Their thoughtful participation
resulted in a wealth of information that can be used to improve the circumstances in which all youth live
and learn.
Data from the Arizona Youth Survey will be made available on the ACJC Community Data Project (CDP)
site after reports have been distributed to participating schools and government agencies. The CDP site
was made possible with funding from:
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
Governor’s Office of Youth Faith and Family
Arizona Department of Gaming

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Acknowledgments

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1 Executive Summary

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2 Introduction
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2.2 County Sample . . . .
2.3 About the Survey Data
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6.2 Perceived Risk of Harm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
6.3 Parent and Peer Disapproval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
7 School Climate Experiences
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7.1 Student-Teacher Interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
7.2 Negative Peer Interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
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8.2 Future Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
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A: List of References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B: Scantron Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade) . .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade) .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade) .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016 . .
Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . .
Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade) . . . . .
Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade) . . . . .
Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade) . . .
Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade) . . .
Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade) . . .
Binge Use (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Poly-Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . . . .
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Gang Involvement (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
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Gang Involvement (12th Grade) . . . . . . . .
Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade) . . .
Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade) . . .
Gang Involvement Trends, 2012-2016 . . . . .
Bullying (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Bullying (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade) .
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Impaired Driving (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
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School Safety (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
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Peer-Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . .
Peer-Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . .
Peer-Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade) . . .
Peer-Individual Protective Factors (8th Grade) .
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Family Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Family Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Family Risk Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Family Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
Family Protective Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . . .
Family Protective Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . . .
School Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
School Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
School Risk Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
School Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
School Protective Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . .
School Protective Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . .
Community Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . .
Community Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . . .
Community Risk Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . . .
Community Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . .
Community Protective Factors (10th Grade) . . . .
Community Protective Factors (12th Grade) . . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade) . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (10th Grade) . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (12th Grade) . . .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade) .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (12th Grade) .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (10th Grade) . .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (12th Grade) . .
Substance Offers (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Substance Offers (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Substance Offers (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (10th Grade) .
Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (12th Grade) .
Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade) .
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Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)
Age of Initiation (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade) . . . . .
Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade) . . . .
Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . .
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Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade) .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade) . . . . . .
Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade) . . . . . .
Parent Disapproval (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
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Parent Disapproval (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Peer Disapproval (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Peer Disapproval (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Peer Disapproval (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Student-Teacher Interactions (8th Grade) . . . .
Student-Teacher Interactions (10th Grade) . . . .
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Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade) . . . . . .
Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade) . . . . .
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Perceived Stress (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
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Future Orientation (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
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Future Orientation (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Goal Setting (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section 1: Executive Summary
The Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) was administered to a statewide sample of 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students during the spring of 2016 under direction of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. Based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model and the Communities That Care survey (Hawkins et al., 1992),
the AYS assesses the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement, and other
risky behaviors in Arizona, and helps stakeholders to better understand the risk and protective factors
that are correlated with these behaviors.
At the local school and district level, administrators may use the data included in this report to guide their
decisions on programming and services. Planners at the regional, county, and state levels can use these
data as comparisons to data they may be collecting at the program level in order to better understand
needs and to help allocate resources to issues of greatest concern.
At all levels, stakeholders involved in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation efforts
around substance use and other problem behaviors can use the AYS data in a variety of ways:
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examine pertinent community issues,
design and implement a new project and/or policy,
look to obtain funding for a new project and/or policy, or
modify or redesign a project and/or policy.

Survey Findings: Highlights
These findings discuss some of the important attitudes and behaviors of Arizona youth who responded
to the 2016 survey.
Problem Behaviors
Alcohol Use in the Past 30 Days has continued to decline in Arizona; in 2016, 22.4 percent of youth
reported drinking alcohol in the past 30 days, a decline from 24.1 percent in 2014, and from 28.1 percent
in 2012.
Marijuana Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 14.2 percent, a very slight increase from the 13.6
percent who reported using marijuana in 2014, but similar to the rate in 2012 of 14.3 percent.
Cigarette Smoking in the Past 30 Days among youth has continued to remain at a rate of less than one
in ten who smokes regularly, with the 9.2 percent of youth who reported this in 2016 staying similar to
the 9.4 percent in 2014, down from 12.9 percent in 2012.
Prescription Pain Relievers Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 6.4 percent for 2016; this is an
increase since the 4.7 percent reported in 2014, but is similar to the 6.2 percent reported in 2012.
Bullying on School Property: When asked how often during the past 12 months they had seen bullying
on school property, 38.9 percent of youth said they have seen bullying on school property at least once,
and about 16 percent had seen bullying four or more times.

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Risk Factors
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: On average, students had unfavorable views towards drug use.
On a scale of 1 (very wrong) to 4 (not wrong), the mean was 1.55, and less than 5 percent of youth
scored a 3 or higher, showing that youth believed it was wrong for someone their age to use alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, or LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs.
Perceived Risk of Harm of Drug Use: Perceived risks of drug use showed a mean score that was towards
the middle of the 1-4 scale at 2.31 suggesting that youth only perceived some moderate to slight risk
for people using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to
take them.
Protective Factors
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: On average, youth responded that they each had an average of two
best friends who had participated in positive activities in the past year. Participating in clubs, committing
to staying drug free, trying to do well in and liking school are all positive attitudes and behaviors for youth.

Consequences
Rode in a Car with Someone Who had been Drinking Alcohol: The vast majority of youth practiced the
safe habit of not riding in a car with someone who had been drinking alcohol, with only about 20 percent
of youth reporting having ridden in a car with someone who had been drinking in the past 30 days.
ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
Adult Actions in the Home: Unfortunately, more than half of youth reported that in their lifetime, an adult
swore at, insulted, or put them down. Such early childhood experiences are linked to negative health
outcomes later in life.
School Safety
Feel Safe at School: About 80 percent of youth agree or strongly agree that they feel safe at school.
School safety can impact certain youth behaviors such as school attendance and bullying.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the aforementioned topics, complete with definitions
and charts, in turn providing an in-depth understanding of the youth landscape in Arizona. These AYS
findings, along with data from other disciplines (e.g. public health and education research), can support
the design and implementation of evidence-based programs intended to meet needs specific to the
populations most at risk or most likely to be impacted by substance abuse and other problem behaviors.

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Section 2: Introduction
2.1 Background
2016 Arizona Youth Survey Report
Every two years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center conducts the Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. This survey was designed
to assess the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement and other risky behaviors in Arizona, and to better understand the risk and protective factors that are correlated with these
behaviors. The AYS is based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model included in
the Communities That Care (CTC) survey. This framework was developed in 1989 by J. David Hawkins,
Ph.D., Richard F. Catalano, Ph.D., and a team of researchers at the University of Washington (Hawkins
et al., 1992).
The Risk and Protective Factor (RPF) model is a prevention model that is utilized to identify methods of
reducing concerning behaviors in youth by addressing the social factors that may increase or decrease
the risk of a behavior developing. This model categorizes these social factors in four domains: individual/peer, family, school, and community. Each domain contains a set of risk and protective factors that
youth may experience. Risk factors include concepts such as youth perceiving no risk in using drugs,
having high family conflict, having low commitment to their school, or perceiving that drugs are easily
obtainable. Protective factors include concepts such as youth interacting with prosocial peers, having a
strong attachment to their family, having opportunities for prosocial involvement, or receiving rewards for
prosocial involvement.
During each administration year, the Arizona Youth Survey is completed by 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students throughout all 15 counties in Arizona. Any school that serves these grade levels is eligible
to participate regardless of school type (e.g. traditional public, private, or charter schools). The 2016
survey was administered between February and May 2016, and resulted in the participation of 57,170
students from 249 schools across Arizona.
This report summarizes the findings obtained from the 2016 AYS for Graham County, which includes 175
8th grade students, 382 10th grade students, and 319 12th grade students. The sample size per chart
can be smaller because some youth did not answer all the questions. Due to significant changes to the
survey instruments over the years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) cautions readers
against comparing these data to pre-2002 survey results.

The Community Data Project
The Community Data Project (CDP), online at http://azcjc.gov/cdp_site/default.aspx, is a multi-agency
effort to create a central repository for Arizona’s substance abuse and criminal justice data (e.g. AYS
results, crime rates, and corrections). Through a user-friendly website, the public has access to a onestop portal where they can select the type of data they need by specific demographic characteristics and
geographic level of interest. The CDP can be used to obtain data for grant writing purposes, prevention
efforts, and to inform strategic planning and programmatic changes. Various output options are available,
including data tables, graphs, and maps, to cover a variety of reporting and visualization needs.
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2.2 County Sample
All schools in Arizona are eligible to participate in the survey, and recruitment efforts were successful
in obtaining participation by schools in all 15 counties. Careful planning and uniform administration of
the survey have resulted in data that are valid and representative of students in the 8th, 10th, and 12th
grades across the state.
In this report, the results for Graham County are presented. Table 1 presents the summary demographic
statistics for the 2016 county sample, and compares them with the latest data from the National Center for
Education Statistics’ (NCES) Common Core of Data (2015). The first two columns in this table allow the
reader to judge the representativeness of the obtained sample. If there are large differences between
the sample and NCES data, the generalizability of the results should be re-considered (Maxfield and
Babbie, 2015). The first column is the AYS county data, the second is the NCES data for this county,
and the third column is the state-wide NCES data.
To better understand the diversity of Arizona’s youth population, respondents were asked separate questions about their ethnicity (Hispanic vs. Non-Hispanic) and their race (American Indian, Asian, Pacific
Islander, Black, and White — which includes Hispanic and Non-Hispanic). This method for obtaining ethnicity and race information provides more comprehensive data on youth cultural and racial selfidentification, and on Arizona’s diverse youth population. Note also that students were able to check as
many race categories as they felt applied to them, so percentages in the race categories may not add up
to 100%. To simplify this issue, percentages are reported for a composite race/ethnicity variable created
based on answers to the separate race and ethnicity questions.
Table 1: Demographic characteristics of the Graham County and state samples.

Gender
Race/Ethnicity

Male
Female
American Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black
Hispanic
Multi-racial
White

County
Sample
52%
48%
9%
1%
1%
36%
4%
50%

County NCES
(2014-2015)
51%
49%
8%
1%
1%
36%
2%
52%

State NCES
(2014-2015)
51%
49%
5%
3%
5%
45%
2
40%

Whenever data are obtained from a sample of students instead of the entire population, it is important
to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of the data. One easy way to investigate the quality of the
sample is to look at the basic demographic characteristics of the students who participated in the survey
and compare them to what is known about the entire population of students. This will give the user of
these data a basic understanding of the degree to which the sample data can be generalized to the
entire population. Differences of greater than 5 percentage points may indicate that the results in this
report may be over- or underestimating the prevalence of various issues.
The data included in this report describe the level of risk and protective factors, substance use, antisocial
behavior, and delinquency of those youth who participated in the survey. These can be used to inform
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the development of school and community-based prevention and intervention activities that may benefit
both the youth who participated in the survey and those who did not.

2.3 About the Survey Data
The data reported here were collected using two modes. First, a self-administered questionnaire using
Scantron technology was utilized in schools which did not have extensive access to computers for their
students. The instrument used for these paper-and-pencil administrations is available in Appendix B. A
second mode, a self-administered online survey, was also available for schools to use if they preferred
to administer the survey online. This online tool presented the same questions as the paper-and-pencil
Scantron survey, except that students could answer the questions on a computer while in their classroom.
The data were compiled into the final analysis dataset using statistical software.

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2.4 Structure of the Report
Structure of Sections 3–8
Sections 3–8 of this report have the same basic structure. Each subsection presents definitions, followed
by bar- or line-graphs (“figures”), all relating to a particular topic area of the Arizona Youth Survey. The
figures visually represent the responses to a selection of questionnaire items associated with the topic
area. For example, Section 3.1: Substance Use and Frequency of Use begins with a Definitions portion,
which lists definitions for the AYS categories Substance Use in the Last 30 Days, Lifetime Substance
Use, Frequent Use of Substances, Binge Use, and Poly-Substance Use. Following these definitions is
a Figures portion, which presents a series of figures summarizing survey results for the questionnaire
items associated with the categories in the definitions portion.
While some subsections (topic areas) contain a larger number of specific definitions and figures than
others, all subsections in Sections 3–8 have this same basic structure.
The Figures portions of each topic area contain separate figures for 8th, 10th, and 12th grade responses
(with the exception of 2012-2016 line-graphs, in which the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade data appear sideby-side in the same graph). If a particular figure requires additional explanation or commentary, it is
included above it in the main text of the Figures portion.

Structure of Appendix Section
Following the main text of the report are four appendices:
Appendix A: List of References
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor Scale Definitions
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The contents of the appendices are summarized at the beginning of the Appendices section. Additional
information about each individual appendix is provided in the corresponding appendix subsection itself.

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2.5 Interpreting the Figures
Every figure in this report compares the responses of Graham County students to the average responses
from the state-wide Arizona sample, for a selection of 2016 AYS questionnaire items.
Most of the figures are bar-graphs (or: “bar-charts,” “bar-plots,” etc.). With a few exceptions, such figures
depict what percentage of youth in the sample agreed with a statement (e.g. “it is wrong to smoke
marijuana”), reported having participated in some activity (e.g. have smoked marijuana in the last 30
days), or provided some specific answer to the relevant question (e.g. obtained marijuana from someone
with a medical card). Each percentage-based figure will specify exactly how the percentages should be
interpreted, via a main title above the plot window and label on the horizontal axis.
Some figures in the report display measurements other than percentages, such as initiation age in
Section 5.2, or composite Risk and Protective (RPF) scores in Section 5.1 (see Appendix C for RPF
scoring information). In figures that do not represent percentage-based data, the relevant units will be
clearly indicated in the title and/or horizontal axis.
In some cases, the number of youth who responded to a question was less than 25. In these cases, the
gray bar representing the school statistic is suppressed to protect the privacy of the survey respondents.
The following sample figure, Figure 0, is typical of the charts appearing throughout the report (the actual
numbers in the sample figure are not genuine — they are provided for illustrative purposes only). The
%-labels are provided for each bar in each figure, and are rounded to one decimal place throughout. For
county and district reports, the average responses for students in the county or district are compared to
the state average, instead of an individual school.
The black error bars ( |——| ) that appear on each of the school-level bars represent the margin of error.
Due to the nature of survey data, any given measurement is only an estimate of the true value. For
example, Figure 0 shows that 9.7% of Example School students have used Substance A in the last
30 days. However, if the survey was re-administered to the same students repeatedly, it is unlikely that
exactly 9.7% of them would report having used Substance A each and every time (again, see introductory
section). Thus, the margins of error on Example School’s bars in Figure 0 indicate the range within which
we can be confident that the “true” percentage lies. This is important primarily for comparison with the
corresponding state-level percentages.

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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

50.3%
Substance A
46.1%

9.7%
Substance B
22.6%

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Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Example School

State Average

Figure 0: Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

When comparing school-level numbers with state-level numbers, it is important to note the position of the
state-level bar as it relates to the position of the upper and lower margin of error on the corresponding
school-level bar. If the state average bar falls within the range of the school’s upper and lower margins
of error, then we cannot safely conclude that there is a meaningful difference between students in the
school and students in Arizona at large. For example we cannot conclude from Figure 0 that students at
Example School are more likely to use Substance A than Arizona students are on average, even though
Substance A use is at 50.3% within Example School but only 46.1% state-wide. This is because the state
average bar falls within the school’s margin of error (which ranges from about 43% to 57%, indicated by
the length of |——|). In other words, the “true” value of students at Example School who reported using
Substance A lies somewhere between 43% and 57%. Because the statewide rate of 46.1% falls within
this range, it is not plausible to conclude that there is a meaningful difference between Example School
and the state average.
On the other hand, we can conclude from Figure 0 that it is plausible that there is a meaningful difference
in use of Substance B between Example School and the state average. In particular, since the state average for 30-day use of Substance B (22.6%) is higher than the upper margin of error for Example School
(about 14%), it is plausible that students at Example School are indeed less likely to use Substance B
than Arizona students are on average. Put another way: since the state bar does not overlap with the
school’s error-bars, Figure 0 does provide evidence for a meaningful difference in use of Substance B.
Key points to remember about figures with this format:

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• Gray bars represent the data for Graham County
• Blue bars represent Arizona state-average data
• Black error bars ( |——| ) represent the margin of error for the sample estimate that the bar
represents. This is a range that effectively represents the possible values of the bar length given the
sampling error. The smaller the sample, the larger this range becomes. This range allows readers
to judge the difference between the value of the reported statistics against the state averages. See
also Section 2.5: Interpreting the Figures.
• If the state-average bar is higher than the upper margin of error on the county’s bar, or lower than
the lower margin of error on the county’s bar, then it is plausible that the county’s student body
genuinely differs from the state of Arizona on that particular item (for the particular grade level
represented in the figure).

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Section 3: Problem Behaviors
3.1 Substance Use and Frequency of Use
Definitions
Youth were asked many questions on their use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and specifically on
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alcohol (beer, wine, or hard liquor);
cigarettes;
electronic cigarettes;
marijuana;
LSD or other hallucinogens;
cocaine or crack;
inhalants (sniffed glue or inhaled gases);
methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth);
heroin;
Ecstasy (MDMA);
steroids or anabolic steroids;
prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin,
OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to take them;

• prescription stimulants (such as Adderal, Ritalin, or Dexedrine) without a doctor telling
you to take them;
• prescription sedatives (tranquilizers such as
Valium or Xanax, barbiturates, or sleeping
pills) without a doctor telling you to take them;
• over the counter (OTC) drugs (such as cough
syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills) for the purpose of getting high;
• synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts or herbal
incense products);
• beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you
used prescription drugs; or
• “phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze).”

The drug phenoxydine does not exist, but was included for data validity purposes. Youth who responded
that they used this drug may not be answering questions honestly. We include these responses, but note
the prevalence of this answer as a measure for possible untruthful answers.
Substance Use in the Last 30 days is a measure of the percentage of youth who used a given substance
at least once in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This serves as a proxy for the level of current use
of the substance. Data are shown for the past three survey administrations in order to note any trends
of increased or decreased use.
Lifetime Substance Use is a measure of the percentage of youth who tried a particular substance at
least once in their lifetime, and is used to show the percentage of youth who have had experience with a
specific substance.
Frequent Use of Substances is a measure of the percentage of youth who used the substance at least
10-19 times in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This acts as a proxy for addiction or abuse of
substances.
Binge Use of alcohol defined as having had five or more drinks in a row, at some point during the two
weeks prior to the survey.
Poly-substance Use is defined in this survey as consuming alcohol and prescription drugs at the same
time, at some point during the 30 days prior to the survey.

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Figures
30-day Substance Use, 2016
Figure 1: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

1.8%
3.6%

Synthetic Drugs

1.8%
2.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

1.8%
4.5%

Rx Tranquilizers

0.6%
3.3%

Rx Stimulants

1.2%
2.4%

Rx Opioids

1.8%
5.0%

Steroids

0.0%
2.1%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

0.6%
1.9%

Heroin

0.6%
1.6%

Methamphetamine

0.0%
1.7%

Inhalants

0.6%
4.2%

Cocaine/Crack

0.6%
1.9%

Hallucinogens

0.6%
2.1%

Marijuana

1.8%
7.3%

Alcohol

2.9%
12.3%

*Phenoxydine

0.0%
1.6%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

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Figure 2: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

4.3%
5.7%

Synthetic Drugs

1.9%
3.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

5.1%
5.8%

Rx Tranquilizers

3.8%
5.2%

Rx Stimulants

2.7%
4.3%

Rx Opioids

6.8%
6.8%

Steroids

1.6%
3.0%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

3.0%
3.3%

Heroin

1.3%
2.7%

Methamphetamine

1.4%
2.8%

Inhalants

1.1%
3.8%

Cocaine/Crack

2.4%
3.3%

Hallucinogens

3.0%
4.1%

Marijuana

14.1%
15.2%

Alcohol

21.7%
23.4%

*Phenoxydine

1.9%
2.7%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

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Figure 3: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

4.9%
7.6%

Synthetic Drugs

2.3%
4.0%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

3.3%
6.7%

Rx Tranquilizers

3.3%
6.0%

Rx Stimulants

2.0%
5.5%

Rx Opioids

4.9%
7.8%

Steroids

2.3%
4.1%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

2.3%
4.6%

Heroin

2.3%
3.8%

Methamphetamine

2.3%
4.1%

Inhalants

2.3%
4.3%

Cocaine/Crack

2.6%
5.2%

Hallucinogens

2.6%
5.7%

Marijuana

16.1%
22.9%

Alcohol

28.1%
35.9%

*Phenoxydine

2.0%
3.8%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

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30-day Substance Use, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 4 shows 30-day substance use trends for a variety of common substances, drawing from the
results of the 2012, 2014, and 2016 Arizona Youth Surveys. The bars represent the percentage of youth
who report having used each of the substances in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. In some cases
the sample size for past years was too small for a specific grade in a specific county, and so the data are
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Figure 4: Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016

Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012−2016
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Lifetime Substance Use, 2016
Figure 5: Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)
11.2%

E−Cigarettes
22.4%
5.9%

Cigarettes
14.7%
1.2%

Rx Tranquilizers
4.7%
1.2%

Rx Stimulants
3.1%
3.0%

Rx Opioids
6.9%
3.0%

Marijuana
14.3%
9.4%

Alcohol
29.0%

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Figure 6: Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)
32.8%

E−Cigarettes
30.6%
31.7%

Cigarettes
22.4%
6.2%

Rx Tranquilizers
7.5%
3.8%

Rx Stimulants
6.8%
8.9%

Rx Opioids
10.8%
29.6%

Marijuana
28.9%
42.7%

Alcohol
45.6%

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Figure 7: Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)
38.3%

E−Cigarettes
36.8%
34.4%

Cigarettes
32.8%
5.6%

Rx Tranquilizers
10.0%
4.6%

Rx Stimulants
9.6%
9.9%

Rx Opioids
13.6%
35.1%

Marijuana
42.0%
53.9%

Alcohol
60.4%

0

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70

80

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100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Frequent Substance Use, 2016
Figure 8: Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

1.2%
2.0%

Cigarettes

0.6%
1.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

0.0%
0.9%

Rx Opioids

0.0%
1.1%

Marijuana

0.6%
2.0%

Alcohol

0.0%
1.4%

0

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20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
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Figure 9: Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

3.4%
4.6%

Cigarettes

3.4%
3.0%

Rx Tranquilizers

1.7%
1.9%

Rx Opioids

1.1%
2.0%

Marijuana

5.9%
5.3%

Alcohol

5.0%
3.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
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Figure 10: Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

4.8%
7.0%

Cigarettes

6.6%
5.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

2.1%
2.1%

Rx Opioids

1.7%
2.4%

Marijuana

8.3%
9.4%

Alcohol

4.8%
6.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
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Binge Use, 2016
Figure 11: Binge Use (8th Grade)

2016 Binge Use (8th Grade)

1.8%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
6.9%

0

10

20

30

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50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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2016 Binge Use (10th Grade)

15.3%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
13.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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2016 Binge Use (12th Grade)

18.2%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
21.6%

0

10

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30

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60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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Poly-Substance Use, 2016
Figure 14: Poly-Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Poly−Substance Use (8th Grade)

1.8%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
3.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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2016 Poly−Substance Use (10th Grade)

4.3%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
5.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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2016 Poly−Substance Use (12th Grade)

4.9%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
7.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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3.2 Gang Involvement
Definitions
Gang Involvement is measured by a series of questions centered on current and past gang membership
for self and friends, as well as the major reason for membership. Association with “delinquent” peers has
been identified as a correlate of individual gang involvement and other anti-social behaviors (Esbensen
et al., 2009; Klein and Maxson, 2006).This item is examined with a question pertaining to peer gang
membership (i.e. best friends were in a gang in the past year).
Research has also indicated that perceptions of gang involvement are important to understanding potential or future gang involvement of youth (Lopez et al., 2006). To inspect this further, Gang Involvement
also asks whether youth think that they will be seen as “cool” if they belong to a gang, as well as whether
or not they have taken money in the last 30 days to support gang activities.
• Ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who responded
“yes” or “no, but would like to.”
• Friends ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated
that one or more of their four best friends had been members of a gang in the last 12 months.
• The chances of being seen as cool if you were part of a gang percentages represented in charts
refer to those youth who stated some, pretty good, or very good chance.
• Taking money to support gang activities percentages represented in charts refer to those youth
who stated that they’ve stolen money to support gang activities one or more times in the past 30
days.
• Reasons for belonging to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who said
they had ever belonged to a gang, and then selected the major reason why they joined (those who
reported having belonged to a gang but did not provide a reason are not included).

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Figures
Gang Involvement, 2016
Figure 17: Gang Involvement (8th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (8th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

1.9%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

3.6%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

7.5%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

7.1%

8.4%

19.5%
0.7%
3.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Figure 18: Gang Involvement (10th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (10th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

5.3%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

8.2%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

16.6%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

5.2%

6.7%

7.1%

17.0%

3.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Figure 19: Gang Involvement (12th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (12th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

7.4%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

7.2%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

11.8%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

3.2%

7.4%

7.5%

13.1%

5.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Reasons for Joining a Gang, 2016
Figure 20: Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)
To get respect

50.0%
10.0%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
5.8%

Protection/safety

0.0%
16.1%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
4.3%

Make money

0.0%
19.4%

Friendship

50.0%
24.2%

Felt pressured

0.0%
1.6%

Other

0.0%
18.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Figure 21: Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)
To get respect

16.7%
9.2%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
7.1%

Protection/safety

8.3%
15.6%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
6.0%

Make money

25.0%
20.9%

Friendship

0.0%
18.6%

Felt pressured

0.0%
3.6%

Other

50.0%
19.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Figure 22: Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)
To get respect

23.1%
11.4%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

7.7%
3.8%

Protection/safety

7.7%
11.6%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
5.6%

Make money

15.4%
25.4%

Friendship

23.1%
18.5%

Felt pressured

0.0%
4.2%

Other

23.1%
19.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Gang Involvement trends, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 23: Gang Involvement Trends, 2012-2016

Gang Involvement Trends, 2012−2016
10th grade

12th grade

100
75
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100

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to a gang?

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Ever belonged
to a gang?

Percentage (%) of students
responding 'yes'

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3.3 Bullying
Definitions
Bullying is a form of aggression, often expressed through physical or psychological harassment, which
can lead to feelings of being unsafe and to increased absences (Batsche and Knoff, 1994; Gastic, 2008;
Kearney, 2008). It is measured by several questions including experiences with being bullied at school,
being a target of cyber-bullying (harassed online or via a cell phone or electronic device), as well as
any occurrences of bullying on the part of the respondent. Lastly, this section includes responses to
a question concerning being a witness to bullying on school property and willingness to intervene (i.e.
did nothing to stop it). Data represented in charts refer to the percentage of youth who engaged in or
witnessed each activity on one or more occasions over the past 12 months.

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Figures
Figure 24: Bullying (8th Grade)

2016 Bullying (8th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

44.6%

I was harassed
online

23.0%

47.0%

33.1%
23.6%

I bullied someone

26.1%
39.9%

I was bullied

42.2%

0

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60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Figure 25: Bullying (10th Grade)

2016 Bullying (10th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

53.2%

I was harassed
online

33.6%

37.4%

28.7%
26.0%

I bullied someone

18.8%
41.1%

I was bullied

31.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
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Figure 26: Bullying (12th Grade)

2016 Bullying (12th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

31.5%

I was harassed
online

27.9%

28.8%

23.6%
16.0%

I bullied someone

14.5%
27.5%

I was bullied

22.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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3.4 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Definitions
The original Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, conducted from 1995 to
1997, established the link between early childhood experiences of abuse or neglect and the presence
of health issues in adulthood (Felitti et al., 1998). Through this study, the prevention community was
able to determine that, as the number of ACEs a child is exposed to increases, so does the risk level for
negative health outcomes later in life.
Many researchers have now turned their focus to understanding the impact of adverse childhood experiences on behaviors during adolescence and beyond (Anda et al., 2006; Jonson-Reid et al., 2012).
To assess youths’ exposure to these situations, and the possible effects from experiencing ACEs, six
ACEs-related questions similar to several of those asked of adults in the national study were examined
in the 2016 AYS. Youth were asked questions regarding ever living with anyone who was a problem
drinker/alcoholic, living with anyone who has used or abuse drugs and medications, living with anyone
who had served time in prison or jail, having parents who are separated or divorced, and experiencing
the presence of physical or emotional abuse in their homes. Percentages reported are for those youth
who responded yes to each of the questions.

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Figures
Figure 27: Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)
17.6%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 23.1%
8.5%

Ever lived with a
drug user 13.8%
Ever lived with 17.9%
someone who had
been incarcerated 24.0%
Parents ever 32.4%
separated or
divorced 41.0%
Ever lived with 12.7%
adults who fought
each other 22.1%
Ever lived
45.4%
with adults who
insulted or put 50.9%
you down
0

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70

80

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100

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Figure 28: Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)
33.7%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 25.2%
23.3%

Ever lived with a
drug user 17.2%
Ever lived with 35.8%
someone who had
been incarcerated 22.9%
Parents ever 42.9%
separated or
divorced 42.3%
Ever lived with 30.6%
adults who fought
each other 23.2%
Ever lived
58.3%
with adults who
insulted or put 55.7%
you down
0

10

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70

80

90

100

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Figure 29: Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)
29.6%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 26.4%
22.8%

Ever lived with a
drug user 19.1%
Ever lived with 30.2%
someone who had
been incarcerated 22.7%
Parents ever 47.7%
separated or
divorced 44.1%
Ever lived with 29.2%
adults who fought
each other 23.2%
Ever lived
51.8%
with adults who
insulted or put 53.9%
you down
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Consequences of Problem Behaviors

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 4: Consequences of Problem Behaviors
4.1 Impaired Driving
Definitions
Impaired Driving has often focused on alcohol use, but researchers have begun to explore the use of
other drugs and driving, especially marijuana (Maxwell, 2012).
Impaired Driving is measured by asking youth to answer four questions about their driving or passenger
behavior in the past 30 days. The percentage of youth who acknowledged that they engaged in each of
these behaviors at least once is reported:
•
•
•
•

rode with someone who had been drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after taking prescription drugs for the experience; and
drove a car/vehicle after using marijuana.

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Figures
Figure 30: Impaired Driving (8th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (8th Grade)
Rode in a car 12.3%
with someone who
had been drinking 20.4%
Drove while
drinking alcohol
(30 days)

2.4%

Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

1.2%

Drove while using
marijuana (30
days)

2.9%

4.2%

3.1%

5.7%

0

10

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50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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Figure 31: Impaired Driving (10th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (10th Grade)
Rode in a car 28.2%
with someone who
had been drinking 19.9%
Drove while
drinking alcohol
(30 days)

8.1%

Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

4.8%

5.9%

4.8%

Drove while using 11.6%
marijuana (30
days) 10.5%
0

10

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60

70

80

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100

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Figure 32: Impaired Driving (12th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (12th Grade)
Rode in a car 26.0%
with someone who
had been drinking 21.4%
Drove while 15.5%
drinking alcohol
(30 days) 11.7%
Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

5.5%
7.5%

Drove while using 14.9%
marijuana (30
days) 19.7%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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4.2 School Safety
Definitions
School Safety is often viewed in terms of the absence of harmful incidents or crimes on school grounds,
usually measured within a year, or measured relative to other schools or benchmarks (Langbein and
Bess, 2002). School safety is measured by a series of questions that assess overall feelings of safety
and its impact on certain behaviors. Youth were asked if they felt safe at school, as well as the number of
days they did not attend due to feeling unsafe at, or on their way to campus in the last 30 days. Further,
youth responded to questions about being threatened or injured with a weapon on school property, as
well as the number of occasions they were in a physical fight on campus within the past year.

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Figures
Figure 33: School Safety (8th Grade)

2016 School Safety (8th Grade)
I feel safe at 84.0%
school 73.9%
I skipped school
because I felt 6.9%
unsafe (past 30 11.7%
days)
I got in a fight 15.4%
(12 months) 18.2%
I was threatened 5.1%
with a weapon (12
months) 11.7%
I brought a
weapon with me
(past 30 days)

6.3%
5.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding 'yes'
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Figure 34: School Safety (10th Grade)

2016 School Safety (10th Grade)
I feel safe at 81.4%
school 77.4%
I skipped school
because I felt 7.7%
unsafe (past 30 11.6%
days)
I got in a fight 15.6%
(12 months) 11.3%
I was threatened 7.7%
with a weapon (12
months) 10.3%
I brought a
weapon with me
(past 30 days)

7.9%
6.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding 'yes'
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Figure 35: School Safety (12th Grade)

2016 School Safety (12th Grade)
I feel safe at 83.4%
school 77.3%
I skipped school
because I felt 6.5%
unsafe (past 30 10.7%
days)
I got in a fight
(12 months)

9.4%

I was threatened
with a weapon (12
months)

5.9%

9.8%

9.4%

I brought a 11.0%
weapon with me
(past 30 days) 8.3%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding 'yes'
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Contextual Factors

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 5: Contextual Factors
5.1 Risk and Protective Factors
Definitions
Risk and Protective Factors (RPF) are personal and environmental factors that may influence a person’s
likelihood of engaging in problem behaviors (Hawkins et al., 1992). Risk Factors increase the chances
of a person participating in concerning behaviors, while Protective Factors decrease this likelihood. The
Risk and Protective Factor scales included in the AYS measure specific aspects of a youth’s life experience that are known to be associated with whether they will subsequently engage in problem behaviors.
The scales are grouped into four domains: peer/individual, family, school, and community. The Risk
and Protective Factor charts in Section 5.1 depict a composite ‘risk score’ or ‘protective score’ which
represent the degree to which respondents are at risk or have protection against developing problem behaviors in a particular domain. Ideally, risk scores should be on the lower end of the scale (indicating a
lower risk level among the sample), whereas protection scores should be higher (indicating a higher level
of protection among the sample). The composite scores were calculated from groups of questionnaire
items related to each particular domain.
Because many of the questions in the 2016 version of the AYS were carried over from earlier versions of
the instrument, it was possible to reconstruct a number of equivalent comprehensive scales for the 2016
data. The construction of the scales involved taking means (average scores) of each of their components,
which were mostly in the form of Likert scales (e.g. Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree), with some
requiring reverse coding for consistency. Other types of components included simple dichotomous Yes
or No responses; or count variables (e.g. “How many of your best friends...”). Individuals with missing
responses on more than one of the scales’ component questions were excluded from the construction
of the scales in order to minimize response bias.
For each of the charts, the scales are harmonized so that they each range to a maximum of 10. This
is done because some scales have a natural range of 1-4, while other scales range from 1-5, which
does not allow for accurate comparisons of factor levels. While the rescaling allows for the factors to be
compared, the meaning of actual scores should not be taken in real units, but instead taken as a Likert
scale range similar to the common phrase “on a scale of 0 to 10.”

Peer-Individual Risk Factors
Rewards for Antisocial Behavior: Youth who receive rewards for their antisocial behavior are at higher
risk for future engagement in problem behaviors. Rewards for antisocial behavior, in the peer-individual
domain, include being seen as cool by peers for using substances or participating in problem behaviors
(Fleming et al., 2008; Meghdadpour et al., 2012). Data represented in charts refer to to youth who
indicated that there would be a very good chance that they would be seen as cool if they used substances
or participated in problem behaviors (e.g. carrying a handgun). Higher scores indicate a higher level of
reward for antisocial behavior.
Rebelliousness: Youth who participate in behaviors considered against conventional laws and norms
have a high tolerance for deviant behavior, low perceived risk, or a strong need for independence and
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sensation seeking. These place youth at substantial risk for drug use (Cleveland et al., 2008). Youth
were asked if they often ignore rules or do the opposite of what they’re told to do just to get away with
it. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth demonstrate these behaviors. Higher
scores indicate a higher level of rebelliousness.
Perceived Risk of Harm: Youth who do not perceive drug use to be risky (i.e. believing people cannot be
harmed physically, mentally, or legally when using substances) are far more likely to engage in drug use
themselves (Danseco et al., 1999; Perron and Howard, 2008). Youth were asked if they think people risk
harming themselves when using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor
telling the youth to take them. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth perceive little
to no risk in using substances. Higher scores indicate a low level of perceived risk.
Interaction with Antisocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in problem behaviors are
at higher risk for engaging in antisocial behavior themselves (Jonkman et al., 2011; Stockwell et al.,
2004). Participants were asked about how many of their friends have been suspended from school,
dropped out of school, carried a handgun, sold drugs, stolen a car, or been arrested in the last 12
months. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity of friends who engaged in that behavior. Higher
scores indicate more interaction with antisocial peers.
Friends’ Use of Drugs: Youth who spend time with friends who engage in substance use are more likely
to engage in the same behavior. Peer drug use has consistently been found to be among the strongest
predictors of substance use among youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Iannotti et al., 1996; Yamaguchi and
Kandel, 1984). Participants were asked if any of their friends use alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other
illicit drugs or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them. Data represented in
charts refer to friends’ use or abuse of drugs. Higher values indicate more friends who use drugs.
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: As youth grow older, they have a higher likelihood of being exposed
to others who engage in drug use or have a greater acceptance of these behaviors. This exposure may
influence a youth’s attitude toward drug use and increase the likelihood of them engaging in a variety of
problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Bahr et al., 2005; Bauman and Ennett, 1996; Beyers et al., 2004).
This factor examines how wrong youth perceive it is to use four different substance groups: alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, and LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs. Data represented in charts refer to
youth attitudes towards using drugs. Higher values indicate more favorable attitudes toward drug use.
Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: As previously stated, youths’ attitudes may change as
they are exposed to different social circles (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). This factor aims to
understand youth perceptions of how wrong it would be to stay away from school, take a handgun to
school, pick a fight, seriously attack someone, and steal anything worth more than $5. Data represented
in charts refer to youth attitudes about these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Gang Involvement: Youth who belong to gangs and associate with gang-involved peers are more at risk
for antisocial behavior and drug use (Curry and Spergel, 1992; Herrenkohl et al., 2000). Conditioned on
ever being in a gang, this scale includes questions about age of first involvement and the membership
status of best friends. The Gang Involvement Risk Factor measures the participant’s own gang involvement. Data shown in charts refer to the degree to which youth are involved in gangs. Higher values
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Early Initiation of Drug Use: Early onset of drug use has been linked to increased drug use and abuse
through adolescence and beyond, with later age of onset more likely to lead to reduced drug involvement
and a greater likelihood of discontinuation of use (Kandel, 1975; Miller et al., 2006). To assess the scope
of onset among the sample, this factor looks at the age at which youth first tried cigarettes, marijuana,
or alcohol, and when youth first began drinking regularly. Data reported reflect participants who stated
they began using substances at an early age. Higher values indicate earlier use of substances.

Peer-Individual Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are rewarded for working hard in school and the community are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. Rewards for prosocial involvement include being
seen as cool for trying your best at school, defending someone who is being bullied, or regularly volunteering in the community (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data contained in charts
represent the extent to which youth think that they would be seen as cool if they participated in prosocial
activities. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Prosocial Involvement: Youth who participate in positive school and community activities are less likely
to participate in problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Data
contained in charts represent the degree to which youth participated in school clubs and organizations
or volunteered in the community. Higher scores indicate more prosocial involvement.
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in prosocial behavior are
more likely to participate in prosocial behavior as well. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity
of friends with whom youth have participated in prosocial activities in the past 12 months. Higher scores
indicate higher interaction with prosocial peers.
Belief in the Moral Order: Youth who have a belief in what is “right” or “wrong” are less likely to use drugs
(Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Participants were asked about how wrong they believe it
would be for someone their age to steal anything worth more than $5, cheat in school, or start a fight.
Data in these charts refer to youth attitudes towards these behaviors. Youth were also asked about how
important they think it is to be honest with their parents; data represent the extent to which youth agreed
that is it important for them to be honest with their parents. Higher scores indicate higher belief in moral
order.

Family Domain Risk Factors
Poor Family Management: Parents’ use of inconsistent and/or unusually harsh punishment with their
children places their children at a higher risk for participation in substance use and other problem behaviors. This higher risk is also seen in youth whose parents do not provide clear explanations for expected
behaviors and do not monitor their children’s activities (Arthur et al., 2002; Dishion et al., 2004). Youth
were asked if their parents usually know who they are spending time with, if there are clear rules in their
household, and if their parents would be aware of the youth’s participation in problem behaviors. Data
in charts display the extent to which youth indicated that their families had poor management practices.
Higher score indicate poor family management.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: In families where parents use illegal drugs, are heavy
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users of alcohol, or are tolerant of children’s use, youth are more likely to become drug abusers during
adolescence. The risk is further increased if parents involve children in their own drug use, such as
asking their child to light a cigarette or get a beer from the refrigerator (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl
et al., 2000). To capture data on this concept, participants were asked if their parents think it is wrong for
them to use cigarettes, alcohol or marijuana. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth
believe their parents would accept their child using substances. Higher scores indicate more favorable
parental attitudes towards drug use.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: Youth often follow the example of those around
them. Parental attitudes that are positive to antisocial or rebellious behaviors can be seen as an approval of the youth’s participation in those behaviors. Examples of parental attitudes being favorable
toward antisocial behavior include parents believing it is not wrong for someone to steal items, pick a
fight, or damage someone else’s property (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). Participants of the
survey were asked if their parents thought it would be wrong for them to participate in these antisocial
behaviors. The data in this chart represent the extent to which youth believe their parents would think it
is acceptable to participate in these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable parental attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Family History of Antisocial Behavior: When youth are raised in a family with a history of problem behaviors (e.g. violence, alcohol, or other drug use), they are more likely to engage in these behaviors
themselves (Corrigan et al., 2007). Participants were asked about the presence of alcohol or drug problems in their family, and the general use of alcohol and other drugs by family members. Data in the chart
represent the extent to which youth indicated that they have family members who engage in these problem behaviors or have engaged in these behaviors in the past. Higher values indicate more antisocial
behavior among family members.
Family Conflict: Youth raised in families who experience high levels of conflict, whether or not the child
is directly involved in these conflicts, are more likely to engage in delinquent behaviors and drug use
(Szapocznik and Williams, 2000). Youth were asked questions regarding the presence of conflict in their
home (e.g. household members having serious arguments or yelling at and insulting each other often).
Data contained in these charts represent the extent to which youth state that their family experiences
these heightened levels of conflict. Higher scores indicate more family conflict.

Family Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When parents, siblings, and other family members praise or encourage activities done well by a child, youth are less likely to engage in substance use and other problem
behaviors (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their parents often
communicate feeling proud of them or notice them doing a good job. Youth were also asked questions
regarding spending time with their mother or father. Data in the charts refer to the extent to which youth
stated that spending time with their mother and/or father is enjoyable, and that their parents communicate being proud of them and notice when they do a good job. Higher scores indicate more rewards for
prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are exposed to more opportunities to participate
meaningfully in the responsibilities and activities of the family are less likely to engage in drug use and
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other problem behaviors. Opportunities for prosocial involvement, at the family domain level, include
youth being able to do fun activities with their family members, being a part of family decision- making,
and being able to rely on family members for help when needed (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004;
Catalano et al., 1992). Data in the charts represent youth who stated that they have opportunities for
prosocial involvement. Higher scores indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.
Family Attachment: Youth who feel that they are close to or are a valued part of their family are less
likely to engage in substance use and other problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Catalano et al.,
1992). Youth were asked questions regarding if they feel close to their family members and if they share
thoughts and feelings with their mother and father. Data in charts refer to the extent to which youth
feel close with their family members, and believe it is important to share thoughts or feelings with their
parents. Higher scores indicate more family attachment.

School Domain Risk Factors
Low Commitment to School: Youth who do not feel connected to or have low commitment to school are
more likely to use drugs and participate in other problem behaviors. Low school commitment is measured
through items such as disliking school, spending little time on homework, and perceiving course work as
irrelevant to one’s future (Brown et al., 2005; Catalano et al., 2002). The data in the charts reflect the
extent to which youth stated that they dislike school or believe school is not important. Higher scores
indicate lower commitment to school.
Academic Failure: Youth who experience academic failure are at a higher risk of participating in drug
abuse and other problem behaviors throughout adolescence (Bryant et al., 2003; Catalano et al., 2002;
Hawkins et al., 1999). Participants were asked about the grades they received during the past year,
and scores indicate the extent to which youth received lower grades such as D’s and F’s. Higher scores
indicate more academic failure.

School Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are recognized and rewarded for their contributions at
school, they are less likely to be involved in substance use and other problem behaviors (Catalano et al.,
1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their teachers notice when they are doing a
good job, praise them for hard work, and tell their parents about how well they are doing in school. Data
represent the extent to which youth stated they receive rewards for participating in prosocial activities.
Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are given opportunities to participate meaningfully
in important activities at school, they are less likely to engage in drug use and other problem behaviors
(Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1992). Youth were asked about having the
chance to participate in school activities, being asked to work on special projects in the classroom, and
being able to speak with their teacher one-on-one. Data in each chart represent the extent to which
youth stated that they have opportunities to participate in prosocial activities in school. Higher scores
indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.

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Community Domain Risk Factors
Perceived Availability of Handguns: The perception that handguns are easily obtainable in the community
may influence the presence of violent behaviors in youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al., 2007).
Participants were asked if they believe it would be easy for them to obtain a handgun. Data shown in
charts represent the extent to which youth believe that it would be easy to obtain a handgun in their
community. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of handguns.
Perceived Availability of Drugs: If youth believe it is easy to obtain drugs they are more likely to use
these substances (Beyers et al., 2004; Johnston et al., 2009). Youth were asked if they believe it would
be easy for them to acquire substances such as cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, or other illicit drugs.
The data presented in each chart represent the extent to which youth believe it would be easy to obtain
substances. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of drugs.
Low Neighborhood Attachment: Youth who do not feel connected to the neighborhoods in which they
live are more likely to become involved in problem behaviors (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al.,
2000). Participants were asked if they liked living in the neighborhood or desired to move out of their
neighborhood. The data shown in each chart refer to the extent to which youth indicated that they did
not like their neighborhood or wished to move out of their neighborhood. Higher scores indicate lower
neighborhood attachment
Laws and Norms Favorable toward Drug Use: Legal restrictions on substance use, such as raising the
legal drinking age or restricting smoking in public places, may influence the degree to which youth consume these substances. Moreover, youth who live in communities that view substance use as “normal
activity” have a higher chance of using substances themselves (Arthur et al., 2002; Cleveland et al.,
2008; Hawkins et al., 2002). Participants were asked if adults in their neighborhood would think it is
wrong for them to use substances, or if they were likely to be caught by law enforcement when using
substances. Data in the chart refer to those youth who stated that they believe that people would not be
caught by law enforcement when using drugs, or stated that adults in their neighborhood believe using
drugs is acceptable. Higher scores indicate more favorable laws and norms towards drug use.

Community Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Rewards for positive participation in activities helps youth bond to
their communities, and lowers their risk of participating in problem behaviors. Youth were asked if their
neighbors encourage them to try their best in various activities, talk with them regarding something important, and if community members ever inform the youth that they are proud of them for doing something
well (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data in the charts represent the extent to which youth
agree with positive statements about their neighbors. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial
involvement.

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Figures
Peer-Individual RPFs, 2016
Figure 36: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

0.7
1.6
2.5
2.7

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

2.7

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.5

Gang Involvement

6.8

Friends Use of
Drugs

0.5

Early Initiation
of Drug Use
Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

4.0

0.6

1.2
7.2
0.7
1.2
2.2
1.8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Graham

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Figure 37: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.0
2.1
2.5
2.9

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

4.0

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.7

Gang Involvement

6.6

Friends Use of
Drugs

2.2

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

4.7

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

1.7

4.4

0.7

2.2

5.8

2.0
1.6
2.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Graham

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Figure 38: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.1
2.4
2.7
3.1

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

4.1

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.7

Gang Involvement

6.1

Friends Use of
Drugs

2.4

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

4.1

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

2.0

4.9

0.8

2.9

4.4

2.6
1.7
2.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Graham

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Figure 39: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

5.8
4.5
3.2
3.1
6.9
5.4
7.3
7.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Graham

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Figure 40: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.4
4.5
3.6
3.8
5.5
5.1
7.2
6.8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Graham

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Figure 41: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.7
4.6
4.3
4.1
5.2
4.8
6.7
6.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Graham

71

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Family Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 42: Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

2.9
3.3
0.3
0.6
0.8
1.2
1.8
2.3
3.6

Family Conflict
4.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Graham

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Figure 43: Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

3.7
3.6
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.3
3.6
2.9
4.5

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Graham

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Figure 44: Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

3.8
4.1
1.3
1.6
1.1
1.4
4.0
3.4
4.3

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Graham

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Figure 45: Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

7.5

6.7

7.4

6.6

7.0

Family Attachment
6.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Graham

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Figure 46: Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.7

6.4

6.4

6.3

6.0

Family Attachment
5.9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Graham

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Figure 47: Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.5

6.1

6.3

6.0

5.9

Family Attachment
5.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Graham

77

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School Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 48: School Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

3.8
3.7

Academic Failure

2.2
2.5

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Graham

State of Arizona

Figure 49: School Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.3
4.3

Academic Failure

2.8
2.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Graham

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Figure 50: School Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.6
4.5

Academic Failure

2.7
2.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Graham

79

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Figure 51: School Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.2
5.5
6.9
6.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Graham

State of Arizona

Figure 52: School Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.3
5.2
6.3
6.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Graham

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Figure 53: School Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.7
5.4
6.3
6.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Graham

81

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Community Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 54: Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

3.2

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

1.9

Low neighborhood
Attachment

2.4

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

2.8

2.0

3.0

3.5

3.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Graham

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Figure 55: Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

3.4

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

4.2

Low neighborhood
Attachment

3.8

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

3.9

2.4

4.5

3.8

4.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Graham

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Figure 56: Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

3.9

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

5.5

Low neighborhood
Attachment

4.0

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

4.3

3.0

5.5

4.2

4.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 57: Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

5.4

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Figure 58: Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

3.8

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Graham

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Figure 59: Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

3.7

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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5.2 Other Contextual Factors
Definitions
Aside from the established Risk and Protective Factors, there are other contextual factors that may
influence the prevalence of drug use and other problem behaviors in youth. Data relating to a number
of these key indicators are provided by the Arizona Youth Survey, including: (1) sources of drugs and
alcohol; (2) substance offers and resistance strategies; (3) ease of access; (4) age of initiation; (5)
parent-youth communication; and (6) reasons for use and non-use.
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol
Several questions asked the participants who used alcohol, marijuana or prescription drugs during the
past 30 days how they obtained each substance (e.g. from home, parties, friends, or adults). The answer
categories for these questions are not mutually exclusive, and youth were able to select more than one
response option. The data shown in each table refer to the percentage of youth who reported having
obtained each substance via the categories shown in the figures. Importantly, the percentages refer to
the total percentage of students who selected each response, and do not reflect whether that particular
student also reported ever having used the relevant substance.

Substance Offers and Resistance Strategies
Youth may be offered substances without communicating an interest in using those substances (Pettigrew et al., 2012). Participants were asked if they were offered drugs in the past 30 days, if they avoided
areas where drug consumption was known to happen, and if they have had conversations with their
parents about how to respond to drug offers. The data presented in charts reflect those youth who answered that they had experienced at least one drug offer in the last 30 days, had avoided places where
drug consumption occurs at least once in the last 30 days, and if they have spoken to their parents at
least once in the past 12 months about resisting drug offers.
Youth were also asked how they responded to drug offers in the past 30 days. Data represented in
charts refer to those students who stated that they were offered substances and used a specific method
in order to resist these offers.

Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns
These charts examine youths’ perceptions about how easy they believe it would be to obtain specific
drugs or handguns. Percentages represented refer to those youth who believe it is very easy or sort of
easy to obtain alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other drugs, or handguns in their community.

Age of Initiation
The earlier youth participate in risky problem behaviors, the more likely they are to continue those behaviors later in their lifespan (Harachi et al., 2001; Hawkins et al., 1997). Participants were asked how old
they were when, if ever, they first used substances, attacked someone with the idea of seriously hurting

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them, belonged to a gang, or gambled. Data were calculated to produce the average age of initiation
and the median age of initiation for each problem behavior. Average age, also known as the mean, is
calculated by adding all the ages of the respondents and then dividing that number (the sum) by the
number of scores initially added together. Median age shows the middle value of the ages of initiation
for each activity. The median age is found by listing all the ages in numerical order and identifying the
number in which one-half of the values are larger than this middle number and one-half of the values are
smaller than this number. The average age and median age are important to note in order to obtain a
better understanding of when youth may begin participating in each of these behaviors.
Parent/Youth Communication
Youth who do not speak with their parents about the dangers of substance use are more likely to participate in drug use and other problem behaviors (Yu et al., 2006). Participants were asked questions
regarding having discussions with their parents about the dangers and risks of each drug. The Parent/Youth Communication charts represent the percentage of youth who report having talked with at
least one of their parents in the past 12 months about the dangers of various drugs. Percentages relating to the response category “did not talk to parents about these topics” refer to those youth who have
not talked to a parent about the dangers of substances during the past 12 months.

Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
There are multiple motivating factors that can influence someone’s decision to use or not use substances
(Boys et al., 2001). Participants were asked why they did and/or did not use drugs in the past 30 days,
and were able to select all the reasons that influenced their decisions. Percentages listed in charts are
categorized by substance users and non-users. Charts relating to reasons for use only include those
youth who stated they used a substance in the last 30 days. Charts relating to reasons youth did not use
substances only include participants that stated they did not use any substances in the last 30 days.

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Figures
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol, 2016
Figure 60: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

0.0%
2.7%
0.0%
2.2%
0.6%
2.7%

Parent/guardian

0.6%
2.9%

Gave someone
money to buy it

0.0%
2.3%

Public event

0.0%
1.0%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

0.0%
1.3%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

0.0%
1.5%
0.0%
1.3%
0.6%
3.6%
0.0%
4.4%
0.6%
3.6%
97.5%
88.7%

0

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90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 61: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

3.6%
5.1%
4.1%
4.5%
3.6%
4.2%

Parent/guardian

3.6%
4.2%

Gave someone
money to buy it

7.7%
5.7%

Public event

1.1%
1.4%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

0.3%
1.7%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

0.8%
2.2%
1.1%
2.7%
1.7%
5.3%
8.3%
9.9%
4.7%
5.3%
79.6%
77.8%

0

10

20

30

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50

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70

80

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100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 62: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

4.4%
7.0%
9.4%
8.7%
7.0%
6.0%

Parent/guardian

4.4%
6.4%

Gave someone
money to buy it

11.1%
11.9%

Public event

1.7%
2.2%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

1.3%
3.1%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

1.7%
4.5%
0.3%
2.5%
1.7%
5.4%
12.1%
16.9%
3.7%
6.2%
73.2%
65.2%

0

10

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40

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60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 63: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
0.0%

School
1.8%
0.0%

Home
1.1%
0.0%

Parties
2.6%
1.2%

Family
2.2%
0.6%

Friends
6.9%

Someone with a
medical card

0.6%
1.7%
0.6%

Other
3.3%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

96.9%
90.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 64: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
1.6%

School
2.6%
2.2%

Home
1.4%
4.9%

Parties
5.3%
3.8%

Family
2.8%
11.3%

Friends
13.8%

Someone with a
medical card

3.8%
3.3%
6.0%

Other
5.2%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

81.0%
80.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 65: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
2.7%

School
2.7%
2.0%

Home
2.0%
4.3%

Parties
7.2%
5.7%

Family
3.5%
14.7%

Friends
19.6%

Someone with a
medical card

4.7%
5.7%
8.7%

Other
7.4%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

80.6%
71.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 66: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
The internet
School

0.0%
0.7%
0.0%
1.1%

Doctor or
pharmacy

0.0%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

0.6%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.1%

1.6%
0.0%
1.5%
0.6%
1.2%
0.6%
3.0%
0.0%
0.9%
0.0%
1.7%
98.1%
94.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 67: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
The internet
School

1.1%
0.8%
0.8%
1.6%

Doctor or
pharmacy

1.9%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

1.9%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.5%

2.0%
2.8%
2.3%
1.7%
1.6%
5.0%
4.7%
0.3%
1.2%
1.1%
2.3%
90.6%
91.0%

0

10

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30

40

50

60

70

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100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 68: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
The internet
School

1.0%
1.0%
1.7%
1.5%

Doctor or
pharmacy

0.7%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

1.3%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

2.0%

1.9%
2.4%
2.8%
2.0%
1.9%
2.7%
6.1%
1.0%
1.4%
2.4%
2.6%
93.6%
88.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Substance Offers, 2016
Figure 69: Substance Offers (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (8th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

6.0%
20.2%

Offered 6.5%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 11.4%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

Offered other
drugs (last 30
days)
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

8.9%
21.8%
3.0%
5.1%
3.6%
8.5%
61.5%
51.5%
26.1%
27.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
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Figure 70: Substance Offers (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (10th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

38.0%
36.0%

Offered 23.0%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 17.1%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

35.9%
37.5%
8.1%
9.9%

Offered other 11.3%
drugs (last 30
days) 13.0%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

45.9%
44.9%
31.7%
26.7%

0

10

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60

70

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100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
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Figure 71: Substance Offers (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (12th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

45.8%
48.5%

Offered 22.2%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 22.9%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

33.3%
44.8%
7.9%
12.1%

Offered other 8.8%
drugs (last 30
days) 14.2%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

33.7%
33.9%
27.9%
24.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
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Resistance Strategies, 2016
Note that the Resistance Strategies charts below are split into two groups: respondents who had used
alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs (ATOD) in the last month (left); and respondents who had not used
ATOD in the last month (right).
Figure 72: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 61.5%

60.0%

71.0%

Giving excuse 77.8%
and turning down
offer 59.2%

69.9%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 52.4%

55.6%

73.4%

Using other way 55.6%
to not accept
offer 50.7%

67.8%

0

70.2%

67.5%

66.8%

64.1%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
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Figure 73: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 56.2%

54.4%

72.4%

Giving excuse 55.4%
and turning down
offer 56.1%

68.6%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 40.8%

42.3%

67.6%

Using other way 43.6%
to not accept
offer 39.1%

64.7%

0

67.1%

64.2%

60.2%

56.9%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
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Figure 74: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 55.1%

60.2%

67.9%

Giving excuse 54.9%
and turning down
offer 54.5%

56.4%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 37.1%

45.1%

58.2%

Using other way 42.1%
to not accept
offer 34.9%

53.9%

0

61.5%

57.8%

53.5%

49.4%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
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Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns, 2016
Figure 75: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

31.0%

Easy to get other
drugs

5.8%

17.8%

10.4%

Easy to get
marijuana

13.1%

Easy to get
alcohol

23.9%

Easy to get
cigarettes

28.4%

29.8%

42.3%

33.8%

0

10

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30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
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Figure 76: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

33.5%

Easy to get other
drugs

17.6%

Easy to get
marijuana

47.6%

Easy to get
alcohol

52.0%

Easy to get
cigarettes

49.7%

21.9%

21.2%

53.3%

58.9%

49.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
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Figure 77: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

37.8%

Easy to get other
drugs

23.1%

Easy to get
marijuana

60.8%

Easy to get
alcohol

64.7%

Easy to get
cigarettes

72.5%

28.0%

27.5%

64.1%

65.6%

68.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
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Age of Initiation, 2016
Figure 78: Age of Initiation (8th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (8th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

170 students in this sample, median age 12
20333 students in this sample, median age 13
170 students in this sample, median age 13
20780 students in this sample, median age 13
159 students in this sample, median age 13

Drank alcohol
18687 students in this sample, median age 13

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

172 students in this sample, median age 13
21013 students in this sample, median age 13
169 students in this sample, median age 13
20770 students in this sample, median age 13
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

146 students in this sample, median age 12
18383 students in this sample, median age 13
163 students in this sample, median age 13
20211 students in this sample, median age 13

20973 students in this sample, median age 13

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
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Figure 79: Age of Initiation (10th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (10th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

349 students in this sample, median age 14
16806 students in this sample, median age 14
359 students in this sample, median age 14
17178 students in this sample, median age 14
336 students in this sample, median age 14

Drank alcohol
16017 students in this sample, median age 14

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

370 students in this sample, median age 15
17402 students in this sample, median age 15
369 students in this sample, median age 14
17238 students in this sample, median age 14
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

325 students in this sample, median age 13
15439 students in this sample, median age 13
355 students in this sample, median age 14
16680 students in this sample, median age 14
368 students in this sample, median age 13
17337 students in this sample, median age 13

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
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Figure 80: Age of Initiation (12th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (12th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

288 students in this sample, median age 15
13866 students in this sample, median age 15
301 students in this sample, median age 15
14197 students in this sample, median age 15
291 students in this sample, median age 15

Drank alcohol
13433 students in this sample, median age 15

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

302 students in this sample, median age 16
14371 students in this sample, median age 16
301 students in this sample, median age 15
14280 students in this sample, median age 16
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

271 students in this sample, median age 14
13066 students in this sample, median age 15
296 students in this sample, median age 14
13926 students in this sample, median age 14
305 students in this sample, median age 14.5
14355 students in this sample, median age 14

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
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Parent/Youth Communication, 2016
Figure 81: Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
48.7%

Illegal drug use
39.7%
42.2%

Marijuana use
33.9%

Prescription drug
use

40.9%
28.9%
43.5%

Alcohol use
36.0%
46.8%

Tobacco use
36.9%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

42.9%
49.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
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Figure 82: Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
36.1%

Illegal drug use
34.8%
31.8%

Marijuana use
31.2%

Prescription drug
use

29.3%
26.0%
34.4%

Alcohol use
34.1%
35.8%

Tobacco use
31.9%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

51.7%
52.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
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Figure 83: Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
26.1%

Illegal drug use
25.3%
22.2%

Marijuana use
23.4%

Prescription drug
use

24.3%
19.7%
29.6%

Alcohol use
27.6%
29.6%

Tobacco use
25.4%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

58.5%
59.4%

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Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
Figure 84: Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade)

Data not available or suppressed

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Figure 85: Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)
To fit in

6.1%
13.0%

It was new and
exciting

23.5%
25.2%

To get parents'
attention

3.1%
4.8%

To lose weight

7.1%
6.7%

To avoid being
sad

26.5%
32.2%

Boredom

15.3%
23.6%

To feel good

28.6%
40.1%

To feel normal

9.2%
12.8%

To stay focused

22.4%
17.6%

To have fun

44.9%
52.1%

To be like an
actor or musician

2.0%
3.4%

To feel grown up

2.0%
4.3%

Craved it or
addicted

10.2%
8.3%

To deal with
stress

34.7%
39.5%

Other

23.5%
24.0%

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Figure 86: Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)
To fit in

5.6%
11.8%

It was new and
exciting

8.4%
18.3%

To get parents'
attention

0.9%
3.0%

To lose weight

4.7%
5.3%

To avoid being
sad

30.8%
25.4%

Boredom

18.7%
21.5%

To feel good

29.0%
36.8%

To feel normal

10.3%
10.0%

To stay focused

15.0%
16.5%

To have fun

43.9%
53.8%

To be like an
actor or musician

0.0%
2.7%

To feel grown up

0.0%
3.5%

Craved it or
addicted

9.3%
7.4%

To deal with
stress

37.4%
35.5%

Other

21.5%
22.9%

0

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90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
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Figure 87: Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)
Against religious 58.5%
beliefs 22.5%
It is morally 63.3%
wrong 52.7%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

6.1%
5.7%
59.9%
57.9%
5.4%
6.1%

Would get a bad 56.5%
reputation 47.2%
Friends would 55.1%
stop hanging out 36.8%
Might get kicked 58.5%
out of school 51.3%
Other adults 60.5%
would be
disappointed 51.1%
Parents would be 72.8%
disappointed 65.5%
It is harmful
No interest

74.8%
67.0%
93.9%
91.4%

Parents would 53.7%
take away
privileges 50.4%
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Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
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Figure 88: Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Against religious 46.2%
beliefs 22.7%
It is morally 57.6%
wrong 44.6%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

5.5%
6.3%
53.8%
50.1%
4.2%
5.2%

Would get a bad 50.8%
reputation 35.0%
Friends would 33.6%
stop hanging out 25.8%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

55.5%
44.5%
54.6%
42.8%
66.8%
58.8%
68.9%
60.3%
91.6%
90.5%

Parents would 51.3%
take away
privileges 45.7%
0

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Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
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Figure 89: Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Against religious 43.2%
beliefs 20.1%
It is morally 53.7%
wrong 35.6%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

5.6%
7.4%
50.6%
41.4%
2.5%
3.9%

Would get a bad 40.1%
reputation 23.7%
Friends would 31.5%
stop hanging out 16.5%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

45.7%
31.5%
48.8%
34.0%
58.0%
47.2%
64.8%
52.2%
93.2%
91.4%

Parents would 47.5%
take away
privileges 31.5%
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80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
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Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 6: Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures
Background
These questions provide the measures that communities in Arizona with Drug-Free Communities grants
must report (DFC Regular Standard Terms of Award, 2015). Three overall areas are reported:
• Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
• Perceived Risk of Harm
• Disapproval (Parent and Peer)

6.1 Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
Charts for substance use over the most recent 30 days can be found in Section 3.1: Substance Use,
and Frequency of Use. Section 3.1 includes separate figures for the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade samples,
as well as a line graph that displays the usage trends of key substances over time (2012 to 2016).

6.2 Perceived Risk of Harm
Youth who perceive little to no risk of harm in using alcohol or drugs may be more likely to use or
abuse these substances (McCambridge and Strang, 2004; Tomar and Hatsukami, 2007). Charts for
perceived risk of harm associated with specific substance use represent youths’ perceptions about the
harm associated with the use of common substances. Percentages reported refer to those students who
believe there is no to slight risk in using each of the specific substances listed.

6.3 Parent and Peer Disapproval
Definitions
Parental and peer disapproval are important variables to consider when thinking about youth substance
use, as they may influence a youth’s decision to initiate, use, or continue to use or abuse substances
(Sawyer and Stevenson, 2008). This section includes measures of Parent and Peer Disapproval, defined
in this survey as the degree to which youth think their parents and peers would feel it is wrong, a little bit
wrong, or very wrong for youth to engage in the following behaviors:
•
•
•
•

Smoke cigarettes;
Smoke marijuana;
Consume one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day; and
Use prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them.

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Perceived Risk of Harm, 2016
Figure 90: Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

11.0%
23.2%
15.9%
23.6%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

26.7%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

20.0%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

35.1%

41.9%
35.8%
59.2%
13.3%
21.8%

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30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
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Figure 91: Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

19.8%
20.4%
23.5%
21.4%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

35.3%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

46.4%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

33.1%

53.7%
56.8%
70.7%
22.2%
17.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
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Figure 92: Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

13.7%
22.1%
20.9%
24.9%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

30.8%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

50.5%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

35.9%

65.1%
64.9%
78.3%
15.9%
18.3%

0

10

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30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
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Parent Disapproval, 2016
Figure 93: Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

99.4%
98.2%
98.1%
97.7%
98.1%
98.7%
98.7%
98.0%

0

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100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
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Figure 94: Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

98.3%
97.9%
94.5%
95.8%
98.9%
98.2%
97.2%
97.0%

0

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30

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70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
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Figure 95: Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

97.9%
96.9%
95.4%
92.9%
96.1%
96.4%
95.8%
94.6%

0

10

20

30

40

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70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
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Peer Disapproval, 2016
Figure 96: Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

98.3%
97.2%

Use other illicit 100.0%
drugs 97.9%
97.7%

Smoke marijuana
92.9%
100.0%

Smoke cigarettes
97.6%

Drink nearly
every day

99.4%
97.3%

0

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90

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Percentage (%) of students who agree
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Figure 97: Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

97.1%

Use other illicit
drugs

96.8%

95.9%

96.2%
86.5%

Smoke marijuana
84.4%
95.8%

Smoke cigarettes
95.3%

Drink nearly
every day

96.6%
95.1%

0

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30

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70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
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Figure 98: Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

96.7%

Use other illicit
drugs

96.1%

95.3%

95.1%
82.6%

Smoke marijuana
76.3%
90.9%

Smoke cigarettes
91.5%

Drink nearly
every day

94.5%
93.2%

0

10

20

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70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
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School Climate Experiences

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 7: School Climate Experiences
7.1 Student-Teacher Interactions
Definitions
Youth were asked about a variety of experiences at school and interactions with others, including teachers, peers, and parents. Questions were asked about their involvement in the classroom and other
activities, interactions with teachers, their school’s interaction with their parents, and their feeling safe at
school. The percentage of youth who agreed or strongly agreed with each of the statements is reported.

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Figure 99: Student-Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)
Teachers praise 44.4%
me when I work
hard 52.7%
The school tells 38.7%
my parents when I
do well 41.0%
Lots of chances 82.7%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 74.1%
Lots of chances
to get involved 96.6%
in school 90.7%
activities
Teachers notice 73.0%
when I am doing a
good job 76.3%
Teachers ask
me to work on 51.5%
special classroom 56.3%
projects
I can be part of 90.8%
class discussions
or activities 88.8%
Students help
decide class 65.3%
activities and 57.9%
rules
0

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Figure 100: Student-Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)
Teachers praise 42.9%
me when I work
hard 46.6%
The school tells 34.3%
my parents when I
do well 32.6%
Lots of chances 67.8%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 73.6%
Lots of chances
to get involved 90.2%
in school 90.8%
activities
Teachers notice 75.6%
when I am doing a
good job 71.0%
Teachers ask
me to work on 47.6%
special classroom 52.9%
projects
I can be part of 89.7%
class discussions
or activities 89.0%
Students help
decide class 60.4%
activities and 57.8%
rules
0

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100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
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Figure 101: Student-Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)
Teachers praise 52.8%
me when I work
hard 50.4%
The school tells 43.5%
my parents when I
do well 33.7%
Lots of chances 79.2%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 77.4%
Lots of chances
to get involved 87.1%
in school 88.5%
activities
Teachers notice 75.7%
when I am doing a
good job 72.9%
Teachers ask
me to work on 48.4%
special classroom 53.9%
projects
I can be part of 86.5%
class discussions
or activities 89.2%
Students help
decide class 60.0%
activities and 54.7%
rules
0

10

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70

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90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
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7.2 Negative Peer Interactions
Definitions
Peer interactions at school are also important variables to consider when thinking about possible influences on behavior. Questions were asked regarding how often specific kinds of negative interactions
happen, including youth being made fun of by other students, being pushed or hit by other students,
feeling that other students are being mean to them, or feeling that they are excluded by other students
during activities. The responses were five-point scales with 1 defined as “Never/Almost never” and 5
defined as “Always/Almost always.” The figures depict the average response on this five-point scale.

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Figure 102: Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.6

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.3

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.5

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.7

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1.8

1.4

1.7

1.8

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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Figure 103: Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.8

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.3

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.7

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.8

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1.6

1.3

1.6

1.7

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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5
always/
almost
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Figure 104: Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.7

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.2

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.6

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.9

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1.5

1.2

1.5

1.7

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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5
always/
almost
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Well-Being

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 8: Well-Being
8.1 Perceived Stress
Definitions
Perceived Stress has been connected to substance use by adolescents (Finkelstein et al., 2006; Kobus
and Reyes, 2000; Sussman et al., 1993). Cohen et al. (1983) developed the Perceived Stress Scale,
which has been widely used in research projects to assess stress (e.g., Mimura and Griffiths, 2004).
Percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated that in the last month they sometimes,
fairly often, or very often felt confident about their abilities to handle their personal problems, felt that
things were not going their way, or felt that they were unable to control important things in their life and
were unable to overcome difficulties.

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Figures
Figure 105: Perceived Stress (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (8th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 40.3%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 49.7%
(past month)
Felt that things 72.0%
were going your
way (past month) 67.4%
Felt confident
about abilities 81.8%
to handle
personal problems 73.5%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 36.6%
important things
in life (past 50.9%
month)
0

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90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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Figure 106: Perceived Stress (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (10th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 56.2%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 58.0%
(past month)
Felt that things 66.9%
were going your
way (past month) 66.6%
Felt confident
about abilities 75.4%
to handle
personal problems 73.9%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 57.6%
important things
in life (past 57.5%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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Figure 107: Perceived Stress (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (12th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 62.3%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 59.4%
(past month)
Felt that things 68.0%
were going your
way (past month) 69.4%
Felt confident
about abilities 77.0%
to handle
personal problems 76.0%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 61.3%
important things
in life (past 58.6%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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Well-Being

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

8.2 Future Orientation
Definitions
Youth who have a positive outlook on their future, establish goals for the future, or give greater attention
to future consequences of their behavior are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. These concepts
are often analyzed together in order to measure an individual’s future orientation (Keough et al., 1999).
Students were asked a series of statements about their future and goals, and percentages represented
in charts refer to those youth who stated these statements were exactly, a lot, or somewhat like them.
Participants were also asked how often they make plans for their goals or have trouble figuring out how
to make their goals happen. Percentages represented in these charts refer to those youth who stated
they create goals, or have trouble with their goals, all, most or some of the time.

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Figures
Figure 108: Future Orientation (8th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (8th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

87.8%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

88.5%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

89.9%

I have goals in
my life

88.4%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

77.5%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

88.1%

I am excited
about my future

87.6%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

73.9%

78.3%

85.6%

81.3%

86.4%

68.4%

79.5%

81.2%

68.3%

0

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Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 109: Future Orientation (10th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (10th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

81.5%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

88.1%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

82.4%

I have goals in
my life

89.0%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

69.2%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

84.7%

I am excited
about my future

81.6%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

68.1%

76.6%

84.7%

80.2%

85.4%

65.3%

77.5%

79.4%

66.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 110: Future Orientation (12th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (12th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

79.3%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

86.9%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

84.7%

I have goals in
my life

89.8%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

70.9%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

83.9%

I am excited
about my future

84.1%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

72.1%

79.0%

86.1%

82.2%

85.6%

69.4%

79.5%

80.9%

69.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
Graham

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Figure 111: Goal Setting (8th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (8th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

56.7%
62.9%
84.4%
76.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
Graham

State of Arizona

Figure 112: Goal Setting (10th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (10th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

67.8%
66.8%
80.6%
76.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
Graham

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Figure 113: Goal Setting (12th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (12th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

71.5%
67.4%
81.3%
79.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
Graham

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Appendices

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Section A: Appendices
This report includes four appendices containing supplementary information about the Arizona Youth
Survey. The appendices and their contents are described in the following list.
Appendix A: List of References
contains bibliographic information for all research articles and books cited in this report
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
contains the complete Scantron version of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
provides information about how questionnaire items were combined to form the RPF scales used
in the RPF figures in Section 5.1
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
lists all changes in the exact wording of questionnaire items, starting from the 2004 Arizona Youth
Survey, until the current 2016 administration

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A: List of References
This appendix provides citation information for all research articles and books referred to in this report.
A complete bibliography database file in BibTeX format is available upon request.

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B: Scantron Questionnaire
The following pages contain the 2016 AYS Scantron-format questionnaire in its entirety. All students in
the 2016 Arizona sample provided their responses either on this Scantron questionnaire, or a web-based
version that had identical text for every item. All figures in this document were constructed from students’
responses to the questions in the questionnaire.

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ARIZONA YOUTH SURVEY
1. Thank you for agreeing to participate in this survey. The purpose of this survey is to learn how students in our
schools feel about their community, family, peers, and school. The survey also asks about health behaviors.
2. The survey is completely voluntary and anonymous. DO NOT put your name on the questionnaire.
3. This is not a test, so there are no right or wrong answers. We would like you to work quickly so you can finish.
4. All of the questions should be answered by completely filling in one of the answer spaces. If you do not find an
answer that fits exactly, use the one that comes closest. If any question does not apply to you, or you are not
sure what it means, just leave it blank. You can skip any question that you do not wish to answer.
5. Please answer each question by completely filling in the oval with a #2 pencil.

Please fill in the following information with the help of your teacher/survey assistant.
1. County:

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8. What grade are you in?
7th

8th

12th

9. Do you get a free or reduced cost lunch at school?
Free lunch

Reduced cost lunch

10. Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

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14. What is the highest level of education completed
by your mother?

FEMALE

7. How old are you?

6th

4. District Site:

Neither
No

8th grade or less
Some high school
Completed high school
or GED
Some college
Completed community
college or technical
school

15. What, if any, is the current military status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all that apply)
Neither of my parents have ever been in the military
Active Duty

In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

Reserve

Not Deployed
In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

11. What is your race? (Mark all that apply.)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
12. Think of where you live most of the time. Which of
the following people live there with you? (Mark
all that apply.)
Mother
Uncle
Stepmother
Other Adult(s)
Father
Brother(s)
Stepfather
Stepbrother(s)
Foster Parent(s)
Sister(s)
Grandparent(s)
Stepsister(s)
Aunt
Other Children
13. Are your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure

Completed 4 year college
(Bachelor’s Degree)
Graduate or Professional
(e.g., Master’s, Ph.D.,
M.D., Ed.D., J.D.)
Don’t know

Former military
Died while serving in the military
16. Which of the following people do you feel comfortable
going to for help when things go wrong or when you
need someone to talk to about your problems?
(Mark all that apply.)
Parents/Step-parents
Coaches/Instructors
Grandparents
Mentors
Siblings
Tutors
Other relatives
Counselors
Friends
Other adults
Teachers
I have no one I can talk to
or go to for help
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10-11 times
8-9 times
6-7 times
4-5 times
2-3 times
1 time
0 times

The next section asks about your experiences at school.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

17. In my school, students have lots of chances
to help decide things like class activities and
rules.

32. During the past 12 months, how
many times has someone
threatened or injured you with a
weapon such as a gun, knife, or
club ON SCHOOL PROPERTY?

18. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

33. During the past 12 months, how
many times were you in a
physical fight ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?

19. Teachers ask me to work on special
classroom projects.
20. My teachers notice when I am doing a good
job.

34. During the past 12 months, how
often have you been picked on
or bullied by a student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

21. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to get involved in sports, clubs, and
other school activities outside of class.

35. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you been
harassed, mistreated, or made
fun of by another person while
on-line or through a cell phone
or other electronic device?

22. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
23. I feel safe at my school.
24. The school lets my parents know when I
have done something well.

36. During the past 12 months, how
often have you picked on or
bullied another student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

25. My teachers praise me when I work hard in
school.
26. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

27. Now thinking back
over the past year in
school, how often
did you:

37. During the past 12 months, how
often have you seen bullying
ON SCHOOL PROPERTY and
done nothing to stop it?

Almost always
Often
Sometimes
Seldom
Never

38. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
NOT go to school because you felt you would be
unsafe at school or on the way to or from school?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

a. enjoy being in school?
b. hate being in school?
c. try to do your best work?

39. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
carry a weapon such as a gun, knife, or club ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

d. feel that the school work you were assigned
was meaningful and important?
28. Putting them all together, what were your grades like
last year?
Mostly A’s
Mostly D’s
Mostly B’s
Mostly F’s
Mostly C’s

40. What are the chances
you would be seen
as cool if you:

29. How important do you think the things you are learning
in school are going to be for you later in life?
Very important
Slightly important
Quite important
Not at all important
Fairly important

a. smoked cigarettes?
b. worked hard at school?
c. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly,
that is, at least once or twice a month?

30. How interesting are most of your courses to you?
Very interesting
Slightly interesting
Quite interesting
Not at all interesting
Fairly interesting
31. During the past 30 days, how many days of school have
you missed because you skipped or ‘cut’?
None
4-5 days
1 day
6-10 days
2 days
11 or more days
3 days

Very good chance
Pretty good chance
Some chance
Little chance
No or very little chance

d. defended someone who was being verbally
abused at school?
e. smoked marijuana?
f. carried a handgun?
g. regularly volunteered to do community
service?
h. were a member of a gang?
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19 or older
18
17
16

43. How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:

15

41. How old were you
when you first:

10 or more times
6 to 9 times
3 to 5 times
1 to 2 times
Never

14
13

a. been suspended from school?

12
11

b. carried a handgun?

10
9

c. sold illegal drugs?

8 or younger
Never

d. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as
a car or motorcycle?

a. smoked marijuana?
e. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

b. smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?

f. been arrested?
c. had more than a sip or
two of beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?

g. attacked someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?
h. been drunk or high at school?

d. began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?

i. volunteered to do community service?
j. taken a handgun to school?
k. been hit, slapped, pushed, shoved, kicked or
any other way physically assaulted by your
boyfriend or girlfriend?

e. attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?

l. seen someone punched with a fist, kicked,
choked, or beaten up?

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f. belonged to a gang?

m. seen someone attacked with a weapon, other
than a gun, such as a knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?

g. gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports, bingo,
dice, raffles, casino,
internet or video
games, etc.)?

n. seen someone shot or shot at?
44. How often have you done the following for money,
possessions, or anything of value:

h. used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?

Almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
At least once in the past 12 months
Before, but not in the past 12 months
Never

Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

42. How wrong do you think
it is for someone your
age to:

a. Played the lottery or scratch off tickets?

a. take a handgun to school?

b. Bet on a game of personal skill such as
pool or a video game?

b. steal anything worth more than $5?

c. Played cards?

c. pick a fight with someone?

d. Played a dice game?

d. attack someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?

e. Bet on sports?
45. How many peers do you like to hang out with and
spend time with?
0
6
1
7
2
8
3
9
4
10 or more
5

e. stay away from school all day when their
parents think they are at school?
f. have one or two drinks of beer, wine, or hard
liquor nearly every day?
g. smoke cigarettes?
h. smoke marijuana?
i. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another
illegal drug?
j. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?

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46. How many best friends (the friends you feel closest to)
do you have?
0
3
1
4 or more
2

47. Think of your four best friends. In the
past year (12 months), how many of
your best friends have:

55. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been drinking
alcohol?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

Number
of friends

0 1 2 3 4+

a. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

56. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been taking
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) that were not
prescribed to you by a doctor or that you took only for
the experience or feeling they cause?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

b. smoked cigarettes?
c. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) when
their parents didn’t know about it?
d. made a commitment to stay drug-free?

57. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been using
marijuana?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

e. used marijuana?
f. tried to do well in school?
g. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines,
or other illegal drugs?

58. Think back over the LAST TWO WEEKS. How many times
have you had five or more alcoholic drinks in a row?
None
Twice
6-9 times
Once
3-5 times
10 or more times

h. been suspended from school?
i. liked school?

59. Have you ever smoked cigarettes?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

j. carried a handgun?
k. sold illegal drugs?

60. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
smoke cigarettes?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

l. stolen or tried to steal a motor
vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
m. been arrested?
n. dropped out of school?

61. Have you ever used electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

o. been members of a gang?
p. been in a physical fight?

62. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use
electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

48. I ignore rules that get in my way.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True
49. I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get
them mad.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

63. How frequently have you used smokeless tobacco
during the past 30 days?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

50. I like to see how much I can get away with.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

64. In the last 30 days, about
how many times were
you offered:

51. I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

a. alcohol?

52. It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

b. cigarettes?
c. marijuana?

53. I think it is okay to take something without asking if
you can get away with it.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

d. Rx drugs?
e. other drugs?
65. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you talked with
your parents about strategies to
avoid or resist people or places
where you might be offered
alcohol, prescription drugs, or
other drugs?

54. During the past 30 days, how many times did you RIDE in
a car or other vehicle driven by someone who had been
drinking alcohol?
0 times
1 time

2 or 3 times
4 or 5 times

6 or more times
4

More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

On how many occasions (if any) have you:

OCCASIONS:

0

1-2

3-5

6-9 10-19 20-39 40+

66. had alcoholic beverages (beer, wine or hard liquor) to drink in your lifetime -- more
than just a few sips?
67. had beer, wine or hard liquor to drink during the past 30 days?
68. used marijuana in your lifetime?
69. used marijuana during the past 30 days?
70. used LSD or other hallucinogens in your lifetime?
71. used LSD or other hallucinogens during the past 30 days?
72. used cocaine or crack in your lifetime?
73. used cocaine or crack during the past 30 days?
74. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high in your lifetime?
75. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high during the past 30 days?
76. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) in your lifetime?
77. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) during the past 30 days?
78. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in your lifetime?
79. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in the past 30 days?
80. used heroin in your lifetime?
81. used heroin during the past 30 days?
82. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in your lifetime?
83. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in the past 30 days?
84. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in your lifetime?
85. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in the past 30 days?
86. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
87. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
88. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them in your lifetime?
89. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
90. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
91. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
92. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high in your lifetime?
93. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high during the past 30 days?
94. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) in your lifetime?
95. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) during the past 30 days?
96. drank beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you used prescription drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium, Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) during the past 30 days?

97. If during the past 30 days you used marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not use marijuana during the past 30 days
I got it from someone with a Medical Marijuana Card
Friends
Parties
School
Family/Relatives
Home
Other
98. In the last 30 days, how often have you avoided people
or places because you might be offered alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other drugs including
prescription drugs?
None
Once

2-3 times
4-6 times

100. How much do you think people
risk harming themselves
(physically or in other
ways) if they:

a. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
b. try marijuana once or twice?
c. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
d. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?

7-10 times
More than 10 times

99. In the last 30 days, how often did you respond in the
following ways when alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other
I never got offers
drugs including prescription
Four or more times
drugs were offered to you?
Three times
(Fill in an answer for
Twice
each way of
Once
responding)
Never
a. say “No” without giving a reason why.
b. give an explanation or excuse to turn
down the offer.
c. decide to leave the situation without
accepting the offer.
d. use some other way to not accept the
alcohol or drugs.

Great risk
Moderate risk
Slight risk
No risk

e. have five or more drinks of an alcoholic
beverage in a row once or twice a week?
f. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?
101. Compared to using illegal drugs (e.g., cocaine, meth,
heroin), how harmful do you think it is for people to take
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) without a doctor
telling them to take them?
A lot less harmful
Less harmful
5

No difference
More harmful

A lot more harmful

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These questions ask about the neighborhood and
community where you live.

102. If during the past 30 days you drank alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not drink alcohol in the past 30 days
I bought it in a store such as a liquor store, convenience
store, supermarket, discount store, or gas station
I bought it at a restaurant, bar, or club
I bought it at a public event such as a concert or sporting
event
I gave someone else money to buy it for me
My parent or guardian gave it to me
Another family member who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone not related to me who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone under the age of 21 gave it to me
I got it at a party
I took it from home
I took it from a store or someone else’s home
I got it some other way

106. About how many adults (over
21) have you known
personally who in the past
year have:

a. used marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other
drugs?
b. sold or dealt drugs?
c. done other things that could get them in
trouble with the police, like stealing,
selling stolen goods, mugging or
assaulting others, etc.?
d. gotten drunk or high?
Very easy
Sort of easy
Sort of hard
Very hard

103. If, during the past 30 days you used prescription drugs
in order to get high, not for a medical reason, how did
you get them? (Mark all that apply.)

107. If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
108. If you wanted to get some beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
109. If you wanted to get some marijuana, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
110. If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine,
LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it
be for you to get some?
111. If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy
would it be for you to get one?

Doctor/Pharmacy
School
Other
Over the Internet
Outside the United States
(e.g., Mexico, Canada)

104. If you used alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the past
30 days, please tell us about some of your reasons for
using (Mark all that apply):
To fit in with my friends
To try something new or exciting
To get back at my parents or to get my parent’s attention
To help me lose weight
To keep from feeling sad or down
I was bored and needed something to do
To get a high or to have a good feeling
To help me feel normal
To help me stay focused or think better
To have fun
To be like an actor or musician/band that I admire
To feel more grown up or prove that I am grown up
I needed it, craved it, or am addicted
To deal with the stress in my life (Please mark all areas
of stress that were related to your substance use below)
Parents/family
Peers/Friends (e.g., fighting with friends, getting
bullied, dealing with rumors, etc.)
School
Community
Other

112. If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
113. If a kid drank some beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your neighborhood,
he or she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
114. If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
115. Have you ever belonged to a gang?
No
Yes, belong now
No, but would like to
Yes, but would like to get out
Yes, in the past

105. If you did not use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the
past 30 days, please tell us about some of the reasons
for not using (Mark all that apply):

116. If you have ever belonged to a gang, what was the
one major reason you joined?
Protection/safety
Make money
Friendship
Felt pressured
Parent(s) are in a gang
To get respect
Sibling(s) are in a gang
Other

I’m not interested in using drugs
It can harm my body
My parents would be disappointed in me
My parents would take away my privileges if they found
out
My teachers/mentors/other adults in my life would be
disappointed in me
I might get kicked out of school or extracurricular
activities (e.g., sports, cheerleading, drama club/plays)
My friends would stop talking to me or hanging out with
me
I would get a bad reputation with peers
I wanted to, but I couldn’t get it or wasn’t offered it
It’s illegal – I could get arrested
I’ve tried them before and I don’t like them
It’s morally wrong
It’s against my religious or spiritual beliefs

117. How wrong would most
adults (over 21) in your
neighborhood think it is
for kids your age:

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Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

a. to use marijuana?
b. to drink alcohol?
c. to smoke cigarettes?

118. How wrong do your
friends feel it would be for you to:
a. have one or two drinks of an alcoholic
beverage nearly every day?
b. smoke tobacco?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. use prescription drugs not prescribed to you?

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I’ve never used prescription
drugs to get high
Friends
Family/Relatives
Parties
Home (e.g., Medicine Cabinet)

5 or more adults
4
3
2
1
0 adults

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119. During the past 12 months, do you recall hearing,
reading, or watching an advertisement about the
prevention of substance use?
No

133. How wrong do your
A little bit wrong
parents feel it would be
Wrong
for YOU to:
Very wrong
a. have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor
(for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) nearly
every day?
b. smoke cigarettes?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. steal something worth more than $5?
e. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on
buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
f. pick a fight with someone?
g. use prescription drugs without a doctor
telling you to take them?

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

Yes

120. If I had to move, I would miss the
neighborhood I now live in.
121. My neighbors notice when Iam doing a
good job and let me know about it.
122. I like my neighborhood.
123. There are lots of adults in my neighborhood
I could talk to about something important.
124. I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
125. There are people in my neighborhood who
are proud of me when I do something well.
126. There are people in my neighborhood who
encourage me to do my best.
127. I feel safe in my neighborhood.

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

134. The rules in my family are clear.
135. People in my family often insult or yell at
each other.
136. When I am not at home, one of my parents
knows where I am and who I am with.
137. We argue about the same things in my
family over and over.
138. If I drank some beer, wine or liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without
my parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
139. My family has clear rules about alcohol and
drug use.
140. If I carried a handgun without my
parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
141. If I skipped school, my parents would catch
me.
142. My parents ask me what I think before most
family decisions affecting me are made.
143. I feel very close to my mother.
144. I feel very close to my father.
145. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
mother.
146. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
father.
147. I enjoy spending time with my mother.
148. I enjoy spending time with my father.
149. If I had a personal problem, I could ask my
mom or dad for help.

128. During a typical week, how many days do all or
most of your family eat at least one meal together?
Number of days:

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

129. During the past 12 months, have you talked with at
least one of your parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs?
By parents, we mean your biological parents, adoptive
parents, stepparents, or adult guardians – whether or
not they live with you. (Mark all that apply.)
No, I did not talk with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
alcohol use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
prescription drug use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
marijuana use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
illegal drug use.
130. Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
I don’t have any brothers or sisters
Yes
No

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

a. drunk beer, wine or hard liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey or gin)?
b. smoked marijuana?

150. My parents give me lots of chances to do
fun things with them.
151. My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework
done.
152. People in my family have serious
arguments.
153. My parents would know if I did not come
home on time.
154. It is important to be honest with your
parents, even if they become upset or you
get punished.

c. smoked cigarettes?
d. taken a handgun to school?
131. Has anyone in your family ever had severe alcohol or
drug problems?
No
Yes
132. Have any of your relatives been in prison or jail any time
during the past year (12 months)? (Mark all that apply.)
No one has been in prison or jail
Mother
Father
Step-parent
Grandparent(s)
Other adult(s)
Sibling (i.e. brother, sister, step-sibling etc.)

155. My parents notice when I am doing a good job and
let me know about it.
Never or Almost Never
Sometimes
Often
All the Time

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156. How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of
you for something you’ve done?
Never or Almost Never
Often
Sometimes
All the Time

161. People have many different types of interactions with
their peers at school. Please answer the following
questions about your peer experiences in school
during the last month.
5 = Always/Almost always
4
3
2
1 = Never/Almost never

157. In a normal school week, how many days are you
home after school for at least one hour without an
adult there?
Never or Almost Never
3 days
1 day
4 day
2 days
5 days
Very often
Fairly often
Sometimes
Almost never
Never

162. Please indicate how
much these statements
describe you.

a. that you were unable to control the
important things in your life?
b. confident about you abilities to handle your
personal problems?
c. that things were going your way?
d. that difficulties were piling up so high that
you could not overcome them?

a. I expect good things to happen to me.
b. I am excited about my future.
c. I trust my future will turn out well.
d. I develop step-by-step plans to reach my
goals.
e. I have goals in my life.
f. If I set goals, I take action to reach them.
g. It is important to me that I reach my goals.
h. I know how to make my plans happen.

159. In the last 30 days, how many times have you taken
money that didn’t belong to you or used someone
else’s credit card without their approval in order to:
More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

163. Please indicate how
often this happens.

a. Purchase alcohol?
b. Purchase prescription (Rx) drugs?
c. Purchase illicit drugs (e.g. marijuana,
meth, heroin)?
d. Purchase a gun, knife, or other weapon?
e. Support gang activities?
f. Gamble or place a bet?

a. Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or
alcoholic?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
b. Did you live with anyone who used illegal street drugs or
who abused prescription medications?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
c. Did you live with anyone who served time or was sentenced
to serve time in a prison, jail, or other correctional facility?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
d. Were your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure
e. How often did adults in your home ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each other up?
Never
Once
More than once
f. How often did an adult in your home ever swear at you,
insult you, or put you down?
Once

All of the time
Most of the time
Some of the time
A little of the time
None of the time

a. How often do you make plans to achieve
your goals?
b. How often do you have trouble figuring out
how to make your goals happen?

160. All questions refer to the time period from when
you were born until now. Now, looking back —

Never

Exactly like me
A lot like me
Somewhat like me
A little like me
Not at all like me

More than once
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158. In the last month,
how often have
you felt:

a. How often do other students exclude you
from activities?
b. How often are other students mean to you?
c. How often do other students push or hit you?
d. How often do other students make fun of
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C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
In this appendix we detail the items used to construct the risk and protective factor (RPF) scales presented in Section 5.1 the report. Many of the items used in the scales were “reverse coded” to ensure
that high values correlated with “risk” or “protection” accordingly.
1. COMMUNITY: Laws and Norms Favorable to Drug Use
(a) How wrong would most adults (over 21) in your neighborhood think it is for kids your age
i. to use marijuana?
ii. to drink alcohol?
iii. to smoke cigarettes?
(b) If a kid drank some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your
neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(c) If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(d) If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
2. COMMUNITY: Low neighborhood Attachment
(a) I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
(b) I like my neighborhood.
(c) If I had to move, I would miss the neighborhood I now live in.
3. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Drugs
(a) If you wanted to get some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
(b) If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(c) If you wanted to get some marijuana, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(d) If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine, LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it be for you
to get some?
4. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Handguns
(a) If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy would it be for you to get one?
5. COMMUNITY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My neighbors notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) There are people in my neighborhood who encourage me to do my best.
(c) There are people in my neighborhood who are proud of me when I do something well.
6. FAMILY: Family Conflict
(a) People in my family often insult or yell at each other.
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(b) People in my family have serious arguments.
(c) We argue about the same things in my family over and over.
7. FAMILY: Poor Family Management
(a) My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework done.
(b) Would your parents know if you did not come home on time?
(c) When I am not at home, one of my parents knows where I am and who I am with.
(d) The rules in my family are clear.
(e) My family has clear rules about alcohol and drug use.
(f) If you drank some beer or wine or liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without your
parents’ permission, would you be caught by your parents?
(g) If you skipped school would you be caught by your parents?
(h) If you carried a handgun without your parents’ permission, would you be caught by your
parents?
8. FAMILY: Family History of Antisocial Behavior
(a) Has anyone in your family ever had a severe alcohol or drug problem?
(b) Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
i. drunk beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)?
ii. smoked marijuana?
iii. smoked cigarettes?
iv. taken a handgun to school?
(c) About how many adults (over 21) have you known personally who in the past year have used
marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other drugs?
9. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable to Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. steal anything worth more than $5?
ii. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
10. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. Have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
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11. FAMILY: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents give me lots of chances to do fun things with them.
(b) My parents ask me what I think before most family decisions affecting me are made.
(c) If I had a personal problem, I could ask my mom or dad for help.
12. FAMILY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of you for something you’ve done?
(c) Do you enjoy spending time with your mother?
(d) Do you enjoy spending time with your father?
13. FAMILY: Attachment
(a) Do you feel very close to your mother?
(b) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your mother?
(c) Do you feel very close to your father?
(d) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your father?
14. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong it is to
i. take a handgun to school?
ii. steal anything worth more than $5?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
iv. attack someone with the idea of seriously hurting them?
v. stay away from school all day when their parents think they are at school?
15. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Antisocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. been suspended from school?
ii. carried a handgun?
iii. sold illegal drugs?
iv. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
v. been arrested?
vi. dropped out of school?
16. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Antisocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you
i. smoked cigarettes?
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ii. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
iii. smoked marijuana?
iv. carried a handgun?
17. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your friends feel it would be for you to:
i. Have one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
iv. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another illegal drug?
18. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Friends Use of Drugs
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. smoked cigarettes?
ii. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) when their parents
didn’t know about it?
iii. used marijuana?
iv. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines, or other illegal drugs?
19. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Perceived Risks of Drug Use
(a) How much do you think people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they
i. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
ii. try marijuana once or twice?
iii. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
iv. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage (beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?
20. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Early Initiation of Drug Use
(a) How old were you when first
i. smoked marijuana?
ii. smoked a cigarette, even just a puff?
iii. had more than a sip or two of beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or
gin)?
iv. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
21. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Gang Involvement
(a) In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have been members of a gang?
(b) Have you ever belonged to a gang?
(c) How old were you when you first belonged to a gang?
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22. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rebelliousness
(a) I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get them mad.
(b) I ignore the rules that get in my way.
(c) I like to see how much I can get away with.
23. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Prosocial Involvement
(a) How many times in the past year (12 months) have you
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. volunteered to do community service?
24. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you:
i. worked hard in school?
ii. defended someone who was being verbally abused at school?
iii. regularly volunteered to do community service?
25. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Prosocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. made the commitment to staying drug-free?
iii. tried to do well in school?
iv. liked school?
26. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Belief in Moral Order
(a) I think it is okay to take something without asking if you can get away with it.
(b) I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
(c) It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
(d) It is important to be honest with your parents, even if they become upset or you get punished.
27. SCHOOL: Academic Failure
(a) Putting them all together, what were your grades like last year?
28. SCHOOL: Low Commitment to School
(a) How often do you feel that the school work you are assigned is meaningful and important?
(b) How interesting are most of your courses to you?
(c) How important do you think the things you are learning in school are going to be for your later
life?
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(d) Now, thinking back over the past year in school, how often did you
i. enjoy being in school?
ii. hate being in school?
iii. try to do your best work in school?
(e) During the past 30 days how many whole days of school have you missed because you
skipped or “cut?”
29. SCHOOL: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) In my school, students have lots of chances to help decide things like class activities and
rules.
(b) There are lots of chances for students in my school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
(c) Teachers ask me to work on special classroom projects.
(d) There are lots of chances for students in my school to get involved in sports, clubs, and other
school activities outside of class.
(e) I have lots of chances to be part of class discussions or activities.
30. SCHOOL: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My teachers notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) The school lets my parents know when I have done something well.
(c) I feel safe at my school.
(d) My teachers praise me when I work hard in school.

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D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The following pages list all changes in questionnaire items, from the first administration of the AYS in
2004, until the current, 2016 version. Each row lists the exact wording for each question for each year
the survey was administered. The cells are sorted on the 2016 wording. A blank cell indicates that there
was no version of a particular question in a particular year.

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (a) Did you live with
anyone who was a
problem drinker or
an alcoholic?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (b) Did you live with
anyone who used
illegal street drugs
or who abused
prescription
medications?"

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2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (c) Did you live with
anyone who served
time or was
sentenced to serve
time in a prison, jail,
or other correctional
facility?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (d) Were your
parents separated
or divorced?"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (e) How often did
adults in your home
ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each
other up?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (f) How often did an
adult in your home
ever swear at you,
insult you, or put
you down?"
"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"
"Are your parents
separated or
divorced?"

2004

2006

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2008

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Compared to using
illegal drugs (e.g.,
cocaine, meth,
heroin), how
harmful do you
think it is for people
to take prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) No, I did not
talk with my parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, or drug
use."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
to my parents about
the dangers of
tobacco use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of alcohol use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of drug use."
"During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12
months, how many months, how many months, how many months, how many
times has someone times has someone times has someone times has someone
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
on school
on school
on school
ON SCHOOL
property?"
property?"
property?"
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of drug
use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

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2008

2010

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

2012

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you seen
bullying ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY and
done nothing to
stop it?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been using
marijuana?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"

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2016

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
electronic cigarettes
(e-cigarettes)?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

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"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) No one has
been in prison on
jail"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"

2004

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2010

2012

2014

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have you ever
used electronic
cigarettes (ecigarettes)?"
"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"
"How many best
friends (the friends
you feel closest to)
do you have?"

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2016
"How many peers
do you like to hang
out with and spend
time with?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
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"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

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"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you
for something
for something
for something
for something
for something
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (b)
have you: (b)
(b) played the
played the lottery or played the lottery or lottery or scratch-off
scratch-off tickets?" scratch-off tickets?" tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (c) bet on have you: (c) bet on anything of value:
team sports?"
team sports?"
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (h) bet on have you: (h) bet on anything of value:
dice games such as dice games such as (h) played a dice
craps?"
craps?"
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (i) bet on have you: (i) bet on (i) bet on a game of
games of personal games of personal personal skill such
skill such as pool,
skill such as pool,
as pool or a video
darts, or bowling?" darts, or bowling?" game?"
"How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?"
"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a)
smoked
smoked
smoked
smoked
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

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"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

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"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

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"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
smoke tobacco?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
smoke tobacco?"

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"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

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"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
father."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
mother."
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
father."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
mother."

"I feel very close to
my father."
"I feel very close to
my mother."

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"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
"If during the past
30 days you drank 30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
that apply.)
Someone under the Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to age of 21 gave it to
me"
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

2012

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

2004

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2006

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2008

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2010

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2012

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If I carried a
handgun without my
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If I skipped school,
my parents would
catch me."
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

2004

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other
(Please tell us other
reasons you had for
using substances in
the space
provided)"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

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"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

2004

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2006

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2008

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2010

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2004

2006

2008

"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (d) Rx
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
about how many
about how many
about how many
about how many
times were you
times were you
times were you
times were you
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (e) other
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(a) Purchase
alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(b) Purchase
prescription (Rx)
drugs?"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(c) Purchase illicit
drugs (e.g.
marijuana, meth,
heroin)?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(d) Purchase a gun,
knife, or other
weapon?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(e) Support gang
activities?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(f) Gamble or place
a bet?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
following ways
following ways
following ways
following ways
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other
drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
way of responding) way of responding) way of responding) way of responding)
(a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
why?"
why?"
why?"
why?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (a) that you
were unable to
control the
important things in
your life?"

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"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (b) confident
about your abilities
to handle your
personal
problems?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (c) that things
were going your
way?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (d) that
difficulties were
piling up so high
that you could not
overcome them?"
"It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
"It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"My parents would
know if I did not
come home on
time."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

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"My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (d) feel that
the school work you
were assigned was
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

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"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
hallucinogens
psychedelics in the psychedelics in the psychedelics in the during the past 30
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

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"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"

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2008

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

2010

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during px, breeze) during px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
"On how many
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
occasions (if any)
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
have you: used
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such prescription
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, sedatives
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
(tranquilizers, such barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
as Valium or Xanax, sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
barbituates, or
without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
sleeping pills)
telling you to take
them, during the
them, during the
them, during the
during the past 30 them, during the
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"
past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
"On how many
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
occasions (if any)
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such have you: used
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, prescription
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
sedatives
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
(tranquilizers, such sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
as Valium or Xanax, without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
barbituates, or
telling you to take
them, in your
them, in your
them, in your
sleeping pills) in
them, in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any): occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
used stimulants,
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
other than
other than
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
methamphetamine methamphetamine have you: used
have you: used
stimulants
s (such as
s (such as
prescription
prescription
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
amphetamines,
stimulants (such as stimulants (such as
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, Adderal, or Ritalin, Adderal, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you
take them, in your to take them, in
to take them, in
to take them in your to take them in your
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
occasions (if any)
other than
have you: used
methamphetamine
stimulants
s (such as
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you
take them, during
to take them, during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any):
used stimulants,
other than
methamphetamine
s (such as
amphetamines,
Ritalin, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them, during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, in your
lifetime?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (a) How
often do other
students exclude
you from activities?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (b) How
often are other
students mean to
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (c) How
often do other
students push or hit
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (d) How
often do other
students make fun
of you?"
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or
yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (a) I expect
good things to
happen to me."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (b) I am
excited about my
future."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (c) I trust my
future will turn out
well."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (d) I develop
step-by-step plans
to reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (e) I have
goals in my life."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (f) If I set
goals, I take action
to reach them."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (g) It is
important to me that
I reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (h) I know how
to make my plans
happen."
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (a) How
often do you make
plans to achieve
your goals?"
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (b) How
often do you have
trouble figuring out
how to make your
goals happen?"

2004

2006

2014

2016

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were
your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2008

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2010

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2012

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"Think back over
the last two weeks.
How many times
have you had five
or more alcoholic
drinks in a row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Sister(s)
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Stepfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepmother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

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"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

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"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

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"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (h) were a
member of a
gang?"
"What grade are
you in?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
mother?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

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2008

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

2010

2012

2014

2016

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

2004

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2006

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2008

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2010

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2012

2014

2016

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"
During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
marijuana use.

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"
"Where were you
and your parents
born?"
"Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the
following people live following people live following people live following people live following people live
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
(Choose all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

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2006

2008

"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

2010

2012

2014

"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are
younger than you?"
"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are older
than you?"
"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
father?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h)
carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (a)
done what feels
good no matter
what?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (b)
done something
dangerous because
someone dared you
to do it?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (c)
done crazy things
even if they are a
little dangerous?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(i) attacked
someone with a
weapon?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth less than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth more than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) gone into or
tried to go into a
building to steal
something?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(p) used a weapon
or force to get
money or other
material items from
someone?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

2010

2012

2014

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

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2008

2010

2012

2014

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four "Think of your four
best friends (the
best friends (the
friends you feel
friends you feel
closest to). In the
closest to). In the
past year (12
past year (12
months), how many months), how many
of your best friends of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
attended religious
services?"
services?"
"It is important to
think before you
act."
"Sometimes I think "Sometimes I think
that life is not worth that life is not worth
it."
it."
"At times I think I
"At times I think I
am no good at all." am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that inclined to think that
I am a failure."
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
"In the past year,
have you felt
have you felt
depressed or sad
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if MOST days, even if
you felt okay
you felt okay
sometimes?"
sometimes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
services?"

"Sometimes I think
that life is not worth
it."
"At times I think I
am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
have you felt
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if
you felt okay
sometimes?"

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"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

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2012

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"
"If a kid smoked
cigarettes in your
neighborhood,
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

2014

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

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2006

2008

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

2010

2012

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Music"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Drama"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Foreign
Language Club"

2014

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

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2008

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2012

2014

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
Council/Governmen
t"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper/Yearbo
ok"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentoring or
Tutoring"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I am
not involved in any
school-sponsored
activities"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school "Which after-school
activities, that are
activities, that are
not schoolnot schoolsponsored, are you sponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
all that apply)
Other after school Other after school
activity"
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Other after school
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Religious group"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Music/Dance/Dram
a"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"

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2006

2008

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

2010

2012

2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I am
not involved in after
school activities that
are not schoolsponsored"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"

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"My family has clear
rules about
cigarettes and
tobacco use."
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who
carried a concealed
but unloaded gun in
the street be
convicted of a
weapons offense?"
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who has
ever been convicted
of a felony legally
carry a gun?"
"To your
knowledge, are
there federal
penalties for
carrying a gun?"

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2008

2010

2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
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all that apply)
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"Are any of your
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all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
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Uncle"
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all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
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prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
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relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
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all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
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Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
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about Project Safe about the gun
about the gun
violence prevention
Neighborhoods?" ( violence prevention violence prevention program, Project
T.V. Radio
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Billboard Other
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Neighborhoods
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PSN)
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(PSN)?"
apply.)
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you in filling out this you in filling out this you in filling out this you in filling out this
survey?"
survey?"
survey?"
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December 20, 2016

Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
Arizona State University
NORC at the University of Chicago

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

ARIZONA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Chairperson
SEAN DUGGAN, Chief
Chandler Police Department
Vice-Chairperson
SHEILA POLK
Yavapai County Attorney

JOE ARPAIO
Maricopa County Sheriff

MARK BRNOVICH
Attorney General

JOE R. BRUGMAN, Chief
Safford Police Department

DAVID K. BYERS, Director
Administrative Office of the Courts

KELLY “KC” CLARK
Navajo County Sheriff

DAVE COLE
Former Judge

CHRIS GIBBS, Mayor
City of Safford

DREW JOHN
Graham County Supervisor

ELLEN KIRSCHBAUM, Chairperson
Board of Executive Clemency

BARBARA LAWALL
Pima County Attorney

FRANK MILSTEAD, Director
Department of Public Safety

BILL MONTGOMERY
Maricopa County Attorney

CHRIS NANOS
Pima County Sheriff

CHARLES RYAN, Director
Department of Corrections

DAVID SANDERS
Pima County Chief Probation Officer

DANIEL SHARP, Chief
Oro Valley Police Department

HESTON SILBERT
Law Enforcement Leader

ANDREW T. LEFEVRE
Executive Director

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Acknowledgments
The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) would like to thank Arizona State University’s Morrison
Institute for Public Policy and NORC at the University of Chicago for their professionalism and contributions to the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey. Additionally, ACJC would like to thank our
colleagues for their guidance and assistance throughout the administration process. ACJC would also
like to thank community leaders who provided their expertise for the betterment of our survey, including:
R. Bradley Snyder, New Amsterdam Consulting, Inc.
Shana Malone, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
Eric Hedberg, NORC at the University of Chicago
Wendy Wolfersteig, SIRC at Arizona State University
Timothy Leffel, NORC at the University of Chicago
Andrea Whitsett, Morrison Institute for Public Policy at ASU
Sarah Lindstrom Johnson, The Sanford School at Arizona State University
Dawn DeLay, Arizona State University
Furthermore, the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey could not have been possible without the
support and participation of school superintendents, principals, prevention coordinators, and teachers
throughout the state. Thank you for contributing your time and efforts toward the completion of this
report.
Finally, we extend our thanks to the students who responded to the survey. Their thoughtful participation
resulted in a wealth of information that can be used to improve the circumstances in which all youth live
and learn.
Data from the Arizona Youth Survey will be made available on the ACJC Community Data Project (CDP)
site after reports have been distributed to participating schools and government agencies. The CDP site
was made possible with funding from:
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
Governor’s Office of Youth Faith and Family
Arizona Department of Gaming

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2.2 County Sample . . . .
2.3 About the Survey Data
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6.2 Perceived Risk of Harm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
6.3 Parent and Peer Disapproval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
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7.1 Student-Teacher Interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
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A: List of References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B: Scantron Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade) . .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade) .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade) .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016 . .
Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . .
Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade) . . . . .
Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade) . . . . .
Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade) . . .
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Gang Involvement (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
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Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade) . . .
Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade) . . .
Gang Involvement Trends, 2012-2016 . . . . .
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Peer-Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . .
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Community Protective Factors (12th Grade) . . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade) . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (10th Grade) . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (12th Grade) . . .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade) .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (12th Grade) .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (10th Grade) . .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (12th Grade) . .
Substance Offers (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Substance Offers (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Substance Offers (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (10th Grade) .
Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (12th Grade) .
Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade) .
Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)
Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)
Age of Initiation (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Age of Initiation (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Age of Initiation (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade) . . . . .
Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade) . . . .
Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . .
Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade) . . . . .

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Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade) .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade) . . . . . .
Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade) . . . . . .
Parent Disapproval (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Parent Disapproval (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Parent Disapproval (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Peer Disapproval (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Peer Disapproval (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Peer Disapproval (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Student-Teacher Interactions (8th Grade) . . . .
Student-Teacher Interactions (10th Grade) . . . .
Student-Teacher Interactions (12th Grade) . . . .
Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade) . . . . . .
Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade) . . . . .
Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade) . . . . .
Perceived Stress (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Perceived Stress (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Perceived Stress (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Future Orientation (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Future Orientation (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Future Orientation (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Goal Setting (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Goal Setting (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Executive Summary

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 1: Executive Summary
The Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) was administered to a statewide sample of 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students during the spring of 2016 under direction of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. Based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model and the Communities That Care survey (Hawkins et al., 1992),
the AYS assesses the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement, and other
risky behaviors in Arizona, and helps stakeholders to better understand the risk and protective factors
that are correlated with these behaviors.
At the local school and district level, administrators may use the data included in this report to guide their
decisions on programming and services. Planners at the regional, county, and state levels can use these
data as comparisons to data they may be collecting at the program level in order to better understand
needs and to help allocate resources to issues of greatest concern.
At all levels, stakeholders involved in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation efforts
around substance use and other problem behaviors can use the AYS data in a variety of ways:
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examine pertinent community issues,
design and implement a new project and/or policy,
look to obtain funding for a new project and/or policy, or
modify or redesign a project and/or policy.

Survey Findings: Highlights
These findings discuss some of the important attitudes and behaviors of Arizona youth who responded
to the 2016 survey.
Problem Behaviors
Alcohol Use in the Past 30 Days has continued to decline in Arizona; in 2016, 22.4 percent of youth
reported drinking alcohol in the past 30 days, a decline from 24.1 percent in 2014, and from 28.1 percent
in 2012.
Marijuana Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 14.2 percent, a very slight increase from the 13.6
percent who reported using marijuana in 2014, but similar to the rate in 2012 of 14.3 percent.
Cigarette Smoking in the Past 30 Days among youth has continued to remain at a rate of less than one
in ten who smokes regularly, with the 9.2 percent of youth who reported this in 2016 staying similar to
the 9.4 percent in 2014, down from 12.9 percent in 2012.
Prescription Pain Relievers Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 6.4 percent for 2016; this is an
increase since the 4.7 percent reported in 2014, but is similar to the 6.2 percent reported in 2012.
Bullying on School Property: When asked how often during the past 12 months they had seen bullying
on school property, 38.9 percent of youth said they have seen bullying on school property at least once,
and about 16 percent had seen bullying four or more times.

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Risk Factors
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: On average, students had unfavorable views towards drug use.
On a scale of 1 (very wrong) to 4 (not wrong), the mean was 1.55, and less than 5 percent of youth
scored a 3 or higher, showing that youth believed it was wrong for someone their age to use alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, or LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs.
Perceived Risk of Harm of Drug Use: Perceived risks of drug use showed a mean score that was towards
the middle of the 1-4 scale at 2.31 suggesting that youth only perceived some moderate to slight risk
for people using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to
take them.
Protective Factors
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: On average, youth responded that they each had an average of two
best friends who had participated in positive activities in the past year. Participating in clubs, committing
to staying drug free, trying to do well in and liking school are all positive attitudes and behaviors for youth.

Consequences
Rode in a Car with Someone Who had been Drinking Alcohol: The vast majority of youth practiced the
safe habit of not riding in a car with someone who had been drinking alcohol, with only about 20 percent
of youth reporting having ridden in a car with someone who had been drinking in the past 30 days.
ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
Adult Actions in the Home: Unfortunately, more than half of youth reported that in their lifetime, an adult
swore at, insulted, or put them down. Such early childhood experiences are linked to negative health
outcomes later in life.
School Safety
Feel Safe at School: About 80 percent of youth agree or strongly agree that they feel safe at school.
School safety can impact certain youth behaviors such as school attendance and bullying.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the aforementioned topics, complete with definitions
and charts, in turn providing an in-depth understanding of the youth landscape in Arizona. These AYS
findings, along with data from other disciplines (e.g. public health and education research), can support
the design and implementation of evidence-based programs intended to meet needs specific to the
populations most at risk or most likely to be impacted by substance abuse and other problem behaviors.

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Introduction

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 2: Introduction
2.1 Background
2016 Arizona Youth Survey Report
Every two years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center conducts the Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. This survey was designed
to assess the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement and other risky behaviors in Arizona, and to better understand the risk and protective factors that are correlated with these
behaviors. The AYS is based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model included in
the Communities That Care (CTC) survey. This framework was developed in 1989 by J. David Hawkins,
Ph.D., Richard F. Catalano, Ph.D., and a team of researchers at the University of Washington (Hawkins
et al., 1992).
The Risk and Protective Factor (RPF) model is a prevention model that is utilized to identify methods of
reducing concerning behaviors in youth by addressing the social factors that may increase or decrease
the risk of a behavior developing. This model categorizes these social factors in four domains: individual/peer, family, school, and community. Each domain contains a set of risk and protective factors that
youth may experience. Risk factors include concepts such as youth perceiving no risk in using drugs,
having high family conflict, having low commitment to their school, or perceiving that drugs are easily
obtainable. Protective factors include concepts such as youth interacting with prosocial peers, having a
strong attachment to their family, having opportunities for prosocial involvement, or receiving rewards for
prosocial involvement.
During each administration year, the Arizona Youth Survey is completed by 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students throughout all 15 counties in Arizona. Any school that serves these grade levels is eligible
to participate regardless of school type (e.g. traditional public, private, or charter schools). The 2016
survey was administered between February and May 2016, and resulted in the participation of 57,170
students from 249 schools across Arizona.
This report summarizes the findings obtained from the 2016 AYS for Greenlee County, which includes
121 8th grade students, 105 10th grade students, and 102 12th grade students. The sample size per
chart can be smaller because some youth did not answer all the questions. Due to significant changes
to the survey instruments over the years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) cautions
readers against comparing these data to pre-2002 survey results.

The Community Data Project
The Community Data Project (CDP), online at http://azcjc.gov/cdp_site/default.aspx, is a multi-agency
effort to create a central repository for Arizona’s substance abuse and criminal justice data (e.g. AYS
results, crime rates, and corrections). Through a user-friendly website, the public has access to a onestop portal where they can select the type of data they need by specific demographic characteristics and
geographic level of interest. The CDP can be used to obtain data for grant writing purposes, prevention
efforts, and to inform strategic planning and programmatic changes. Various output options are available,
including data tables, graphs, and maps, to cover a variety of reporting and visualization needs.
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2.2 County Sample
All schools in Arizona are eligible to participate in the survey, and recruitment efforts were successful
in obtaining participation by schools in all 15 counties. Careful planning and uniform administration of
the survey have resulted in data that are valid and representative of students in the 8th, 10th, and 12th
grades across the state.
In this report, the results for Greenlee County are presented. Table 1 presents the summary demographic
statistics for the 2016 county sample, and compares them with the latest data from the National Center for
Education Statistics’ (NCES) Common Core of Data (2015). The first two columns in this table allow the
reader to judge the representativeness of the obtained sample. If there are large differences between
the sample and NCES data, the generalizability of the results should be re-considered (Maxfield and
Babbie, 2015). The first column is the AYS county data, the second is the NCES data for this county,
and the third column is the state-wide NCES data.
To better understand the diversity of Arizona’s youth population, respondents were asked separate questions about their ethnicity (Hispanic vs. Non-Hispanic) and their race (American Indian, Asian, Pacific
Islander, Black, and White — which includes Hispanic and Non-Hispanic). This method for obtaining ethnicity and race information provides more comprehensive data on youth cultural and racial selfidentification, and on Arizona’s diverse youth population. Note also that students were able to check as
many race categories as they felt applied to them, so percentages in the race categories may not add up
to 100%. To simplify this issue, percentages are reported for a composite race/ethnicity variable created
based on answers to the separate race and ethnicity questions.
Table 1: Demographic characteristics of the Greenlee County and state samples.

Gender
Race/Ethnicity

Male
Female
American Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black
Hispanic
Multi-racial
White

County
Sample
51%
49%
2%
1%
1%
64%
2%
30%

County NCES
(2014-2015)
54%
46%
3%
0%
1%
56%
1%
38%

State NCES
(2014-2015)
51%
49%
5%
3%
5%
45%
2
40%

Whenever data are obtained from a sample of students instead of the entire population, it is important
to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of the data. One easy way to investigate the quality of the
sample is to look at the basic demographic characteristics of the students who participated in the survey
and compare them to what is known about the entire population of students. This will give the user of
these data a basic understanding of the degree to which the sample data can be generalized to the
entire population. Differences of greater than 5 percentage points may indicate that the results in this
report may be over- or underestimating the prevalence of various issues.
The data included in this report describe the level of risk and protective factors, substance use, antisocial
behavior, and delinquency of those youth who participated in the survey. These can be used to inform
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the development of school and community-based prevention and intervention activities that may benefit
both the youth who participated in the survey and those who did not.

2.3 About the Survey Data
The data reported here were collected using two modes. First, a self-administered questionnaire using
Scantron technology was utilized in schools which did not have extensive access to computers for their
students. The instrument used for these paper-and-pencil administrations is available in Appendix B. A
second mode, a self-administered online survey, was also available for schools to use if they preferred
to administer the survey online. This online tool presented the same questions as the paper-and-pencil
Scantron survey, except that students could answer the questions on a computer while in their classroom.
The data were compiled into the final analysis dataset using statistical software.

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2.4 Structure of the Report
Structure of Sections 3–8
Sections 3–8 of this report have the same basic structure. Each subsection presents definitions, followed
by bar- or line-graphs (“figures”), all relating to a particular topic area of the Arizona Youth Survey. The
figures visually represent the responses to a selection of questionnaire items associated with the topic
area. For example, Section 3.1: Substance Use and Frequency of Use begins with a Definitions portion,
which lists definitions for the AYS categories Substance Use in the Last 30 Days, Lifetime Substance
Use, Frequent Use of Substances, Binge Use, and Poly-Substance Use. Following these definitions is
a Figures portion, which presents a series of figures summarizing survey results for the questionnaire
items associated with the categories in the definitions portion.
While some subsections (topic areas) contain a larger number of specific definitions and figures than
others, all subsections in Sections 3–8 have this same basic structure.
The Figures portions of each topic area contain separate figures for 8th, 10th, and 12th grade responses
(with the exception of 2012-2016 line-graphs, in which the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade data appear sideby-side in the same graph). If a particular figure requires additional explanation or commentary, it is
included above it in the main text of the Figures portion.

Structure of Appendix Section
Following the main text of the report are four appendices:
Appendix A: List of References
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor Scale Definitions
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The contents of the appendices are summarized at the beginning of the Appendices section. Additional
information about each individual appendix is provided in the corresponding appendix subsection itself.

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2.5 Interpreting the Figures
Every figure in this report compares the responses of Greenlee County students to the average responses from the state-wide Arizona sample, for a selection of 2016 AYS questionnaire items.
Most of the figures are bar-graphs (or: “bar-charts,” “bar-plots,” etc.). With a few exceptions, such figures
depict what percentage of youth in the sample agreed with a statement (e.g. “it is wrong to smoke
marijuana”), reported having participated in some activity (e.g. have smoked marijuana in the last 30
days), or provided some specific answer to the relevant question (e.g. obtained marijuana from someone
with a medical card). Each percentage-based figure will specify exactly how the percentages should be
interpreted, via a main title above the plot window and label on the horizontal axis.
Some figures in the report display measurements other than percentages, such as initiation age in
Section 5.2, or composite Risk and Protective (RPF) scores in Section 5.1 (see Appendix C for RPF
scoring information). In figures that do not represent percentage-based data, the relevant units will be
clearly indicated in the title and/or horizontal axis.
In some cases, the number of youth who responded to a question was less than 25. In these cases, the
gray bar representing the school statistic is suppressed to protect the privacy of the survey respondents.
The following sample figure, Figure 0, is typical of the charts appearing throughout the report (the actual
numbers in the sample figure are not genuine — they are provided for illustrative purposes only). The
%-labels are provided for each bar in each figure, and are rounded to one decimal place throughout. For
county and district reports, the average responses for students in the county or district are compared to
the state average, instead of an individual school.
The black error bars ( |——| ) that appear on each of the school-level bars represent the margin of error.
Due to the nature of survey data, any given measurement is only an estimate of the true value. For
example, Figure 0 shows that 9.7% of Example School students have used Substance A in the last
30 days. However, if the survey was re-administered to the same students repeatedly, it is unlikely that
exactly 9.7% of them would report having used Substance A each and every time (again, see introductory
section). Thus, the margins of error on Example School’s bars in Figure 0 indicate the range within which
we can be confident that the “true” percentage lies. This is important primarily for comparison with the
corresponding state-level percentages.

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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

50.3%
Substance A
46.1%

9.7%
Substance B
22.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Example School

State Average

Figure 0: Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

When comparing school-level numbers with state-level numbers, it is important to note the position of the
state-level bar as it relates to the position of the upper and lower margin of error on the corresponding
school-level bar. If the state average bar falls within the range of the school’s upper and lower margins
of error, then we cannot safely conclude that there is a meaningful difference between students in the
school and students in Arizona at large. For example we cannot conclude from Figure 0 that students at
Example School are more likely to use Substance A than Arizona students are on average, even though
Substance A use is at 50.3% within Example School but only 46.1% state-wide. This is because the state
average bar falls within the school’s margin of error (which ranges from about 43% to 57%, indicated by
the length of |——|). In other words, the “true” value of students at Example School who reported using
Substance A lies somewhere between 43% and 57%. Because the statewide rate of 46.1% falls within
this range, it is not plausible to conclude that there is a meaningful difference between Example School
and the state average.
On the other hand, we can conclude from Figure 0 that it is plausible that there is a meaningful difference
in use of Substance B between Example School and the state average. In particular, since the state average for 30-day use of Substance B (22.6%) is higher than the upper margin of error for Example School
(about 14%), it is plausible that students at Example School are indeed less likely to use Substance B
than Arizona students are on average. Put another way: since the state bar does not overlap with the
school’s error-bars, Figure 0 does provide evidence for a meaningful difference in use of Substance B.
Key points to remember about figures with this format:

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• Gray bars represent the data for Greenlee County
• Blue bars represent Arizona state-average data
• Black error bars ( |——| ) represent the margin of error for the sample estimate that the bar
represents. This is a range that effectively represents the possible values of the bar length given the
sampling error. The smaller the sample, the larger this range becomes. This range allows readers
to judge the difference between the value of the reported statistics against the state averages. See
also Section 2.5: Interpreting the Figures.
• If the state-average bar is higher than the upper margin of error on the county’s bar, or lower than
the lower margin of error on the county’s bar, then it is plausible that the county’s student body
genuinely differs from the state of Arizona on that particular item (for the particular grade level
represented in the figure).

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Section 3: Problem Behaviors
3.1 Substance Use and Frequency of Use
Definitions
Youth were asked many questions on their use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and specifically on
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alcohol (beer, wine, or hard liquor);
cigarettes;
electronic cigarettes;
marijuana;
LSD or other hallucinogens;
cocaine or crack;
inhalants (sniffed glue or inhaled gases);
methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth);
heroin;
Ecstasy (MDMA);
steroids or anabolic steroids;
prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin,
OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to take them;

• prescription stimulants (such as Adderal, Ritalin, or Dexedrine) without a doctor telling
you to take them;
• prescription sedatives (tranquilizers such as
Valium or Xanax, barbiturates, or sleeping
pills) without a doctor telling you to take them;
• over the counter (OTC) drugs (such as cough
syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills) for the purpose of getting high;
• synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts or herbal
incense products);
• beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you
used prescription drugs; or
• “phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze).”

The drug phenoxydine does not exist, but was included for data validity purposes. Youth who responded
that they used this drug may not be answering questions honestly. We include these responses, but note
the prevalence of this answer as a measure for possible untruthful answers.
Substance Use in the Last 30 days is a measure of the percentage of youth who used a given substance
at least once in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This serves as a proxy for the level of current use
of the substance. Data are shown for the past three survey administrations in order to note any trends
of increased or decreased use.
Lifetime Substance Use is a measure of the percentage of youth who tried a particular substance at
least once in their lifetime, and is used to show the percentage of youth who have had experience with a
specific substance.
Frequent Use of Substances is a measure of the percentage of youth who used the substance at least
10-19 times in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This acts as a proxy for addiction or abuse of
substances.
Binge Use of alcohol defined as having had five or more drinks in a row, at some point during the two
weeks prior to the survey.
Poly-substance Use is defined in this survey as consuming alcohol and prescription drugs at the same
time, at some point during the 30 days prior to the survey.

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Figures
30-day Substance Use, 2016
Figure 1: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

8.6%
3.6%

Synthetic Drugs

2.6%
2.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

9.6%
4.5%

Rx Tranquilizers

4.4%
3.3%

Rx Stimulants

1.7%
2.4%

Rx Opioids

7.8%
5.0%

Steroids

1.7%
2.1%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

1.7%
1.9%

Heroin

1.7%
1.6%

Methamphetamine

2.6%
1.7%

Inhalants

7.8%
4.2%

Cocaine/Crack

1.7%
1.9%

Hallucinogens

1.7%
2.1%

Marijuana

18.8%
7.3%

Alcohol

23.3%
12.3%

*Phenoxydine

2.6%
1.6%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Figure 2: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

5.2%
5.7%

Synthetic Drugs

3.2%
3.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

4.1%
5.8%

Rx Tranquilizers

6.2%
5.2%

Rx Stimulants

1.0%
4.3%

Rx Opioids

6.2%
6.8%

Steroids

4.2%
3.0%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

3.1%
3.3%

Heroin

2.1%
2.7%

Methamphetamine

2.1%
2.8%

Inhalants

6.3%
3.8%

Cocaine/Crack

2.1%
3.3%

Hallucinogens

3.1%
4.1%

Marijuana

22.7%
15.2%

Alcohol

29.9%
23.4%

*Phenoxydine

2.1%
2.7%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Figure 3: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

11.4%
7.6%

Synthetic Drugs

0.0%
4.0%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

3.4%
6.7%

Rx Tranquilizers

4.6%
6.0%

Rx Stimulants

2.3%
5.5%

Rx Opioids

6.8%
7.8%

Steroids

0.0%
4.1%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

2.3%
4.6%

Heroin

0.0%
3.8%

Methamphetamine

0.0%
4.1%

Inhalants

2.3%
4.3%

Cocaine/Crack

3.4%
5.2%

Hallucinogens

2.3%
5.7%

Marijuana

26.4%
22.9%

Alcohol

38.6%
35.9%

*Phenoxydine

1.1%
3.8%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Greenlee

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30-day Substance Use, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 4 shows 30-day substance use trends for a variety of common substances, drawing from the
results of the 2012, 2014, and 2016 Arizona Youth Surveys. The bars represent the percentage of youth
who report having used each of the substances in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. In some cases
the sample size for past years was too small for a specific grade in a specific county, and so the data are
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Figure 4: Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016

Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012−2016
8th grade

10th grade

12th grade

100
50
25

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Alcohol

75

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100
50
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Rx
Tranquilizers

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Cigarettes

2014

2016

2012

2014

25
0
100

●

Rx
Opioids

75
50
25
0
100

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Rx
Stimulants

75
50
25
0
100
75
50
25
0
100
75
50
25
0

Marijuana

75

Percentage (%) of students reporting use

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2012

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2014

2016

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2012

2016

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Lifetime Substance Use, 2016
Figure 5: Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)
53.0%

E−Cigarettes
22.4%
32.5%

Cigarettes
14.7%
6.9%

Rx Tranquilizers
4.7%
4.3%

Rx Stimulants
3.1%
7.8%

Rx Opioids
6.9%
36.2%

Marijuana
14.3%
52.6%

Alcohol
29.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Figure 6: Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)
56.1%

E−Cigarettes
30.6%
49.0%

Cigarettes
22.4%
9.5%

Rx Tranquilizers
7.5%
6.2%

Rx Stimulants
6.8%
17.7%

Rx Opioids
10.8%
54.7%

Marijuana
28.9%
66.0%

Alcohol
45.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Greenlee

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Figure 7: Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)
60.2%

E−Cigarettes
36.8%
52.8%

Cigarettes
32.8%
9.1%

Rx Tranquilizers
10.0%
9.1%

Rx Stimulants
9.6%
15.9%

Rx Opioids
13.6%
52.9%

Marijuana
42.0%
69.3%

Alcohol
60.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Frequent Substance Use, 2016
Figure 8: Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

4.5%
2.0%

Cigarettes

1.8%
1.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

0.9%
0.9%

Rx Opioids

0.0%
1.1%

Marijuana

4.5%
2.0%

Alcohol

2.7%
1.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
Greenlee

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Figure 9: Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

5.2%
4.6%

Cigarettes

4.1%
3.0%

Rx Tranquilizers

2.1%
1.9%

Rx Opioids

1.0%
2.0%

Marijuana

5.2%
5.3%

Alcohol

1.0%
3.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
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Figure 10: Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

10.5%
7.0%

Cigarettes

4.7%
5.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

0.0%
2.1%

Rx Opioids

1.2%
2.4%

Marijuana

9.3%
9.4%

Alcohol

7.0%
6.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
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Binge Use, 2016
Figure 11: Binge Use (8th Grade)

2016 Binge Use (8th Grade)

15.7%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
6.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Greenlee

Figure 12: Binge Use (10th Grade)

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20.8%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
13.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Greenlee

Figure 13: Binge Use (12th Grade)

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29.5%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
21.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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Poly-Substance Use, 2016
Figure 14: Poly-Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Poly−Substance Use (8th Grade)

8.6%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
3.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Greenlee

Figure 15: Poly-Substance Use (10th Grade)

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5.2%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
5.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Greenlee

Figure 16: Poly-Substance Use (12th Grade)

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11.4%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
7.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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3.2 Gang Involvement
Definitions
Gang Involvement is measured by a series of questions centered on current and past gang membership
for self and friends, as well as the major reason for membership. Association with “delinquent” peers has
been identified as a correlate of individual gang involvement and other anti-social behaviors (Esbensen
et al., 2009; Klein and Maxson, 2006).This item is examined with a question pertaining to peer gang
membership (i.e. best friends were in a gang in the past year).
Research has also indicated that perceptions of gang involvement are important to understanding potential or future gang involvement of youth (Lopez et al., 2006). To inspect this further, Gang Involvement
also asks whether youth think that they will be seen as “cool” if they belong to a gang, as well as whether
or not they have taken money in the last 30 days to support gang activities.
• Ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who responded
“yes” or “no, but would like to.”
• Friends ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated
that one or more of their four best friends had been members of a gang in the last 12 months.
• The chances of being seen as cool if you were part of a gang percentages represented in charts
refer to those youth who stated some, pretty good, or very good chance.
• Taking money to support gang activities percentages represented in charts refer to those youth
who stated that they’ve stolen money to support gang activities one or more times in the past 30
days.
• Reasons for belonging to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who said
they had ever belonged to a gang, and then selected the major reason why they joined (those who
reported having belonged to a gang but did not provide a reason are not included).

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Figures
Gang Involvement, 2016
Figure 17: Gang Involvement (8th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (8th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

14.3%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

12.8%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

22.9%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

4.8%

7.1%

8.4%

19.5%

3.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Figure 18: Gang Involvement (10th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (10th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

8.4%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

9.3%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

15.8%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

3.4%

6.7%

7.1%

17.0%

3.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Figure 19: Gang Involvement (12th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (12th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

4.7%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

3.4%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

10.8%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

3.8%

7.4%

7.5%

13.1%

5.2%

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Reasons for Joining a Gang, 2016
Figure 20: Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)
To get respect

25.0%
10.0%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

8.3%
5.8%

Protection/safety

8.3%
16.1%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
4.3%

Make money

16.7%
19.4%

Friendship

25.0%
24.2%

Felt pressured

0.0%
1.6%

Other

16.7%
18.6%

0

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20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Figure 21: Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)
To get respect

40.0%
9.2%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
7.1%

Protection/safety

20.0%
15.6%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
6.0%

Make money

0.0%
20.9%

Friendship

20.0%
18.6%

Felt pressured

0.0%
3.6%

Other

20.0%
19.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Figure 22: Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)
To get respect

25.0%
11.4%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
3.8%

Protection/safety

0.0%
11.6%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
5.6%

Make money

0.0%
25.4%

Friendship

25.0%
18.5%

Felt pressured

25.0%
4.2%

Other

25.0%
19.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Gang Involvement trends, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 23: Gang Involvement Trends, 2012-2016

Gang Involvement Trends, 2012−2016
10th grade

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3.3 Bullying
Definitions
Bullying is a form of aggression, often expressed through physical or psychological harassment, which
can lead to feelings of being unsafe and to increased absences (Batsche and Knoff, 1994; Gastic, 2008;
Kearney, 2008). It is measured by several questions including experiences with being bullied at school,
being a target of cyber-bullying (harassed online or via a cell phone or electronic device), as well as
any occurrences of bullying on the part of the respondent. Lastly, this section includes responses to
a question concerning being a witness to bullying on school property and willingness to intervene (i.e.
did nothing to stop it). Data represented in charts refer to the percentage of youth who engaged in or
witnessed each activity on one or more occasions over the past 12 months.

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Figures
Figure 24: Bullying (8th Grade)

2016 Bullying (8th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

59.7%

I was harassed
online

36.4%

47.0%

33.1%
40.3%

I bullied someone

26.1%
59.0%

I was bullied

42.2%

0

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100

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Figure 25: Bullying (10th Grade)

2016 Bullying (10th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

52.9%

I was harassed
online

35.9%

37.4%

28.7%
37.3%

I bullied someone

18.8%
37.9%

I was bullied

31.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Figure 26: Bullying (12th Grade)

2016 Bullying (12th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

51.1%

I was harassed
online

27.7%

28.8%

23.6%
25.5%

I bullied someone

14.5%
36.2%

I was bullied

22.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
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3.4 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Definitions
The original Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, conducted from 1995 to
1997, established the link between early childhood experiences of abuse or neglect and the presence
of health issues in adulthood (Felitti et al., 1998). Through this study, the prevention community was
able to determine that, as the number of ACEs a child is exposed to increases, so does the risk level for
negative health outcomes later in life.
Many researchers have now turned their focus to understanding the impact of adverse childhood experiences on behaviors during adolescence and beyond (Anda et al., 2006; Jonson-Reid et al., 2012).
To assess youths’ exposure to these situations, and the possible effects from experiencing ACEs, six
ACEs-related questions similar to several of those asked of adults in the national study were examined
in the 2016 AYS. Youth were asked questions regarding ever living with anyone who was a problem
drinker/alcoholic, living with anyone who has used or abuse drugs and medications, living with anyone
who had served time in prison or jail, having parents who are separated or divorced, and experiencing
the presence of physical or emotional abuse in their homes. Percentages reported are for those youth
who responded yes to each of the questions.

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Figures
Figure 27: Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)
44.8%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 23.1%
19.2%

Ever lived with a
drug user 13.8%
Ever lived with 41.5%
someone who had
been incarcerated 24.0%
Parents ever 53.8%
separated or
divorced 41.0%
Ever lived with 31.1%
adults who fought
each other 22.1%
Ever lived
55.7%
with adults who
insulted or put 50.9%
you down
0

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100

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Figure 28: Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)
27.3%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 25.2%
30.7%

Ever lived with a
drug user 17.2%
Ever lived with 34.1%
someone who had
been incarcerated 22.9%
Parents ever 55.8%
separated or
divorced 42.3%
Ever lived with 25.8%
adults who fought
each other 23.2%
Ever lived
56.2%
with adults who
insulted or put 55.7%
you down
0

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70

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100

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Figure 29: Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)
32.9%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 26.4%
19.0%

Ever lived with a
drug user 19.1%
Ever lived with 30.4%
someone who had
been incarcerated 22.7%
Parents ever 62.0%
separated or
divorced 44.1%
Ever lived with 34.2%
adults who fought
each other 23.2%
Ever lived
57.0%
with adults who
insulted or put 53.9%
you down
0

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70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Section 4: Consequences of Problem Behaviors
4.1 Impaired Driving
Definitions
Impaired Driving has often focused on alcohol use, but researchers have begun to explore the use of
other drugs and driving, especially marijuana (Maxwell, 2012).
Impaired Driving is measured by asking youth to answer four questions about their driving or passenger
behavior in the past 30 days. The percentage of youth who acknowledged that they engaged in each of
these behaviors at least once is reported:
•
•
•
•

rode with someone who had been drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after taking prescription drugs for the experience; and
drove a car/vehicle after using marijuana.

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Figures
Figure 30: Impaired Driving (8th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (8th Grade)
Rode in a car 32.5%
with someone who
had been drinking 20.4%
Drove while 11.0%
drinking alcohol
(30 days) 4.2%
Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

4.3%

Drove while using
marijuana (30
days)

9.4%

3.1%

5.7%

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100

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Figure 31: Impaired Driving (10th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (10th Grade)
Rode in a car 29.6%
with someone who
had been drinking 19.9%
Drove while 13.3%
drinking alcohol
(30 days) 5.9%
Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

6.1%
4.8%

Drove while using 22.4%
marijuana (30
days) 10.5%
0

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80

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100

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Figure 32: Impaired Driving (12th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (12th Grade)
Rode in a car 28.4%
with someone who
had been drinking 21.4%
Drove while 15.7%
drinking alcohol
(30 days) 11.7%
Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

9.0%
7.5%

Drove while using 25.8%
marijuana (30
days) 19.7%
0

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30

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70

80

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100

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4.2 School Safety
Definitions
School Safety is often viewed in terms of the absence of harmful incidents or crimes on school grounds,
usually measured within a year, or measured relative to other schools or benchmarks (Langbein and
Bess, 2002). School safety is measured by a series of questions that assess overall feelings of safety
and its impact on certain behaviors. Youth were asked if they felt safe at school, as well as the number of
days they did not attend due to feeling unsafe at, or on their way to campus in the last 30 days. Further,
youth responded to questions about being threatened or injured with a weapon on school property, as
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Figures
Figure 33: School Safety (8th Grade)

2016 School Safety (8th Grade)
I feel safe at 73.6%
school 73.9%
I skipped school
because I felt 9.2%
unsafe (past 30 11.7%
days)
I got in a fight 30.3%
(12 months) 18.2%
I was threatened 12.6%
with a weapon (12
months) 11.7%
I brought a 10.1%
weapon with me
(past 30 days) 5.9%
0

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Figure 34: School Safety (10th Grade)

2016 School Safety (10th Grade)
I feel safe at 84.8%
school 77.4%
I skipped school
because I felt 9.8%
unsafe (past 30 11.6%
days)
I got in a fight 21.4%
(12 months) 11.3%
I was threatened 16.5%
with a weapon (12
months) 10.3%
I brought a
weapon with me
(past 30 days)

9.8%
6.7%

0

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40

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70

80

90

100

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Figure 35: School Safety (12th Grade)

2016 School Safety (12th Grade)
I feel safe at 78.4%
school 77.3%
I skipped school
because I felt 5.3%
unsafe (past 30 10.7%
days)
I got in a fight 20.2%
(12 months) 9.8%
I was threatened
with a weapon (12
months)

8.5%
9.4%

I brought a 11.7%
weapon with me
(past 30 days) 8.3%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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Section 5: Contextual Factors
5.1 Risk and Protective Factors
Definitions
Risk and Protective Factors (RPF) are personal and environmental factors that may influence a person’s
likelihood of engaging in problem behaviors (Hawkins et al., 1992). Risk Factors increase the chances
of a person participating in concerning behaviors, while Protective Factors decrease this likelihood. The
Risk and Protective Factor scales included in the AYS measure specific aspects of a youth’s life experience that are known to be associated with whether they will subsequently engage in problem behaviors.
The scales are grouped into four domains: peer/individual, family, school, and community. The Risk
and Protective Factor charts in Section 5.1 depict a composite ‘risk score’ or ‘protective score’ which
represent the degree to which respondents are at risk or have protection against developing problem behaviors in a particular domain. Ideally, risk scores should be on the lower end of the scale (indicating a
lower risk level among the sample), whereas protection scores should be higher (indicating a higher level
of protection among the sample). The composite scores were calculated from groups of questionnaire
items related to each particular domain.
Because many of the questions in the 2016 version of the AYS were carried over from earlier versions of
the instrument, it was possible to reconstruct a number of equivalent comprehensive scales for the 2016
data. The construction of the scales involved taking means (average scores) of each of their components,
which were mostly in the form of Likert scales (e.g. Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree), with some
requiring reverse coding for consistency. Other types of components included simple dichotomous Yes
or No responses; or count variables (e.g. “How many of your best friends...”). Individuals with missing
responses on more than one of the scales’ component questions were excluded from the construction
of the scales in order to minimize response bias.
For each of the charts, the scales are harmonized so that they each range to a maximum of 10. This
is done because some scales have a natural range of 1-4, while other scales range from 1-5, which
does not allow for accurate comparisons of factor levels. While the rescaling allows for the factors to be
compared, the meaning of actual scores should not be taken in real units, but instead taken as a Likert
scale range similar to the common phrase “on a scale of 0 to 10.”

Peer-Individual Risk Factors
Rewards for Antisocial Behavior: Youth who receive rewards for their antisocial behavior are at higher
risk for future engagement in problem behaviors. Rewards for antisocial behavior, in the peer-individual
domain, include being seen as cool by peers for using substances or participating in problem behaviors
(Fleming et al., 2008; Meghdadpour et al., 2012). Data represented in charts refer to to youth who
indicated that there would be a very good chance that they would be seen as cool if they used substances
or participated in problem behaviors (e.g. carrying a handgun). Higher scores indicate a higher level of
reward for antisocial behavior.
Rebelliousness: Youth who participate in behaviors considered against conventional laws and norms
have a high tolerance for deviant behavior, low perceived risk, or a strong need for independence and
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sensation seeking. These place youth at substantial risk for drug use (Cleveland et al., 2008). Youth
were asked if they often ignore rules or do the opposite of what they’re told to do just to get away with
it. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth demonstrate these behaviors. Higher
scores indicate a higher level of rebelliousness.
Perceived Risk of Harm: Youth who do not perceive drug use to be risky (i.e. believing people cannot be
harmed physically, mentally, or legally when using substances) are far more likely to engage in drug use
themselves (Danseco et al., 1999; Perron and Howard, 2008). Youth were asked if they think people risk
harming themselves when using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor
telling the youth to take them. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth perceive little
to no risk in using substances. Higher scores indicate a low level of perceived risk.
Interaction with Antisocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in problem behaviors are
at higher risk for engaging in antisocial behavior themselves (Jonkman et al., 2011; Stockwell et al.,
2004). Participants were asked about how many of their friends have been suspended from school,
dropped out of school, carried a handgun, sold drugs, stolen a car, or been arrested in the last 12
months. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity of friends who engaged in that behavior. Higher
scores indicate more interaction with antisocial peers.
Friends’ Use of Drugs: Youth who spend time with friends who engage in substance use are more likely
to engage in the same behavior. Peer drug use has consistently been found to be among the strongest
predictors of substance use among youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Iannotti et al., 1996; Yamaguchi and
Kandel, 1984). Participants were asked if any of their friends use alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other
illicit drugs or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them. Data represented in
charts refer to friends’ use or abuse of drugs. Higher values indicate more friends who use drugs.
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: As youth grow older, they have a higher likelihood of being exposed
to others who engage in drug use or have a greater acceptance of these behaviors. This exposure may
influence a youth’s attitude toward drug use and increase the likelihood of them engaging in a variety of
problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Bahr et al., 2005; Bauman and Ennett, 1996; Beyers et al., 2004).
This factor examines how wrong youth perceive it is to use four different substance groups: alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, and LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs. Data represented in charts refer to
youth attitudes towards using drugs. Higher values indicate more favorable attitudes toward drug use.
Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: As previously stated, youths’ attitudes may change as
they are exposed to different social circles (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). This factor aims to
understand youth perceptions of how wrong it would be to stay away from school, take a handgun to
school, pick a fight, seriously attack someone, and steal anything worth more than $5. Data represented
in charts refer to youth attitudes about these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Gang Involvement: Youth who belong to gangs and associate with gang-involved peers are more at risk
for antisocial behavior and drug use (Curry and Spergel, 1992; Herrenkohl et al., 2000). Conditioned on
ever being in a gang, this scale includes questions about age of first involvement and the membership
status of best friends. The Gang Involvement Risk Factor measures the participant’s own gang involvement. Data shown in charts refer to the degree to which youth are involved in gangs. Higher values
indicate more gang involvement.

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Early Initiation of Drug Use: Early onset of drug use has been linked to increased drug use and abuse
through adolescence and beyond, with later age of onset more likely to lead to reduced drug involvement
and a greater likelihood of discontinuation of use (Kandel, 1975; Miller et al., 2006). To assess the scope
of onset among the sample, this factor looks at the age at which youth first tried cigarettes, marijuana,
or alcohol, and when youth first began drinking regularly. Data reported reflect participants who stated
they began using substances at an early age. Higher values indicate earlier use of substances.

Peer-Individual Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are rewarded for working hard in school and the community are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. Rewards for prosocial involvement include being
seen as cool for trying your best at school, defending someone who is being bullied, or regularly volunteering in the community (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data contained in charts
represent the extent to which youth think that they would be seen as cool if they participated in prosocial
activities. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Prosocial Involvement: Youth who participate in positive school and community activities are less likely
to participate in problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Data
contained in charts represent the degree to which youth participated in school clubs and organizations
or volunteered in the community. Higher scores indicate more prosocial involvement.
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in prosocial behavior are
more likely to participate in prosocial behavior as well. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity
of friends with whom youth have participated in prosocial activities in the past 12 months. Higher scores
indicate higher interaction with prosocial peers.
Belief in the Moral Order: Youth who have a belief in what is “right” or “wrong” are less likely to use drugs
(Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Participants were asked about how wrong they believe it
would be for someone their age to steal anything worth more than $5, cheat in school, or start a fight.
Data in these charts refer to youth attitudes towards these behaviors. Youth were also asked about how
important they think it is to be honest with their parents; data represent the extent to which youth agreed
that is it important for them to be honest with their parents. Higher scores indicate higher belief in moral
order.

Family Domain Risk Factors
Poor Family Management: Parents’ use of inconsistent and/or unusually harsh punishment with their
children places their children at a higher risk for participation in substance use and other problem behaviors. This higher risk is also seen in youth whose parents do not provide clear explanations for expected
behaviors and do not monitor their children’s activities (Arthur et al., 2002; Dishion et al., 2004). Youth
were asked if their parents usually know who they are spending time with, if there are clear rules in their
household, and if their parents would be aware of the youth’s participation in problem behaviors. Data
in charts display the extent to which youth indicated that their families had poor management practices.
Higher score indicate poor family management.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: In families where parents use illegal drugs, are heavy
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users of alcohol, or are tolerant of children’s use, youth are more likely to become drug abusers during
adolescence. The risk is further increased if parents involve children in their own drug use, such as
asking their child to light a cigarette or get a beer from the refrigerator (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl
et al., 2000). To capture data on this concept, participants were asked if their parents think it is wrong for
them to use cigarettes, alcohol or marijuana. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth
believe their parents would accept their child using substances. Higher scores indicate more favorable
parental attitudes towards drug use.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: Youth often follow the example of those around
them. Parental attitudes that are positive to antisocial or rebellious behaviors can be seen as an approval of the youth’s participation in those behaviors. Examples of parental attitudes being favorable
toward antisocial behavior include parents believing it is not wrong for someone to steal items, pick a
fight, or damage someone else’s property (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). Participants of the
survey were asked if their parents thought it would be wrong for them to participate in these antisocial
behaviors. The data in this chart represent the extent to which youth believe their parents would think it
is acceptable to participate in these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable parental attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Family History of Antisocial Behavior: When youth are raised in a family with a history of problem behaviors (e.g. violence, alcohol, or other drug use), they are more likely to engage in these behaviors
themselves (Corrigan et al., 2007). Participants were asked about the presence of alcohol or drug problems in their family, and the general use of alcohol and other drugs by family members. Data in the chart
represent the extent to which youth indicated that they have family members who engage in these problem behaviors or have engaged in these behaviors in the past. Higher values indicate more antisocial
behavior among family members.
Family Conflict: Youth raised in families who experience high levels of conflict, whether or not the child
is directly involved in these conflicts, are more likely to engage in delinquent behaviors and drug use
(Szapocznik and Williams, 2000). Youth were asked questions regarding the presence of conflict in their
home (e.g. household members having serious arguments or yelling at and insulting each other often).
Data contained in these charts represent the extent to which youth state that their family experiences
these heightened levels of conflict. Higher scores indicate more family conflict.

Family Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When parents, siblings, and other family members praise or encourage activities done well by a child, youth are less likely to engage in substance use and other problem
behaviors (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their parents often
communicate feeling proud of them or notice them doing a good job. Youth were also asked questions
regarding spending time with their mother or father. Data in the charts refer to the extent to which youth
stated that spending time with their mother and/or father is enjoyable, and that their parents communicate being proud of them and notice when they do a good job. Higher scores indicate more rewards for
prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are exposed to more opportunities to participate
meaningfully in the responsibilities and activities of the family are less likely to engage in drug use and
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other problem behaviors. Opportunities for prosocial involvement, at the family domain level, include
youth being able to do fun activities with their family members, being a part of family decision- making,
and being able to rely on family members for help when needed (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004;
Catalano et al., 1992). Data in the charts represent youth who stated that they have opportunities for
prosocial involvement. Higher scores indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.
Family Attachment: Youth who feel that they are close to or are a valued part of their family are less
likely to engage in substance use and other problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Catalano et al.,
1992). Youth were asked questions regarding if they feel close to their family members and if they share
thoughts and feelings with their mother and father. Data in charts refer to the extent to which youth
feel close with their family members, and believe it is important to share thoughts or feelings with their
parents. Higher scores indicate more family attachment.

School Domain Risk Factors
Low Commitment to School: Youth who do not feel connected to or have low commitment to school are
more likely to use drugs and participate in other problem behaviors. Low school commitment is measured
through items such as disliking school, spending little time on homework, and perceiving course work as
irrelevant to one’s future (Brown et al., 2005; Catalano et al., 2002). The data in the charts reflect the
extent to which youth stated that they dislike school or believe school is not important. Higher scores
indicate lower commitment to school.
Academic Failure: Youth who experience academic failure are at a higher risk of participating in drug
abuse and other problem behaviors throughout adolescence (Bryant et al., 2003; Catalano et al., 2002;
Hawkins et al., 1999). Participants were asked about the grades they received during the past year,
and scores indicate the extent to which youth received lower grades such as D’s and F’s. Higher scores
indicate more academic failure.

School Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are recognized and rewarded for their contributions at
school, they are less likely to be involved in substance use and other problem behaviors (Catalano et al.,
1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their teachers notice when they are doing a
good job, praise them for hard work, and tell their parents about how well they are doing in school. Data
represent the extent to which youth stated they receive rewards for participating in prosocial activities.
Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are given opportunities to participate meaningfully
in important activities at school, they are less likely to engage in drug use and other problem behaviors
(Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1992). Youth were asked about having the
chance to participate in school activities, being asked to work on special projects in the classroom, and
being able to speak with their teacher one-on-one. Data in each chart represent the extent to which
youth stated that they have opportunities to participate in prosocial activities in school. Higher scores
indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.

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Community Domain Risk Factors
Perceived Availability of Handguns: The perception that handguns are easily obtainable in the community
may influence the presence of violent behaviors in youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al., 2007).
Participants were asked if they believe it would be easy for them to obtain a handgun. Data shown in
charts represent the extent to which youth believe that it would be easy to obtain a handgun in their
community. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of handguns.
Perceived Availability of Drugs: If youth believe it is easy to obtain drugs they are more likely to use
these substances (Beyers et al., 2004; Johnston et al., 2009). Youth were asked if they believe it would
be easy for them to acquire substances such as cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, or other illicit drugs.
The data presented in each chart represent the extent to which youth believe it would be easy to obtain
substances. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of drugs.
Low Neighborhood Attachment: Youth who do not feel connected to the neighborhoods in which they
live are more likely to become involved in problem behaviors (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al.,
2000). Participants were asked if they liked living in the neighborhood or desired to move out of their
neighborhood. The data shown in each chart refer to the extent to which youth indicated that they did
not like their neighborhood or wished to move out of their neighborhood. Higher scores indicate lower
neighborhood attachment
Laws and Norms Favorable toward Drug Use: Legal restrictions on substance use, such as raising the
legal drinking age or restricting smoking in public places, may influence the degree to which youth consume these substances. Moreover, youth who live in communities that view substance use as “normal
activity” have a higher chance of using substances themselves (Arthur et al., 2002; Cleveland et al.,
2008; Hawkins et al., 2002). Participants were asked if adults in their neighborhood would think it is
wrong for them to use substances, or if they were likely to be caught by law enforcement when using
substances. Data in the chart refer to those youth who stated that they believe that people would not be
caught by law enforcement when using drugs, or stated that adults in their neighborhood believe using
drugs is acceptable. Higher scores indicate more favorable laws and norms towards drug use.

Community Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Rewards for positive participation in activities helps youth bond to
their communities, and lowers their risk of participating in problem behaviors. Youth were asked if their
neighbors encourage them to try their best in various activities, talk with them regarding something important, and if community members ever inform the youth that they are proud of them for doing something
well (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data in the charts represent the extent to which youth
agree with positive statements about their neighbors. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial
involvement.

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Figures
Peer-Individual RPFs, 2016
Figure 36: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.5
1.6
3.2
2.7

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

4.5

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

1.2

Gang Involvement

6.8

Friends Use of
Drugs

2.2

Early Initiation
of Drug Use
Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

4.0

0.6

1.2
7.2
1.7
1.2
2.1
1.8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 37: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

3.0
2.1
2.5
2.9

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

5.0

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.9

Gang Involvement

6.6

Friends Use of
Drugs

3.0

Early Initiation
of Drug Use
Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

4.4

0.7

2.2
5.8
2.6
2.0
2.7
2.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 38: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.8
2.4
3.1
3.1

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

5.6

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.7

Gang Involvement

6.1

Friends Use of
Drugs

2.9

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

4.9

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

3.2

4.9

0.8

2.9

4.4

2.6
2.2
2.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 39: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.7
4.5
3.2
3.1
5.4
5.4
6.9
7.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Figure 40: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

5.0
4.5
3.4
3.8
4.5
5.1
6.4
6.8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Figure 41: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.8
4.6
4.9
4.1
4.5
4.8
6.2
6.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Family Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 42: Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

3.9
3.3
0.9
0.6
1.8
1.2
3.5
2.3
4.5

Family Conflict
4.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 43: Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

3.6
3.6
1.3
1.0
1.5
1.3
4.9
2.9
4.9

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 44: Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

3.9
4.1
2.1
1.6
1.8
1.4
4.5
3.4
5.2

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 45: Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.9

6.7

6.6

6.6

6.4

Family Attachment
6.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Figure 46: Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.1

6.4

6.6

6.3

5.9

Family Attachment
5.9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Figure 47: Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.7

6.1

5.8

6.0

5.5

Family Attachment
5.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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School Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 48: School Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

3.9
3.7

Academic Failure

3.6
2.5

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 49: School Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.3
4.3

Academic Failure

2.6
2.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 50: School Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.6
4.5

Academic Failure

3.2
2.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 51: School Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.1
5.5
5.9
6.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Figure 52: School Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.6
5.2
6.7
6.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Figure 53: School Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.7
5.4
6.5
6.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Community Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 54: Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

3.7

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

3.6

Low neighborhood
Attachment

3.7

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

3.8

2.0

3.0

3.5

3.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 55: Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

3.6

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

5.3

Low neighborhood
Attachment

3.5

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

4.9

2.4

4.5

3.8

4.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 56: Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

4.6

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

6.4

Low neighborhood
Attachment

4.2

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

4.6

3.0

5.5

4.2

4.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 57: Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

3.9

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Figure 58: Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

3.6

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Figure 59: Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

4.1

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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5.2 Other Contextual Factors
Definitions
Aside from the established Risk and Protective Factors, there are other contextual factors that may
influence the prevalence of drug use and other problem behaviors in youth. Data relating to a number
of these key indicators are provided by the Arizona Youth Survey, including: (1) sources of drugs and
alcohol; (2) substance offers and resistance strategies; (3) ease of access; (4) age of initiation; (5)
parent-youth communication; and (6) reasons for use and non-use.
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol
Several questions asked the participants who used alcohol, marijuana or prescription drugs during the
past 30 days how they obtained each substance (e.g. from home, parties, friends, or adults). The answer
categories for these questions are not mutually exclusive, and youth were able to select more than one
response option. The data shown in each table refer to the percentage of youth who reported having
obtained each substance via the categories shown in the figures. Importantly, the percentages refer to
the total percentage of students who selected each response, and do not reflect whether that particular
student also reported ever having used the relevant substance.

Substance Offers and Resistance Strategies
Youth may be offered substances without communicating an interest in using those substances (Pettigrew et al., 2012). Participants were asked if they were offered drugs in the past 30 days, if they avoided
areas where drug consumption was known to happen, and if they have had conversations with their
parents about how to respond to drug offers. The data presented in charts reflect those youth who answered that they had experienced at least one drug offer in the last 30 days, had avoided places where
drug consumption occurs at least once in the last 30 days, and if they have spoken to their parents at
least once in the past 12 months about resisting drug offers.
Youth were also asked how they responded to drug offers in the past 30 days. Data represented in
charts refer to those students who stated that they were offered substances and used a specific method
in order to resist these offers.

Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns
These charts examine youths’ perceptions about how easy they believe it would be to obtain specific
drugs or handguns. Percentages represented refer to those youth who believe it is very easy or sort of
easy to obtain alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other drugs, or handguns in their community.

Age of Initiation
The earlier youth participate in risky problem behaviors, the more likely they are to continue those behaviors later in their lifespan (Harachi et al., 2001; Hawkins et al., 1997). Participants were asked how old
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them, belonged to a gang, or gambled. Data were calculated to produce the average age of initiation
and the median age of initiation for each problem behavior. Average age, also known as the mean, is
calculated by adding all the ages of the respondents and then dividing that number (the sum) by the
number of scores initially added together. Median age shows the middle value of the ages of initiation
for each activity. The median age is found by listing all the ages in numerical order and identifying the
number in which one-half of the values are larger than this middle number and one-half of the values are
smaller than this number. The average age and median age are important to note in order to obtain a
better understanding of when youth may begin participating in each of these behaviors.
Parent/Youth Communication
Youth who do not speak with their parents about the dangers of substance use are more likely to participate in drug use and other problem behaviors (Yu et al., 2006). Participants were asked questions
regarding having discussions with their parents about the dangers and risks of each drug. The Parent/Youth Communication charts represent the percentage of youth who report having talked with at
least one of their parents in the past 12 months about the dangers of various drugs. Percentages relating to the response category “did not talk to parents about these topics” refer to those youth who have
not talked to a parent about the dangers of substances during the past 12 months.

Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
There are multiple motivating factors that can influence someone’s decision to use or not use substances
(Boys et al., 2001). Participants were asked why they did and/or did not use drugs in the past 30 days,
and were able to select all the reasons that influenced their decisions. Percentages listed in charts are
categorized by substance users and non-users. Charts relating to reasons for use only include those
youth who stated they used a substance in the last 30 days. Charts relating to reasons youth did not use
substances only include participants that stated they did not use any substances in the last 30 days.

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Figures
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol, 2016
Figure 60: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

4.5%
2.7%
2.7%
2.2%
7.1%
2.7%

Parent/guardian

5.4%
2.9%

Gave someone
money to buy it

4.5%
2.3%

Public event

0.0%
1.0%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

0.0%
1.3%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

0.9%
1.5%
0.0%
1.3%
4.5%
3.6%
8.9%
4.4%
6.2%
3.6%
77.7%
88.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 61: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

10.4%
4.5%

Parent/guardian

4.2%
4.2%

Gave someone
money to buy it

7.3%
5.7%

Public event

0.0%
1.4%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

0.0%
1.7%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

6.2%
5.1%

6.2%
4.2%

1.0%
2.2%
2.1%
2.7%
6.2%
5.3%
13.5%
9.9%
8.3%
5.3%
70.8%
77.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 62: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

18.6%
8.7%

Parent/guardian

5.8%
6.4%

Gave someone
money to buy it

20.9%
11.9%

Public event

4.7%
2.2%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

5.8%
3.1%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

9.3%
7.0%

14.0%
6.0%

4.7%
4.5%
4.7%
2.5%
8.1%
5.4%
31.4%
16.9%
16.3%
6.2%
57.0%
65.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 63: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
3.6%

School
1.8%
1.8%

Home
1.1%
7.3%

Parties
2.6%
1.8%

Family
2.2%
20.0%

Friends
6.9%

Someone with a
medical card

5.5%
1.7%
10.0%

Other
3.3%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

79.1%
90.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 64: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
1.0%

School
2.6%
2.1%

Home
1.4%
8.2%

Parties
5.3%
5.2%

Family
2.8%
17.5%

Friends
13.8%

Someone with a
medical card

11.3%
3.3%
7.2%

Other
5.2%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

74.2%
80.5%

0

10

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60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Greenlee

94

State of Arizona

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Figure 65: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
2.4%

School
2.7%
0.0%

Home
2.0%
11.8%

Parties
7.2%
1.2%

Family
3.5%
27.1%

Friends
19.6%

Someone with a
medical card

9.4%
5.7%
10.6%

Other
7.4%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

63.5%
71.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Greenlee

95

State of Arizona

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Figure 66: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
The internet
School

0.9%
0.7%
1.8%
1.1%

Doctor or
pharmacy

0.9%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

0.9%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.1%

1.6%
1.8%
1.5%
0.9%
1.2%
4.5%
3.0%
0.0%
0.9%
4.5%
1.7%
92.0%
94.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Greenlee

96

State of Arizona

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Figure 67: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
The internet
School

3.2%
0.8%
2.1%
1.6%

Doctor or
pharmacy

2.1%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

3.2%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.5%

2.0%
3.2%
2.3%
5.3%
1.6%
4.2%
4.7%
1.1%
1.2%
4.2%
2.3%
88.4%
91.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Greenlee

97

State of Arizona

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Figure 68: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
The internet
School

1.2%
1.0%
2.4%
1.5%

Doctor or
pharmacy

0.0%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

1.2%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

2.0%

1.9%
2.4%
2.8%
1.2%
1.9%
6.0%
6.1%
0.0%
1.4%
4.8%
2.6%
89.2%
88.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Greenlee

98

State of Arizona

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Substance Offers, 2016
Figure 69: Substance Offers (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (8th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

34.2%
20.2%

Offered 20.5%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 11.4%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

Offered other
drugs (last 30
days)
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

34.2%
21.8%
8.5%
5.1%
7.7%
8.5%
48.7%
51.5%
32.1%
27.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
Greenlee

99

State of Arizona

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Figure 70: Substance Offers (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (10th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

49.5%
36.0%

Offered 24.7%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 17.1%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

52.6%
37.5%
7.2%
9.9%

Offered other 12.4%
drugs (last 30
days) 13.0%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

44.3%
44.9%
37.6%
26.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
Greenlee

100

State of Arizona

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Figure 71: Substance Offers (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (12th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

58.4%
48.5%

Offered 30.3%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 22.9%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

48.3%
44.8%
10.1%
12.1%

Offered other 11.2%
drugs (last 30
days) 14.2%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

28.1%
33.9%
30.2%
24.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
Greenlee

101

State of Arizona

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Resistance Strategies, 2016
Note that the Resistance Strategies charts below are split into two groups: respondents who had used
alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs (ATOD) in the last month (left); and respondents who had not used
ATOD in the last month (right).
Figure 72: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 61.5%

58.1%

75.4%

Giving excuse 52.4%
and turning down
offer 59.2%

80.0%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 52.4%

51.2%

73.8%

Using other way 41.9%
to not accept
offer 50.7%

72.3%

0

70.2%

67.5%

66.8%

64.1%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
Greenlee

102

State of Arizona

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Figure 73: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 56.2%

67.5%

61.4%

Giving excuse 70.0%
and turning down
offer 56.1%

61.4%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 40.8%

52.5%

52.6%

Using other way 47.5%
to not accept
offer 39.1%

49.1%

0

67.1%

64.2%

60.2%

56.9%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
Greenlee

103

State of Arizona

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Figure 74: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 55.1%

48.9%

57.1%

Giving excuse 46.7%
and turning down
offer 54.5%

54.8%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 37.1%

37.8%

45.2%

Using other way 33.3%
to not accept
offer 34.9%

42.9%

0

61.5%

57.8%

53.5%

49.4%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
Greenlee

104

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns, 2016
Figure 75: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

36.9%

Easy to get other
drugs

16.4%

Easy to get
marijuana

38.5%

Easy to get
alcohol

50.9%

Easy to get
cigarettes

37.6%

17.8%

10.4%

29.8%

42.3%

33.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Greenlee

105

State of Arizona

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Figure 76: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

34.7%

Easy to get other
drugs

26.3%

Easy to get
marijuana

63.2%

Easy to get
alcohol

66.3%

Easy to get
cigarettes

64.2%

21.9%

21.2%

53.3%

58.9%

49.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Greenlee

106

State of Arizona

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Figure 77: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

43.0%

Easy to get other
drugs

22.1%

Easy to get
marijuana

73.3%

Easy to get
alcohol

80.2%

Easy to get
cigarettes

82.6%

28.0%

27.5%

64.1%

65.6%

68.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Greenlee

107

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Age of Initiation, 2016
Figure 78: Age of Initiation (8th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (8th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

107 students in this sample, median age 13
20333 students in this sample, median age 13
111 students in this sample, median age 13
20780 students in this sample, median age 13
100 students in this sample, median age 13

Drank alcohol
18687 students in this sample, median age 13

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

117 students in this sample, median age 13
21013 students in this sample, median age 13
115 students in this sample, median age 13
20770 students in this sample, median age 13
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

102 students in this sample, median age 13
18383 students in this sample, median age 13
110 students in this sample, median age 13
20211 students in this sample, median age 13
117 students in this sample, median age 12
20973 students in this sample, median age 13

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Greenlee

108

State of Arizona

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Figure 79: Age of Initiation (10th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (10th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

92 students in this sample, median age 13.5
16806 students in this sample, median age 14
93 students in this sample, median age 14
17178 students in this sample, median age 14
84 students in this sample, median age 14

Drank alcohol
16017 students in this sample, median age 14

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

97 students in this sample, median age 15
17402 students in this sample, median age 15
94 students in this sample, median age 14
17238 students in this sample, median age 14
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

78 students in this sample, median age 14
15439 students in this sample, median age 13
96 students in this sample, median age 14
16680 students in this sample, median age 14
98 students in this sample, median age 13
17337 students in this sample, median age 13

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Greenlee

109

State of Arizona

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Figure 80: Age of Initiation (12th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (12th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

84 students in this sample, median age 14
13866 students in this sample, median age 15
92 students in this sample, median age 14
14197 students in this sample, median age 15
83 students in this sample, median age 14

Drank alcohol
13433 students in this sample, median age 15

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

92 students in this sample, median age 16
14371 students in this sample, median age 16
90 students in this sample, median age 14.5
14280 students in this sample, median age 16
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

77 students in this sample, median age 14
13066 students in this sample, median age 15
90 students in this sample, median age 15
13926 students in this sample, median age 14
93 students in this sample, median age 13.5
14355 students in this sample, median age 14

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Greenlee

110

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Parent/Youth Communication, 2016
Figure 81: Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
37.0%

Illegal drug use
39.7%
35.2%

Marijuana use
33.9%

Prescription drug
use

24.1%
28.9%
30.6%

Alcohol use
36.0%
33.3%

Tobacco use
36.9%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

50.9%
49.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Greenlee

111

State of Arizona

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Figure 82: Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
34.4%

Illegal drug use
34.8%
35.5%

Marijuana use
31.2%

Prescription drug
use

32.3%
26.0%
37.6%

Alcohol use
34.1%
34.4%

Tobacco use
31.9%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

52.7%
52.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Greenlee

112

State of Arizona

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Figure 83: Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
17.6%

Illegal drug use
25.3%
20.0%

Marijuana use
23.4%

Prescription drug
use

14.1%
19.7%
24.7%

Alcohol use
27.6%
27.1%

Tobacco use
25.4%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

67.1%
59.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Greenlee

113

State of Arizona

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Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
Figure 84: Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade)
To fit in

16.7%
16.7%

It was new and
exciting

19.4%
27.9%

To get parents'
attention

2.8%
6.1%

To lose weight

2.8%
8.0%

To avoid being
sad

47.2%
37.1%

Boredom

25.0%
21.0%

To feel good

36.1%
36.1%

To feel normal

13.9%
13.7%

To stay focused

22.2%
17.0%

To have fun

44.4%
41.2%

To be like an
actor or musician

0.0%
4.5%

To feel grown up

5.6%
6.4%

Craved it or
addicted

5.6%
9.6%

To deal with
stress

41.7%
40.0%

Other

38.9%
30.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Greenlee

114

State of Arizona

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Figure 85: Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)
To fit in

8.1%
13.0%

It was new and
exciting

10.8%
25.2%

To get parents'
attention

2.7%
4.8%

To lose weight

5.4%
6.7%

To avoid being
sad

40.5%
32.2%

Boredom

16.2%
23.6%

To feel good

45.9%
40.1%

To feel normal

13.5%
12.8%

To stay focused

48.6%
17.6%

To have fun

48.6%
52.1%

To be like an
actor or musician

0.0%
3.4%

To feel grown up

2.7%
4.3%

Craved it or
addicted

16.2%
8.3%

To deal with
stress

64.9%
39.5%

Other

29.7%
24.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Greenlee

115

State of Arizona

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Figure 86: Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)
To fit in

7.0%
11.8%

It was new and
exciting

14.0%
18.3%

To get parents'
attention

2.3%
3.0%

To lose weight

4.7%
5.3%

To avoid being
sad

32.6%
25.4%

Boredom

23.3%
21.5%

To feel good

34.9%
36.8%

To feel normal

11.6%
10.0%

To stay focused

27.9%
16.5%

To have fun

41.9%
53.8%

To be like an
actor or musician

2.3%
2.7%

To feel grown up

7.0%
3.5%

Craved it or
addicted

18.6%
7.4%

To deal with
stress

53.5%
35.5%

Other

34.9%
22.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Greenlee

116

State of Arizona

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Figure 87: Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)
Against religious 26.2%
beliefs 22.5%
It is morally 58.5%
wrong 52.7%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

4.6%
5.7%
56.9%
57.9%
4.6%
6.1%

Would get a bad 49.2%
reputation 47.2%
Friends would 35.4%
stop hanging out 36.8%
Might get kicked 52.3%
out of school 51.3%
Other adults 60.0%
would be
disappointed 51.1%
Parents would be 76.9%
disappointed 65.5%
It is harmful
No interest

76.9%
67.0%
84.6%
91.4%

Parents would 56.9%
take away
privileges 50.4%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Greenlee

117

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Figure 88: Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Against religious 31.5%
beliefs 22.7%
It is morally 55.6%
wrong 44.6%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

9.3%
6.3%
59.3%
50.1%
9.3%
5.2%

Would get a bad 37.0%
reputation 35.0%
Friends would 18.5%
stop hanging out 25.8%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

51.9%
44.5%
48.1%
42.8%
63.0%
58.8%
59.3%
60.3%
75.9%
90.5%

Parents would 53.7%
take away
privileges 45.7%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Greenlee

118

State of Arizona

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Figure 89: Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Against religious 20.0%
beliefs 20.1%
It is morally 40.0%
wrong 35.6%
Tried before and 17.5%
don't like 7.4%
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

47.5%
41.4%
2.5%
3.9%

Would get a bad 30.0%
reputation 23.7%
Friends would 17.5%
stop hanging out 16.5%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

45.0%
31.5%
52.5%
34.0%
65.0%
47.2%
62.5%
52.2%
87.5%
91.4%

Parents would 52.5%
take away
privileges 31.5%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Greenlee

119

State of Arizona

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Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 6: Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures
Background
These questions provide the measures that communities in Arizona with Drug-Free Communities grants
must report (DFC Regular Standard Terms of Award, 2015). Three overall areas are reported:
• Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
• Perceived Risk of Harm
• Disapproval (Parent and Peer)

6.1 Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
Charts for substance use over the most recent 30 days can be found in Section 3.1: Substance Use,
and Frequency of Use. Section 3.1 includes separate figures for the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade samples,
as well as a line graph that displays the usage trends of key substances over time (2012 to 2016).

6.2 Perceived Risk of Harm
Youth who perceive little to no risk of harm in using alcohol or drugs may be more likely to use or
abuse these substances (McCambridge and Strang, 2004; Tomar and Hatsukami, 2007). Charts for
perceived risk of harm associated with specific substance use represent youths’ perceptions about the
harm associated with the use of common substances. Percentages reported refer to those students who
believe there is no to slight risk in using each of the specific substances listed.

6.3 Parent and Peer Disapproval
Definitions
Parental and peer disapproval are important variables to consider when thinking about youth substance
use, as they may influence a youth’s decision to initiate, use, or continue to use or abuse substances
(Sawyer and Stevenson, 2008). This section includes measures of Parent and Peer Disapproval, defined
in this survey as the degree to which youth think their parents and peers would feel it is wrong, a little bit
wrong, or very wrong for youth to engage in the following behaviors:
•
•
•
•

Smoke cigarettes;
Smoke marijuana;
Consume one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day; and
Use prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them.

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Perceived Risk of Harm, 2016
Figure 90: Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

22.8%
23.2%
28.1%
23.6%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

43.0%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

50.9%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

35.1%

41.9%
63.2%
59.2%
23.7%
21.8%

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20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
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Figure 91: Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

22.9%
20.4%
21.9%
21.4%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

35.4%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

65.3%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

33.1%

53.7%
78.9%
70.7%
19.8%
17.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
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Figure 92: Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

25.3%
22.1%
29.9%
24.9%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

42.5%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

77.9%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

35.9%

65.1%
83.9%
78.3%
19.5%
18.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
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Parent Disapproval, 2016
Figure 93: Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

97.2%
98.2%
98.2%
97.7%
98.2%
98.7%
98.2%
98.0%

0

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20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
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Figure 94: Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

98.9%
97.9%
94.6%
95.8%
97.8%
98.2%
95.7%
97.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
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Figure 95: Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

94.0%
96.9%
88.0%
92.9%
94.0%
96.4%
92.8%
94.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
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Peer Disapproval, 2016
Figure 96: Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

96.6%

Use other illicit
drugs

99.2%

97.2%

97.9%
86.4%

Smoke marijuana
92.9%
97.5%

Smoke cigarettes
97.6%

Drink nearly
every day

94.9%
97.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
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Figure 97: Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

96.9%

Use other illicit
drugs

98.0%

95.9%

96.2%
77.6%

Smoke marijuana
84.4%
92.9%

Smoke cigarettes
95.3%

Drink nearly
every day

95.9%
95.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
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Figure 98: Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

94.6%

Use other illicit
drugs

96.7%

95.3%

95.1%
72.5%

Smoke marijuana
76.3%
87.0%

Smoke cigarettes
91.5%

Drink nearly
every day

91.3%
93.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
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School Climate Experiences

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Section 7: School Climate Experiences
7.1 Student-Teacher Interactions
Definitions
Youth were asked about a variety of experiences at school and interactions with others, including teachers, peers, and parents. Questions were asked about their involvement in the classroom and other
activities, interactions with teachers, their school’s interaction with their parents, and their feeling safe at
school. The percentage of youth who agreed or strongly agreed with each of the statements is reported.

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Figure 99: Student-Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)
Teachers praise 55.6%
me when I work
hard 52.7%
The school tells 59.5%
my parents when I
do well 41.0%
Lots of chances 83.2%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 74.1%
Lots of chances
to get involved 95.0%
in school 90.7%
activities
Teachers notice 87.3%
when I am doing a
good job 76.3%
Teachers ask
me to work on 50.8%
special classroom 56.3%
projects
I can be part of 87.4%
class discussions
or activities 88.8%
Students help
decide class 67.2%
activities and 57.9%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
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Figure 100: Student-Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)
Teachers praise 42.3%
me when I work
hard 46.6%
The school tells 48.1%
my parents when I
do well 32.6%
Lots of chances 80.8%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 73.6%
Lots of chances
to get involved 95.2%
in school 90.8%
activities
Teachers notice 80.0%
when I am doing a
good job 71.0%
Teachers ask
me to work on 65.7%
special classroom 52.9%
projects
I can be part of 91.4%
class discussions
or activities 89.0%
Students help
decide class 58.1%
activities and 57.8%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
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Figure 101: Student-Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)
Teachers praise 56.5%
me when I work
hard 50.4%
The school tells 41.9%
my parents when I
do well 33.7%
Lots of chances 84.0%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 77.4%
Lots of chances
to get involved 92.6%
in school 88.5%
activities
Teachers notice 78.7%
when I am doing a
good job 72.9%
Teachers ask
me to work on 54.3%
special classroom 53.9%
projects
I can be part of 91.5%
class discussions
or activities 89.2%
Students help
decide class 57.4%
activities and 54.7%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
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7.2 Negative Peer Interactions
Definitions
Peer interactions at school are also important variables to consider when thinking about possible influences on behavior. Questions were asked regarding how often specific kinds of negative interactions
happen, including youth being made fun of by other students, being pushed or hit by other students,
feeling that other students are being mean to them, or feeling that they are excluded by other students
during activities. The responses were five-point scales with 1 defined as “Never/Almost never” and 5
defined as “Always/Almost always.” The figures depict the average response on this five-point scale.

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Figure 102: Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

2.1

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.7

How often are
other students
mean to you?

2.0

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

2.0

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1.8

1.4

1.7

1.8

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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5
always/
almost
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Figure 103: Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.5

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.2

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.6

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.6

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1.6

1.3

1.6

1.7

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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5
always/
almost
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Figure 104: Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.5

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.3

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.5

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.9

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1.5

1.2

1.5

1.7

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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5
always/
almost
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Well-Being

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 8: Well-Being
8.1 Perceived Stress
Definitions
Perceived Stress has been connected to substance use by adolescents (Finkelstein et al., 2006; Kobus
and Reyes, 2000; Sussman et al., 1993). Cohen et al. (1983) developed the Perceived Stress Scale,
which has been widely used in research projects to assess stress (e.g., Mimura and Griffiths, 2004).
Percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated that in the last month they sometimes,
fairly often, or very often felt confident about their abilities to handle their personal problems, felt that
things were not going their way, or felt that they were unable to control important things in their life and
were unable to overcome difficulties.

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Figures
Figure 105: Perceived Stress (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (8th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 57.5%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 49.7%
(past month)
Felt that things 68.9%
were going your
way (past month) 67.4%
Felt confident
about abilities 73.1%
to handle
personal problems 73.5%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 53.3%
important things
in life (past 50.9%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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Figure 106: Perceived Stress (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (10th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 58.0%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 58.0%
(past month)
Felt that things 67.0%
were going your
way (past month) 66.6%
Felt confident
about abilities 70.5%
to handle
personal problems 73.9%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 62.5%
important things
in life (past 57.5%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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Figure 107: Perceived Stress (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (12th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 55.7%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 59.4%
(past month)
Felt that things 65.8%
were going your
way (past month) 69.4%
Felt confident
about abilities 71.2%
to handle
personal problems 76.0%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 61.3%
important things
in life (past 58.6%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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8.2 Future Orientation
Definitions
Youth who have a positive outlook on their future, establish goals for the future, or give greater attention
to future consequences of their behavior are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. These concepts
are often analyzed together in order to measure an individual’s future orientation (Keough et al., 1999).
Students were asked a series of statements about their future and goals, and percentages represented
in charts refer to those youth who stated these statements were exactly, a lot, or somewhat like them.
Participants were also asked how often they make plans for their goals or have trouble figuring out how
to make their goals happen. Percentages represented in these charts refer to those youth who stated
they create goals, or have trouble with their goals, all, most or some of the time.

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Figure 108: Future Orientation (8th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (8th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

82.4%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

90.1%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

85.1%

I have goals in
my life

94.1%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

66.3%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

84.3%

I am excited
about my future

84.5%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

65.4%

78.3%

85.6%

81.3%

86.4%

68.4%

79.5%

81.2%

68.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 109: Future Orientation (10th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (10th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

78.2%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

82.8%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

77.0%

I have goals in
my life

84.9%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

64.4%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

72.4%

I am excited
about my future

78.2%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

56.3%

76.6%

84.7%

80.2%

85.4%

65.3%

77.5%

79.4%

66.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 110: Future Orientation (12th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (12th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

75.7%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

86.5%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

79.7%

I have goals in
my life

86.7%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

70.7%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

83.8%

I am excited
about my future

78.7%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

70.7%

79.0%

86.1%

82.2%

85.6%

69.4%

79.5%

80.9%

69.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 111: Goal Setting (8th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (8th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

68.0%
62.9%
75.5%
76.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
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Figure 112: Goal Setting (10th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (10th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

73.6%
66.8%
75.9%
76.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
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Figure 113: Goal Setting (12th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (12th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

70.7%
67.4%
76.0%
79.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
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Appendices

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section A: Appendices
This report includes four appendices containing supplementary information about the Arizona Youth
Survey. The appendices and their contents are described in the following list.
Appendix A: List of References
contains bibliographic information for all research articles and books cited in this report
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
contains the complete Scantron version of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
provides information about how questionnaire items were combined to form the RPF scales used
in the RPF figures in Section 5.1
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
lists all changes in the exact wording of questionnaire items, starting from the 2004 Arizona Youth
Survey, until the current 2016 administration

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A: List of References
This appendix provides citation information for all research articles and books referred to in this report.
A complete bibliography database file in BibTeX format is available upon request.

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B: Scantron Questionnaire
The following pages contain the 2016 AYS Scantron-format questionnaire in its entirety. All students in
the 2016 Arizona sample provided their responses either on this Scantron questionnaire, or a web-based
version that had identical text for every item. All figures in this document were constructed from students’
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1. Thank you for agreeing to participate in this survey. The purpose of this survey is to learn how students in our
schools feel about their community, family, peers, and school. The survey also asks about health behaviors.
2. The survey is completely voluntary and anonymous. DO NOT put your name on the questionnaire.
3. This is not a test, so there are no right or wrong answers. We would like you to work quickly so you can finish.
4. All of the questions should be answered by completely filling in one of the answer spaces. If you do not find an
answer that fits exactly, use the one that comes closest. If any question does not apply to you, or you are not
sure what it means, just leave it blank. You can skip any question that you do not wish to answer.
5. Please answer each question by completely filling in the oval with a #2 pencil.

Please fill in the following information with the help of your teacher/survey assistant.
1. County:

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2. Type:

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6. Are you:

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19 or older

9th

10th

11th

8. What grade are you in?
7th

8th

12th

9. Do you get a free or reduced cost lunch at school?
Free lunch

Reduced cost lunch

10. Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

5. Student’s Zip Code:

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14. What is the highest level of education completed
by your mother?

FEMALE

7. How old are you?

6th

4. District Site:

Neither
No

8th grade or less
Some high school
Completed high school
or GED
Some college
Completed community
college or technical
school

15. What, if any, is the current military status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all that apply)
Neither of my parents have ever been in the military
Active Duty

In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

Reserve

Not Deployed
In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

11. What is your race? (Mark all that apply.)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
12. Think of where you live most of the time. Which of
the following people live there with you? (Mark
all that apply.)
Mother
Uncle
Stepmother
Other Adult(s)
Father
Brother(s)
Stepfather
Stepbrother(s)
Foster Parent(s)
Sister(s)
Grandparent(s)
Stepsister(s)
Aunt
Other Children
13. Are your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure

Completed 4 year college
(Bachelor’s Degree)
Graduate or Professional
(e.g., Master’s, Ph.D.,
M.D., Ed.D., J.D.)
Don’t know

Former military
Died while serving in the military
16. Which of the following people do you feel comfortable
going to for help when things go wrong or when you
need someone to talk to about your problems?
(Mark all that apply.)
Parents/Step-parents
Coaches/Instructors
Grandparents
Mentors
Siblings
Tutors
Other relatives
Counselors
Friends
Other adults
Teachers
I have no one I can talk to
or go to for help
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10-11 times
8-9 times
6-7 times
4-5 times
2-3 times
1 time
0 times

The next section asks about your experiences at school.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

17. In my school, students have lots of chances
to help decide things like class activities and
rules.

32. During the past 12 months, how
many times has someone
threatened or injured you with a
weapon such as a gun, knife, or
club ON SCHOOL PROPERTY?

18. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

33. During the past 12 months, how
many times were you in a
physical fight ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?

19. Teachers ask me to work on special
classroom projects.
20. My teachers notice when I am doing a good
job.

34. During the past 12 months, how
often have you been picked on
or bullied by a student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

21. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to get involved in sports, clubs, and
other school activities outside of class.

35. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you been
harassed, mistreated, or made
fun of by another person while
on-line or through a cell phone
or other electronic device?

22. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
23. I feel safe at my school.
24. The school lets my parents know when I
have done something well.

36. During the past 12 months, how
often have you picked on or
bullied another student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

25. My teachers praise me when I work hard in
school.
26. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

27. Now thinking back
over the past year in
school, how often
did you:

37. During the past 12 months, how
often have you seen bullying
ON SCHOOL PROPERTY and
done nothing to stop it?

Almost always
Often
Sometimes
Seldom
Never

38. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
NOT go to school because you felt you would be
unsafe at school or on the way to or from school?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

a. enjoy being in school?
b. hate being in school?
c. try to do your best work?

39. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
carry a weapon such as a gun, knife, or club ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

d. feel that the school work you were assigned
was meaningful and important?
28. Putting them all together, what were your grades like
last year?
Mostly A’s
Mostly D’s
Mostly B’s
Mostly F’s
Mostly C’s

40. What are the chances
you would be seen
as cool if you:

29. How important do you think the things you are learning
in school are going to be for you later in life?
Very important
Slightly important
Quite important
Not at all important
Fairly important

a. smoked cigarettes?
b. worked hard at school?
c. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly,
that is, at least once or twice a month?

30. How interesting are most of your courses to you?
Very interesting
Slightly interesting
Quite interesting
Not at all interesting
Fairly interesting
31. During the past 30 days, how many days of school have
you missed because you skipped or ‘cut’?
None
4-5 days
1 day
6-10 days
2 days
11 or more days
3 days

Very good chance
Pretty good chance
Some chance
Little chance
No or very little chance

d. defended someone who was being verbally
abused at school?
e. smoked marijuana?
f. carried a handgun?
g. regularly volunteered to do community
service?
h. were a member of a gang?
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18
17
16

43. How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:

15

41. How old were you
when you first:

10 or more times
6 to 9 times
3 to 5 times
1 to 2 times
Never

14
13

a. been suspended from school?

12
11

b. carried a handgun?

10
9

c. sold illegal drugs?

8 or younger
Never

d. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as
a car or motorcycle?

a. smoked marijuana?
e. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

b. smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?

f. been arrested?
c. had more than a sip or
two of beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?

g. attacked someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?
h. been drunk or high at school?

d. began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?

i. volunteered to do community service?
j. taken a handgun to school?
k. been hit, slapped, pushed, shoved, kicked or
any other way physically assaulted by your
boyfriend or girlfriend?

e. attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?

l. seen someone punched with a fist, kicked,
choked, or beaten up?

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f. belonged to a gang?

m. seen someone attacked with a weapon, other
than a gun, such as a knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?

g. gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports, bingo,
dice, raffles, casino,
internet or video
games, etc.)?

n. seen someone shot or shot at?
44. How often have you done the following for money,
possessions, or anything of value:

h. used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?

Almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
At least once in the past 12 months
Before, but not in the past 12 months
Never

Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

42. How wrong do you think
it is for someone your
age to:

a. Played the lottery or scratch off tickets?

a. take a handgun to school?

b. Bet on a game of personal skill such as
pool or a video game?

b. steal anything worth more than $5?

c. Played cards?

c. pick a fight with someone?

d. Played a dice game?

d. attack someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?

e. Bet on sports?
45. How many peers do you like to hang out with and
spend time with?
0
6
1
7
2
8
3
9
4
10 or more
5

e. stay away from school all day when their
parents think they are at school?
f. have one or two drinks of beer, wine, or hard
liquor nearly every day?
g. smoke cigarettes?
h. smoke marijuana?
i. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another
illegal drug?
j. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?

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46. How many best friends (the friends you feel closest to)
do you have?
0
3
1
4 or more
2

47. Think of your four best friends. In the
past year (12 months), how many of
your best friends have:

55. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been drinking
alcohol?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

Number
of friends

0 1 2 3 4+

a. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

56. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been taking
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) that were not
prescribed to you by a doctor or that you took only for
the experience or feeling they cause?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

b. smoked cigarettes?
c. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) when
their parents didn’t know about it?
d. made a commitment to stay drug-free?

57. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been using
marijuana?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

e. used marijuana?
f. tried to do well in school?
g. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines,
or other illegal drugs?

58. Think back over the LAST TWO WEEKS. How many times
have you had five or more alcoholic drinks in a row?
None
Twice
6-9 times
Once
3-5 times
10 or more times

h. been suspended from school?
i. liked school?

59. Have you ever smoked cigarettes?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

j. carried a handgun?
k. sold illegal drugs?

60. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
smoke cigarettes?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

l. stolen or tried to steal a motor
vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
m. been arrested?
n. dropped out of school?

61. Have you ever used electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

o. been members of a gang?
p. been in a physical fight?

62. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use
electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

48. I ignore rules that get in my way.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True
49. I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get
them mad.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

63. How frequently have you used smokeless tobacco
during the past 30 days?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

50. I like to see how much I can get away with.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

64. In the last 30 days, about
how many times were
you offered:

51. I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

a. alcohol?

52. It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

b. cigarettes?
c. marijuana?

53. I think it is okay to take something without asking if
you can get away with it.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

d. Rx drugs?
e. other drugs?
65. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you talked with
your parents about strategies to
avoid or resist people or places
where you might be offered
alcohol, prescription drugs, or
other drugs?

54. During the past 30 days, how many times did you RIDE in
a car or other vehicle driven by someone who had been
drinking alcohol?
0 times
1 time

2 or 3 times
4 or 5 times

6 or more times
4

More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

On how many occasions (if any) have you:

OCCASIONS:

0

1-2

3-5

6-9 10-19 20-39 40+

66. had alcoholic beverages (beer, wine or hard liquor) to drink in your lifetime -- more
than just a few sips?
67. had beer, wine or hard liquor to drink during the past 30 days?
68. used marijuana in your lifetime?
69. used marijuana during the past 30 days?
70. used LSD or other hallucinogens in your lifetime?
71. used LSD or other hallucinogens during the past 30 days?
72. used cocaine or crack in your lifetime?
73. used cocaine or crack during the past 30 days?
74. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high in your lifetime?
75. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high during the past 30 days?
76. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) in your lifetime?
77. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) during the past 30 days?
78. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in your lifetime?
79. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in the past 30 days?
80. used heroin in your lifetime?
81. used heroin during the past 30 days?
82. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in your lifetime?
83. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in the past 30 days?
84. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in your lifetime?
85. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in the past 30 days?
86. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
87. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
88. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them in your lifetime?
89. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
90. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
91. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
92. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high in your lifetime?
93. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high during the past 30 days?
94. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) in your lifetime?
95. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) during the past 30 days?
96. drank beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you used prescription drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium, Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) during the past 30 days?

97. If during the past 30 days you used marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not use marijuana during the past 30 days
I got it from someone with a Medical Marijuana Card
Friends
Parties
School
Family/Relatives
Home
Other
98. In the last 30 days, how often have you avoided people
or places because you might be offered alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other drugs including
prescription drugs?
None
Once

2-3 times
4-6 times

100. How much do you think people
risk harming themselves
(physically or in other
ways) if they:

a. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
b. try marijuana once or twice?
c. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
d. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?

7-10 times
More than 10 times

99. In the last 30 days, how often did you respond in the
following ways when alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other
I never got offers
drugs including prescription
Four or more times
drugs were offered to you?
Three times
(Fill in an answer for
Twice
each way of
Once
responding)
Never
a. say “No” without giving a reason why.
b. give an explanation or excuse to turn
down the offer.
c. decide to leave the situation without
accepting the offer.
d. use some other way to not accept the
alcohol or drugs.

Great risk
Moderate risk
Slight risk
No risk

e. have five or more drinks of an alcoholic
beverage in a row once or twice a week?
f. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?
101. Compared to using illegal drugs (e.g., cocaine, meth,
heroin), how harmful do you think it is for people to take
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) without a doctor
telling them to take them?
A lot less harmful
Less harmful
5

No difference
More harmful

A lot more harmful

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These questions ask about the neighborhood and
community where you live.

102. If during the past 30 days you drank alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not drink alcohol in the past 30 days
I bought it in a store such as a liquor store, convenience
store, supermarket, discount store, or gas station
I bought it at a restaurant, bar, or club
I bought it at a public event such as a concert or sporting
event
I gave someone else money to buy it for me
My parent or guardian gave it to me
Another family member who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone not related to me who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone under the age of 21 gave it to me
I got it at a party
I took it from home
I took it from a store or someone else’s home
I got it some other way

106. About how many adults (over
21) have you known
personally who in the past
year have:

a. used marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other
drugs?
b. sold or dealt drugs?
c. done other things that could get them in
trouble with the police, like stealing,
selling stolen goods, mugging or
assaulting others, etc.?
d. gotten drunk or high?
Very easy
Sort of easy
Sort of hard
Very hard

103. If, during the past 30 days you used prescription drugs
in order to get high, not for a medical reason, how did
you get them? (Mark all that apply.)

107. If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
108. If you wanted to get some beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
109. If you wanted to get some marijuana, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
110. If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine,
LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it
be for you to get some?
111. If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy
would it be for you to get one?

Doctor/Pharmacy
School
Other
Over the Internet
Outside the United States
(e.g., Mexico, Canada)

104. If you used alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the past
30 days, please tell us about some of your reasons for
using (Mark all that apply):
To fit in with my friends
To try something new or exciting
To get back at my parents or to get my parent’s attention
To help me lose weight
To keep from feeling sad or down
I was bored and needed something to do
To get a high or to have a good feeling
To help me feel normal
To help me stay focused or think better
To have fun
To be like an actor or musician/band that I admire
To feel more grown up or prove that I am grown up
I needed it, craved it, or am addicted
To deal with the stress in my life (Please mark all areas
of stress that were related to your substance use below)
Parents/family
Peers/Friends (e.g., fighting with friends, getting
bullied, dealing with rumors, etc.)
School
Community
Other

112. If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
113. If a kid drank some beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your neighborhood,
he or she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
114. If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
115. Have you ever belonged to a gang?
No
Yes, belong now
No, but would like to
Yes, but would like to get out
Yes, in the past

105. If you did not use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the
past 30 days, please tell us about some of the reasons
for not using (Mark all that apply):

116. If you have ever belonged to a gang, what was the
one major reason you joined?
Protection/safety
Make money
Friendship
Felt pressured
Parent(s) are in a gang
To get respect
Sibling(s) are in a gang
Other

I’m not interested in using drugs
It can harm my body
My parents would be disappointed in me
My parents would take away my privileges if they found
out
My teachers/mentors/other adults in my life would be
disappointed in me
I might get kicked out of school or extracurricular
activities (e.g., sports, cheerleading, drama club/plays)
My friends would stop talking to me or hanging out with
me
I would get a bad reputation with peers
I wanted to, but I couldn’t get it or wasn’t offered it
It’s illegal – I could get arrested
I’ve tried them before and I don’t like them
It’s morally wrong
It’s against my religious or spiritual beliefs

117. How wrong would most
adults (over 21) in your
neighborhood think it is
for kids your age:

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Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

a. to use marijuana?
b. to drink alcohol?
c. to smoke cigarettes?

118. How wrong do your
friends feel it would be for you to:
a. have one or two drinks of an alcoholic
beverage nearly every day?
b. smoke tobacco?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. use prescription drugs not prescribed to you?

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I’ve never used prescription
drugs to get high
Friends
Family/Relatives
Parties
Home (e.g., Medicine Cabinet)

5 or more adults
4
3
2
1
0 adults

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119. During the past 12 months, do you recall hearing,
reading, or watching an advertisement about the
prevention of substance use?
No

133. How wrong do your
A little bit wrong
parents feel it would be
Wrong
for YOU to:
Very wrong
a. have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor
(for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) nearly
every day?
b. smoke cigarettes?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. steal something worth more than $5?
e. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on
buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
f. pick a fight with someone?
g. use prescription drugs without a doctor
telling you to take them?

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

Yes

120. If I had to move, I would miss the
neighborhood I now live in.
121. My neighbors notice when Iam doing a
good job and let me know about it.
122. I like my neighborhood.
123. There are lots of adults in my neighborhood
I could talk to about something important.
124. I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
125. There are people in my neighborhood who
are proud of me when I do something well.
126. There are people in my neighborhood who
encourage me to do my best.
127. I feel safe in my neighborhood.

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

134. The rules in my family are clear.
135. People in my family often insult or yell at
each other.
136. When I am not at home, one of my parents
knows where I am and who I am with.
137. We argue about the same things in my
family over and over.
138. If I drank some beer, wine or liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without
my parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
139. My family has clear rules about alcohol and
drug use.
140. If I carried a handgun without my
parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
141. If I skipped school, my parents would catch
me.
142. My parents ask me what I think before most
family decisions affecting me are made.
143. I feel very close to my mother.
144. I feel very close to my father.
145. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
mother.
146. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
father.
147. I enjoy spending time with my mother.
148. I enjoy spending time with my father.
149. If I had a personal problem, I could ask my
mom or dad for help.

128. During a typical week, how many days do all or
most of your family eat at least one meal together?
Number of days:

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

129. During the past 12 months, have you talked with at
least one of your parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs?
By parents, we mean your biological parents, adoptive
parents, stepparents, or adult guardians – whether or
not they live with you. (Mark all that apply.)
No, I did not talk with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
alcohol use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
prescription drug use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
marijuana use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
illegal drug use.
130. Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
I don’t have any brothers or sisters
Yes
No

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

a. drunk beer, wine or hard liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey or gin)?
b. smoked marijuana?

150. My parents give me lots of chances to do
fun things with them.
151. My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework
done.
152. People in my family have serious
arguments.
153. My parents would know if I did not come
home on time.
154. It is important to be honest with your
parents, even if they become upset or you
get punished.

c. smoked cigarettes?
d. taken a handgun to school?
131. Has anyone in your family ever had severe alcohol or
drug problems?
No
Yes
132. Have any of your relatives been in prison or jail any time
during the past year (12 months)? (Mark all that apply.)
No one has been in prison or jail
Mother
Father
Step-parent
Grandparent(s)
Other adult(s)
Sibling (i.e. brother, sister, step-sibling etc.)

155. My parents notice when I am doing a good job and
let me know about it.
Never or Almost Never
Sometimes
Often
All the Time

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156. How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of
you for something you’ve done?
Never or Almost Never
Often
Sometimes
All the Time

161. People have many different types of interactions with
their peers at school. Please answer the following
questions about your peer experiences in school
during the last month.
5 = Always/Almost always
4
3
2
1 = Never/Almost never

157. In a normal school week, how many days are you
home after school for at least one hour without an
adult there?
Never or Almost Never
3 days
1 day
4 day
2 days
5 days
Very often
Fairly often
Sometimes
Almost never
Never

162. Please indicate how
much these statements
describe you.

a. that you were unable to control the
important things in your life?
b. confident about you abilities to handle your
personal problems?
c. that things were going your way?
d. that difficulties were piling up so high that
you could not overcome them?

a. I expect good things to happen to me.
b. I am excited about my future.
c. I trust my future will turn out well.
d. I develop step-by-step plans to reach my
goals.
e. I have goals in my life.
f. If I set goals, I take action to reach them.
g. It is important to me that I reach my goals.
h. I know how to make my plans happen.

159. In the last 30 days, how many times have you taken
money that didn’t belong to you or used someone
else’s credit card without their approval in order to:
More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

163. Please indicate how
often this happens.

a. Purchase alcohol?
b. Purchase prescription (Rx) drugs?
c. Purchase illicit drugs (e.g. marijuana,
meth, heroin)?
d. Purchase a gun, knife, or other weapon?
e. Support gang activities?
f. Gamble or place a bet?

a. Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or
alcoholic?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
b. Did you live with anyone who used illegal street drugs or
who abused prescription medications?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
c. Did you live with anyone who served time or was sentenced
to serve time in a prison, jail, or other correctional facility?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
d. Were your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure
e. How often did adults in your home ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each other up?
Never
Once
More than once
f. How often did an adult in your home ever swear at you,
insult you, or put you down?
Once

All of the time
Most of the time
Some of the time
A little of the time
None of the time

a. How often do you make plans to achieve
your goals?
b. How often do you have trouble figuring out
how to make your goals happen?

160. All questions refer to the time period from when
you were born until now. Now, looking back —

Never

Exactly like me
A lot like me
Somewhat like me
A little like me
Not at all like me

More than once
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158. In the last month,
how often have
you felt:

a. How often do other students exclude you
from activities?
b. How often are other students mean to you?
c. How often do other students push or hit you?
d. How often do other students make fun of
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C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
In this appendix we detail the items used to construct the risk and protective factor (RPF) scales presented in Section 5.1 the report. Many of the items used in the scales were “reverse coded” to ensure
that high values correlated with “risk” or “protection” accordingly.
1. COMMUNITY: Laws and Norms Favorable to Drug Use
(a) How wrong would most adults (over 21) in your neighborhood think it is for kids your age
i. to use marijuana?
ii. to drink alcohol?
iii. to smoke cigarettes?
(b) If a kid drank some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your
neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(c) If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(d) If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
2. COMMUNITY: Low neighborhood Attachment
(a) I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
(b) I like my neighborhood.
(c) If I had to move, I would miss the neighborhood I now live in.
3. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Drugs
(a) If you wanted to get some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
(b) If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(c) If you wanted to get some marijuana, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(d) If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine, LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it be for you
to get some?
4. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Handguns
(a) If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy would it be for you to get one?
5. COMMUNITY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My neighbors notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) There are people in my neighborhood who encourage me to do my best.
(c) There are people in my neighborhood who are proud of me when I do something well.
6. FAMILY: Family Conflict
(a) People in my family often insult or yell at each other.
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(b) People in my family have serious arguments.
(c) We argue about the same things in my family over and over.
7. FAMILY: Poor Family Management
(a) My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework done.
(b) Would your parents know if you did not come home on time?
(c) When I am not at home, one of my parents knows where I am and who I am with.
(d) The rules in my family are clear.
(e) My family has clear rules about alcohol and drug use.
(f) If you drank some beer or wine or liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without your
parents’ permission, would you be caught by your parents?
(g) If you skipped school would you be caught by your parents?
(h) If you carried a handgun without your parents’ permission, would you be caught by your
parents?
8. FAMILY: Family History of Antisocial Behavior
(a) Has anyone in your family ever had a severe alcohol or drug problem?
(b) Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
i. drunk beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)?
ii. smoked marijuana?
iii. smoked cigarettes?
iv. taken a handgun to school?
(c) About how many adults (over 21) have you known personally who in the past year have used
marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other drugs?
9. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable to Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. steal anything worth more than $5?
ii. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
10. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. Have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
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11. FAMILY: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents give me lots of chances to do fun things with them.
(b) My parents ask me what I think before most family decisions affecting me are made.
(c) If I had a personal problem, I could ask my mom or dad for help.
12. FAMILY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of you for something you’ve done?
(c) Do you enjoy spending time with your mother?
(d) Do you enjoy spending time with your father?
13. FAMILY: Attachment
(a) Do you feel very close to your mother?
(b) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your mother?
(c) Do you feel very close to your father?
(d) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your father?
14. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong it is to
i. take a handgun to school?
ii. steal anything worth more than $5?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
iv. attack someone with the idea of seriously hurting them?
v. stay away from school all day when their parents think they are at school?
15. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Antisocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. been suspended from school?
ii. carried a handgun?
iii. sold illegal drugs?
iv. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
v. been arrested?
vi. dropped out of school?
16. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Antisocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you
i. smoked cigarettes?
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ii. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
iii. smoked marijuana?
iv. carried a handgun?
17. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your friends feel it would be for you to:
i. Have one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
iv. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another illegal drug?
18. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Friends Use of Drugs
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. smoked cigarettes?
ii. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) when their parents
didn’t know about it?
iii. used marijuana?
iv. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines, or other illegal drugs?
19. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Perceived Risks of Drug Use
(a) How much do you think people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they
i. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
ii. try marijuana once or twice?
iii. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
iv. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage (beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?
20. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Early Initiation of Drug Use
(a) How old were you when first
i. smoked marijuana?
ii. smoked a cigarette, even just a puff?
iii. had more than a sip or two of beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or
gin)?
iv. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
21. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Gang Involvement
(a) In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have been members of a gang?
(b) Have you ever belonged to a gang?
(c) How old were you when you first belonged to a gang?
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22. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rebelliousness
(a) I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get them mad.
(b) I ignore the rules that get in my way.
(c) I like to see how much I can get away with.
23. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Prosocial Involvement
(a) How many times in the past year (12 months) have you
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. volunteered to do community service?
24. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you:
i. worked hard in school?
ii. defended someone who was being verbally abused at school?
iii. regularly volunteered to do community service?
25. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Prosocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. made the commitment to staying drug-free?
iii. tried to do well in school?
iv. liked school?
26. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Belief in Moral Order
(a) I think it is okay to take something without asking if you can get away with it.
(b) I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
(c) It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
(d) It is important to be honest with your parents, even if they become upset or you get punished.
27. SCHOOL: Academic Failure
(a) Putting them all together, what were your grades like last year?
28. SCHOOL: Low Commitment to School
(a) How often do you feel that the school work you are assigned is meaningful and important?
(b) How interesting are most of your courses to you?
(c) How important do you think the things you are learning in school are going to be for your later
life?
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(d) Now, thinking back over the past year in school, how often did you
i. enjoy being in school?
ii. hate being in school?
iii. try to do your best work in school?
(e) During the past 30 days how many whole days of school have you missed because you
skipped or “cut?”
29. SCHOOL: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) In my school, students have lots of chances to help decide things like class activities and
rules.
(b) There are lots of chances for students in my school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
(c) Teachers ask me to work on special classroom projects.
(d) There are lots of chances for students in my school to get involved in sports, clubs, and other
school activities outside of class.
(e) I have lots of chances to be part of class discussions or activities.
30. SCHOOL: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My teachers notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) The school lets my parents know when I have done something well.
(c) I feel safe at my school.
(d) My teachers praise me when I work hard in school.

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D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The following pages list all changes in questionnaire items, from the first administration of the AYS in
2004, until the current, 2016 version. Each row lists the exact wording for each question for each year
the survey was administered. The cells are sorted on the 2016 wording. A blank cell indicates that there
was no version of a particular question in a particular year.

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (a) Did you live with
anyone who was a
problem drinker or
an alcoholic?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (b) Did you live with
anyone who used
illegal street drugs
or who abused
prescription
medications?"

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2010

2012

2014

2016
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (c) Did you live with
anyone who served
time or was
sentenced to serve
time in a prison, jail,
or other correctional
facility?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (d) Were your
parents separated
or divorced?"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (e) How often did
adults in your home
ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each
other up?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (f) How often did an
adult in your home
ever swear at you,
insult you, or put
you down?"
"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"
"Are your parents
separated or
divorced?"

2004

2006

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2008

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Compared to using
illegal drugs (e.g.,
cocaine, meth,
heroin), how
harmful do you
think it is for people
to take prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) No, I did not
talk with my parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, or drug
use."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

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2006

2008

2010

2012

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
to my parents about
the dangers of
tobacco use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of alcohol use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of drug use."
"During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12
months, how many months, how many months, how many months, how many
times has someone times has someone times has someone times has someone
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
on school
on school
on school
ON SCHOOL
property?"
property?"
property?"
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of drug
use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

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2006

2008

2010

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

2012

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you seen
bullying ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY and
done nothing to
stop it?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been using
marijuana?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"

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2006

2008

2010

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2016

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
electronic cigarettes
(e-cigarettes)?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

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"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) No one has
been in prison on
jail"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"

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2010

2012

2014

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have you ever
used electronic
cigarettes (ecigarettes)?"
"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"
"How many best
friends (the friends
you feel closest to)
do you have?"

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2016
"How many peers
do you like to hang
out with and spend
time with?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

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2016

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

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"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you
for something
for something
for something
for something
for something
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (b)
have you: (b)
(b) played the
played the lottery or played the lottery or lottery or scratch-off
scratch-off tickets?" scratch-off tickets?" tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (c) bet on have you: (c) bet on anything of value:
team sports?"
team sports?"
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (h) bet on have you: (h) bet on anything of value:
dice games such as dice games such as (h) played a dice
craps?"
craps?"
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (i) bet on have you: (i) bet on (i) bet on a game of
games of personal games of personal personal skill such
skill such as pool,
skill such as pool,
as pool or a video
darts, or bowling?" darts, or bowling?" game?"
"How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?"
"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a)
smoked
smoked
smoked
smoked
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

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"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

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"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

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"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
smoke tobacco?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
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"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

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"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
father."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
mother."
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
father."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
mother."

"I feel very close to
my father."
"I feel very close to
my mother."

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"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

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"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

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"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
"If during the past
30 days you drank 30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
that apply.)
Someone under the Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to age of 21 gave it to
me"
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

2012

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

2004

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2006

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2008

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2010

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2012

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If I carried a
handgun without my
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If I skipped school,
my parents would
catch me."
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

2004

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other
(Please tell us other
reasons you had for
using substances in
the space
provided)"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

2004

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2006

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2008

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2010

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2004

2006

2008

"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (d) Rx
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
about how many
about how many
about how many
about how many
times were you
times were you
times were you
times were you
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (e) other
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(a) Purchase
alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(b) Purchase
prescription (Rx)
drugs?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(c) Purchase illicit
drugs (e.g.
marijuana, meth,
heroin)?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(d) Purchase a gun,
knife, or other
weapon?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(e) Support gang
activities?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(f) Gamble or place
a bet?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
following ways
following ways
following ways
following ways
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other
drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
way of responding) way of responding) way of responding) way of responding)
(a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
why?"
why?"
why?"
why?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (a) that you
were unable to
control the
important things in
your life?"

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2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (b) confident
about your abilities
to handle your
personal
problems?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (c) that things
were going your
way?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (d) that
difficulties were
piling up so high
that you could not
overcome them?"
"It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
"It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"My parents would
know if I did not
come home on
time."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

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"My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (d) feel that
the school work you
were assigned was
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

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"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
hallucinogens
psychedelics in the psychedelics in the psychedelics in the during the past 30
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

2004
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"

2006

2008

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

2010

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during px, breeze) during px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
"On how many
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
occasions (if any)
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
have you: used
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such prescription
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, sedatives
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
(tranquilizers, such barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
as Valium or Xanax, sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
barbituates, or
without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
sleeping pills)
telling you to take
them, during the
them, during the
them, during the
during the past 30 them, during the
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"
past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
"On how many
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
occasions (if any)
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such have you: used
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, prescription
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
sedatives
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
(tranquilizers, such sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
as Valium or Xanax, without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
barbituates, or
telling you to take
them, in your
them, in your
them, in your
sleeping pills) in
them, in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any): occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
used stimulants,
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
other than
other than
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
methamphetamine methamphetamine have you: used
have you: used
stimulants
s (such as
s (such as
prescription
prescription
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
amphetamines,
stimulants (such as stimulants (such as
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, Adderal, or Ritalin, Adderal, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you
take them, in your to take them, in
to take them, in
to take them in your to take them in your
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
occasions (if any)
other than
have you: used
methamphetamine
stimulants
s (such as
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you
take them, during
to take them, during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any):
used stimulants,
other than
methamphetamine
s (such as
amphetamines,
Ritalin, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them, during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, in your
lifetime?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (a) How
often do other
students exclude
you from activities?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (b) How
often are other
students mean to
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (c) How
often do other
students push or hit
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (d) How
often do other
students make fun
of you?"
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or
yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (a) I expect
good things to
happen to me."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (b) I am
excited about my
future."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (c) I trust my
future will turn out
well."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (d) I develop
step-by-step plans
to reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (e) I have
goals in my life."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (f) If I set
goals, I take action
to reach them."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (g) It is
important to me that
I reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (h) I know how
to make my plans
happen."
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (a) How
often do you make
plans to achieve
your goals?"
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (b) How
often do you have
trouble figuring out
how to make your
goals happen?"

2004

2006

2014

2016

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were
your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2008

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2010

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2012

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"Think back over
the last two weeks.
How many times
have you had five
or more alcoholic
drinks in a row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

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"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Sister(s)
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Stepfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepmother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

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"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

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"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

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2016

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

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"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (h) were a
member of a
gang?"
"What grade are
you in?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
mother?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

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2006

2008

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

2010

2012

2014

2016

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

2004

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2006

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2008

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2010

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2012

2014

2016

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

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2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

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"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

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"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"
During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
marijuana use.

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"
"Where were you
and your parents
born?"
"Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the
following people live following people live following people live following people live following people live
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
(Choose all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

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"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

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"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are
younger than you?"
"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are older
than you?"
"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
father?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h)
carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (a)
done what feels
good no matter
what?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (b)
done something
dangerous because
someone dared you
to do it?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (c)
done crazy things
even if they are a
little dangerous?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

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"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(i) attacked
someone with a
weapon?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth less than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth more than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) gone into or
tried to go into a
building to steal
something?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(p) used a weapon
or force to get
money or other
material items from
someone?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

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"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

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"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

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"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four "Think of your four
best friends (the
best friends (the
friends you feel
friends you feel
closest to). In the
closest to). In the
past year (12
past year (12
months), how many months), how many
of your best friends of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
attended religious
services?"
services?"
"It is important to
think before you
act."
"Sometimes I think "Sometimes I think
that life is not worth that life is not worth
it."
it."
"At times I think I
"At times I think I
am no good at all." am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that inclined to think that
I am a failure."
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
"In the past year,
have you felt
have you felt
depressed or sad
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if MOST days, even if
you felt okay
you felt okay
sometimes?"
sometimes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
services?"

"Sometimes I think
that life is not worth
it."
"At times I think I
am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
have you felt
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if
you felt okay
sometimes?"

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"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

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"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"
"If a kid smoked
cigarettes in your
neighborhood,
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

2014

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

2010

2012

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Music"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Drama"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Foreign
Language Club"

2014

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

2016

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
Council/Governmen
t"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper/Yearbo
ok"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentoring or
Tutoring"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I am
not involved in any
school-sponsored
activities"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

2016

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school "Which after-school
activities, that are
activities, that are
not schoolnot schoolsponsored, are you sponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
all that apply)
Other after school Other after school
activity"
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Other after school
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Religious group"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Music/Dance/Dram
a"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

2010

2012

2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I am
not involved in after
school activities that
are not schoolsponsored"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

2016

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"

2016

2004

"My family has clear
rules about
cigarettes and
tobacco use."
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who
carried a concealed
but unloaded gun in
the street be
convicted of a
weapons offense?"
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who has
ever been convicted
of a felony legally
carry a gun?"
"To your
knowledge, are
there federal
penalties for
carrying a gun?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
violence prevention
program or Project
Safe
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
violence prevention
program or Project
Safe
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"

2010

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
"Have you ever
violence prevention
heard of Project
program, Project
Safe
Safe
Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"
(PSN)?"
"How did you hear
"How did you hear "How did you hear "How did you hear about the gun
about Project Safe about the gun
about the gun
violence prevention
Neighborhoods?" ( violence prevention violence prevention program, Project
T.V. Radio
program or Project program or Project Safe
Billboard Other
Safe
Safe
Neighborhoods?
Have not heard of Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
(Mark all that
PSN)
(PSN)?"
(PSN)?"
apply.)
"How honest were "How honest were "How honest were "How honest were
you in filling out this you in filling out this you in filling out this you in filling out this
survey?"
survey?"
survey?"
survey?"

2012

2014

2016

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La Paz
December 20, 2016

Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
Arizona State University
NORC at the University of Chicago

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

ARIZONA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Chairperson
SEAN DUGGAN, Chief
Chandler Police Department
Vice-Chairperson
SHEILA POLK
Yavapai County Attorney

JOE ARPAIO
Maricopa County Sheriff

MARK BRNOVICH
Attorney General

JOE R. BRUGMAN, Chief
Safford Police Department

DAVID K. BYERS, Director
Administrative Office of the Courts

KELLY “KC” CLARK
Navajo County Sheriff

DAVE COLE
Former Judge

CHRIS GIBBS, Mayor
City of Safford

DREW JOHN
Graham County Supervisor

ELLEN KIRSCHBAUM, Chairperson
Board of Executive Clemency

BARBARA LAWALL
Pima County Attorney

FRANK MILSTEAD, Director
Department of Public Safety

BILL MONTGOMERY
Maricopa County Attorney

CHRIS NANOS
Pima County Sheriff

CHARLES RYAN, Director
Department of Corrections

DAVID SANDERS
Pima County Chief Probation Officer

DANIEL SHARP, Chief
Oro Valley Police Department

HESTON SILBERT
Law Enforcement Leader

ANDREW T. LEFEVRE
Executive Director

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Acknowledgments
The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) would like to thank Arizona State University’s Morrison
Institute for Public Policy and NORC at the University of Chicago for their professionalism and contributions to the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey. Additionally, ACJC would like to thank our
colleagues for their guidance and assistance throughout the administration process. ACJC would also
like to thank community leaders who provided their expertise for the betterment of our survey, including:
R. Bradley Snyder, New Amsterdam Consulting, Inc.
Shana Malone, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
Eric Hedberg, NORC at the University of Chicago
Wendy Wolfersteig, SIRC at Arizona State University
Timothy Leffel, NORC at the University of Chicago
Andrea Whitsett, Morrison Institute for Public Policy at ASU
Sarah Lindstrom Johnson, The Sanford School at Arizona State University
Dawn DeLay, Arizona State University
Furthermore, the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey could not have been possible without the
support and participation of school superintendents, principals, prevention coordinators, and teachers
throughout the state. Thank you for contributing your time and efforts toward the completion of this
report.
Finally, we extend our thanks to the students who responded to the survey. Their thoughtful participation
resulted in a wealth of information that can be used to improve the circumstances in which all youth live
and learn.
Data from the Arizona Youth Survey will be made available on the ACJC Community Data Project (CDP)
site after reports have been distributed to participating schools and government agencies. The CDP site
was made possible with funding from:
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
Governor’s Office of Youth Faith and Family
Arizona Department of Gaming

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Acknowledgments

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List of Figures

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3.1 Substance Use and Frequency of Use .
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6.2 Perceived Risk of Harm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
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7.2 Negative Peer Interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
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A Appendices
A: List of References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B: Scantron Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days
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Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade) .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade) .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016 . .
Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . .
Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade) . . . . .
Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade) . . . . .
Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade) . . .
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Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade) . . .
Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade) . . .
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Peer-Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . .
Peer-Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . .
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Peer-Individual Protective Factors (8th Grade) .
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Family Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
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Family Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
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Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade) . . .
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Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (12th Grade) . . .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade) .
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Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
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Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
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Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade) .
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Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade) . . . . . .
Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade) . . . . . .
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Section 1: Executive Summary
The Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) was administered to a statewide sample of 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students during the spring of 2016 under direction of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. Based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model and the Communities That Care survey (Hawkins et al., 1992),
the AYS assesses the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement, and other
risky behaviors in Arizona, and helps stakeholders to better understand the risk and protective factors
that are correlated with these behaviors.
At the local school and district level, administrators may use the data included in this report to guide their
decisions on programming and services. Planners at the regional, county, and state levels can use these
data as comparisons to data they may be collecting at the program level in order to better understand
needs and to help allocate resources to issues of greatest concern.
At all levels, stakeholders involved in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation efforts
around substance use and other problem behaviors can use the AYS data in a variety of ways:
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examine pertinent community issues,
design and implement a new project and/or policy,
look to obtain funding for a new project and/or policy, or
modify or redesign a project and/or policy.

Survey Findings: Highlights
These findings discuss some of the important attitudes and behaviors of Arizona youth who responded
to the 2016 survey.
Problem Behaviors
Alcohol Use in the Past 30 Days has continued to decline in Arizona; in 2016, 22.4 percent of youth
reported drinking alcohol in the past 30 days, a decline from 24.1 percent in 2014, and from 28.1 percent
in 2012.
Marijuana Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 14.2 percent, a very slight increase from the 13.6
percent who reported using marijuana in 2014, but similar to the rate in 2012 of 14.3 percent.
Cigarette Smoking in the Past 30 Days among youth has continued to remain at a rate of less than one
in ten who smokes regularly, with the 9.2 percent of youth who reported this in 2016 staying similar to
the 9.4 percent in 2014, down from 12.9 percent in 2012.
Prescription Pain Relievers Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 6.4 percent for 2016; this is an
increase since the 4.7 percent reported in 2014, but is similar to the 6.2 percent reported in 2012.
Bullying on School Property: When asked how often during the past 12 months they had seen bullying
on school property, 38.9 percent of youth said they have seen bullying on school property at least once,
and about 16 percent had seen bullying four or more times.

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Risk Factors
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: On average, students had unfavorable views towards drug use.
On a scale of 1 (very wrong) to 4 (not wrong), the mean was 1.55, and less than 5 percent of youth
scored a 3 or higher, showing that youth believed it was wrong for someone their age to use alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, or LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs.
Perceived Risk of Harm of Drug Use: Perceived risks of drug use showed a mean score that was towards
the middle of the 1-4 scale at 2.31 suggesting that youth only perceived some moderate to slight risk
for people using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to
take them.
Protective Factors
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: On average, youth responded that they each had an average of two
best friends who had participated in positive activities in the past year. Participating in clubs, committing
to staying drug free, trying to do well in and liking school are all positive attitudes and behaviors for youth.

Consequences
Rode in a Car with Someone Who had been Drinking Alcohol: The vast majority of youth practiced the
safe habit of not riding in a car with someone who had been drinking alcohol, with only about 20 percent
of youth reporting having ridden in a car with someone who had been drinking in the past 30 days.
ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
Adult Actions in the Home: Unfortunately, more than half of youth reported that in their lifetime, an adult
swore at, insulted, or put them down. Such early childhood experiences are linked to negative health
outcomes later in life.
School Safety
Feel Safe at School: About 80 percent of youth agree or strongly agree that they feel safe at school.
School safety can impact certain youth behaviors such as school attendance and bullying.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the aforementioned topics, complete with definitions
and charts, in turn providing an in-depth understanding of the youth landscape in Arizona. These AYS
findings, along with data from other disciplines (e.g. public health and education research), can support
the design and implementation of evidence-based programs intended to meet needs specific to the
populations most at risk or most likely to be impacted by substance abuse and other problem behaviors.

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Section 2: Introduction
2.1 Background
2016 Arizona Youth Survey Report
Every two years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center conducts the Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. This survey was designed
to assess the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement and other risky behaviors in Arizona, and to better understand the risk and protective factors that are correlated with these
behaviors. The AYS is based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model included in
the Communities That Care (CTC) survey. This framework was developed in 1989 by J. David Hawkins,
Ph.D., Richard F. Catalano, Ph.D., and a team of researchers at the University of Washington (Hawkins
et al., 1992).
The Risk and Protective Factor (RPF) model is a prevention model that is utilized to identify methods of
reducing concerning behaviors in youth by addressing the social factors that may increase or decrease
the risk of a behavior developing. This model categorizes these social factors in four domains: individual/peer, family, school, and community. Each domain contains a set of risk and protective factors that
youth may experience. Risk factors include concepts such as youth perceiving no risk in using drugs,
having high family conflict, having low commitment to their school, or perceiving that drugs are easily
obtainable. Protective factors include concepts such as youth interacting with prosocial peers, having a
strong attachment to their family, having opportunities for prosocial involvement, or receiving rewards for
prosocial involvement.
During each administration year, the Arizona Youth Survey is completed by 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students throughout all 15 counties in Arizona. Any school that serves these grade levels is eligible
to participate regardless of school type (e.g. traditional public, private, or charter schools). The 2016
survey was administered between February and May 2016, and resulted in the participation of 57,170
students from 249 schools across Arizona.
This report summarizes the findings obtained from the 2016 AYS for La Paz County, which includes 126
8th grade students, 100 10th grade students, and 81 12th grade students. The sample size per chart
can be smaller because some youth did not answer all the questions. Due to significant changes to the
survey instruments over the years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) cautions readers
against comparing these data to pre-2002 survey results.

The Community Data Project
The Community Data Project (CDP), online at http://azcjc.gov/cdp_site/default.aspx, is a multi-agency
effort to create a central repository for Arizona’s substance abuse and criminal justice data (e.g. AYS
results, crime rates, and corrections). Through a user-friendly website, the public has access to a onestop portal where they can select the type of data they need by specific demographic characteristics and
geographic level of interest. The CDP can be used to obtain data for grant writing purposes, prevention
efforts, and to inform strategic planning and programmatic changes. Various output options are available,
including data tables, graphs, and maps, to cover a variety of reporting and visualization needs.
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2.2 County Sample
All schools in Arizona are eligible to participate in the survey, and recruitment efforts were successful
in obtaining participation by schools in all 15 counties. Careful planning and uniform administration of
the survey have resulted in data that are valid and representative of students in the 8th, 10th, and 12th
grades across the state.
In this report, the results for La Paz County are presented. Table 1 presents the summary demographic
statistics for the 2016 county sample, and compares them with the latest data from the National Center for
Education Statistics’ (NCES) Common Core of Data (2015). The first two columns in this table allow the
reader to judge the representativeness of the obtained sample. If there are large differences between
the sample and NCES data, the generalizability of the results should be re-considered (Maxfield and
Babbie, 2015). The first column is the AYS county data, the second is the NCES data for this county,
and the third column is the state-wide NCES data.
To better understand the diversity of Arizona’s youth population, respondents were asked separate questions about their ethnicity (Hispanic vs. Non-Hispanic) and their race (American Indian, Asian, Pacific
Islander, Black, and White — which includes Hispanic and Non-Hispanic). This method for obtaining ethnicity and race information provides more comprehensive data on youth cultural and racial selfidentification, and on Arizona’s diverse youth population. Note also that students were able to check as
many race categories as they felt applied to them, so percentages in the race categories may not add up
to 100%. To simplify this issue, percentages are reported for a composite race/ethnicity variable created
based on answers to the separate race and ethnicity questions.
Table 1: Demographic characteristics of the La Paz County and state samples.

Gender
Race/Ethnicity

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Female
American Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black
Hispanic
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White

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Whenever data are obtained from a sample of students instead of the entire population, it is important
to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of the data. One easy way to investigate the quality of the
sample is to look at the basic demographic characteristics of the students who participated in the survey
and compare them to what is known about the entire population of students. This will give the user of
these data a basic understanding of the degree to which the sample data can be generalized to the
entire population. Differences of greater than 5 percentage points may indicate that the results in this
report may be over- or underestimating the prevalence of various issues.
The data included in this report describe the level of risk and protective factors, substance use, antisocial
behavior, and delinquency of those youth who participated in the survey. These can be used to inform
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the development of school and community-based prevention and intervention activities that may benefit
both the youth who participated in the survey and those who did not.

2.3 About the Survey Data
The data reported here were collected using two modes. First, a self-administered questionnaire using
Scantron technology was utilized in schools which did not have extensive access to computers for their
students. The instrument used for these paper-and-pencil administrations is available in Appendix B. A
second mode, a self-administered online survey, was also available for schools to use if they preferred
to administer the survey online. This online tool presented the same questions as the paper-and-pencil
Scantron survey, except that students could answer the questions on a computer while in their classroom.
The data were compiled into the final analysis dataset using statistical software.

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2.4 Structure of the Report
Structure of Sections 3–8
Sections 3–8 of this report have the same basic structure. Each subsection presents definitions, followed
by bar- or line-graphs (“figures”), all relating to a particular topic area of the Arizona Youth Survey. The
figures visually represent the responses to a selection of questionnaire items associated with the topic
area. For example, Section 3.1: Substance Use and Frequency of Use begins with a Definitions portion,
which lists definitions for the AYS categories Substance Use in the Last 30 Days, Lifetime Substance
Use, Frequent Use of Substances, Binge Use, and Poly-Substance Use. Following these definitions is
a Figures portion, which presents a series of figures summarizing survey results for the questionnaire
items associated with the categories in the definitions portion.
While some subsections (topic areas) contain a larger number of specific definitions and figures than
others, all subsections in Sections 3–8 have this same basic structure.
The Figures portions of each topic area contain separate figures for 8th, 10th, and 12th grade responses
(with the exception of 2012-2016 line-graphs, in which the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade data appear sideby-side in the same graph). If a particular figure requires additional explanation or commentary, it is
included above it in the main text of the Figures portion.

Structure of Appendix Section
Following the main text of the report are four appendices:
Appendix A: List of References
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor Scale Definitions
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The contents of the appendices are summarized at the beginning of the Appendices section. Additional
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2.5 Interpreting the Figures
Every figure in this report compares the responses of La Paz County students to the average responses
from the state-wide Arizona sample, for a selection of 2016 AYS questionnaire items.
Most of the figures are bar-graphs (or: “bar-charts,” “bar-plots,” etc.). With a few exceptions, such figures
depict what percentage of youth in the sample agreed with a statement (e.g. “it is wrong to smoke
marijuana”), reported having participated in some activity (e.g. have smoked marijuana in the last 30
days), or provided some specific answer to the relevant question (e.g. obtained marijuana from someone
with a medical card). Each percentage-based figure will specify exactly how the percentages should be
interpreted, via a main title above the plot window and label on the horizontal axis.
Some figures in the report display measurements other than percentages, such as initiation age in
Section 5.2, or composite Risk and Protective (RPF) scores in Section 5.1 (see Appendix C for RPF
scoring information). In figures that do not represent percentage-based data, the relevant units will be
clearly indicated in the title and/or horizontal axis.
In some cases, the number of youth who responded to a question was less than 25. In these cases, the
gray bar representing the school statistic is suppressed to protect the privacy of the survey respondents.
The following sample figure, Figure 0, is typical of the charts appearing throughout the report (the actual
numbers in the sample figure are not genuine — they are provided for illustrative purposes only). The
%-labels are provided for each bar in each figure, and are rounded to one decimal place throughout. For
county and district reports, the average responses for students in the county or district are compared to
the state average, instead of an individual school.
The black error bars ( |——| ) that appear on each of the school-level bars represent the margin of error.
Due to the nature of survey data, any given measurement is only an estimate of the true value. For
example, Figure 0 shows that 9.7% of Example School students have used Substance A in the last
30 days. However, if the survey was re-administered to the same students repeatedly, it is unlikely that
exactly 9.7% of them would report having used Substance A each and every time (again, see introductory
section). Thus, the margins of error on Example School’s bars in Figure 0 indicate the range within which
we can be confident that the “true” percentage lies. This is important primarily for comparison with the
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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

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When comparing school-level numbers with state-level numbers, it is important to note the position of the
state-level bar as it relates to the position of the upper and lower margin of error on the corresponding
school-level bar. If the state average bar falls within the range of the school’s upper and lower margins
of error, then we cannot safely conclude that there is a meaningful difference between students in the
school and students in Arizona at large. For example we cannot conclude from Figure 0 that students at
Example School are more likely to use Substance A than Arizona students are on average, even though
Substance A use is at 50.3% within Example School but only 46.1% state-wide. This is because the state
average bar falls within the school’s margin of error (which ranges from about 43% to 57%, indicated by
the length of |——|). In other words, the “true” value of students at Example School who reported using
Substance A lies somewhere between 43% and 57%. Because the statewide rate of 46.1% falls within
this range, it is not plausible to conclude that there is a meaningful difference between Example School
and the state average.
On the other hand, we can conclude from Figure 0 that it is plausible that there is a meaningful difference
in use of Substance B between Example School and the state average. In particular, since the state average for 30-day use of Substance B (22.6%) is higher than the upper margin of error for Example School
(about 14%), it is plausible that students at Example School are indeed less likely to use Substance B
than Arizona students are on average. Put another way: since the state bar does not overlap with the
school’s error-bars, Figure 0 does provide evidence for a meaningful difference in use of Substance B.
Key points to remember about figures with this format:

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• Gray bars represent the data for La Paz County
• Blue bars represent Arizona state-average data
• Black error bars ( |——| ) represent the margin of error for the sample estimate that the bar
represents. This is a range that effectively represents the possible values of the bar length given the
sampling error. The smaller the sample, the larger this range becomes. This range allows readers
to judge the difference between the value of the reported statistics against the state averages. See
also Section 2.5: Interpreting the Figures.
• If the state-average bar is higher than the upper margin of error on the county’s bar, or lower than
the lower margin of error on the county’s bar, then it is plausible that the county’s student body
genuinely differs from the state of Arizona on that particular item (for the particular grade level
represented in the figure).

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Section 3: Problem Behaviors
3.1 Substance Use and Frequency of Use
Definitions
Youth were asked many questions on their use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and specifically on
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alcohol (beer, wine, or hard liquor);
cigarettes;
electronic cigarettes;
marijuana;
LSD or other hallucinogens;
cocaine or crack;
inhalants (sniffed glue or inhaled gases);
methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth);
heroin;
Ecstasy (MDMA);
steroids or anabolic steroids;
prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin,
OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to take them;

• prescription stimulants (such as Adderal, Ritalin, or Dexedrine) without a doctor telling
you to take them;
• prescription sedatives (tranquilizers such as
Valium or Xanax, barbiturates, or sleeping
pills) without a doctor telling you to take them;
• over the counter (OTC) drugs (such as cough
syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills) for the purpose of getting high;
• synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts or herbal
incense products);
• beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you
used prescription drugs; or
• “phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze).”

The drug phenoxydine does not exist, but was included for data validity purposes. Youth who responded
that they used this drug may not be answering questions honestly. We include these responses, but note
the prevalence of this answer as a measure for possible untruthful answers.
Substance Use in the Last 30 days is a measure of the percentage of youth who used a given substance
at least once in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This serves as a proxy for the level of current use
of the substance. Data are shown for the past three survey administrations in order to note any trends
of increased or decreased use.
Lifetime Substance Use is a measure of the percentage of youth who tried a particular substance at
least once in their lifetime, and is used to show the percentage of youth who have had experience with a
specific substance.
Frequent Use of Substances is a measure of the percentage of youth who used the substance at least
10-19 times in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This acts as a proxy for addiction or abuse of
substances.
Binge Use of alcohol defined as having had five or more drinks in a row, at some point during the two
weeks prior to the survey.
Poly-substance Use is defined in this survey as consuming alcohol and prescription drugs at the same
time, at some point during the 30 days prior to the survey.

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30-day Substance Use, 2016
Figure 1: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

6.2%
3.6%

Synthetic Drugs

4.1%
2.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

6.2%
4.5%

Rx Tranquilizers

5.2%
3.3%

Rx Stimulants

6.2%
2.4%

Rx Opioids

9.3%
5.0%

Steroids

5.2%
2.1%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

4.1%
1.9%

Heroin

4.2%
1.6%

Methamphetamine

4.2%
1.7%

Inhalants

7.2%
4.2%

Cocaine/Crack

2.1%
1.9%

Hallucinogens

3.1%
2.1%

Marijuana

15.8%
7.3%

Alcohol

20.0%
12.3%

*Phenoxydine

4.2%
1.6%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Figure 2: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

6.0%
5.7%

Synthetic Drugs

2.4%
3.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

6.0%
5.8%

Rx Tranquilizers

7.1%
5.2%

Rx Stimulants

4.7%
4.3%

Rx Opioids

8.2%
6.8%

Steroids

5.9%
3.0%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

3.6%
3.3%

Heroin

3.5%
2.7%

Methamphetamine

3.5%
2.8%

Inhalants

2.4%
3.8%

Cocaine/Crack

4.7%
3.3%

Hallucinogens

6.0%
4.1%

Marijuana

14.3%
15.2%

Alcohol

17.4%
23.4%

*Phenoxydine

2.4%
2.7%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Figure 3: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

5.5%
7.6%

Synthetic Drugs

1.4%
4.0%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

4.2%
6.7%

Rx Tranquilizers

1.4%
6.0%

Rx Stimulants

1.4%
5.5%

Rx Opioids

5.5%
7.8%

Steroids

2.7%
4.1%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

2.7%
4.6%

Heroin

2.7%
3.8%

Methamphetamine

2.7%
4.1%

Inhalants

2.7%
4.3%

Cocaine/Crack

1.4%
5.2%

Hallucinogens

1.4%
5.7%

Marijuana

16.2%
22.9%

Alcohol

11.1%
35.9%

*Phenoxydine

2.7%
3.8%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
La Paz

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30-day Substance Use, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 4 shows 30-day substance use trends for a variety of common substances, drawing from the
results of the 2012, 2014, and 2016 Arizona Youth Surveys. The bars represent the percentage of youth
who report having used each of the substances in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. In some cases
the sample size for past years was too small for a specific grade in a specific county, and so the data are
suppressed.

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Figure 4: Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016

Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012−2016
8th grade

10th grade

12th grade

100
Alcohol

75
50
25

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100

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2012

2014

2016

2012

2014

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2012

2014

2016

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Rx
Opioids

75
50
25
0
100

Rx
Stimulants

75
50
25

75
50
25
0
100
50
25
0

●

2016

Year
● La Paz

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Cigarettes

75

Rx
Tranquilizers

0
100

Marijuana

75

Percentage (%) of students reporting use

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Lifetime Substance Use, 2016
Figure 5: Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)
27.6%

E−Cigarettes
22.4%
21.2%

Cigarettes
14.7%
7.2%

Rx Tranquilizers
4.7%
7.2%

Rx Stimulants
3.1%
14.7%

Rx Opioids
6.9%
25.5%

Marijuana
14.3%
32.0%

Alcohol
29.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
La Paz

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Figure 6: Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)
24.1%

E−Cigarettes
30.6%
20.5%

Cigarettes
22.4%
10.7%

Rx Tranquilizers
7.5%
2.4%

Rx Stimulants
6.8%
9.5%

Rx Opioids
10.8%
25.0%

Marijuana
28.9%
39.3%

Alcohol
45.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Figure 7: Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)
21.9%

E−Cigarettes
36.8%
32.4%

Cigarettes
32.8%
4.1%

Rx Tranquilizers
10.0%
1.4%

Rx Stimulants
9.6%
11.0%

Rx Opioids
13.6%
35.1%

Marijuana
42.0%
48.6%

Alcohol
60.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
La Paz

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Frequent Substance Use, 2016
Figure 8: Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

3.2%
2.0%

Cigarettes

2.2%
1.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

3.2%
0.9%

Rx Opioids

4.3%
1.1%

Marijuana

6.5%
2.0%

Alcohol

3.2%
1.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
La Paz

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Figure 9: Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

2.4%
4.6%

Cigarettes

1.2%
3.0%

Rx Tranquilizers

1.2%
1.9%

Rx Opioids

1.2%
2.0%

Marijuana

4.8%
5.3%

Alcohol

1.2%
3.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
La Paz

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Figure 10: Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

2.9%
7.0%

Cigarettes

1.4%
5.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

1.4%
2.1%

Rx Opioids

0.0%
2.4%

Marijuana

5.8%
9.4%

Alcohol

1.4%
6.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
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Binge Use, 2016
Figure 11: Binge Use (8th Grade)

2016 Binge Use (8th Grade)

7.9%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
6.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
La Paz

Figure 12: Binge Use (10th Grade)

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2016 Binge Use (10th Grade)

11.5%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
13.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
La Paz

Figure 13: Binge Use (12th Grade)

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7.9%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
21.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
La Paz

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Poly-Substance Use, 2016
Figure 14: Poly-Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Poly−Substance Use (8th Grade)

6.2%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
3.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
La Paz

Figure 15: Poly-Substance Use (10th Grade)

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6.0%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
5.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
La Paz

Figure 16: Poly-Substance Use (12th Grade)

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5.5%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
7.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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3.2 Gang Involvement
Definitions
Gang Involvement is measured by a series of questions centered on current and past gang membership
for self and friends, as well as the major reason for membership. Association with “delinquent” peers has
been identified as a correlate of individual gang involvement and other anti-social behaviors (Esbensen
et al., 2009; Klein and Maxson, 2006).This item is examined with a question pertaining to peer gang
membership (i.e. best friends were in a gang in the past year).
Research has also indicated that perceptions of gang involvement are important to understanding potential or future gang involvement of youth (Lopez et al., 2006). To inspect this further, Gang Involvement
also asks whether youth think that they will be seen as “cool” if they belong to a gang, as well as whether
or not they have taken money in the last 30 days to support gang activities.
• Ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who responded
“yes” or “no, but would like to.”
• Friends ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated
that one or more of their four best friends had been members of a gang in the last 12 months.
• The chances of being seen as cool if you were part of a gang percentages represented in charts
refer to those youth who stated some, pretty good, or very good chance.
• Taking money to support gang activities percentages represented in charts refer to those youth
who stated that they’ve stolen money to support gang activities one or more times in the past 30
days.
• Reasons for belonging to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who said
they had ever belonged to a gang, and then selected the major reason why they joined (those who
reported having belonged to a gang but did not provide a reason are not included).

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Figures
Gang Involvement, 2016
Figure 17: Gang Involvement (8th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (8th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

15.1%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

14.4%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

18.4%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

7.2%

7.1%

8.4%

19.5%

3.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Figure 18: Gang Involvement (10th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (10th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

16.2%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

12.1%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

13.0%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

13.1%

6.7%

7.1%

17.0%

3.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Figure 19: Gang Involvement (12th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (12th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

7.5%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

5.3%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

16.9%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

5.3%

7.4%

7.5%

13.1%

5.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
La Paz

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Reasons for Joining a Gang, 2016
Figure 20: Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)
To get respect

10.0%
10.0%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
5.8%

Protection/safety

10.0%
16.1%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

10.0%
4.3%

Make money

10.0%
19.4%

Friendship

20.0%
24.2%

Felt pressured

0.0%
1.6%

Other

40.0%
18.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Figure 21: Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)
To get respect

16.7%
9.2%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
7.1%

Protection/safety

50.0%
15.6%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

16.7%
6.0%

Make money

16.7%
20.9%

Friendship

0.0%
18.6%

Felt pressured

0.0%
3.6%

Other

0.0%
19.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Figure 22: Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)
To get respect

100.0%
11.4%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
3.8%

Protection/safety

0.0%
11.6%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
5.6%

Make money

0.0%
25.4%

Friendship

0.0%
18.5%

Felt pressured

0.0%
4.2%

Other

0.0%
19.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Gang Involvement trends, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 23: Gang Involvement Trends, 2012-2016

Gang Involvement Trends, 2012−2016
10th grade

12th grade

100
75
50
25

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0
100

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●

●

●

2016

2012

2014

2016

2012

2014

2016

75
50
25
0

●

●

2012

2014

Year
● La Paz

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Friends ever
belonged
to a gang?

●

Ever belonged
to a gang?

Percentage (%) of students
responding 'yes'

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3.3 Bullying
Definitions
Bullying is a form of aggression, often expressed through physical or psychological harassment, which
can lead to feelings of being unsafe and to increased absences (Batsche and Knoff, 1994; Gastic, 2008;
Kearney, 2008). It is measured by several questions including experiences with being bullied at school,
being a target of cyber-bullying (harassed online or via a cell phone or electronic device), as well as
any occurrences of bullying on the part of the respondent. Lastly, this section includes responses to
a question concerning being a witness to bullying on school property and willingness to intervene (i.e.
did nothing to stop it). Data represented in charts refer to the percentage of youth who engaged in or
witnessed each activity on one or more occasions over the past 12 months.

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Figures
Figure 24: Bullying (8th Grade)

2016 Bullying (8th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

67.8%

I was harassed
online

45.2%

47.0%

33.1%
47.8%

I bullied someone

26.1%
54.8%

I was bullied

42.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
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Figure 25: Bullying (10th Grade)

2016 Bullying (10th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

50.5%

I was harassed
online

34.8%

37.4%

28.7%
20.4%

I bullied someone

18.8%
38.0%

I was bullied

31.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
La Paz

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Figure 26: Bullying (12th Grade)

2016 Bullying (12th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

32.5%

I was harassed
online

23.4%

28.8%

23.6%
18.2%

I bullied someone

14.5%
22.1%

I was bullied

22.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
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3.4 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Definitions
The original Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, conducted from 1995 to
1997, established the link between early childhood experiences of abuse or neglect and the presence
of health issues in adulthood (Felitti et al., 1998). Through this study, the prevention community was
able to determine that, as the number of ACEs a child is exposed to increases, so does the risk level for
negative health outcomes later in life.
Many researchers have now turned their focus to understanding the impact of adverse childhood experiences on behaviors during adolescence and beyond (Anda et al., 2006; Jonson-Reid et al., 2012).
To assess youths’ exposure to these situations, and the possible effects from experiencing ACEs, six
ACEs-related questions similar to several of those asked of adults in the national study were examined
in the 2016 AYS. Youth were asked questions regarding ever living with anyone who was a problem
drinker/alcoholic, living with anyone who has used or abuse drugs and medications, living with anyone
who had served time in prison or jail, having parents who are separated or divorced, and experiencing
the presence of physical or emotional abuse in their homes. Percentages reported are for those youth
who responded yes to each of the questions.

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Figures
Figure 27: Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)
40.3%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 23.1%
29.0%

Ever lived with a
drug user 13.8%
Ever lived with 39.7%
someone who had
been incarcerated 24.0%
Parents ever 57.7%
separated or
divorced 41.0%
Ever lived with 36.8%
adults who fought
each other 22.1%
Ever lived
58.0%
with adults who
insulted or put 50.9%
you down
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Figure 28: Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)
25.4%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 25.2%
16.4%

Ever lived with a
drug user 17.2%
Ever lived with 28.3%
someone who had
been incarcerated 22.9%
Parents ever 40.0%
separated or
divorced 42.3%
Ever lived with 39.3%
adults who fought
each other 23.2%
Ever lived
51.7%
with adults who
insulted or put 55.7%
you down
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Figure 29: Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)
26.8%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 26.4%
22.8%

Ever lived with a
drug user 19.1%
Ever lived with 33.3%
someone who had
been incarcerated 22.7%
Parents ever 61.1%
separated or
divorced 44.1%
Ever lived with 32.1%
adults who fought
each other 23.2%
Ever lived
61.8%
with adults who
insulted or put 53.9%
you down
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Section 4: Consequences of Problem Behaviors
4.1 Impaired Driving
Definitions
Impaired Driving has often focused on alcohol use, but researchers have begun to explore the use of
other drugs and driving, especially marijuana (Maxwell, 2012).
Impaired Driving is measured by asking youth to answer four questions about their driving or passenger
behavior in the past 30 days. The percentage of youth who acknowledged that they engaged in each of
these behaviors at least once is reported:
•
•
•
•

rode with someone who had been drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after taking prescription drugs for the experience; and
drove a car/vehicle after using marijuana.

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Figure 30: Impaired Driving (8th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (8th Grade)
Rode in a car 30.8%
with someone who
had been drinking 20.4%
Drove while
drinking alcohol
(30 days)

9.6%

Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

5.8%

4.2%

3.1%

Drove while using 13.6%
marijuana (30
days) 5.7%
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Figure 31: Impaired Driving (10th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (10th Grade)
Rode in a car 23.1%
with someone who
had been drinking 19.9%
Drove while
drinking alcohol
(30 days)

9.2%

Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

9.1%

5.9%

4.8%

Drove while using 11.4%
marijuana (30
days) 10.5%
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Figure 32: Impaired Driving (12th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (12th Grade)
Rode in a car 19.5%
with someone who
had been drinking 21.4%
Drove while 2.7%
drinking alcohol
(30 days) 11.7%
Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

2.7%
7.5%

Drove while using 8.1%
marijuana (30
days) 19.7%
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4.2 School Safety
Definitions
School Safety is often viewed in terms of the absence of harmful incidents or crimes on school grounds,
usually measured within a year, or measured relative to other schools or benchmarks (Langbein and
Bess, 2002). School safety is measured by a series of questions that assess overall feelings of safety
and its impact on certain behaviors. Youth were asked if they felt safe at school, as well as the number of
days they did not attend due to feeling unsafe at, or on their way to campus in the last 30 days. Further,
youth responded to questions about being threatened or injured with a weapon on school property, as
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Figure 33: School Safety (8th Grade)

2016 School Safety (8th Grade)
I feel safe at 49.2%
school 73.9%
I skipped school
because I felt 29.6%
unsafe (past 30 11.7%
days)
I got in a fight 43.5%
(12 months) 18.2%
I was threatened 22.6%
with a weapon (12
months) 11.7%
I brought a 22.8%
weapon with me
(past 30 days) 5.9%
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Figure 34: School Safety (10th Grade)

2016 School Safety (10th Grade)
I feel safe at 61.0%
school 77.4%
I skipped school
because I felt 8.5%
unsafe (past 30 11.6%
days)
I got in a fight 7.5%
(12 months) 11.3%
I was threatened 8.7%
with a weapon (12
months) 10.3%
I brought a 12.6%
weapon with me
(past 30 days) 6.7%
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Figure 35: School Safety (12th Grade)

2016 School Safety (12th Grade)
I feel safe at 72.8%
school 77.3%
I skipped school
because I felt 6.3%
unsafe (past 30 10.7%
days)
I got in a fight
(12 months)

7.8%

I was threatened
with a weapon (12
months)

7.7%

I brought a
weapon with me
(past 30 days)

7.8%

9.8%

9.4%

8.3%

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Section 5: Contextual Factors
5.1 Risk and Protective Factors
Definitions
Risk and Protective Factors (RPF) are personal and environmental factors that may influence a person’s
likelihood of engaging in problem behaviors (Hawkins et al., 1992). Risk Factors increase the chances
of a person participating in concerning behaviors, while Protective Factors decrease this likelihood. The
Risk and Protective Factor scales included in the AYS measure specific aspects of a youth’s life experience that are known to be associated with whether they will subsequently engage in problem behaviors.
The scales are grouped into four domains: peer/individual, family, school, and community. The Risk
and Protective Factor charts in Section 5.1 depict a composite ‘risk score’ or ‘protective score’ which
represent the degree to which respondents are at risk or have protection against developing problem behaviors in a particular domain. Ideally, risk scores should be on the lower end of the scale (indicating a
lower risk level among the sample), whereas protection scores should be higher (indicating a higher level
of protection among the sample). The composite scores were calculated from groups of questionnaire
items related to each particular domain.
Because many of the questions in the 2016 version of the AYS were carried over from earlier versions of
the instrument, it was possible to reconstruct a number of equivalent comprehensive scales for the 2016
data. The construction of the scales involved taking means (average scores) of each of their components,
which were mostly in the form of Likert scales (e.g. Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree), with some
requiring reverse coding for consistency. Other types of components included simple dichotomous Yes
or No responses; or count variables (e.g. “How many of your best friends...”). Individuals with missing
responses on more than one of the scales’ component questions were excluded from the construction
of the scales in order to minimize response bias.
For each of the charts, the scales are harmonized so that they each range to a maximum of 10. This
is done because some scales have a natural range of 1-4, while other scales range from 1-5, which
does not allow for accurate comparisons of factor levels. While the rescaling allows for the factors to be
compared, the meaning of actual scores should not be taken in real units, but instead taken as a Likert
scale range similar to the common phrase “on a scale of 0 to 10.”

Peer-Individual Risk Factors
Rewards for Antisocial Behavior: Youth who receive rewards for their antisocial behavior are at higher
risk for future engagement in problem behaviors. Rewards for antisocial behavior, in the peer-individual
domain, include being seen as cool by peers for using substances or participating in problem behaviors
(Fleming et al., 2008; Meghdadpour et al., 2012). Data represented in charts refer to to youth who
indicated that there would be a very good chance that they would be seen as cool if they used substances
or participated in problem behaviors (e.g. carrying a handgun). Higher scores indicate a higher level of
reward for antisocial behavior.
Rebelliousness: Youth who participate in behaviors considered against conventional laws and norms
have a high tolerance for deviant behavior, low perceived risk, or a strong need for independence and
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sensation seeking. These place youth at substantial risk for drug use (Cleveland et al., 2008). Youth
were asked if they often ignore rules or do the opposite of what they’re told to do just to get away with
it. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth demonstrate these behaviors. Higher
scores indicate a higher level of rebelliousness.
Perceived Risk of Harm: Youth who do not perceive drug use to be risky (i.e. believing people cannot be
harmed physically, mentally, or legally when using substances) are far more likely to engage in drug use
themselves (Danseco et al., 1999; Perron and Howard, 2008). Youth were asked if they think people risk
harming themselves when using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor
telling the youth to take them. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth perceive little
to no risk in using substances. Higher scores indicate a low level of perceived risk.
Interaction with Antisocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in problem behaviors are
at higher risk for engaging in antisocial behavior themselves (Jonkman et al., 2011; Stockwell et al.,
2004). Participants were asked about how many of their friends have been suspended from school,
dropped out of school, carried a handgun, sold drugs, stolen a car, or been arrested in the last 12
months. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity of friends who engaged in that behavior. Higher
scores indicate more interaction with antisocial peers.
Friends’ Use of Drugs: Youth who spend time with friends who engage in substance use are more likely
to engage in the same behavior. Peer drug use has consistently been found to be among the strongest
predictors of substance use among youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Iannotti et al., 1996; Yamaguchi and
Kandel, 1984). Participants were asked if any of their friends use alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other
illicit drugs or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them. Data represented in
charts refer to friends’ use or abuse of drugs. Higher values indicate more friends who use drugs.
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: As youth grow older, they have a higher likelihood of being exposed
to others who engage in drug use or have a greater acceptance of these behaviors. This exposure may
influence a youth’s attitude toward drug use and increase the likelihood of them engaging in a variety of
problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Bahr et al., 2005; Bauman and Ennett, 1996; Beyers et al., 2004).
This factor examines how wrong youth perceive it is to use four different substance groups: alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, and LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs. Data represented in charts refer to
youth attitudes towards using drugs. Higher values indicate more favorable attitudes toward drug use.
Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: As previously stated, youths’ attitudes may change as
they are exposed to different social circles (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). This factor aims to
understand youth perceptions of how wrong it would be to stay away from school, take a handgun to
school, pick a fight, seriously attack someone, and steal anything worth more than $5. Data represented
in charts refer to youth attitudes about these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Gang Involvement: Youth who belong to gangs and associate with gang-involved peers are more at risk
for antisocial behavior and drug use (Curry and Spergel, 1992; Herrenkohl et al., 2000). Conditioned on
ever being in a gang, this scale includes questions about age of first involvement and the membership
status of best friends. The Gang Involvement Risk Factor measures the participant’s own gang involvement. Data shown in charts refer to the degree to which youth are involved in gangs. Higher values
indicate more gang involvement.

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Early Initiation of Drug Use: Early onset of drug use has been linked to increased drug use and abuse
through adolescence and beyond, with later age of onset more likely to lead to reduced drug involvement
and a greater likelihood of discontinuation of use (Kandel, 1975; Miller et al., 2006). To assess the scope
of onset among the sample, this factor looks at the age at which youth first tried cigarettes, marijuana,
or alcohol, and when youth first began drinking regularly. Data reported reflect participants who stated
they began using substances at an early age. Higher values indicate earlier use of substances.

Peer-Individual Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are rewarded for working hard in school and the community are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. Rewards for prosocial involvement include being
seen as cool for trying your best at school, defending someone who is being bullied, or regularly volunteering in the community (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data contained in charts
represent the extent to which youth think that they would be seen as cool if they participated in prosocial
activities. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Prosocial Involvement: Youth who participate in positive school and community activities are less likely
to participate in problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Data
contained in charts represent the degree to which youth participated in school clubs and organizations
or volunteered in the community. Higher scores indicate more prosocial involvement.
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in prosocial behavior are
more likely to participate in prosocial behavior as well. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity
of friends with whom youth have participated in prosocial activities in the past 12 months. Higher scores
indicate higher interaction with prosocial peers.
Belief in the Moral Order: Youth who have a belief in what is “right” or “wrong” are less likely to use drugs
(Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Participants were asked about how wrong they believe it
would be for someone their age to steal anything worth more than $5, cheat in school, or start a fight.
Data in these charts refer to youth attitudes towards these behaviors. Youth were also asked about how
important they think it is to be honest with their parents; data represent the extent to which youth agreed
that is it important for them to be honest with their parents. Higher scores indicate higher belief in moral
order.

Family Domain Risk Factors
Poor Family Management: Parents’ use of inconsistent and/or unusually harsh punishment with their
children places their children at a higher risk for participation in substance use and other problem behaviors. This higher risk is also seen in youth whose parents do not provide clear explanations for expected
behaviors and do not monitor their children’s activities (Arthur et al., 2002; Dishion et al., 2004). Youth
were asked if their parents usually know who they are spending time with, if there are clear rules in their
household, and if their parents would be aware of the youth’s participation in problem behaviors. Data
in charts display the extent to which youth indicated that their families had poor management practices.
Higher score indicate poor family management.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: In families where parents use illegal drugs, are heavy
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users of alcohol, or are tolerant of children’s use, youth are more likely to become drug abusers during
adolescence. The risk is further increased if parents involve children in their own drug use, such as
asking their child to light a cigarette or get a beer from the refrigerator (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl
et al., 2000). To capture data on this concept, participants were asked if their parents think it is wrong for
them to use cigarettes, alcohol or marijuana. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth
believe their parents would accept their child using substances. Higher scores indicate more favorable
parental attitudes towards drug use.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: Youth often follow the example of those around
them. Parental attitudes that are positive to antisocial or rebellious behaviors can be seen as an approval of the youth’s participation in those behaviors. Examples of parental attitudes being favorable
toward antisocial behavior include parents believing it is not wrong for someone to steal items, pick a
fight, or damage someone else’s property (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). Participants of the
survey were asked if their parents thought it would be wrong for them to participate in these antisocial
behaviors. The data in this chart represent the extent to which youth believe their parents would think it
is acceptable to participate in these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable parental attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Family History of Antisocial Behavior: When youth are raised in a family with a history of problem behaviors (e.g. violence, alcohol, or other drug use), they are more likely to engage in these behaviors
themselves (Corrigan et al., 2007). Participants were asked about the presence of alcohol or drug problems in their family, and the general use of alcohol and other drugs by family members. Data in the chart
represent the extent to which youth indicated that they have family members who engage in these problem behaviors or have engaged in these behaviors in the past. Higher values indicate more antisocial
behavior among family members.
Family Conflict: Youth raised in families who experience high levels of conflict, whether or not the child
is directly involved in these conflicts, are more likely to engage in delinquent behaviors and drug use
(Szapocznik and Williams, 2000). Youth were asked questions regarding the presence of conflict in their
home (e.g. household members having serious arguments or yelling at and insulting each other often).
Data contained in these charts represent the extent to which youth state that their family experiences
these heightened levels of conflict. Higher scores indicate more family conflict.

Family Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When parents, siblings, and other family members praise or encourage activities done well by a child, youth are less likely to engage in substance use and other problem
behaviors (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their parents often
communicate feeling proud of them or notice them doing a good job. Youth were also asked questions
regarding spending time with their mother or father. Data in the charts refer to the extent to which youth
stated that spending time with their mother and/or father is enjoyable, and that their parents communicate being proud of them and notice when they do a good job. Higher scores indicate more rewards for
prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are exposed to more opportunities to participate
meaningfully in the responsibilities and activities of the family are less likely to engage in drug use and
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other problem behaviors. Opportunities for prosocial involvement, at the family domain level, include
youth being able to do fun activities with their family members, being a part of family decision- making,
and being able to rely on family members for help when needed (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004;
Catalano et al., 1992). Data in the charts represent youth who stated that they have opportunities for
prosocial involvement. Higher scores indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.
Family Attachment: Youth who feel that they are close to or are a valued part of their family are less
likely to engage in substance use and other problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Catalano et al.,
1992). Youth were asked questions regarding if they feel close to their family members and if they share
thoughts and feelings with their mother and father. Data in charts refer to the extent to which youth
feel close with their family members, and believe it is important to share thoughts or feelings with their
parents. Higher scores indicate more family attachment.

School Domain Risk Factors
Low Commitment to School: Youth who do not feel connected to or have low commitment to school are
more likely to use drugs and participate in other problem behaviors. Low school commitment is measured
through items such as disliking school, spending little time on homework, and perceiving course work as
irrelevant to one’s future (Brown et al., 2005; Catalano et al., 2002). The data in the charts reflect the
extent to which youth stated that they dislike school or believe school is not important. Higher scores
indicate lower commitment to school.
Academic Failure: Youth who experience academic failure are at a higher risk of participating in drug
abuse and other problem behaviors throughout adolescence (Bryant et al., 2003; Catalano et al., 2002;
Hawkins et al., 1999). Participants were asked about the grades they received during the past year,
and scores indicate the extent to which youth received lower grades such as D’s and F’s. Higher scores
indicate more academic failure.

School Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are recognized and rewarded for their contributions at
school, they are less likely to be involved in substance use and other problem behaviors (Catalano et al.,
1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their teachers notice when they are doing a
good job, praise them for hard work, and tell their parents about how well they are doing in school. Data
represent the extent to which youth stated they receive rewards for participating in prosocial activities.
Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are given opportunities to participate meaningfully
in important activities at school, they are less likely to engage in drug use and other problem behaviors
(Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1992). Youth were asked about having the
chance to participate in school activities, being asked to work on special projects in the classroom, and
being able to speak with their teacher one-on-one. Data in each chart represent the extent to which
youth stated that they have opportunities to participate in prosocial activities in school. Higher scores
indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.

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Community Domain Risk Factors
Perceived Availability of Handguns: The perception that handguns are easily obtainable in the community
may influence the presence of violent behaviors in youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al., 2007).
Participants were asked if they believe it would be easy for them to obtain a handgun. Data shown in
charts represent the extent to which youth believe that it would be easy to obtain a handgun in their
community. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of handguns.
Perceived Availability of Drugs: If youth believe it is easy to obtain drugs they are more likely to use
these substances (Beyers et al., 2004; Johnston et al., 2009). Youth were asked if they believe it would
be easy for them to acquire substances such as cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, or other illicit drugs.
The data presented in each chart represent the extent to which youth believe it would be easy to obtain
substances. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of drugs.
Low Neighborhood Attachment: Youth who do not feel connected to the neighborhoods in which they
live are more likely to become involved in problem behaviors (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al.,
2000). Participants were asked if they liked living in the neighborhood or desired to move out of their
neighborhood. The data shown in each chart refer to the extent to which youth indicated that they did
not like their neighborhood or wished to move out of their neighborhood. Higher scores indicate lower
neighborhood attachment
Laws and Norms Favorable toward Drug Use: Legal restrictions on substance use, such as raising the
legal drinking age or restricting smoking in public places, may influence the degree to which youth consume these substances. Moreover, youth who live in communities that view substance use as “normal
activity” have a higher chance of using substances themselves (Arthur et al., 2002; Cleveland et al.,
2008; Hawkins et al., 2002). Participants were asked if adults in their neighborhood would think it is
wrong for them to use substances, or if they were likely to be caught by law enforcement when using
substances. Data in the chart refer to those youth who stated that they believe that people would not be
caught by law enforcement when using drugs, or stated that adults in their neighborhood believe using
drugs is acceptable. Higher scores indicate more favorable laws and norms towards drug use.

Community Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Rewards for positive participation in activities helps youth bond to
their communities, and lowers their risk of participating in problem behaviors. Youth were asked if their
neighbors encourage them to try their best in various activities, talk with them regarding something important, and if community members ever inform the youth that they are proud of them for doing something
well (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data in the charts represent the extent to which youth
agree with positive statements about their neighbors. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial
involvement.

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Figures
Peer-Individual RPFs, 2016
Figure 36: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

1.5
1.6
3.2
2.7

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

4.6

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

1.1

Gang Involvement

6.8

Friends Use of
Drugs

1.8

Early Initiation
of Drug Use
Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

4.0

0.6

1.2
7.2
1.4
1.2
2.2
1.8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 37: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

1.8
2.1
3.8
2.9

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

5.8

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

1.2

Gang Involvement

6.6

Friends Use of
Drugs

2.8

Early Initiation
of Drug Use
Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

4.4

0.7

2.2
5.8
2.0
2.0
2.6
2.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 38: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.6
2.4
2.8
3.1

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

4.6

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.9

Gang Involvement

6.1

Friends Use of
Drugs

2.2

Early Initiation
of Drug Use
Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

4.9

0.8

2.9
4.4
1.9
2.6
1.5
2.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 39: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.9
4.5
2.5
3.1
4.3
5.4
7.0
7.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Figure 40: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.3
4.5
3.2
3.8
4.2
5.1
5.9
6.8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
La Paz

70

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Figure 41: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.5
4.6
5.0
4.1
4.4
4.8
6.5
6.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
La Paz

71

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Family Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 42: Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

4.6
3.3
0.8
0.6
1.4
1.2
3.4
2.3
4.7

Family Conflict
4.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
La Paz

72

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Figure 43: Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

3.7
3.6
1.2
1.0
1.9
1.3
3.0
2.9
4.4

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
La Paz

73

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Figure 44: Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

3.4
4.1
1.4
1.6
1.5
1.4
3.4
3.4
3.9

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
La Paz

74

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Figure 45: Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.5

6.7

5.3

6.6

5.1

Family Attachment
6.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
La Paz

75

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Figure 46: Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.5

6.4

5.3

6.3

4.7

Family Attachment
5.9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
La Paz

76

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Figure 47: Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.8

6.1

6.0

6.0

5.4

Family Attachment
5.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
La Paz

77

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School Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 48: School Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.5
3.7

Academic Failure

3.9
2.5

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
La Paz

State of Arizona

Figure 49: School Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.3
4.3

Academic Failure

3.4
2.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
La Paz

78

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Figure 50: School Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

5.5
4.5

Academic Failure

3.0
2.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
La Paz

79

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Figure 51: School Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.2
5.5
5.6
6.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
La Paz

State of Arizona

Figure 52: School Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.3
5.2
5.2
6.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
La Paz

80

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Figure 53: School Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

4.8
5.4
5.5
6.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
La Paz

81

State of Arizona

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Community Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 54: Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

2.1

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

3.7

Low neighborhood
Attachment

4.3

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

3.8

2.0

3.0

3.5

3.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
La Paz

82

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Figure 55: Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

2.3

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

3.8

Low neighborhood
Attachment

4.3

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

4.4

2.4

4.5

3.8

4.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
La Paz

83

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Figure 56: Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

3.0

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

5.2

Low neighborhood
Attachment

4.7

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

4.6

3.0

5.5

4.2

4.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
La Paz

84

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Figure 57: Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

3.0

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
La Paz

85

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Figure 58: Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

3.4

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
La Paz

86

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Figure 59: Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

3.8

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
La Paz

87

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5.2 Other Contextual Factors
Definitions
Aside from the established Risk and Protective Factors, there are other contextual factors that may
influence the prevalence of drug use and other problem behaviors in youth. Data relating to a number
of these key indicators are provided by the Arizona Youth Survey, including: (1) sources of drugs and
alcohol; (2) substance offers and resistance strategies; (3) ease of access; (4) age of initiation; (5)
parent-youth communication; and (6) reasons for use and non-use.
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol
Several questions asked the participants who used alcohol, marijuana or prescription drugs during the
past 30 days how they obtained each substance (e.g. from home, parties, friends, or adults). The answer
categories for these questions are not mutually exclusive, and youth were able to select more than one
response option. The data shown in each table refer to the percentage of youth who reported having
obtained each substance via the categories shown in the figures. Importantly, the percentages refer to
the total percentage of students who selected each response, and do not reflect whether that particular
student also reported ever having used the relevant substance.

Substance Offers and Resistance Strategies
Youth may be offered substances without communicating an interest in using those substances (Pettigrew et al., 2012). Participants were asked if they were offered drugs in the past 30 days, if they avoided
areas where drug consumption was known to happen, and if they have had conversations with their
parents about how to respond to drug offers. The data presented in charts reflect those youth who answered that they had experienced at least one drug offer in the last 30 days, had avoided places where
drug consumption occurs at least once in the last 30 days, and if they have spoken to their parents at
least once in the past 12 months about resisting drug offers.
Youth were also asked how they responded to drug offers in the past 30 days. Data represented in
charts refer to those students who stated that they were offered substances and used a specific method
in order to resist these offers.

Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns
These charts examine youths’ perceptions about how easy they believe it would be to obtain specific
drugs or handguns. Percentages represented refer to those youth who believe it is very easy or sort of
easy to obtain alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other drugs, or handguns in their community.

Age of Initiation
The earlier youth participate in risky problem behaviors, the more likely they are to continue those behaviors later in their lifespan (Harachi et al., 2001; Hawkins et al., 1997). Participants were asked how old
they were when, if ever, they first used substances, attacked someone with the idea of seriously hurting

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them, belonged to a gang, or gambled. Data were calculated to produce the average age of initiation
and the median age of initiation for each problem behavior. Average age, also known as the mean, is
calculated by adding all the ages of the respondents and then dividing that number (the sum) by the
number of scores initially added together. Median age shows the middle value of the ages of initiation
for each activity. The median age is found by listing all the ages in numerical order and identifying the
number in which one-half of the values are larger than this middle number and one-half of the values are
smaller than this number. The average age and median age are important to note in order to obtain a
better understanding of when youth may begin participating in each of these behaviors.
Parent/Youth Communication
Youth who do not speak with their parents about the dangers of substance use are more likely to participate in drug use and other problem behaviors (Yu et al., 2006). Participants were asked questions
regarding having discussions with their parents about the dangers and risks of each drug. The Parent/Youth Communication charts represent the percentage of youth who report having talked with at
least one of their parents in the past 12 months about the dangers of various drugs. Percentages relating to the response category “did not talk to parents about these topics” refer to those youth who have
not talked to a parent about the dangers of substances during the past 12 months.

Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
There are multiple motivating factors that can influence someone’s decision to use or not use substances
(Boys et al., 2001). Participants were asked why they did and/or did not use drugs in the past 30 days,
and were able to select all the reasons that influenced their decisions. Percentages listed in charts are
categorized by substance users and non-users. Charts relating to reasons for use only include those
youth who stated they used a substance in the last 30 days. Charts relating to reasons youth did not use
substances only include participants that stated they did not use any substances in the last 30 days.

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Figures
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol, 2016
Figure 60: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

3.6%
2.7%
4.8%
2.2%
6.0%
2.7%

Parent/guardian

1.2%
2.9%

Gave someone
money to buy it

3.6%
2.3%

Public event

3.6%
1.0%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

4.8%
1.3%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

1.2%
1.5%
2.4%
1.3%
6.0%
3.6%
6.0%
4.4%
7.2%
3.6%
86.7%
88.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
La Paz

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Figure 61: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

2.7%
5.1%
2.7%
4.5%
5.3%
4.2%

Parent/guardian

2.7%
4.2%

Gave someone
money to buy it

8.0%
5.7%

Public event

0.0%
1.4%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

1.3%
1.7%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

1.3%
2.2%
4.0%
2.7%
4.0%
5.3%
9.3%
9.9%
2.7%
5.3%
80.0%
77.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
La Paz

91

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Figure 62: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

5.9%
7.0%
5.9%
8.7%
4.4%
6.0%

Parent/guardian

1.5%
6.4%

Gave someone
money to buy it

2.9%
11.9%

Public event

2.9%
2.2%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

0.0%
3.1%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

0.0%
4.5%
0.0%
2.5%
1.5%
5.4%
4.4%
16.9%
1.5%
6.2%
86.8%
65.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
La Paz

92

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Figure 63: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
3.3%

School
1.8%
5.5%

Home
1.1%
3.3%

Parties
2.6%
6.6%

Family
2.2%
15.4%

Friends
6.9%

Someone with a
medical card

4.4%
1.7%
8.8%

Other
3.3%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

80.2%
90.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
La Paz

93

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Figure 64: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
1.2%

School
2.6%
2.5%

Home
1.4%
3.7%

Parties
5.3%
6.2%

Family
2.8%
12.3%

Friends
13.8%

Someone with a
medical card

7.4%
3.3%
6.2%

Other
5.2%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

77.8%
80.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
La Paz

94

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Figure 65: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
2.8%

School
2.7%
1.4%

Home
2.0%
0.0%

Parties
7.2%
4.2%

Family
3.5%
12.5%

Friends
19.6%

Someone with a
medical card

1.4%
5.7%
5.6%

Other
7.4%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

81.9%
71.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
La Paz

95

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Figure 66: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
The internet
School

2.4%
0.7%
6.0%
1.1%

Doctor or
pharmacy

1.2%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

4.8%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.1%

1.6%
4.8%
1.5%
4.8%
1.2%
6.0%
3.0%
2.4%
0.9%
3.6%
1.7%
90.4%
94.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
La Paz

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Figure 67: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
The internet
School

0.0%
0.8%
2.7%
1.6%

Doctor or
pharmacy

5.5%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

1.4%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.5%

2.0%
2.7%
2.3%
2.7%
1.6%
8.2%
4.7%
0.0%
1.2%
1.4%
2.3%
89.0%
91.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
La Paz

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Figure 68: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
The internet
School

0.0%
1.0%
0.0%
1.5%

Doctor or
pharmacy

1.4%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

0.0%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

2.0%

1.9%
1.4%
2.8%
1.4%
1.9%
2.8%
6.1%
1.4%
1.4%
7.0%
2.6%
90.1%
88.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
La Paz

98

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Substance Offers, 2016
Figure 69: Substance Offers (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (8th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

27.9%
20.2%

Offered 10.6%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 11.4%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

41.3%
21.8%
8.7%
5.1%

Offered other 13.5%
drugs (last 30
days) 8.5%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

51.0%
51.5%
36.2%
27.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
La Paz

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Figure 70: Substance Offers (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (10th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

32.2%
36.0%

Offered 11.5%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 17.1%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

36.0%
37.5%
11.5%
9.9%

Offered other 12.6%
drugs (last 30
days) 13.0%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

43.2%
44.9%
25.9%
26.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
La Paz

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Figure 71: Substance Offers (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (12th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

28.8%
48.5%

Offered 15.1%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 22.9%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

39.7%
44.8%
9.7%
12.1%

Offered other 4.3%
drugs (last 30
days) 14.2%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

34.7%
33.9%
16.4%
24.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
La Paz

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Resistance Strategies, 2016
Note that the Resistance Strategies charts below are split into two groups: respondents who had used
alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs (ATOD) in the last month (left); and respondents who had not used
ATOD in the last month (right).
Figure 72: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 61.5%

54.8%

56.1%

Giving excuse 56.7%
and turning down
offer 59.2%

55.2%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 52.4%

60.0%

59.6%

Using other way 50.0%
to not accept
offer 50.7%

52.6%

0

70.2%

67.5%

66.8%

64.1%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
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Figure 73: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 56.2%

52.2%

75.0%

Giving excuse 43.5%
and turning down
offer 56.1%

76.4%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 40.8%

45.8%

74.5%

Using other way 37.5%
to not accept
offer 39.1%

65.5%

0

67.1%

64.2%

60.2%

56.9%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
La Paz

103

State of Arizona

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Figure 74: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 55.1%

73.3%

64.0%

Giving excuse 66.7%
and turning down
offer 54.5%

56.9%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 37.1%

60.0%

64.7%

Using other way 53.3%
to not accept
offer 34.9%

56.9%

0

61.5%

57.8%

53.5%

49.4%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
La Paz

104

State of Arizona

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Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns, 2016
Figure 75: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

17.4%

Easy to get other
drugs

13.1%

Easy to get
marijuana

49.4%

Easy to get
alcohol

41.9%

Easy to get
cigarettes

41.9%

17.8%

10.4%

29.8%

42.3%

33.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
La Paz

105

State of Arizona

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Figure 76: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

23.5%

Easy to get other
drugs

13.2%

Easy to get
marijuana

56.7%

Easy to get
alcohol

44.8%

Easy to get
cigarettes

32.4%

21.9%

21.2%

53.3%

58.9%

49.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
La Paz

106

State of Arizona

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Figure 77: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

26.1%

Easy to get other
drugs

16.2%

Easy to get
marijuana

64.2%

Easy to get
alcohol

54.4%

Easy to get
cigarettes

61.8%

28.0%

27.5%

64.1%

65.6%

68.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
La Paz

107

State of Arizona

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Age of Initiation, 2016
Figure 78: Age of Initiation (8th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (8th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

102 students in this sample, median age 12.5
20333 students in this sample, median age 13
107 students in this sample, median age 12
20780 students in this sample, median age 13
90 students in this sample, median age 13

Drank alcohol
18687 students in this sample, median age 13

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

107 students in this sample, median age 13
21013 students in this sample, median age 13
102 students in this sample, median age 13
20770 students in this sample, median age 13
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

93 students in this sample, median age 13
18383 students in this sample, median age 13
103 students in this sample, median age 12
20211 students in this sample, median age 13
106 students in this sample, median age 13
20973 students in this sample, median age 13

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
La Paz

108

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Figure 79: Age of Initiation (10th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (10th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

87 students in this sample, median age 14
16806 students in this sample, median age 14
92 students in this sample, median age 14
17178 students in this sample, median age 14
82 students in this sample, median age 14

Drank alcohol
16017 students in this sample, median age 14

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

91 students in this sample, median age 14
17402 students in this sample, median age 15
88 students in this sample, median age 14
17238 students in this sample, median age 14
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

85 students in this sample, median age 14
15439 students in this sample, median age 13
87 students in this sample, median age 13
16680 students in this sample, median age 14
94 students in this sample, median age 12
17337 students in this sample, median age 13

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
La Paz

109

State of Arizona

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Figure 80: Age of Initiation (12th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (12th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

67 students in this sample, median age 14.5
13866 students in this sample, median age 15
74 students in this sample, median age 14
14197 students in this sample, median age 15
67 students in this sample, median age 15

Drank alcohol
13433 students in this sample, median age 15

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

74 students in this sample, median age 16
14371 students in this sample, median age 16
75 students in this sample, median age 15
14280 students in this sample, median age 16
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

69 students in this sample, median age 15
13066 students in this sample, median age 15
68 students in this sample, median age 14
13926 students in this sample, median age 14
73 students in this sample, median age 15
14355 students in this sample, median age 14

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
La Paz

110

State of Arizona

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Parent/Youth Communication, 2016
Figure 81: Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
37.2%

Illegal drug use
39.7%
38.5%

Marijuana use
33.9%

Prescription drug
use

25.6%
28.9%
37.2%

Alcohol use
36.0%
39.7%

Tobacco use
36.9%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

55.1%
49.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
La Paz

111

State of Arizona

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Figure 82: Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
33.3%

Illegal drug use
34.8%
25.4%

Marijuana use
31.2%

Prescription drug
use

22.2%
26.0%
34.9%

Alcohol use
34.1%
36.5%

Tobacco use
31.9%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

52.4%
52.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
La Paz

112

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Figure 83: Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
23.0%

Illegal drug use
25.3%
14.8%

Marijuana use
23.4%

Prescription drug
use

11.5%
19.7%
18.0%

Alcohol use
27.6%
23.0%

Tobacco use
25.4%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

60.7%
59.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
La Paz

113

State of Arizona

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Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
Figure 84: Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade)
To fit in

13.6%
16.7%

It was new and
exciting

27.3%
27.9%

To get parents'
attention

13.6%
6.1%

To lose weight

4.5%
8.0%

To avoid being
sad

40.9%
37.1%

Boredom

13.6%
21.0%

To feel good

45.5%
36.1%

To feel normal

13.6%
13.7%

To stay focused

22.7%
17.0%

To have fun

45.5%
41.2%

To be like an
actor or musician

9.1%
4.5%

To feel grown up

4.5%
6.4%

Craved it or
addicted

9.1%
9.6%

To deal with
stress

54.5%
40.0%

Other

40.9%
30.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
La Paz

114

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Figure 85: Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)
To fit in

11.1%
13.0%

It was new and
exciting

22.2%
25.2%

To get parents'
attention

11.1%
4.8%

To lose weight

0.0%
6.7%

To avoid being
sad

27.8%
32.2%

Boredom

11.1%
23.6%

To feel good

33.3%
40.1%

To feel normal

22.2%
12.8%

To stay focused

22.2%
17.6%

To have fun

33.3%
52.1%

To be like an
actor or musician

0.0%
3.4%

To feel grown up

0.0%
4.3%

Craved it or
addicted

11.1%
8.3%

To deal with
stress

33.3%
39.5%

Other

5.6%
24.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
La Paz

115

State of Arizona

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Figure 86: Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)
To fit in

6.2%
11.8%

It was new and
exciting

0.0%
18.3%

To get parents'
attention

6.2%
3.0%

To lose weight

6.2%
5.3%

To avoid being
sad

25.0%
25.4%

Boredom

12.5%
21.5%

To feel good

37.5%
36.8%

To feel normal

18.8%
10.0%

To stay focused

25.0%
16.5%

To have fun

25.0%
53.8%

To be like an
actor or musician

0.0%
2.7%

To feel grown up

0.0%
3.5%

Craved it or
addicted

12.5%
7.4%

To deal with
stress

43.8%
35.5%

Other

18.8%
22.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
La Paz

116

State of Arizona

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Figure 87: Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)
Against religious 16.0%
beliefs 22.5%
It is morally 52.0%
wrong 52.7%
Tried before and 12.0%
don't like 5.7%
It is illegal

60.0%
57.9%

Wanted to use but 14.0%
no access 6.1%
Would get a bad 54.0%
reputation 47.2%
Friends would 34.0%
stop hanging out 36.8%
Might get kicked 52.0%
out of school 51.3%
Other adults 54.0%
would be
disappointed 51.1%
Parents would be 68.0%
disappointed 65.5%
It is harmful
No interest

64.0%
67.0%
82.0%
91.4%

Parents would 46.0%
take away
privileges 50.4%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
La Paz

117

State of Arizona

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Figure 88: Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Against religious 20.4%
beliefs 22.7%
It is morally 32.7%
wrong 44.6%
Tried before and 18.4%
don't like 6.3%
It is illegal

40.8%
50.1%

Wanted to use but 16.3%
no access 5.2%
Would get a bad 30.6%
reputation 35.0%
Friends would 22.4%
stop hanging out 25.8%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

42.9%
44.5%
38.8%
42.8%
49.0%
58.8%
44.9%
60.3%
83.7%
90.5%

Parents would 36.7%
take away
privileges 45.7%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
La Paz

118

State of Arizona

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Figure 89: Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Against religious 16.7%
beliefs 20.1%
It is morally 27.1%
wrong 35.6%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

8.3%
7.4%
35.4%
41.4%
8.3%
3.9%

Would get a bad 22.9%
reputation 23.7%
Friends would 16.7%
stop hanging out 16.5%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

25.0%
31.5%
31.2%
34.0%
41.7%
47.2%
43.8%
52.2%
83.3%
91.4%

Parents would 35.4%
take away
privileges 31.5%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
La Paz

119

State of Arizona

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Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 6: Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures
Background
These questions provide the measures that communities in Arizona with Drug-Free Communities grants
must report (DFC Regular Standard Terms of Award, 2015). Three overall areas are reported:
• Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
• Perceived Risk of Harm
• Disapproval (Parent and Peer)

6.1 Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
Charts for substance use over the most recent 30 days can be found in Section 3.1: Substance Use,
and Frequency of Use. Section 3.1 includes separate figures for the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade samples,
as well as a line graph that displays the usage trends of key substances over time (2012 to 2016).

6.2 Perceived Risk of Harm
Youth who perceive little to no risk of harm in using alcohol or drugs may be more likely to use or
abuse these substances (McCambridge and Strang, 2004; Tomar and Hatsukami, 2007). Charts for
perceived risk of harm associated with specific substance use represent youths’ perceptions about the
harm associated with the use of common substances. Percentages reported refer to those students who
believe there is no to slight risk in using each of the specific substances listed.

6.3 Parent and Peer Disapproval
Definitions
Parental and peer disapproval are important variables to consider when thinking about youth substance
use, as they may influence a youth’s decision to initiate, use, or continue to use or abuse substances
(Sawyer and Stevenson, 2008). This section includes measures of Parent and Peer Disapproval, defined
in this survey as the degree to which youth think their parents and peers would feel it is wrong, a little bit
wrong, or very wrong for youth to engage in the following behaviors:
•
•
•
•

Smoke cigarettes;
Smoke marijuana;
Consume one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day; and
Use prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them.

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Figures
Perceived Risk of Harm, 2016
Figure 90: Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

35.9%
23.2%
31.5%
23.6%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

37.0%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

50.5%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

35.1%

41.9%
58.7%
59.2%
33.7%
21.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
La Paz

121

State of Arizona

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Figure 91: Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

33.8%
20.4%
39.7%
21.4%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

51.9%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

70.5%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

33.1%

53.7%
78.2%
70.7%
34.2%
17.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
La Paz

122

State of Arizona

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Figure 92: Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

28.6%
22.1%
23.6%
24.9%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

43.7%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

63.6%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

35.9%

65.1%
65.7%
78.3%
19.7%
18.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
La Paz

123

State of Arizona

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Parent Disapproval, 2016
Figure 93: Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

97.5%
98.2%
94.8%
97.7%
98.7%
98.7%
98.7%
98.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
La Paz

124

State of Arizona

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Figure 94: Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes

98.5%
97.9%
96.9%
95.8%
100.0%
98.2%

Drink nearly 100.0%
every day 97.0%
0

10

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30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
La Paz

125

State of Arizona

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Figure 95: Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

96.7%
96.9%
93.3%
92.9%
96.7%
96.4%
96.7%
94.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
La Paz

126

State of Arizona

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Peer Disapproval, 2016
Figure 96: Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

89.3%

Use other illicit
drugs

93.8%

97.2%

97.9%
89.2%

Smoke marijuana
92.9%
92.8%

Smoke cigarettes
97.6%

Drink nearly
every day

94.6%
97.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
La Paz

127

State of Arizona

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Figure 97: Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

96.8%

Use other illicit
drugs

95.7%

95.9%

96.2%
86.2%

Smoke marijuana
84.4%
94.6%

Smoke cigarettes
95.3%

Drink nearly
every day

92.6%
95.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
La Paz

128

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Figure 98: Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

96.1%

Use other illicit
drugs

97.4%

95.3%

95.1%
87.0%

Smoke marijuana
76.3%
94.8%

Smoke cigarettes
91.5%

Drink nearly
every day

97.4%
93.2%

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School Climate Experiences

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Section 7: School Climate Experiences
7.1 Student-Teacher Interactions
Definitions
Youth were asked about a variety of experiences at school and interactions with others, including teachers, peers, and parents. Questions were asked about their involvement in the classroom and other
activities, interactions with teachers, their school’s interaction with their parents, and their feeling safe at
school. The percentage of youth who agreed or strongly agreed with each of the statements is reported.

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Figures
Figure 99: Student-Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)
Teachers praise 53.0%
me when I work
hard 52.7%
The school tells 48.7%
my parents when I
do well 41.0%
Lots of chances 56.0%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 74.1%
Lots of chances
to get involved 70.7%
in school 90.7%
activities
Teachers notice 78.6%
when I am doing a
good job 76.3%
Teachers ask
me to work on 57.3%
special classroom 56.3%
projects
I can be part of 78.6%
class discussions
or activities 88.8%
Students help
decide class 56.4%
activities and 57.9%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
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Figure 100: Student-Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)
Teachers praise 41.7%
me when I work
hard 46.6%
The school tells 37.1%
my parents when I
do well 32.6%
Lots of chances 59.8%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 73.6%
Lots of chances
to get involved 85.6%
in school 90.8%
activities
Teachers notice 64.6%
when I am doing a
good job 71.0%
Teachers ask
me to work on 52.1%
special classroom 52.9%
projects
I can be part of 78.4%
class discussions
or activities 89.0%
Students help
decide class 53.1%
activities and 57.8%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
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Figure 101: Student-Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)
Teachers praise 41.6%
me when I work
hard 50.4%
The school tells 27.6%
my parents when I
do well 33.7%
Lots of chances 57.9%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 77.4%
Lots of chances
to get involved 84.4%
in school 88.5%
activities
Teachers notice 62.8%
when I am doing a
good job 72.9%
Teachers ask
me to work on 52.6%
special classroom 53.9%
projects
I can be part of 81.8%
class discussions
or activities 89.2%
Students help
decide class 40.8%
activities and 54.7%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
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7.2 Negative Peer Interactions
Definitions
Peer interactions at school are also important variables to consider when thinking about possible influences on behavior. Questions were asked regarding how often specific kinds of negative interactions
happen, including youth being made fun of by other students, being pushed or hit by other students,
feeling that other students are being mean to them, or feeling that they are excluded by other students
during activities. The responses were five-point scales with 1 defined as “Never/Almost never” and 5
defined as “Always/Almost always.” The figures depict the average response on this five-point scale.

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Figures
Figure 102: Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.9

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.4

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.6

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.8

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1.8

1.4

1.7

1.8

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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Figure 103: Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.8

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.4

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.7

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.7

La Paz
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1.6

1.3

1.6

1.7

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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always/
almost
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Figure 104: Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.6

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.2

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.6

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.8

La Paz
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1.5

1.2

1.5

1.7

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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always/
almost
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Well-Being

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 8: Well-Being
8.1 Perceived Stress
Definitions
Perceived Stress has been connected to substance use by adolescents (Finkelstein et al., 2006; Kobus
and Reyes, 2000; Sussman et al., 1993). Cohen et al. (1983) developed the Perceived Stress Scale,
which has been widely used in research projects to assess stress (e.g., Mimura and Griffiths, 2004).
Percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated that in the last month they sometimes,
fairly often, or very often felt confident about their abilities to handle their personal problems, felt that
things were not going their way, or felt that they were unable to control important things in their life and
were unable to overcome difficulties.

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Figures
Figure 105: Perceived Stress (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (8th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 48.6%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 49.7%
(past month)
Felt that things 55.7%
were going your
way (past month) 67.4%
Felt confident
about abilities 57.1%
to handle
personal problems 73.5%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 52.9%
important things
in life (past 50.9%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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Figure 106: Perceived Stress (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (10th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 60.7%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 58.0%
(past month)
Felt that things 52.5%
were going your
way (past month) 66.6%
Felt confident
about abilities 59.0%
to handle
personal problems 73.9%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 53.2%
important things
in life (past 57.5%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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Figure 107: Perceived Stress (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (12th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 63.8%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 59.4%
(past month)
Felt that things 58.6%
were going your
way (past month) 69.4%
Felt confident
about abilities 75.4%
to handle
personal problems 76.0%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 70.2%
important things
in life (past 58.6%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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8.2 Future Orientation
Definitions
Youth who have a positive outlook on their future, establish goals for the future, or give greater attention
to future consequences of their behavior are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. These concepts
are often analyzed together in order to measure an individual’s future orientation (Keough et al., 1999).
Students were asked a series of statements about their future and goals, and percentages represented
in charts refer to those youth who stated these statements were exactly, a lot, or somewhat like them.
Participants were also asked how often they make plans for their goals or have trouble figuring out how
to make their goals happen. Percentages represented in these charts refer to those youth who stated
they create goals, or have trouble with their goals, all, most or some of the time.

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Figures
Figure 108: Future Orientation (8th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (8th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

74.2%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

77.3%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

69.7%

I have goals in
my life

75.8%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

68.2%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

72.7%

I am excited
about my future

73.8%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

59.7%

78.3%

85.6%

81.3%

86.4%

68.4%

79.5%

81.2%

68.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 109: Future Orientation (10th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (10th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

72.1%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

77.0%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

73.8%

I have goals in
my life

73.8%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

65.0%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

66.7%

I am excited
about my future

72.1%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

62.3%

76.6%

84.7%

80.2%

85.4%

65.3%

77.5%

79.4%

66.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 110: Future Orientation (12th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (12th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

73.2%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

89.1%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

85.7%

I have goals in
my life

89.1%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

76.8%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

81.1%

I am excited
about my future

85.7%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

71.9%

79.0%

86.1%

82.2%

85.6%

69.4%

79.5%

80.9%

69.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 111: Goal Setting (8th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (8th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

72.3%
62.9%
73.8%
76.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
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Figure 112: Goal Setting (10th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (10th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

68.3%
66.8%
66.1%
76.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
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Figure 113: Goal Setting (12th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (12th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

66.1%
67.4%
83.6%
79.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
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Appendices

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section A: Appendices
This report includes four appendices containing supplementary information about the Arizona Youth
Survey. The appendices and their contents are described in the following list.
Appendix A: List of References
contains bibliographic information for all research articles and books cited in this report
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
contains the complete Scantron version of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
provides information about how questionnaire items were combined to form the RPF scales used
in the RPF figures in Section 5.1
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
lists all changes in the exact wording of questionnaire items, starting from the 2004 Arizona Youth
Survey, until the current 2016 administration

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A: List of References
This appendix provides citation information for all research articles and books referred to in this report.
A complete bibliography database file in BibTeX format is available upon request.

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B: Scantron Questionnaire
The following pages contain the 2016 AYS Scantron-format questionnaire in its entirety. All students in
the 2016 Arizona sample provided their responses either on this Scantron questionnaire, or a web-based
version that had identical text for every item. All figures in this document were constructed from students’
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1. Thank you for agreeing to participate in this survey. The purpose of this survey is to learn how students in our
schools feel about their community, family, peers, and school. The survey also asks about health behaviors.
2. The survey is completely voluntary and anonymous. DO NOT put your name on the questionnaire.
3. This is not a test, so there are no right or wrong answers. We would like you to work quickly so you can finish.
4. All of the questions should be answered by completely filling in one of the answer spaces. If you do not find an
answer that fits exactly, use the one that comes closest. If any question does not apply to you, or you are not
sure what it means, just leave it blank. You can skip any question that you do not wish to answer.
5. Please answer each question by completely filling in the oval with a #2 pencil.

Please fill in the following information with the help of your teacher/survey assistant.
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9th

10th

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8. What grade are you in?
7th

8th

12th

9. Do you get a free or reduced cost lunch at school?
Free lunch

Reduced cost lunch

10. Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

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14. What is the highest level of education completed
by your mother?

FEMALE

7. How old are you?

6th

4. District Site:

Neither
No

8th grade or less
Some high school
Completed high school
or GED
Some college
Completed community
college or technical
school

15. What, if any, is the current military status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all that apply)
Neither of my parents have ever been in the military
Active Duty

In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

Reserve

Not Deployed
In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

11. What is your race? (Mark all that apply.)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
12. Think of where you live most of the time. Which of
the following people live there with you? (Mark
all that apply.)
Mother
Uncle
Stepmother
Other Adult(s)
Father
Brother(s)
Stepfather
Stepbrother(s)
Foster Parent(s)
Sister(s)
Grandparent(s)
Stepsister(s)
Aunt
Other Children
13. Are your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure

Completed 4 year college
(Bachelor’s Degree)
Graduate or Professional
(e.g., Master’s, Ph.D.,
M.D., Ed.D., J.D.)
Don’t know

Former military
Died while serving in the military
16. Which of the following people do you feel comfortable
going to for help when things go wrong or when you
need someone to talk to about your problems?
(Mark all that apply.)
Parents/Step-parents
Coaches/Instructors
Grandparents
Mentors
Siblings
Tutors
Other relatives
Counselors
Friends
Other adults
Teachers
I have no one I can talk to
or go to for help
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10-11 times
8-9 times
6-7 times
4-5 times
2-3 times
1 time
0 times

The next section asks about your experiences at school.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

17. In my school, students have lots of chances
to help decide things like class activities and
rules.

32. During the past 12 months, how
many times has someone
threatened or injured you with a
weapon such as a gun, knife, or
club ON SCHOOL PROPERTY?

18. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

33. During the past 12 months, how
many times were you in a
physical fight ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?

19. Teachers ask me to work on special
classroom projects.
20. My teachers notice when I am doing a good
job.

34. During the past 12 months, how
often have you been picked on
or bullied by a student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

21. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to get involved in sports, clubs, and
other school activities outside of class.

35. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you been
harassed, mistreated, or made
fun of by another person while
on-line or through a cell phone
or other electronic device?

22. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
23. I feel safe at my school.
24. The school lets my parents know when I
have done something well.

36. During the past 12 months, how
often have you picked on or
bullied another student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

25. My teachers praise me when I work hard in
school.
26. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

27. Now thinking back
over the past year in
school, how often
did you:

37. During the past 12 months, how
often have you seen bullying
ON SCHOOL PROPERTY and
done nothing to stop it?

Almost always
Often
Sometimes
Seldom
Never

38. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
NOT go to school because you felt you would be
unsafe at school or on the way to or from school?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

a. enjoy being in school?
b. hate being in school?
c. try to do your best work?

39. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
carry a weapon such as a gun, knife, or club ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

d. feel that the school work you were assigned
was meaningful and important?
28. Putting them all together, what were your grades like
last year?
Mostly A’s
Mostly D’s
Mostly B’s
Mostly F’s
Mostly C’s

40. What are the chances
you would be seen
as cool if you:

29. How important do you think the things you are learning
in school are going to be for you later in life?
Very important
Slightly important
Quite important
Not at all important
Fairly important

a. smoked cigarettes?
b. worked hard at school?
c. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly,
that is, at least once or twice a month?

30. How interesting are most of your courses to you?
Very interesting
Slightly interesting
Quite interesting
Not at all interesting
Fairly interesting
31. During the past 30 days, how many days of school have
you missed because you skipped or ‘cut’?
None
4-5 days
1 day
6-10 days
2 days
11 or more days
3 days

Very good chance
Pretty good chance
Some chance
Little chance
No or very little chance

d. defended someone who was being verbally
abused at school?
e. smoked marijuana?
f. carried a handgun?
g. regularly volunteered to do community
service?
h. were a member of a gang?
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18
17
16

43. How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:

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41. How old were you
when you first:

10 or more times
6 to 9 times
3 to 5 times
1 to 2 times
Never

14
13

a. been suspended from school?

12
11

b. carried a handgun?

10
9

c. sold illegal drugs?

8 or younger
Never

d. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as
a car or motorcycle?

a. smoked marijuana?
e. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

b. smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?

f. been arrested?
c. had more than a sip or
two of beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?

g. attacked someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?
h. been drunk or high at school?

d. began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?

i. volunteered to do community service?
j. taken a handgun to school?
k. been hit, slapped, pushed, shoved, kicked or
any other way physically assaulted by your
boyfriend or girlfriend?

e. attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?

l. seen someone punched with a fist, kicked,
choked, or beaten up?

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f. belonged to a gang?

m. seen someone attacked with a weapon, other
than a gun, such as a knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?

g. gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports, bingo,
dice, raffles, casino,
internet or video
games, etc.)?

n. seen someone shot or shot at?
44. How often have you done the following for money,
possessions, or anything of value:

h. used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?

Almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
At least once in the past 12 months
Before, but not in the past 12 months
Never

Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

42. How wrong do you think
it is for someone your
age to:

a. Played the lottery or scratch off tickets?

a. take a handgun to school?

b. Bet on a game of personal skill such as
pool or a video game?

b. steal anything worth more than $5?

c. Played cards?

c. pick a fight with someone?

d. Played a dice game?

d. attack someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?

e. Bet on sports?
45. How many peers do you like to hang out with and
spend time with?
0
6
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4
10 or more
5

e. stay away from school all day when their
parents think they are at school?
f. have one or two drinks of beer, wine, or hard
liquor nearly every day?
g. smoke cigarettes?
h. smoke marijuana?
i. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another
illegal drug?
j. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?

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46. How many best friends (the friends you feel closest to)
do you have?
0
3
1
4 or more
2

47. Think of your four best friends. In the
past year (12 months), how many of
your best friends have:

55. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been drinking
alcohol?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

Number
of friends

0 1 2 3 4+

a. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

56. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been taking
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) that were not
prescribed to you by a doctor or that you took only for
the experience or feeling they cause?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

b. smoked cigarettes?
c. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) when
their parents didn’t know about it?
d. made a commitment to stay drug-free?

57. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been using
marijuana?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

e. used marijuana?
f. tried to do well in school?
g. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines,
or other illegal drugs?

58. Think back over the LAST TWO WEEKS. How many times
have you had five or more alcoholic drinks in a row?
None
Twice
6-9 times
Once
3-5 times
10 or more times

h. been suspended from school?
i. liked school?

59. Have you ever smoked cigarettes?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

j. carried a handgun?
k. sold illegal drugs?

60. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
smoke cigarettes?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

l. stolen or tried to steal a motor
vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
m. been arrested?
n. dropped out of school?

61. Have you ever used electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

o. been members of a gang?
p. been in a physical fight?

62. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use
electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

48. I ignore rules that get in my way.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True
49. I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get
them mad.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

63. How frequently have you used smokeless tobacco
during the past 30 days?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

50. I like to see how much I can get away with.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

64. In the last 30 days, about
how many times were
you offered:

51. I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

a. alcohol?

52. It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

b. cigarettes?
c. marijuana?

53. I think it is okay to take something without asking if
you can get away with it.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

d. Rx drugs?
e. other drugs?
65. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you talked with
your parents about strategies to
avoid or resist people or places
where you might be offered
alcohol, prescription drugs, or
other drugs?

54. During the past 30 days, how many times did you RIDE in
a car or other vehicle driven by someone who had been
drinking alcohol?
0 times
1 time

2 or 3 times
4 or 5 times

6 or more times
4

More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

On how many occasions (if any) have you:

OCCASIONS:

0

1-2

3-5

6-9 10-19 20-39 40+

66. had alcoholic beverages (beer, wine or hard liquor) to drink in your lifetime -- more
than just a few sips?
67. had beer, wine or hard liquor to drink during the past 30 days?
68. used marijuana in your lifetime?
69. used marijuana during the past 30 days?
70. used LSD or other hallucinogens in your lifetime?
71. used LSD or other hallucinogens during the past 30 days?
72. used cocaine or crack in your lifetime?
73. used cocaine or crack during the past 30 days?
74. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high in your lifetime?
75. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high during the past 30 days?
76. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) in your lifetime?
77. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) during the past 30 days?
78. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in your lifetime?
79. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in the past 30 days?
80. used heroin in your lifetime?
81. used heroin during the past 30 days?
82. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in your lifetime?
83. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in the past 30 days?
84. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in your lifetime?
85. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in the past 30 days?
86. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
87. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
88. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them in your lifetime?
89. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
90. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
91. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
92. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high in your lifetime?
93. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high during the past 30 days?
94. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) in your lifetime?
95. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) during the past 30 days?
96. drank beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you used prescription drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium, Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) during the past 30 days?

97. If during the past 30 days you used marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not use marijuana during the past 30 days
I got it from someone with a Medical Marijuana Card
Friends
Parties
School
Family/Relatives
Home
Other
98. In the last 30 days, how often have you avoided people
or places because you might be offered alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other drugs including
prescription drugs?
None
Once

2-3 times
4-6 times

100. How much do you think people
risk harming themselves
(physically or in other
ways) if they:

a. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
b. try marijuana once or twice?
c. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
d. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?

7-10 times
More than 10 times

99. In the last 30 days, how often did you respond in the
following ways when alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other
I never got offers
drugs including prescription
Four or more times
drugs were offered to you?
Three times
(Fill in an answer for
Twice
each way of
Once
responding)
Never
a. say “No” without giving a reason why.
b. give an explanation or excuse to turn
down the offer.
c. decide to leave the situation without
accepting the offer.
d. use some other way to not accept the
alcohol or drugs.

Great risk
Moderate risk
Slight risk
No risk

e. have five or more drinks of an alcoholic
beverage in a row once or twice a week?
f. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?
101. Compared to using illegal drugs (e.g., cocaine, meth,
heroin), how harmful do you think it is for people to take
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) without a doctor
telling them to take them?
A lot less harmful
Less harmful
5

No difference
More harmful

A lot more harmful

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community where you live.

102. If during the past 30 days you drank alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not drink alcohol in the past 30 days
I bought it in a store such as a liquor store, convenience
store, supermarket, discount store, or gas station
I bought it at a restaurant, bar, or club
I bought it at a public event such as a concert or sporting
event
I gave someone else money to buy it for me
My parent or guardian gave it to me
Another family member who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone not related to me who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone under the age of 21 gave it to me
I got it at a party
I took it from home
I took it from a store or someone else’s home
I got it some other way

106. About how many adults (over
21) have you known
personally who in the past
year have:

a. used marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other
drugs?
b. sold or dealt drugs?
c. done other things that could get them in
trouble with the police, like stealing,
selling stolen goods, mugging or
assaulting others, etc.?
d. gotten drunk or high?
Very easy
Sort of easy
Sort of hard
Very hard

103. If, during the past 30 days you used prescription drugs
in order to get high, not for a medical reason, how did
you get them? (Mark all that apply.)

107. If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
108. If you wanted to get some beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
109. If you wanted to get some marijuana, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
110. If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine,
LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it
be for you to get some?
111. If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy
would it be for you to get one?

Doctor/Pharmacy
School
Other
Over the Internet
Outside the United States
(e.g., Mexico, Canada)

104. If you used alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the past
30 days, please tell us about some of your reasons for
using (Mark all that apply):
To fit in with my friends
To try something new or exciting
To get back at my parents or to get my parent’s attention
To help me lose weight
To keep from feeling sad or down
I was bored and needed something to do
To get a high or to have a good feeling
To help me feel normal
To help me stay focused or think better
To have fun
To be like an actor or musician/band that I admire
To feel more grown up or prove that I am grown up
I needed it, craved it, or am addicted
To deal with the stress in my life (Please mark all areas
of stress that were related to your substance use below)
Parents/family
Peers/Friends (e.g., fighting with friends, getting
bullied, dealing with rumors, etc.)
School
Community
Other

112. If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
113. If a kid drank some beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your neighborhood,
he or she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
114. If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
115. Have you ever belonged to a gang?
No
Yes, belong now
No, but would like to
Yes, but would like to get out
Yes, in the past

105. If you did not use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the
past 30 days, please tell us about some of the reasons
for not using (Mark all that apply):

116. If you have ever belonged to a gang, what was the
one major reason you joined?
Protection/safety
Make money
Friendship
Felt pressured
Parent(s) are in a gang
To get respect
Sibling(s) are in a gang
Other

I’m not interested in using drugs
It can harm my body
My parents would be disappointed in me
My parents would take away my privileges if they found
out
My teachers/mentors/other adults in my life would be
disappointed in me
I might get kicked out of school or extracurricular
activities (e.g., sports, cheerleading, drama club/plays)
My friends would stop talking to me or hanging out with
me
I would get a bad reputation with peers
I wanted to, but I couldn’t get it or wasn’t offered it
It’s illegal – I could get arrested
I’ve tried them before and I don’t like them
It’s morally wrong
It’s against my religious or spiritual beliefs

117. How wrong would most
adults (over 21) in your
neighborhood think it is
for kids your age:

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Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

a. to use marijuana?
b. to drink alcohol?
c. to smoke cigarettes?

118. How wrong do your
friends feel it would be for you to:
a. have one or two drinks of an alcoholic
beverage nearly every day?
b. smoke tobacco?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. use prescription drugs not prescribed to you?

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I’ve never used prescription
drugs to get high
Friends
Family/Relatives
Parties
Home (e.g., Medicine Cabinet)

5 or more adults
4
3
2
1
0 adults

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119. During the past 12 months, do you recall hearing,
reading, or watching an advertisement about the
prevention of substance use?
No

133. How wrong do your
A little bit wrong
parents feel it would be
Wrong
for YOU to:
Very wrong
a. have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor
(for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) nearly
every day?
b. smoke cigarettes?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. steal something worth more than $5?
e. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on
buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
f. pick a fight with someone?
g. use prescription drugs without a doctor
telling you to take them?

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

Yes

120. If I had to move, I would miss the
neighborhood I now live in.
121. My neighbors notice when Iam doing a
good job and let me know about it.
122. I like my neighborhood.
123. There are lots of adults in my neighborhood
I could talk to about something important.
124. I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
125. There are people in my neighborhood who
are proud of me when I do something well.
126. There are people in my neighborhood who
encourage me to do my best.
127. I feel safe in my neighborhood.

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

134. The rules in my family are clear.
135. People in my family often insult or yell at
each other.
136. When I am not at home, one of my parents
knows where I am and who I am with.
137. We argue about the same things in my
family over and over.
138. If I drank some beer, wine or liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without
my parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
139. My family has clear rules about alcohol and
drug use.
140. If I carried a handgun without my
parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
141. If I skipped school, my parents would catch
me.
142. My parents ask me what I think before most
family decisions affecting me are made.
143. I feel very close to my mother.
144. I feel very close to my father.
145. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
mother.
146. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
father.
147. I enjoy spending time with my mother.
148. I enjoy spending time with my father.
149. If I had a personal problem, I could ask my
mom or dad for help.

128. During a typical week, how many days do all or
most of your family eat at least one meal together?
Number of days:

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

129. During the past 12 months, have you talked with at
least one of your parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs?
By parents, we mean your biological parents, adoptive
parents, stepparents, or adult guardians – whether or
not they live with you. (Mark all that apply.)
No, I did not talk with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
alcohol use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
prescription drug use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
marijuana use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
illegal drug use.
130. Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
I don’t have any brothers or sisters
Yes
No

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

a. drunk beer, wine or hard liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey or gin)?
b. smoked marijuana?

150. My parents give me lots of chances to do
fun things with them.
151. My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework
done.
152. People in my family have serious
arguments.
153. My parents would know if I did not come
home on time.
154. It is important to be honest with your
parents, even if they become upset or you
get punished.

c. smoked cigarettes?
d. taken a handgun to school?
131. Has anyone in your family ever had severe alcohol or
drug problems?
No
Yes
132. Have any of your relatives been in prison or jail any time
during the past year (12 months)? (Mark all that apply.)
No one has been in prison or jail
Mother
Father
Step-parent
Grandparent(s)
Other adult(s)
Sibling (i.e. brother, sister, step-sibling etc.)

155. My parents notice when I am doing a good job and
let me know about it.
Never or Almost Never
Sometimes
Often
All the Time

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156. How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of
you for something you’ve done?
Never or Almost Never
Often
Sometimes
All the Time

161. People have many different types of interactions with
their peers at school. Please answer the following
questions about your peer experiences in school
during the last month.
5 = Always/Almost always
4
3
2
1 = Never/Almost never

157. In a normal school week, how many days are you
home after school for at least one hour without an
adult there?
Never or Almost Never
3 days
1 day
4 day
2 days
5 days
Very often
Fairly often
Sometimes
Almost never
Never

162. Please indicate how
much these statements
describe you.

a. that you were unable to control the
important things in your life?
b. confident about you abilities to handle your
personal problems?
c. that things were going your way?
d. that difficulties were piling up so high that
you could not overcome them?

a. I expect good things to happen to me.
b. I am excited about my future.
c. I trust my future will turn out well.
d. I develop step-by-step plans to reach my
goals.
e. I have goals in my life.
f. If I set goals, I take action to reach them.
g. It is important to me that I reach my goals.
h. I know how to make my plans happen.

159. In the last 30 days, how many times have you taken
money that didn’t belong to you or used someone
else’s credit card without their approval in order to:
More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

163. Please indicate how
often this happens.

a. Purchase alcohol?
b. Purchase prescription (Rx) drugs?
c. Purchase illicit drugs (e.g. marijuana,
meth, heroin)?
d. Purchase a gun, knife, or other weapon?
e. Support gang activities?
f. Gamble or place a bet?

a. Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or
alcoholic?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
b. Did you live with anyone who used illegal street drugs or
who abused prescription medications?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
c. Did you live with anyone who served time or was sentenced
to serve time in a prison, jail, or other correctional facility?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
d. Were your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure
e. How often did adults in your home ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each other up?
Never
Once
More than once
f. How often did an adult in your home ever swear at you,
insult you, or put you down?
Once

All of the time
Most of the time
Some of the time
A little of the time
None of the time

a. How often do you make plans to achieve
your goals?
b. How often do you have trouble figuring out
how to make your goals happen?

160. All questions refer to the time period from when
you were born until now. Now, looking back —

Never

Exactly like me
A lot like me
Somewhat like me
A little like me
Not at all like me

More than once
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158. In the last month,
how often have
you felt:

a. How often do other students exclude you
from activities?
b. How often are other students mean to you?
c. How often do other students push or hit you?
d. How often do other students make fun of
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C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
In this appendix we detail the items used to construct the risk and protective factor (RPF) scales presented in Section 5.1 the report. Many of the items used in the scales were “reverse coded” to ensure
that high values correlated with “risk” or “protection” accordingly.
1. COMMUNITY: Laws and Norms Favorable to Drug Use
(a) How wrong would most adults (over 21) in your neighborhood think it is for kids your age
i. to use marijuana?
ii. to drink alcohol?
iii. to smoke cigarettes?
(b) If a kid drank some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your
neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(c) If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(d) If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
2. COMMUNITY: Low neighborhood Attachment
(a) I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
(b) I like my neighborhood.
(c) If I had to move, I would miss the neighborhood I now live in.
3. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Drugs
(a) If you wanted to get some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
(b) If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(c) If you wanted to get some marijuana, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(d) If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine, LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it be for you
to get some?
4. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Handguns
(a) If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy would it be for you to get one?
5. COMMUNITY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My neighbors notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) There are people in my neighborhood who encourage me to do my best.
(c) There are people in my neighborhood who are proud of me when I do something well.
6. FAMILY: Family Conflict
(a) People in my family often insult or yell at each other.
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(b) People in my family have serious arguments.
(c) We argue about the same things in my family over and over.
7. FAMILY: Poor Family Management
(a) My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework done.
(b) Would your parents know if you did not come home on time?
(c) When I am not at home, one of my parents knows where I am and who I am with.
(d) The rules in my family are clear.
(e) My family has clear rules about alcohol and drug use.
(f) If you drank some beer or wine or liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without your
parents’ permission, would you be caught by your parents?
(g) If you skipped school would you be caught by your parents?
(h) If you carried a handgun without your parents’ permission, would you be caught by your
parents?
8. FAMILY: Family History of Antisocial Behavior
(a) Has anyone in your family ever had a severe alcohol or drug problem?
(b) Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
i. drunk beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)?
ii. smoked marijuana?
iii. smoked cigarettes?
iv. taken a handgun to school?
(c) About how many adults (over 21) have you known personally who in the past year have used
marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other drugs?
9. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable to Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. steal anything worth more than $5?
ii. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
10. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. Have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
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11. FAMILY: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents give me lots of chances to do fun things with them.
(b) My parents ask me what I think before most family decisions affecting me are made.
(c) If I had a personal problem, I could ask my mom or dad for help.
12. FAMILY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of you for something you’ve done?
(c) Do you enjoy spending time with your mother?
(d) Do you enjoy spending time with your father?
13. FAMILY: Attachment
(a) Do you feel very close to your mother?
(b) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your mother?
(c) Do you feel very close to your father?
(d) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your father?
14. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong it is to
i. take a handgun to school?
ii. steal anything worth more than $5?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
iv. attack someone with the idea of seriously hurting them?
v. stay away from school all day when their parents think they are at school?
15. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Antisocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. been suspended from school?
ii. carried a handgun?
iii. sold illegal drugs?
iv. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
v. been arrested?
vi. dropped out of school?
16. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Antisocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you
i. smoked cigarettes?
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ii. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
iii. smoked marijuana?
iv. carried a handgun?
17. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your friends feel it would be for you to:
i. Have one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
iv. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another illegal drug?
18. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Friends Use of Drugs
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. smoked cigarettes?
ii. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) when their parents
didn’t know about it?
iii. used marijuana?
iv. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines, or other illegal drugs?
19. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Perceived Risks of Drug Use
(a) How much do you think people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they
i. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
ii. try marijuana once or twice?
iii. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
iv. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage (beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?
20. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Early Initiation of Drug Use
(a) How old were you when first
i. smoked marijuana?
ii. smoked a cigarette, even just a puff?
iii. had more than a sip or two of beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or
gin)?
iv. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
21. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Gang Involvement
(a) In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have been members of a gang?
(b) Have you ever belonged to a gang?
(c) How old were you when you first belonged to a gang?
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22. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rebelliousness
(a) I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get them mad.
(b) I ignore the rules that get in my way.
(c) I like to see how much I can get away with.
23. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Prosocial Involvement
(a) How many times in the past year (12 months) have you
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. volunteered to do community service?
24. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you:
i. worked hard in school?
ii. defended someone who was being verbally abused at school?
iii. regularly volunteered to do community service?
25. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Prosocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. made the commitment to staying drug-free?
iii. tried to do well in school?
iv. liked school?
26. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Belief in Moral Order
(a) I think it is okay to take something without asking if you can get away with it.
(b) I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
(c) It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
(d) It is important to be honest with your parents, even if they become upset or you get punished.
27. SCHOOL: Academic Failure
(a) Putting them all together, what were your grades like last year?
28. SCHOOL: Low Commitment to School
(a) How often do you feel that the school work you are assigned is meaningful and important?
(b) How interesting are most of your courses to you?
(c) How important do you think the things you are learning in school are going to be for your later
life?
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(d) Now, thinking back over the past year in school, how often did you
i. enjoy being in school?
ii. hate being in school?
iii. try to do your best work in school?
(e) During the past 30 days how many whole days of school have you missed because you
skipped or “cut?”
29. SCHOOL: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) In my school, students have lots of chances to help decide things like class activities and
rules.
(b) There are lots of chances for students in my school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
(c) Teachers ask me to work on special classroom projects.
(d) There are lots of chances for students in my school to get involved in sports, clubs, and other
school activities outside of class.
(e) I have lots of chances to be part of class discussions or activities.
30. SCHOOL: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My teachers notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) The school lets my parents know when I have done something well.
(c) I feel safe at my school.
(d) My teachers praise me when I work hard in school.

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D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The following pages list all changes in questionnaire items, from the first administration of the AYS in
2004, until the current, 2016 version. Each row lists the exact wording for each question for each year
the survey was administered. The cells are sorted on the 2016 wording. A blank cell indicates that there
was no version of a particular question in a particular year.

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (a) Did you live with
anyone who was a
problem drinker or
an alcoholic?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (b) Did you live with
anyone who used
illegal street drugs
or who abused
prescription
medications?"

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2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (c) Did you live with
anyone who served
time or was
sentenced to serve
time in a prison, jail,
or other correctional
facility?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (d) Were your
parents separated
or divorced?"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (e) How often did
adults in your home
ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each
other up?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (f) How often did an
adult in your home
ever swear at you,
insult you, or put
you down?"
"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"
"Are your parents
separated or
divorced?"

2004

2006

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2008

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Compared to using
illegal drugs (e.g.,
cocaine, meth,
heroin), how
harmful do you
think it is for people
to take prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) No, I did not
talk with my parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, or drug
use."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

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2006

2008

2010

2012

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
to my parents about
the dangers of
tobacco use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of alcohol use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of drug use."
"During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12
months, how many months, how many months, how many months, how many
times has someone times has someone times has someone times has someone
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
on school
on school
on school
ON SCHOOL
property?"
property?"
property?"
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of drug
use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

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2006

2008

2010

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

2012

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you seen
bullying ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY and
done nothing to
stop it?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been using
marijuana?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
electronic cigarettes
(e-cigarettes)?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

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"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) No one has
been in prison on
jail"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"

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"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have you ever
used electronic
cigarettes (ecigarettes)?"
"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"
"How many best
friends (the friends
you feel closest to)
do you have?"

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"How many peers
do you like to hang
out with and spend
time with?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

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"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

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"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you
for something
for something
for something
for something
for something
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (b)
have you: (b)
(b) played the
played the lottery or played the lottery or lottery or scratch-off
scratch-off tickets?" scratch-off tickets?" tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (c) bet on have you: (c) bet on anything of value:
team sports?"
team sports?"
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (h) bet on have you: (h) bet on anything of value:
dice games such as dice games such as (h) played a dice
craps?"
craps?"
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (i) bet on have you: (i) bet on (i) bet on a game of
games of personal games of personal personal skill such
skill such as pool,
skill such as pool,
as pool or a video
darts, or bowling?" darts, or bowling?" game?"
"How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?"
"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a)
smoked
smoked
smoked
smoked
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

2008

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

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"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

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"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
smoke tobacco?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
smoke tobacco?"

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"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

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"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
father."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
mother."
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
father."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
mother."

"I feel very close to
my father."
"I feel very close to
my mother."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
"If during the past
30 days you drank 30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
that apply.)
Someone under the Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to age of 21 gave it to
me"
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

2012

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

2004

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2006

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2008

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2010

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2012

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If I carried a
handgun without my
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If I skipped school,
my parents would
catch me."
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

2004

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other
(Please tell us other
reasons you had for
using substances in
the space
provided)"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

2004

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2006

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2008

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2010

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

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"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

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"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

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"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (d) Rx
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
about how many
about how many
about how many
about how many
times were you
times were you
times were you
times were you
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (e) other
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(a) Purchase
alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(b) Purchase
prescription (Rx)
drugs?"

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"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(c) Purchase illicit
drugs (e.g.
marijuana, meth,
heroin)?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(d) Purchase a gun,
knife, or other
weapon?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(e) Support gang
activities?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(f) Gamble or place
a bet?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
following ways
following ways
following ways
following ways
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other
drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
way of responding) way of responding) way of responding) way of responding)
(a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
why?"
why?"
why?"
why?"

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"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (a) that you
were unable to
control the
important things in
your life?"

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"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (b) confident
about your abilities
to handle your
personal
problems?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (c) that things
were going your
way?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (d) that
difficulties were
piling up so high
that you could not
overcome them?"
"It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
"It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"My parents would
know if I did not
come home on
time."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

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"My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (d) feel that
the school work you
were assigned was
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
hallucinogens
psychedelics in the psychedelics in the psychedelics in the during the past 30
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

2004
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"

2006

2008

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

2010

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during px, breeze) during px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
"On how many
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
occasions (if any)
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
have you: used
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such prescription
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, sedatives
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
(tranquilizers, such barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
as Valium or Xanax, sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
barbituates, or
without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
sleeping pills)
telling you to take
them, during the
them, during the
them, during the
during the past 30 them, during the
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"
past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
"On how many
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
occasions (if any)
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such have you: used
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, prescription
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
sedatives
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
(tranquilizers, such sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
as Valium or Xanax, without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
barbituates, or
telling you to take
them, in your
them, in your
them, in your
sleeping pills) in
them, in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any): occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
used stimulants,
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
other than
other than
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
methamphetamine methamphetamine have you: used
have you: used
stimulants
s (such as
s (such as
prescription
prescription
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
amphetamines,
stimulants (such as stimulants (such as
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, Adderal, or Ritalin, Adderal, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you
take them, in your to take them, in
to take them, in
to take them in your to take them in your
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
occasions (if any)
other than
have you: used
methamphetamine
stimulants
s (such as
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you
take them, during
to take them, during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any):
used stimulants,
other than
methamphetamine
s (such as
amphetamines,
Ritalin, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them, during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, in your
lifetime?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

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"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (a) How
often do other
students exclude
you from activities?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (b) How
often are other
students mean to
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (c) How
often do other
students push or hit
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (d) How
often do other
students make fun
of you?"
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or
yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other."

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"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (a) I expect
good things to
happen to me."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (b) I am
excited about my
future."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (c) I trust my
future will turn out
well."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (d) I develop
step-by-step plans
to reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (e) I have
goals in my life."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (f) If I set
goals, I take action
to reach them."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (g) It is
important to me that
I reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (h) I know how
to make my plans
happen."
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (a) How
often do you make
plans to achieve
your goals?"
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (b) How
often do you have
trouble figuring out
how to make your
goals happen?"

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"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were
your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2008

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2010

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2012

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

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"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"Think back over
the last two weeks.
How many times
have you had five
or more alcoholic
drinks in a row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

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"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Sister(s)
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Stepfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepmother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

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"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

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"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

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"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

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"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (h) were a
member of a
gang?"
"What grade are
you in?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
mother?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

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2008

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

2010

2012

2014

2016

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

2004

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2006

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2008

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2010

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2012

2014

2016

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

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"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

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2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

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2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"
During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
marijuana use.

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"
"Where were you
and your parents
born?"
"Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the
following people live following people live following people live following people live following people live
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
(Choose all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

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"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

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"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are
younger than you?"
"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are older
than you?"
"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
father?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h)
carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (a)
done what feels
good no matter
what?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (b)
done something
dangerous because
someone dared you
to do it?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (c)
done crazy things
even if they are a
little dangerous?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

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"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(i) attacked
someone with a
weapon?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth less than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth more than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) gone into or
tried to go into a
building to steal
something?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(p) used a weapon
or force to get
money or other
material items from
someone?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

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"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

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2014

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

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"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four "Think of your four
best friends (the
best friends (the
friends you feel
friends you feel
closest to). In the
closest to). In the
past year (12
past year (12
months), how many months), how many
of your best friends of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
attended religious
services?"
services?"
"It is important to
think before you
act."
"Sometimes I think "Sometimes I think
that life is not worth that life is not worth
it."
it."
"At times I think I
"At times I think I
am no good at all." am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that inclined to think that
I am a failure."
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
"In the past year,
have you felt
have you felt
depressed or sad
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if MOST days, even if
you felt okay
you felt okay
sometimes?"
sometimes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
services?"

"Sometimes I think
that life is not worth
it."
"At times I think I
am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
have you felt
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if
you felt okay
sometimes?"

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"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

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2012

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"
"If a kid smoked
cigarettes in your
neighborhood,
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

2014

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

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2008

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

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2012

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Music"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Drama"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Foreign
Language Club"

2014

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

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"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
Council/Governmen
t"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper/Yearbo
ok"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentoring or
Tutoring"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I am
not involved in any
school-sponsored
activities"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

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2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school "Which after-school
activities, that are
activities, that are
not schoolnot schoolsponsored, are you sponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
all that apply)
Other after school Other after school
activity"
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Other after school
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Religious group"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Music/Dance/Dram
a"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

2010

2012

2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I am
not involved in after
school activities that
are not schoolsponsored"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

2016

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"

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2004

"My family has clear
rules about
cigarettes and
tobacco use."
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who
carried a concealed
but unloaded gun in
the street be
convicted of a
weapons offense?"
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who has
ever been convicted
of a felony legally
carry a gun?"
"To your
knowledge, are
there federal
penalties for
carrying a gun?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
violence prevention
program or Project
Safe
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
violence prevention
program or Project
Safe
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"

2010

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
"Have you ever
violence prevention
heard of Project
program, Project
Safe
Safe
Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"
(PSN)?"
"How did you hear
"How did you hear "How did you hear "How did you hear about the gun
about Project Safe about the gun
about the gun
violence prevention
Neighborhoods?" ( violence prevention violence prevention program, Project
T.V. Radio
program or Project program or Project Safe
Billboard Other
Safe
Safe
Neighborhoods?
Have not heard of Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
(Mark all that
PSN)
(PSN)?"
(PSN)?"
apply.)
"How honest were "How honest were "How honest were "How honest were
you in filling out this you in filling out this you in filling out this you in filling out this
survey?"
survey?"
survey?"
survey?"

2012

2014

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016
Maricopa
December 20, 2016

Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
Arizona State University
NORC at the University of Chicago

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

ARIZONA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Chairperson
SEAN DUGGAN, Chief
Chandler Police Department
Vice-Chairperson
SHEILA POLK
Yavapai County Attorney

JOE ARPAIO
Maricopa County Sheriff

MARK BRNOVICH
Attorney General

JOE R. BRUGMAN, Chief
Safford Police Department

DAVID K. BYERS, Director
Administrative Office of the Courts

KELLY “KC” CLARK
Navajo County Sheriff

DAVE COLE
Former Judge

CHRIS GIBBS, Mayor
City of Safford

DREW JOHN
Graham County Supervisor

ELLEN KIRSCHBAUM, Chairperson
Board of Executive Clemency

BARBARA LAWALL
Pima County Attorney

FRANK MILSTEAD, Director
Department of Public Safety

BILL MONTGOMERY
Maricopa County Attorney

CHRIS NANOS
Pima County Sheriff

CHARLES RYAN, Director
Department of Corrections

DAVID SANDERS
Pima County Chief Probation Officer

DANIEL SHARP, Chief
Oro Valley Police Department

HESTON SILBERT
Law Enforcement Leader

ANDREW T. LEFEVRE
Executive Director

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Acknowledgments
The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) would like to thank Arizona State University’s Morrison
Institute for Public Policy and NORC at the University of Chicago for their professionalism and contributions to the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey. Additionally, ACJC would like to thank our
colleagues for their guidance and assistance throughout the administration process. ACJC would also
like to thank community leaders who provided their expertise for the betterment of our survey, including:
R. Bradley Snyder, New Amsterdam Consulting, Inc.
Shana Malone, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
Eric Hedberg, NORC at the University of Chicago
Wendy Wolfersteig, SIRC at Arizona State University
Timothy Leffel, NORC at the University of Chicago
Andrea Whitsett, Morrison Institute for Public Policy at ASU
Sarah Lindstrom Johnson, The Sanford School at Arizona State University
Dawn DeLay, Arizona State University
Furthermore, the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey could not have been possible without the
support and participation of school superintendents, principals, prevention coordinators, and teachers
throughout the state. Thank you for contributing your time and efforts toward the completion of this
report.
Finally, we extend our thanks to the students who responded to the survey. Their thoughtful participation
resulted in a wealth of information that can be used to improve the circumstances in which all youth live
and learn.
Data from the Arizona Youth Survey will be made available on the ACJC Community Data Project (CDP)
site after reports have been distributed to participating schools and government agencies. The CDP site
was made possible with funding from:
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
Governor’s Office of Youth Faith and Family
Arizona Department of Gaming

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Acknowledgments

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List of Figures

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1 Executive Summary

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2 Introduction
2.1 Background . . . . . .
2.2 County Sample . . . .
2.3 About the Survey Data
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6.2 Perceived Risk of Harm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
6.3 Parent and Peer Disapproval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
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7.2 Negative Peer Interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
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8.2 Future Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
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A: List of References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade) . .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade) .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade) .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016 . .
Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . .
Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade) . . . . .
Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade) . . . . .
Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade) . . .
Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade) . . .
Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade) . . .
Binge Use (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Binge Use (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Binge Use (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Poly-Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . . . .
Poly-Substance Use (10th Grade) . . . . . . .
Poly-Substance Use (12th Grade) . . . . . . .
Gang Involvement (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Gang Involvement (10th Grade) . . . . . . . .
Gang Involvement (12th Grade) . . . . . . . .
Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade) . . .
Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade) . . .
Gang Involvement Trends, 2012-2016 . . . . .
Bullying (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bullying (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bullying (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade) .
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Impaired Driving (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
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Peer-Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . .
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Peer-Individual Protective Factors (8th Grade) .
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Family Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Family Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Family Risk Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Family Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
Family Protective Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . . .
Family Protective Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . . .
School Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
School Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
School Risk Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
School Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
School Protective Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . .
School Protective Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . .
Community Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . .
Community Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . . .
Community Risk Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . . .
Community Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . .
Community Protective Factors (10th Grade) . . . .
Community Protective Factors (12th Grade) . . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade) . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (10th Grade) . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (12th Grade) . . .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade) .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (12th Grade) .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (10th Grade) . .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (12th Grade) . .
Substance Offers (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Substance Offers (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (10th Grade) .
Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (12th Grade) .
Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade) .
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Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)
Age of Initiation (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Age of Initiation (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade) . . . . .
Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade) . . . .
Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . .
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Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade) .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
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Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade) . . . . . .
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Parent Disapproval (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
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Peer Disapproval (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
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Student-Teacher Interactions (10th Grade) . . . .
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Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade) . . . . . .
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Future Orientation (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
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Goal Setting (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section 1: Executive Summary
The Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) was administered to a statewide sample of 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students during the spring of 2016 under direction of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. Based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model and the Communities That Care survey (Hawkins et al., 1992),
the AYS assesses the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement, and other
risky behaviors in Arizona, and helps stakeholders to better understand the risk and protective factors
that are correlated with these behaviors.
At the local school and district level, administrators may use the data included in this report to guide their
decisions on programming and services. Planners at the regional, county, and state levels can use these
data as comparisons to data they may be collecting at the program level in order to better understand
needs and to help allocate resources to issues of greatest concern.
At all levels, stakeholders involved in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation efforts
around substance use and other problem behaviors can use the AYS data in a variety of ways:
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examine pertinent community issues,
design and implement a new project and/or policy,
look to obtain funding for a new project and/or policy, or
modify or redesign a project and/or policy.

Survey Findings: Highlights
These findings discuss some of the important attitudes and behaviors of Arizona youth who responded
to the 2016 survey.
Problem Behaviors
Alcohol Use in the Past 30 Days has continued to decline in Arizona; in 2016, 22.4 percent of youth
reported drinking alcohol in the past 30 days, a decline from 24.1 percent in 2014, and from 28.1 percent
in 2012.
Marijuana Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 14.2 percent, a very slight increase from the 13.6
percent who reported using marijuana in 2014, but similar to the rate in 2012 of 14.3 percent.
Cigarette Smoking in the Past 30 Days among youth has continued to remain at a rate of less than one
in ten who smokes regularly, with the 9.2 percent of youth who reported this in 2016 staying similar to
the 9.4 percent in 2014, down from 12.9 percent in 2012.
Prescription Pain Relievers Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 6.4 percent for 2016; this is an
increase since the 4.7 percent reported in 2014, but is similar to the 6.2 percent reported in 2012.
Bullying on School Property: When asked how often during the past 12 months they had seen bullying
on school property, 38.9 percent of youth said they have seen bullying on school property at least once,
and about 16 percent had seen bullying four or more times.

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Risk Factors
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: On average, students had unfavorable views towards drug use.
On a scale of 1 (very wrong) to 4 (not wrong), the mean was 1.55, and less than 5 percent of youth
scored a 3 or higher, showing that youth believed it was wrong for someone their age to use alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, or LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs.
Perceived Risk of Harm of Drug Use: Perceived risks of drug use showed a mean score that was towards
the middle of the 1-4 scale at 2.31 suggesting that youth only perceived some moderate to slight risk
for people using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to
take them.
Protective Factors
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: On average, youth responded that they each had an average of two
best friends who had participated in positive activities in the past year. Participating in clubs, committing
to staying drug free, trying to do well in and liking school are all positive attitudes and behaviors for youth.

Consequences
Rode in a Car with Someone Who had been Drinking Alcohol: The vast majority of youth practiced the
safe habit of not riding in a car with someone who had been drinking alcohol, with only about 20 percent
of youth reporting having ridden in a car with someone who had been drinking in the past 30 days.
ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
Adult Actions in the Home: Unfortunately, more than half of youth reported that in their lifetime, an adult
swore at, insulted, or put them down. Such early childhood experiences are linked to negative health
outcomes later in life.
School Safety
Feel Safe at School: About 80 percent of youth agree or strongly agree that they feel safe at school.
School safety can impact certain youth behaviors such as school attendance and bullying.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the aforementioned topics, complete with definitions
and charts, in turn providing an in-depth understanding of the youth landscape in Arizona. These AYS
findings, along with data from other disciplines (e.g. public health and education research), can support
the design and implementation of evidence-based programs intended to meet needs specific to the
populations most at risk or most likely to be impacted by substance abuse and other problem behaviors.

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Section 2: Introduction
2.1 Background
2016 Arizona Youth Survey Report
Every two years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center conducts the Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. This survey was designed
to assess the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement and other risky behaviors in Arizona, and to better understand the risk and protective factors that are correlated with these
behaviors. The AYS is based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model included in
the Communities That Care (CTC) survey. This framework was developed in 1989 by J. David Hawkins,
Ph.D., Richard F. Catalano, Ph.D., and a team of researchers at the University of Washington (Hawkins
et al., 1992).
The Risk and Protective Factor (RPF) model is a prevention model that is utilized to identify methods of
reducing concerning behaviors in youth by addressing the social factors that may increase or decrease
the risk of a behavior developing. This model categorizes these social factors in four domains: individual/peer, family, school, and community. Each domain contains a set of risk and protective factors that
youth may experience. Risk factors include concepts such as youth perceiving no risk in using drugs,
having high family conflict, having low commitment to their school, or perceiving that drugs are easily
obtainable. Protective factors include concepts such as youth interacting with prosocial peers, having a
strong attachment to their family, having opportunities for prosocial involvement, or receiving rewards for
prosocial involvement.
During each administration year, the Arizona Youth Survey is completed by 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students throughout all 15 counties in Arizona. Any school that serves these grade levels is eligible
to participate regardless of school type (e.g. traditional public, private, or charter schools). The 2016
survey was administered between February and May 2016, and resulted in the participation of 57,170
students from 249 schools across Arizona.
This report summarizes the findings obtained from the 2016 AYS for Maricopa County, which includes
14738 8th grade students, 10192 10th grade students, and 8701 12th grade students. The sample
size per chart can be smaller because some youth did not answer all the questions. Due to significant
changes to the survey instruments over the years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC)
cautions readers against comparing these data to pre-2002 survey results.

The Community Data Project
The Community Data Project (CDP), online at http://azcjc.gov/cdp_site/default.aspx, is a multi-agency
effort to create a central repository for Arizona’s substance abuse and criminal justice data (e.g. AYS
results, crime rates, and corrections). Through a user-friendly website, the public has access to a onestop portal where they can select the type of data they need by specific demographic characteristics and
geographic level of interest. The CDP can be used to obtain data for grant writing purposes, prevention
efforts, and to inform strategic planning and programmatic changes. Various output options are available,
including data tables, graphs, and maps, to cover a variety of reporting and visualization needs.
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2.2 County Sample
All schools in Arizona are eligible to participate in the survey, and recruitment efforts were successful
in obtaining participation by schools in all 15 counties. Careful planning and uniform administration of
the survey have resulted in data that are valid and representative of students in the 8th, 10th, and 12th
grades across the state.
In this report, the results for Maricopa County are presented. Table 1 presents the summary demographic
statistics for the 2016 county sample, and compares them with the latest data from the National Center for
Education Statistics’ (NCES) Common Core of Data (2015). The first two columns in this table allow the
reader to judge the representativeness of the obtained sample. If there are large differences between
the sample and NCES data, the generalizability of the results should be re-considered (Maxfield and
Babbie, 2015). The first column is the AYS county data, the second is the NCES data for this county,
and the third column is the state-wide NCES data.
To better understand the diversity of Arizona’s youth population, respondents were asked separate questions about their ethnicity (Hispanic vs. Non-Hispanic) and their race (American Indian, Asian, Pacific
Islander, Black, and White — which includes Hispanic and Non-Hispanic). This method for obtaining ethnicity and race information provides more comprehensive data on youth cultural and racial selfidentification, and on Arizona’s diverse youth population. Note also that students were able to check as
many race categories as they felt applied to them, so percentages in the race categories may not add up
to 100%. To simplify this issue, percentages are reported for a composite race/ethnicity variable created
based on answers to the separate race and ethnicity questions.
Table 1: Demographic characteristics of the Maricopa County and state samples.

Gender
Race/Ethnicity

Male
Female
American Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black
Hispanic
Multi-racial
White

County
Sample
49%
50%
2%
4%
5%
35%
6%
48%

County NCES
(2014-2015)
51%
49%
2%
4%
6%
44%
3%
42%

State NCES
(2014-2015)
51%
49%
5%
3%
5%
45%
2
40%

Whenever data are obtained from a sample of students instead of the entire population, it is important
to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of the data. One easy way to investigate the quality of the
sample is to look at the basic demographic characteristics of the students who participated in the survey
and compare them to what is known about the entire population of students. This will give the user of
these data a basic understanding of the degree to which the sample data can be generalized to the
entire population. Differences of greater than 5 percentage points may indicate that the results in this
report may be over- or underestimating the prevalence of various issues.
The data included in this report describe the level of risk and protective factors, substance use, antisocial
behavior, and delinquency of those youth who participated in the survey. These can be used to inform
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the development of school and community-based prevention and intervention activities that may benefit
both the youth who participated in the survey and those who did not.

2.3 About the Survey Data
The data reported here were collected using two modes. First, a self-administered questionnaire using
Scantron technology was utilized in schools which did not have extensive access to computers for their
students. The instrument used for these paper-and-pencil administrations is available in Appendix B. A
second mode, a self-administered online survey, was also available for schools to use if they preferred
to administer the survey online. This online tool presented the same questions as the paper-and-pencil
Scantron survey, except that students could answer the questions on a computer while in their classroom.
The data were compiled into the final analysis dataset using statistical software.

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2.4 Structure of the Report
Structure of Sections 3–8
Sections 3–8 of this report have the same basic structure. Each subsection presents definitions, followed
by bar- or line-graphs (“figures”), all relating to a particular topic area of the Arizona Youth Survey. The
figures visually represent the responses to a selection of questionnaire items associated with the topic
area. For example, Section 3.1: Substance Use and Frequency of Use begins with a Definitions portion,
which lists definitions for the AYS categories Substance Use in the Last 30 Days, Lifetime Substance
Use, Frequent Use of Substances, Binge Use, and Poly-Substance Use. Following these definitions is
a Figures portion, which presents a series of figures summarizing survey results for the questionnaire
items associated with the categories in the definitions portion.
While some subsections (topic areas) contain a larger number of specific definitions and figures than
others, all subsections in Sections 3–8 have this same basic structure.
The Figures portions of each topic area contain separate figures for 8th, 10th, and 12th grade responses
(with the exception of 2012-2016 line-graphs, in which the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade data appear sideby-side in the same graph). If a particular figure requires additional explanation or commentary, it is
included above it in the main text of the Figures portion.

Structure of Appendix Section
Following the main text of the report are four appendices:
Appendix A: List of References
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor Scale Definitions
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The contents of the appendices are summarized at the beginning of the Appendices section. Additional
information about each individual appendix is provided in the corresponding appendix subsection itself.

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2.5 Interpreting the Figures
Every figure in this report compares the responses of Maricopa County students to the average responses from the state-wide Arizona sample, for a selection of 2016 AYS questionnaire items.
Most of the figures are bar-graphs (or: “bar-charts,” “bar-plots,” etc.). With a few exceptions, such figures
depict what percentage of youth in the sample agreed with a statement (e.g. “it is wrong to smoke
marijuana”), reported having participated in some activity (e.g. have smoked marijuana in the last 30
days), or provided some specific answer to the relevant question (e.g. obtained marijuana from someone
with a medical card). Each percentage-based figure will specify exactly how the percentages should be
interpreted, via a main title above the plot window and label on the horizontal axis.
Some figures in the report display measurements other than percentages, such as initiation age in
Section 5.2, or composite Risk and Protective (RPF) scores in Section 5.1 (see Appendix C for RPF
scoring information). In figures that do not represent percentage-based data, the relevant units will be
clearly indicated in the title and/or horizontal axis.
In some cases, the number of youth who responded to a question was less than 25. In these cases, the
gray bar representing the school statistic is suppressed to protect the privacy of the survey respondents.
The following sample figure, Figure 0, is typical of the charts appearing throughout the report (the actual
numbers in the sample figure are not genuine — they are provided for illustrative purposes only). The
%-labels are provided for each bar in each figure, and are rounded to one decimal place throughout. For
county and district reports, the average responses for students in the county or district are compared to
the state average, instead of an individual school.
The black error bars ( |——| ) that appear on each of the school-level bars represent the margin of error.
Due to the nature of survey data, any given measurement is only an estimate of the true value. For
example, Figure 0 shows that 9.7% of Example School students have used Substance A in the last
30 days. However, if the survey was re-administered to the same students repeatedly, it is unlikely that
exactly 9.7% of them would report having used Substance A each and every time (again, see introductory
section). Thus, the margins of error on Example School’s bars in Figure 0 indicate the range within which
we can be confident that the “true” percentage lies. This is important primarily for comparison with the
corresponding state-level percentages.

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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

50.3%
Substance A
46.1%

9.7%
Substance B
22.6%

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Example School

State Average

Figure 0: Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

When comparing school-level numbers with state-level numbers, it is important to note the position of the
state-level bar as it relates to the position of the upper and lower margin of error on the corresponding
school-level bar. If the state average bar falls within the range of the school’s upper and lower margins
of error, then we cannot safely conclude that there is a meaningful difference between students in the
school and students in Arizona at large. For example we cannot conclude from Figure 0 that students at
Example School are more likely to use Substance A than Arizona students are on average, even though
Substance A use is at 50.3% within Example School but only 46.1% state-wide. This is because the state
average bar falls within the school’s margin of error (which ranges from about 43% to 57%, indicated by
the length of |——|). In other words, the “true” value of students at Example School who reported using
Substance A lies somewhere between 43% and 57%. Because the statewide rate of 46.1% falls within
this range, it is not plausible to conclude that there is a meaningful difference between Example School
and the state average.
On the other hand, we can conclude from Figure 0 that it is plausible that there is a meaningful difference
in use of Substance B between Example School and the state average. In particular, since the state average for 30-day use of Substance B (22.6%) is higher than the upper margin of error for Example School
(about 14%), it is plausible that students at Example School are indeed less likely to use Substance B
than Arizona students are on average. Put another way: since the state bar does not overlap with the
school’s error-bars, Figure 0 does provide evidence for a meaningful difference in use of Substance B.
Key points to remember about figures with this format:

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• Gray bars represent the data for Maricopa County
• Blue bars represent Arizona state-average data
• Black error bars ( |——| ) represent the margin of error for the sample estimate that the bar
represents. This is a range that effectively represents the possible values of the bar length given the
sampling error. The smaller the sample, the larger this range becomes. This range allows readers
to judge the difference between the value of the reported statistics against the state averages. See
also Section 2.5: Interpreting the Figures.
• If the state-average bar is higher than the upper margin of error on the county’s bar, or lower than
the lower margin of error on the county’s bar, then it is plausible that the county’s student body
genuinely differs from the state of Arizona on that particular item (for the particular grade level
represented in the figure).

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Section 3: Problem Behaviors
3.1 Substance Use and Frequency of Use
Definitions
Youth were asked many questions on their use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and specifically on
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alcohol (beer, wine, or hard liquor);
cigarettes;
electronic cigarettes;
marijuana;
LSD or other hallucinogens;
cocaine or crack;
inhalants (sniffed glue or inhaled gases);
methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth);
heroin;
Ecstasy (MDMA);
steroids or anabolic steroids;
prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin,
OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to take them;

• prescription stimulants (such as Adderal, Ritalin, or Dexedrine) without a doctor telling
you to take them;
• prescription sedatives (tranquilizers such as
Valium or Xanax, barbiturates, or sleeping
pills) without a doctor telling you to take them;
• over the counter (OTC) drugs (such as cough
syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills) for the purpose of getting high;
• synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts or herbal
incense products);
• beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you
used prescription drugs; or
• “phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze).”

The drug phenoxydine does not exist, but was included for data validity purposes. Youth who responded
that they used this drug may not be answering questions honestly. We include these responses, but note
the prevalence of this answer as a measure for possible untruthful answers.
Substance Use in the Last 30 days is a measure of the percentage of youth who used a given substance
at least once in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This serves as a proxy for the level of current use
of the substance. Data are shown for the past three survey administrations in order to note any trends
of increased or decreased use.
Lifetime Substance Use is a measure of the percentage of youth who tried a particular substance at
least once in their lifetime, and is used to show the percentage of youth who have had experience with a
specific substance.
Frequent Use of Substances is a measure of the percentage of youth who used the substance at least
10-19 times in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This acts as a proxy for addiction or abuse of
substances.
Binge Use of alcohol defined as having had five or more drinks in a row, at some point during the two
weeks prior to the survey.
Poly-substance Use is defined in this survey as consuming alcohol and prescription drugs at the same
time, at some point during the 30 days prior to the survey.

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Figures
30-day Substance Use, 2016
Figure 1: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

3.0%
3.6%

Synthetic Drugs

1.9%
2.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

3.9%
4.5%

Rx Tranquilizers

2.8%
3.3%

Rx Stimulants

1.9%
2.4%

Rx Opioids

4.3%
5.0%

Steroids

1.7%
2.1%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

1.5%
1.9%

Heroin

1.2%
1.6%

Methamphetamine

1.3%
1.7%

Inhalants

3.8%
4.2%

Cocaine/Crack

1.6%
1.9%

Hallucinogens

1.8%
2.1%

Marijuana

5.8%
7.3%

Alcohol

10.2%
12.3%

*Phenoxydine

1.3%
1.6%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

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Figure 2: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

5.8%
5.7%

Synthetic Drugs

3.3%
3.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

5.8%
5.8%

Rx Tranquilizers

5.2%
5.2%

Rx Stimulants

4.5%
4.3%

Rx Opioids

6.5%
6.8%

Steroids

3.2%
3.0%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

3.3%
3.3%

Heroin

2.9%
2.7%

Methamphetamine

3.0%
2.8%

Inhalants

4.0%
3.8%

Cocaine/Crack

3.4%
3.3%

Hallucinogens

4.1%
4.1%

Marijuana

14.0%
15.2%

Alcohol

22.6%
23.4%

*Phenoxydine

2.8%
2.7%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

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Figure 3: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

7.6%
7.6%

Synthetic Drugs

4.0%
4.0%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

6.7%
6.7%

Rx Tranquilizers

5.9%
6.0%

Rx Stimulants

6.1%
5.5%

Rx Opioids

7.6%
7.8%

Steroids

4.4%
4.1%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

4.7%
4.6%

Heroin

4.0%
3.8%

Methamphetamine

4.2%
4.1%

Inhalants

4.5%
4.3%

Cocaine/Crack

5.3%
5.2%

Hallucinogens

5.8%
5.7%

Marijuana

22.8%
22.9%

Alcohol

36.3%
35.9%

*Phenoxydine

4.0%
3.8%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

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40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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30-day Substance Use, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 4 shows 30-day substance use trends for a variety of common substances, drawing from the
results of the 2012, 2014, and 2016 Arizona Youth Surveys. The bars represent the percentage of youth
who report having used each of the substances in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. In some cases
the sample size for past years was too small for a specific grade in a specific county, and so the data are
suppressed.

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Figure 4: Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016

Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012−2016
8th grade

10th grade

12th grade

100

25

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0
100

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Marijuana

50

Alcohol

75
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75
50
25
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Rx
Tranquilizers

●

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Cigarettes

0
100

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2012

2014

2016

2012

2014

2016

2012

2014

2016

75

Rx
Opioids

50
25
0
100
75
50
25
0
100
75
50
25
0
100
75
50
25
0

Year
● Maricopa

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Rx
Stimulants

Percentage (%) of students reporting use

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Lifetime Substance Use, 2016
Figure 5: Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)
19.4%

E−Cigarettes
22.4%
12.0%

Cigarettes
14.7%
4.2%

Rx Tranquilizers
4.7%
2.6%

Rx Stimulants
3.1%
5.9%

Rx Opioids
6.9%
12.0%

Marijuana
14.3%
26.6%

Alcohol
29.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Maricopa

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Figure 6: Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)
27.2%

E−Cigarettes
30.6%
18.5%

Cigarettes
22.4%
7.4%

Rx Tranquilizers
7.5%
7.1%

Rx Stimulants
6.8%
9.8%

Rx Opioids
10.8%
25.5%

Marijuana
28.9%
42.4%

Alcohol
45.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Maricopa

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Figure 7: Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)
34.0%

E−Cigarettes
36.8%
28.9%

Cigarettes
32.8%
9.6%

Rx Tranquilizers
10.0%
10.8%

Rx Stimulants
9.6%
13.1%

Rx Opioids
13.6%
41.1%

Marijuana
42.0%
59.7%

Alcohol
60.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Maricopa

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Frequent Substance Use, 2016
Figure 8: Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

1.6%
2.0%

Cigarettes

0.9%
1.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

0.8%
0.9%

Rx Opioids

0.9%
1.1%

Marijuana

1.6%
2.0%

Alcohol

1.0%
1.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
Maricopa

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Figure 9: Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

5.2%
4.6%

Cigarettes

2.9%
3.0%

Rx Tranquilizers

2.0%
1.9%

Rx Opioids

2.2%
2.0%

Marijuana

5.0%
5.3%

Alcohol

3.8%
3.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
Maricopa

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Figure 10: Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

7.9%
7.0%

Cigarettes

4.6%
5.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

2.4%
2.1%

Rx Opioids

2.6%
2.4%

Marijuana

8.9%
9.4%

Alcohol

6.8%
6.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
Maricopa

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Binge Use, 2016
Figure 11: Binge Use (8th Grade)

2016 Binge Use (8th Grade)

5.6%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
6.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Maricopa

Figure 12: Binge Use (10th Grade)

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2016 Binge Use (10th Grade)

12.8%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
13.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Maricopa

Figure 13: Binge Use (12th Grade)

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2016 Binge Use (12th Grade)

21.4%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
21.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Maricopa

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Poly-Substance Use, 2016
Figure 14: Poly-Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Poly−Substance Use (8th Grade)

3.0%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
3.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Maricopa

Figure 15: Poly-Substance Use (10th Grade)

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2016 Poly−Substance Use (10th Grade)

5.8%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
5.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Maricopa

Figure 16: Poly-Substance Use (12th Grade)

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2016 Poly−Substance Use (12th Grade)

7.6%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
7.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Maricopa

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3.2 Gang Involvement
Definitions
Gang Involvement is measured by a series of questions centered on current and past gang membership
for self and friends, as well as the major reason for membership. Association with “delinquent” peers has
been identified as a correlate of individual gang involvement and other anti-social behaviors (Esbensen
et al., 2009; Klein and Maxson, 2006).This item is examined with a question pertaining to peer gang
membership (i.e. best friends were in a gang in the past year).
Research has also indicated that perceptions of gang involvement are important to understanding potential or future gang involvement of youth (Lopez et al., 2006). To inspect this further, Gang Involvement
also asks whether youth think that they will be seen as “cool” if they belong to a gang, as well as whether
or not they have taken money in the last 30 days to support gang activities.
• Ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who responded
“yes” or “no, but would like to.”
• Friends ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated
that one or more of their four best friends had been members of a gang in the last 12 months.
• The chances of being seen as cool if you were part of a gang percentages represented in charts
refer to those youth who stated some, pretty good, or very good chance.
• Taking money to support gang activities percentages represented in charts refer to those youth
who stated that they’ve stolen money to support gang activities one or more times in the past 30
days.
• Reasons for belonging to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who said
they had ever belonged to a gang, and then selected the major reason why they joined (those who
reported having belonged to a gang but did not provide a reason are not included).

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Figures
Gang Involvement, 2016
Figure 17: Gang Involvement (8th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (8th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

6.0%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

7.8%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

18.6%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

2.8%

7.1%

8.4%

19.5%

3.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
Maricopa

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Figure 18: Gang Involvement (10th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (10th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

6.1%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

6.5%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

16.0%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

3.7%

6.7%

7.1%

17.0%

3.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
Maricopa

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Figure 19: Gang Involvement (12th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (12th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

6.9%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

6.8%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

13.0%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

5.3%

7.4%

7.5%

13.1%

5.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
Maricopa

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Reasons for Joining a Gang, 2016
Figure 20: Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)
To get respect

8.6%
10.0%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

6.3%
5.8%

Protection/safety

18.0%
16.1%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

3.8%
4.3%

Make money

18.9%
19.4%

Friendship

23.7%
24.2%

Felt pressured

1.0%
1.6%

Other

19.7%
18.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
Maricopa

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Figure 21: Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)
To get respect

9.7%
9.2%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

6.4%
7.1%

Protection/safety

16.1%
15.6%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

7.0%
6.0%

Make money

21.0%
20.9%

Friendship

17.6%
18.6%

Felt pressured

4.3%
3.6%

Other

17.9%
19.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
Maricopa

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Figure 22: Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)
To get respect

11.0%
11.4%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

4.4%
3.8%

Protection/safety

12.6%
11.6%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

6.6%
5.6%

Make money

29.0%
25.4%

Friendship

15.1%
18.5%

Felt pressured

5.0%
4.2%

Other

16.1%
19.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
Maricopa

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Gang Involvement trends, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 23: Gang Involvement Trends, 2012-2016

Gang Involvement Trends, 2012−2016
10th grade

12th grade

100
75
50
25
0
100

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2014

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2014

2016

2012

2014

2016

75
50
25
0

Year
● Maricopa

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Friends ever
belonged
to a gang?

●

Ever belonged
to a gang?

Percentage (%) of students
responding 'yes'

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3.3 Bullying
Definitions
Bullying is a form of aggression, often expressed through physical or psychological harassment, which
can lead to feelings of being unsafe and to increased absences (Batsche and Knoff, 1994; Gastic, 2008;
Kearney, 2008). It is measured by several questions including experiences with being bullied at school,
being a target of cyber-bullying (harassed online or via a cell phone or electronic device), as well as
any occurrences of bullying on the part of the respondent. Lastly, this section includes responses to
a question concerning being a witness to bullying on school property and willingness to intervene (i.e.
did nothing to stop it). Data represented in charts refer to the percentage of youth who engaged in or
witnessed each activity on one or more occasions over the past 12 months.

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Figures
Figure 24: Bullying (8th Grade)

2016 Bullying (8th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

46.2%

I was harassed
online

32.8%

47.0%

33.1%
25.1%

I bullied someone

26.1%
41.7%

I was bullied

42.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
Maricopa

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Figure 25: Bullying (10th Grade)

2016 Bullying (10th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

34.7%

I was harassed
online

28.2%

37.4%

28.7%
17.6%

I bullied someone

18.8%
30.3%

I was bullied

31.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
Maricopa

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Figure 26: Bullying (12th Grade)

2016 Bullying (12th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

27.2%

I was harassed
online

23.3%

28.8%

23.6%
13.6%

I bullied someone

14.5%
21.9%

I was bullied

22.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
Maricopa

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3.4 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Definitions
The original Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, conducted from 1995 to
1997, established the link between early childhood experiences of abuse or neglect and the presence
of health issues in adulthood (Felitti et al., 1998). Through this study, the prevention community was
able to determine that, as the number of ACEs a child is exposed to increases, so does the risk level for
negative health outcomes later in life.
Many researchers have now turned their focus to understanding the impact of adverse childhood experiences on behaviors during adolescence and beyond (Anda et al., 2006; Jonson-Reid et al., 2012).
To assess youths’ exposure to these situations, and the possible effects from experiencing ACEs, six
ACEs-related questions similar to several of those asked of adults in the national study were examined
in the 2016 AYS. Youth were asked questions regarding ever living with anyone who was a problem
drinker/alcoholic, living with anyone who has used or abuse drugs and medications, living with anyone
who had served time in prison or jail, having parents who are separated or divorced, and experiencing
the presence of physical or emotional abuse in their homes. Percentages reported are for those youth
who responded yes to each of the questions.

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Figures
Figure 27: Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)
21.8%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 23.1%
13.1%

Ever lived with a
drug user 13.8%
Ever lived with 22.2%
someone who had
been incarcerated 24.0%
Parents ever 39.7%
separated or
divorced 41.0%
Ever lived with 20.9%
adults who fought
each other 22.1%
Ever lived
50.1%
with adults who
insulted or put 50.9%
you down
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
Maricopa

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Figure 28: Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)
22.6%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 25.2%
15.5%

Ever lived with a
drug user 17.2%
Ever lived with 19.2%
someone who had
been incarcerated 22.9%
Parents ever 39.0%
separated or
divorced 42.3%
Ever lived with 21.0%
adults who fought
each other 23.2%
Ever lived
55.1%
with adults who
insulted or put 55.7%
you down
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
Maricopa

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Figure 29: Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)
24.8%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 26.4%
18.1%

Ever lived with a
drug user 19.1%
Ever lived with 18.9%
someone who had
been incarcerated 22.7%
Parents ever 41.1%
separated or
divorced 44.1%
Ever lived with 21.2%
adults who fought
each other 23.2%
Ever lived
54.6%
with adults who
insulted or put 53.9%
you down
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
Maricopa

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Section 4: Consequences of Problem Behaviors
4.1 Impaired Driving
Definitions
Impaired Driving has often focused on alcohol use, but researchers have begun to explore the use of
other drugs and driving, especially marijuana (Maxwell, 2012).
Impaired Driving is measured by asking youth to answer four questions about their driving or passenger
behavior in the past 30 days. The percentage of youth who acknowledged that they engaged in each of
these behaviors at least once is reported:
•
•
•
•

rode with someone who had been drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after taking prescription drugs for the experience; and
drove a car/vehicle after using marijuana.

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Figures
Figure 30: Impaired Driving (8th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (8th Grade)
Rode in a car 18.5%
with someone who
had been drinking 20.4%
Drove while
drinking alcohol
(30 days)

2.9%

Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

2.5%

Drove while using
marijuana (30
days)

4.4%

4.2%

3.1%

5.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Maricopa

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Figure 31: Impaired Driving (10th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (10th Grade)
Rode in a car 18.1%
with someone who
had been drinking 19.9%
Drove while
drinking alcohol
(30 days)

5.3%

Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

4.6%

5.9%

4.8%

Drove while using 9.5%
marijuana (30
days) 10.5%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Maricopa

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Figure 32: Impaired Driving (12th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (12th Grade)
Rode in a car 19.7%
with someone who
had been drinking 21.4%
Drove while 10.6%
drinking alcohol
(30 days) 11.7%
Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

7.4%
7.5%

Drove while using 19.3%
marijuana (30
days) 19.7%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Maricopa

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4.2 School Safety
Definitions
School Safety is often viewed in terms of the absence of harmful incidents or crimes on school grounds,
usually measured within a year, or measured relative to other schools or benchmarks (Langbein and
Bess, 2002). School safety is measured by a series of questions that assess overall feelings of safety
and its impact on certain behaviors. Youth were asked if they felt safe at school, as well as the number of
days they did not attend due to feeling unsafe at, or on their way to campus in the last 30 days. Further,
youth responded to questions about being threatened or injured with a weapon on school property, as
well as the number of occasions they were in a physical fight on campus within the past year.

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Figures
Figure 33: School Safety (8th Grade)

2016 School Safety (8th Grade)
I feel safe at 75.2%
school 73.9%
I skipped school
because I felt 10.6%
unsafe (past 30 11.7%
days)
I got in a fight 17.2%
(12 months) 18.2%
I was threatened 11.0%
with a weapon (12
months) 11.7%
I brought a
weapon with me
(past 30 days)

5.1%
5.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding 'yes'
Maricopa

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Figure 34: School Safety (10th Grade)

2016 School Safety (10th Grade)
I feel safe at 79.8%
school 77.4%
I skipped school
because I felt 11.8%
unsafe (past 30 11.6%
days)
I got in a fight 10.7%
(12 months) 11.3%
I was threatened 10.4%
with a weapon (12
months) 10.3%
I brought a
weapon with me
(past 30 days)

5.9%
6.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding 'yes'
Maricopa

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Figure 35: School Safety (12th Grade)

2016 School Safety (12th Grade)
I feel safe at 78.1%
school 77.3%
I skipped school
because I felt 11.2%
unsafe (past 30 10.7%
days)
I got in a fight
(12 months)

8.7%

I was threatened
with a weapon (12
months)

9.6%

I brought a
weapon with me
(past 30 days)

7.3%

9.8%

9.4%

8.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding 'yes'
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Section 5: Contextual Factors
5.1 Risk and Protective Factors
Definitions
Risk and Protective Factors (RPF) are personal and environmental factors that may influence a person’s
likelihood of engaging in problem behaviors (Hawkins et al., 1992). Risk Factors increase the chances
of a person participating in concerning behaviors, while Protective Factors decrease this likelihood. The
Risk and Protective Factor scales included in the AYS measure specific aspects of a youth’s life experience that are known to be associated with whether they will subsequently engage in problem behaviors.
The scales are grouped into four domains: peer/individual, family, school, and community. The Risk
and Protective Factor charts in Section 5.1 depict a composite ‘risk score’ or ‘protective score’ which
represent the degree to which respondents are at risk or have protection against developing problem behaviors in a particular domain. Ideally, risk scores should be on the lower end of the scale (indicating a
lower risk level among the sample), whereas protection scores should be higher (indicating a higher level
of protection among the sample). The composite scores were calculated from groups of questionnaire
items related to each particular domain.
Because many of the questions in the 2016 version of the AYS were carried over from earlier versions of
the instrument, it was possible to reconstruct a number of equivalent comprehensive scales for the 2016
data. The construction of the scales involved taking means (average scores) of each of their components,
which were mostly in the form of Likert scales (e.g. Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree), with some
requiring reverse coding for consistency. Other types of components included simple dichotomous Yes
or No responses; or count variables (e.g. “How many of your best friends...”). Individuals with missing
responses on more than one of the scales’ component questions were excluded from the construction
of the scales in order to minimize response bias.
For each of the charts, the scales are harmonized so that they each range to a maximum of 10. This
is done because some scales have a natural range of 1-4, while other scales range from 1-5, which
does not allow for accurate comparisons of factor levels. While the rescaling allows for the factors to be
compared, the meaning of actual scores should not be taken in real units, but instead taken as a Likert
scale range similar to the common phrase “on a scale of 0 to 10.”

Peer-Individual Risk Factors
Rewards for Antisocial Behavior: Youth who receive rewards for their antisocial behavior are at higher
risk for future engagement in problem behaviors. Rewards for antisocial behavior, in the peer-individual
domain, include being seen as cool by peers for using substances or participating in problem behaviors
(Fleming et al., 2008; Meghdadpour et al., 2012). Data represented in charts refer to to youth who
indicated that there would be a very good chance that they would be seen as cool if they used substances
or participated in problem behaviors (e.g. carrying a handgun). Higher scores indicate a higher level of
reward for antisocial behavior.
Rebelliousness: Youth who participate in behaviors considered against conventional laws and norms
have a high tolerance for deviant behavior, low perceived risk, or a strong need for independence and
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sensation seeking. These place youth at substantial risk for drug use (Cleveland et al., 2008). Youth
were asked if they often ignore rules or do the opposite of what they’re told to do just to get away with
it. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth demonstrate these behaviors. Higher
scores indicate a higher level of rebelliousness.
Perceived Risk of Harm: Youth who do not perceive drug use to be risky (i.e. believing people cannot be
harmed physically, mentally, or legally when using substances) are far more likely to engage in drug use
themselves (Danseco et al., 1999; Perron and Howard, 2008). Youth were asked if they think people risk
harming themselves when using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor
telling the youth to take them. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth perceive little
to no risk in using substances. Higher scores indicate a low level of perceived risk.
Interaction with Antisocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in problem behaviors are
at higher risk for engaging in antisocial behavior themselves (Jonkman et al., 2011; Stockwell et al.,
2004). Participants were asked about how many of their friends have been suspended from school,
dropped out of school, carried a handgun, sold drugs, stolen a car, or been arrested in the last 12
months. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity of friends who engaged in that behavior. Higher
scores indicate more interaction with antisocial peers.
Friends’ Use of Drugs: Youth who spend time with friends who engage in substance use are more likely
to engage in the same behavior. Peer drug use has consistently been found to be among the strongest
predictors of substance use among youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Iannotti et al., 1996; Yamaguchi and
Kandel, 1984). Participants were asked if any of their friends use alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other
illicit drugs or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them. Data represented in
charts refer to friends’ use or abuse of drugs. Higher values indicate more friends who use drugs.
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: As youth grow older, they have a higher likelihood of being exposed
to others who engage in drug use or have a greater acceptance of these behaviors. This exposure may
influence a youth’s attitude toward drug use and increase the likelihood of them engaging in a variety of
problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Bahr et al., 2005; Bauman and Ennett, 1996; Beyers et al., 2004).
This factor examines how wrong youth perceive it is to use four different substance groups: alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, and LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs. Data represented in charts refer to
youth attitudes towards using drugs. Higher values indicate more favorable attitudes toward drug use.
Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: As previously stated, youths’ attitudes may change as
they are exposed to different social circles (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). This factor aims to
understand youth perceptions of how wrong it would be to stay away from school, take a handgun to
school, pick a fight, seriously attack someone, and steal anything worth more than $5. Data represented
in charts refer to youth attitudes about these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Gang Involvement: Youth who belong to gangs and associate with gang-involved peers are more at risk
for antisocial behavior and drug use (Curry and Spergel, 1992; Herrenkohl et al., 2000). Conditioned on
ever being in a gang, this scale includes questions about age of first involvement and the membership
status of best friends. The Gang Involvement Risk Factor measures the participant’s own gang involvement. Data shown in charts refer to the degree to which youth are involved in gangs. Higher values
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Early Initiation of Drug Use: Early onset of drug use has been linked to increased drug use and abuse
through adolescence and beyond, with later age of onset more likely to lead to reduced drug involvement
and a greater likelihood of discontinuation of use (Kandel, 1975; Miller et al., 2006). To assess the scope
of onset among the sample, this factor looks at the age at which youth first tried cigarettes, marijuana,
or alcohol, and when youth first began drinking regularly. Data reported reflect participants who stated
they began using substances at an early age. Higher values indicate earlier use of substances.

Peer-Individual Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are rewarded for working hard in school and the community are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. Rewards for prosocial involvement include being
seen as cool for trying your best at school, defending someone who is being bullied, or regularly volunteering in the community (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data contained in charts
represent the extent to which youth think that they would be seen as cool if they participated in prosocial
activities. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Prosocial Involvement: Youth who participate in positive school and community activities are less likely
to participate in problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Data
contained in charts represent the degree to which youth participated in school clubs and organizations
or volunteered in the community. Higher scores indicate more prosocial involvement.
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in prosocial behavior are
more likely to participate in prosocial behavior as well. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity
of friends with whom youth have participated in prosocial activities in the past 12 months. Higher scores
indicate higher interaction with prosocial peers.
Belief in the Moral Order: Youth who have a belief in what is “right” or “wrong” are less likely to use drugs
(Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Participants were asked about how wrong they believe it
would be for someone their age to steal anything worth more than $5, cheat in school, or start a fight.
Data in these charts refer to youth attitudes towards these behaviors. Youth were also asked about how
important they think it is to be honest with their parents; data represent the extent to which youth agreed
that is it important for them to be honest with their parents. Higher scores indicate higher belief in moral
order.

Family Domain Risk Factors
Poor Family Management: Parents’ use of inconsistent and/or unusually harsh punishment with their
children places their children at a higher risk for participation in substance use and other problem behaviors. This higher risk is also seen in youth whose parents do not provide clear explanations for expected
behaviors and do not monitor their children’s activities (Arthur et al., 2002; Dishion et al., 2004). Youth
were asked if their parents usually know who they are spending time with, if there are clear rules in their
household, and if their parents would be aware of the youth’s participation in problem behaviors. Data
in charts display the extent to which youth indicated that their families had poor management practices.
Higher score indicate poor family management.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: In families where parents use illegal drugs, are heavy
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users of alcohol, or are tolerant of children’s use, youth are more likely to become drug abusers during
adolescence. The risk is further increased if parents involve children in their own drug use, such as
asking their child to light a cigarette or get a beer from the refrigerator (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl
et al., 2000). To capture data on this concept, participants were asked if their parents think it is wrong for
them to use cigarettes, alcohol or marijuana. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth
believe their parents would accept their child using substances. Higher scores indicate more favorable
parental attitudes towards drug use.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: Youth often follow the example of those around
them. Parental attitudes that are positive to antisocial or rebellious behaviors can be seen as an approval of the youth’s participation in those behaviors. Examples of parental attitudes being favorable
toward antisocial behavior include parents believing it is not wrong for someone to steal items, pick a
fight, or damage someone else’s property (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). Participants of the
survey were asked if their parents thought it would be wrong for them to participate in these antisocial
behaviors. The data in this chart represent the extent to which youth believe their parents would think it
is acceptable to participate in these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable parental attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Family History of Antisocial Behavior: When youth are raised in a family with a history of problem behaviors (e.g. violence, alcohol, or other drug use), they are more likely to engage in these behaviors
themselves (Corrigan et al., 2007). Participants were asked about the presence of alcohol or drug problems in their family, and the general use of alcohol and other drugs by family members. Data in the chart
represent the extent to which youth indicated that they have family members who engage in these problem behaviors or have engaged in these behaviors in the past. Higher values indicate more antisocial
behavior among family members.
Family Conflict: Youth raised in families who experience high levels of conflict, whether or not the child
is directly involved in these conflicts, are more likely to engage in delinquent behaviors and drug use
(Szapocznik and Williams, 2000). Youth were asked questions regarding the presence of conflict in their
home (e.g. household members having serious arguments or yelling at and insulting each other often).
Data contained in these charts represent the extent to which youth state that their family experiences
these heightened levels of conflict. Higher scores indicate more family conflict.

Family Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When parents, siblings, and other family members praise or encourage activities done well by a child, youth are less likely to engage in substance use and other problem
behaviors (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their parents often
communicate feeling proud of them or notice them doing a good job. Youth were also asked questions
regarding spending time with their mother or father. Data in the charts refer to the extent to which youth
stated that spending time with their mother and/or father is enjoyable, and that their parents communicate being proud of them and notice when they do a good job. Higher scores indicate more rewards for
prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are exposed to more opportunities to participate
meaningfully in the responsibilities and activities of the family are less likely to engage in drug use and
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other problem behaviors. Opportunities for prosocial involvement, at the family domain level, include
youth being able to do fun activities with their family members, being a part of family decision- making,
and being able to rely on family members for help when needed (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004;
Catalano et al., 1992). Data in the charts represent youth who stated that they have opportunities for
prosocial involvement. Higher scores indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.
Family Attachment: Youth who feel that they are close to or are a valued part of their family are less
likely to engage in substance use and other problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Catalano et al.,
1992). Youth were asked questions regarding if they feel close to their family members and if they share
thoughts and feelings with their mother and father. Data in charts refer to the extent to which youth
feel close with their family members, and believe it is important to share thoughts or feelings with their
parents. Higher scores indicate more family attachment.

School Domain Risk Factors
Low Commitment to School: Youth who do not feel connected to or have low commitment to school are
more likely to use drugs and participate in other problem behaviors. Low school commitment is measured
through items such as disliking school, spending little time on homework, and perceiving course work as
irrelevant to one’s future (Brown et al., 2005; Catalano et al., 2002). The data in the charts reflect the
extent to which youth stated that they dislike school or believe school is not important. Higher scores
indicate lower commitment to school.
Academic Failure: Youth who experience academic failure are at a higher risk of participating in drug
abuse and other problem behaviors throughout adolescence (Bryant et al., 2003; Catalano et al., 2002;
Hawkins et al., 1999). Participants were asked about the grades they received during the past year,
and scores indicate the extent to which youth received lower grades such as D’s and F’s. Higher scores
indicate more academic failure.

School Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are recognized and rewarded for their contributions at
school, they are less likely to be involved in substance use and other problem behaviors (Catalano et al.,
1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their teachers notice when they are doing a
good job, praise them for hard work, and tell their parents about how well they are doing in school. Data
represent the extent to which youth stated they receive rewards for participating in prosocial activities.
Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are given opportunities to participate meaningfully
in important activities at school, they are less likely to engage in drug use and other problem behaviors
(Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1992). Youth were asked about having the
chance to participate in school activities, being asked to work on special projects in the classroom, and
being able to speak with their teacher one-on-one. Data in each chart represent the extent to which
youth stated that they have opportunities to participate in prosocial activities in school. Higher scores
indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.

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Community Domain Risk Factors
Perceived Availability of Handguns: The perception that handguns are easily obtainable in the community
may influence the presence of violent behaviors in youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al., 2007).
Participants were asked if they believe it would be easy for them to obtain a handgun. Data shown in
charts represent the extent to which youth believe that it would be easy to obtain a handgun in their
community. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of handguns.
Perceived Availability of Drugs: If youth believe it is easy to obtain drugs they are more likely to use
these substances (Beyers et al., 2004; Johnston et al., 2009). Youth were asked if they believe it would
be easy for them to acquire substances such as cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, or other illicit drugs.
The data presented in each chart represent the extent to which youth believe it would be easy to obtain
substances. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of drugs.
Low Neighborhood Attachment: Youth who do not feel connected to the neighborhoods in which they
live are more likely to become involved in problem behaviors (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al.,
2000). Participants were asked if they liked living in the neighborhood or desired to move out of their
neighborhood. The data shown in each chart refer to the extent to which youth indicated that they did
not like their neighborhood or wished to move out of their neighborhood. Higher scores indicate lower
neighborhood attachment
Laws and Norms Favorable toward Drug Use: Legal restrictions on substance use, such as raising the
legal drinking age or restricting smoking in public places, may influence the degree to which youth consume these substances. Moreover, youth who live in communities that view substance use as “normal
activity” have a higher chance of using substances themselves (Arthur et al., 2002; Cleveland et al.,
2008; Hawkins et al., 2002). Participants were asked if adults in their neighborhood would think it is
wrong for them to use substances, or if they were likely to be caught by law enforcement when using
substances. Data in the chart refer to those youth who stated that they believe that people would not be
caught by law enforcement when using drugs, or stated that adults in their neighborhood believe using
drugs is acceptable. Higher scores indicate more favorable laws and norms towards drug use.

Community Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Rewards for positive participation in activities helps youth bond to
their communities, and lowers their risk of participating in problem behaviors. Youth were asked if their
neighbors encourage them to try their best in various activities, talk with them regarding something important, and if community members ever inform the youth that they are proud of them for doing something
well (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data in the charts represent the extent to which youth
agree with positive statements about their neighbors. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial
involvement.

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Figures
Peer-Individual RPFs, 2016
Figure 36: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

1.5
1.6
2.6
2.7

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

3.9

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.6

Gang Involvement

4.0

0.6
6.8
6.8

Friends Use of
Drugs

1.1

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

7.4

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

1.1

1.2

7.2

1.2
1.7
1.8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 37: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.1
2.1
2.8
2.9

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

4.2

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.6

Gang Involvement

4.4

0.7
6.8
6.6

Friends Use of
Drugs

2.0

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

5.8

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

1.9

2.2

5.8

2.0
1.9
2.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 38: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.5
2.4
3.0
3.1

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

4.8

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.7

Gang Involvement

4.9

0.8
6.6
6.1

Friends Use of
Drugs

2.8

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

4.4

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

2.6

2.9

4.4

2.6
2.0
2.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 39: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.5
4.5
3.1
3.1
5.4
5.4
7.5
7.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Figure 40: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.5
4.5
3.9
3.8
5.3
5.1
6.9
6.8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Figure 41: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.6
4.6
4.2
4.1
4.8
4.8
6.6
6.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Maricopa

71

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Family Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 42: Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

3.2
3.3
0.6
0.6
1.2
1.2
2.1
2.3
4.1

Family Conflict
4.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 43: Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

3.5
3.6
1.0
1.0
1.3
1.3
2.6
2.9
4.3

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 44: Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

4.0
4.1
1.5
1.6
1.3
1.4
3.2
3.4
4.4

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 45: Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.8

6.7

6.6

6.6

6.4

Family Attachment
6.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Maricopa

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Figure 46: Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.5

6.4

6.4

6.3

6.1

Family Attachment
5.9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Figure 47: Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.2

6.1

6.1

6.0

5.8

Family Attachment
5.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Maricopa

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School Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 48: School Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

3.7
3.7

Academic Failure

2.4
2.5

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Maricopa

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Figure 49: School Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.3
4.3

Academic Failure

2.5
2.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 50: School Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.5
4.5

Academic Failure

2.5
2.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 51: School Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.6
5.5
6.4
6.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Figure 52: School Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.2
5.2
6.4
6.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Figure 53: School Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.4
5.4
6.4
6.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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81

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Community Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 54: Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

1.8

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

2.8

Low neighborhood
Attachment

3.3

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

3.0

2.0

3.0

3.5

3.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Maricopa

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Figure 55: Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

2.2

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

4.4

Low neighborhood
Attachment

3.6

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

3.9

2.4

4.5

3.8

4.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Maricopa

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Figure 56: Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

2.9

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

5.5

Low neighborhood
Attachment

3.9

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

4.6

3.0

5.5

4.2

4.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Maricopa

84

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Figure 57: Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

3.5

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Maricopa

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Figure 58: Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

3.2

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Maricopa

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Figure 59: Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

3.0

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Maricopa

87

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5.2 Other Contextual Factors
Definitions
Aside from the established Risk and Protective Factors, there are other contextual factors that may
influence the prevalence of drug use and other problem behaviors in youth. Data relating to a number
of these key indicators are provided by the Arizona Youth Survey, including: (1) sources of drugs and
alcohol; (2) substance offers and resistance strategies; (3) ease of access; (4) age of initiation; (5)
parent-youth communication; and (6) reasons for use and non-use.
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol
Several questions asked the participants who used alcohol, marijuana or prescription drugs during the
past 30 days how they obtained each substance (e.g. from home, parties, friends, or adults). The answer
categories for these questions are not mutually exclusive, and youth were able to select more than one
response option. The data shown in each table refer to the percentage of youth who reported having
obtained each substance via the categories shown in the figures. Importantly, the percentages refer to
the total percentage of students who selected each response, and do not reflect whether that particular
student also reported ever having used the relevant substance.

Substance Offers and Resistance Strategies
Youth may be offered substances without communicating an interest in using those substances (Pettigrew et al., 2012). Participants were asked if they were offered drugs in the past 30 days, if they avoided
areas where drug consumption was known to happen, and if they have had conversations with their
parents about how to respond to drug offers. The data presented in charts reflect those youth who answered that they had experienced at least one drug offer in the last 30 days, had avoided places where
drug consumption occurs at least once in the last 30 days, and if they have spoken to their parents at
least once in the past 12 months about resisting drug offers.
Youth were also asked how they responded to drug offers in the past 30 days. Data represented in
charts refer to those students who stated that they were offered substances and used a specific method
in order to resist these offers.

Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns
These charts examine youths’ perceptions about how easy they believe it would be to obtain specific
drugs or handguns. Percentages represented refer to those youth who believe it is very easy or sort of
easy to obtain alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other drugs, or handguns in their community.

Age of Initiation
The earlier youth participate in risky problem behaviors, the more likely they are to continue those behaviors later in their lifespan (Harachi et al., 2001; Hawkins et al., 1997). Participants were asked how old
they were when, if ever, they first used substances, attacked someone with the idea of seriously hurting

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them, belonged to a gang, or gambled. Data were calculated to produce the average age of initiation
and the median age of initiation for each problem behavior. Average age, also known as the mean, is
calculated by adding all the ages of the respondents and then dividing that number (the sum) by the
number of scores initially added together. Median age shows the middle value of the ages of initiation
for each activity. The median age is found by listing all the ages in numerical order and identifying the
number in which one-half of the values are larger than this middle number and one-half of the values are
smaller than this number. The average age and median age are important to note in order to obtain a
better understanding of when youth may begin participating in each of these behaviors.
Parent/Youth Communication
Youth who do not speak with their parents about the dangers of substance use are more likely to participate in drug use and other problem behaviors (Yu et al., 2006). Participants were asked questions
regarding having discussions with their parents about the dangers and risks of each drug. The Parent/Youth Communication charts represent the percentage of youth who report having talked with at
least one of their parents in the past 12 months about the dangers of various drugs. Percentages relating to the response category “did not talk to parents about these topics” refer to those youth who have
not talked to a parent about the dangers of substances during the past 12 months.

Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
There are multiple motivating factors that can influence someone’s decision to use or not use substances
(Boys et al., 2001). Participants were asked why they did and/or did not use drugs in the past 30 days,
and were able to select all the reasons that influenced their decisions. Percentages listed in charts are
categorized by substance users and non-users. Charts relating to reasons for use only include those
youth who stated they used a substance in the last 30 days. Charts relating to reasons youth did not use
substances only include participants that stated they did not use any substances in the last 30 days.

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Figures
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol, 2016
Figure 60: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

2.3%
2.7%
1.7%
2.2%
2.3%
2.7%

Parent/guardian

2.7%
2.9%

Gave someone
money to buy it

1.8%
2.3%

Public event

0.9%
1.0%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

1.0%
1.3%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

1.2%
1.5%
1.2%
1.3%
3.3%
3.6%
3.5%
4.4%
3.1%
3.6%
90.4%
88.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

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70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Maricopa

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Figure 61: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

5.4%
5.1%
4.1%
4.5%
3.8%
4.2%

Parent/guardian

4.3%
4.2%

Gave someone
money to buy it

5.5%
5.7%

Public event

1.5%
1.4%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

1.8%
1.7%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

2.2%
2.2%
3.2%
2.7%
5.7%
5.3%
10.3%
9.9%
4.9%
5.3%
78.1%
77.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Maricopa

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Figure 62: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

8.0%
7.0%
8.6%
8.7%
5.7%
6.0%

Parent/guardian

7.3%
6.4%

Gave someone
money to buy it

12.4%
11.9%

Public event

2.3%
2.2%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

3.1%
3.1%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

4.9%
4.5%
3.0%
2.5%
6.3%
5.4%
17.1%
16.9%
5.7%
6.2%
64.6%
65.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Maricopa

92

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Figure 63: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
1.4%

School
1.8%
0.8%

Home
1.1%
2.2%

Parties
2.6%
1.6%

Family
2.2%
5.8%

Friends
6.9%

Someone with a
medical card

1.4%
1.7%
2.9%

Other
3.3%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

91.9%
90.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Maricopa

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Figure 64: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
2.6%

School
2.6%
1.5%

Home
1.4%
5.3%

Parties
5.3%
2.6%

Family
2.8%
13.1%

Friends
13.8%

Someone with a
medical card

3.4%
3.3%
4.5%

Other
5.2%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

82.2%
80.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 65: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
2.6%

School
2.7%
2.0%

Home
2.0%
7.6%

Parties
7.2%
3.6%

Family
3.5%
20.3%

Friends
19.6%

Someone with a
medical card

6.3%
5.7%
5.9%

Other
7.4%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

71.4%
71.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Maricopa

95

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Figure 66: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
The internet
School

0.6%
0.7%
0.9%
1.1%

Doctor or
pharmacy

1.0%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

1.4%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.1%

1.6%
1.3%
1.5%
1.0%
1.2%
2.6%
3.0%
0.7%
0.9%
1.5%
1.7%
95.3%
94.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Maricopa

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Figure 67: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
The internet
School

0.8%
0.8%
1.6%
1.6%

Doctor or
pharmacy

1.6%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

2.1%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.5%

2.0%
2.2%
2.3%
1.7%
1.6%
4.5%
4.7%
1.3%
1.2%
2.1%
2.3%
91.7%
91.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

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90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Maricopa

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Figure 68: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
The internet
School

1.1%
1.0%
1.4%
1.5%

Doctor or
pharmacy

2.0%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

1.9%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

2.0%

1.9%
2.6%
2.8%
2.0%
1.9%
6.2%
6.1%
1.3%
1.4%
2.1%
2.6%
89.1%
88.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Maricopa

98

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Substance Offers, 2016
Figure 69: Substance Offers (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (8th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

17.6%
20.2%

Offered 9.7%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 11.4%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

Offered other
drugs (last 30
days)
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

19.5%
21.8%
4.3%
5.1%
7.9%
8.5%
52.9%
51.5%
26.4%
27.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
Maricopa

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Figure 70: Substance Offers (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (10th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

34.2%
36.0%

Offered 14.8%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 17.1%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

34.7%
37.5%
9.5%
9.9%

Offered other 12.3%
drugs (last 30
days) 13.0%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

46.0%
44.9%
24.7%
26.7%

0

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100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
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Figure 71: Substance Offers (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (12th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

48.3%
48.5%

Offered 21.3%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 22.9%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

44.6%
44.8%
12.1%
12.1%

Offered other 13.9%
drugs (last 30
days) 14.2%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

34.1%
33.9%
23.2%
24.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
Maricopa

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Resistance Strategies, 2016
Note that the Resistance Strategies charts below are split into two groups: respondents who had used
alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs (ATOD) in the last month (left); and respondents who had not used
ATOD in the last month (right).
Figure 72: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 61.5%

63.0%

70.4%

Giving excuse 60.7%
and turning down
offer 59.2%

68.0%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 52.4%

54.4%

67.2%

Using other way 53.1%
to not accept
offer 50.7%

64.7%

0

70.2%

67.5%

66.8%

64.1%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
Maricopa

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Figure 73: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 56.2%

55.0%

66.9%

Giving excuse 56.1%
and turning down
offer 56.1%

64.3%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 40.8%

39.1%

60.1%

Using other way 37.2%
to not accept
offer 39.1%

56.9%

0

67.1%

64.2%

60.2%

56.9%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
Maricopa

103

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Figure 74: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 55.1%

52.5%

61.5%

Giving excuse 53.5%
and turning down
offer 54.5%

57.9%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 37.1%

33.9%

52.6%

Using other way 31.5%
to not accept
offer 34.9%

48.7%

0

61.5%

57.8%

53.5%

49.4%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
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104

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Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns, 2016
Figure 75: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

15.7%

Easy to get other
drugs

9.4%

17.8%

10.4%

Easy to get
marijuana

27.9%

Easy to get
alcohol

41.4%

Easy to get
cigarettes

31.5%

29.8%

42.3%

33.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Maricopa

105

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Figure 76: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

19.4%

Easy to get other
drugs

20.4%

Easy to get
marijuana

50.6%

Easy to get
alcohol

59.1%

Easy to get
cigarettes

47.2%

21.9%

21.2%

53.3%

58.9%

49.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Maricopa

106

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Figure 77: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

26.1%

Easy to get other
drugs

26.9%

Easy to get
marijuana

64.9%

Easy to get
alcohol

67.4%

Easy to get
cigarettes

67.2%

28.0%

27.5%

64.1%

65.6%

68.7%

0

10

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60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Maricopa

107

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Age of Initiation, 2016
Figure 78: Age of Initiation (8th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (8th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette

13221 students in this sample, median age 13

Smoked
marijuana

13447 students in this sample, median age 13

20333 students in this sample, median age 13

20780 students in this sample, median age 13
12104 students in this sample, median age 13

Drank alcohol
18687 students in this sample, median age 13

Began drinking
regularly

13555 students in this sample, median age 13

Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor

13422 students in this sample, median age 13

Gambled on
anything*

11953 students in this sample, median age 13

Attacked
someone
(fought)

13094 students in this sample, median age 13

Belonged to a
gang

13523 students in this sample, median age 13

21013 students in this sample, median age 13

20770 students in this sample, median age 13
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

18383 students in this sample, median age 13

20211 students in this sample, median age 13

20973 students in this sample, median age 13

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
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Figure 79: Age of Initiation (10th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (10th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

9434 students in this sample, median age 14
16806 students in this sample, median age 14
9592 students in this sample, median age 14
17178 students in this sample, median age 14
8977 students in this sample, median age 14

Drank alcohol
16017 students in this sample, median age 14

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

9673 students in this sample, median age 15
17402 students in this sample, median age 15
9598 students in this sample, median age 14
17238 students in this sample, median age 14
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

8650 students in this sample, median age 13
15439 students in this sample, median age 13
9314 students in this sample, median age 13
16680 students in this sample, median age 14
9641 students in this sample, median age 13
17337 students in this sample, median age 13

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Maricopa

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Figure 80: Age of Initiation (12th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (12th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

7599 students in this sample, median age 15
13866 students in this sample, median age 15
7716 students in this sample, median age 15
14197 students in this sample, median age 15
7328 students in this sample, median age 15

Drank alcohol
13433 students in this sample, median age 15

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

7798 students in this sample, median age 16
14371 students in this sample, median age 16
7722 students in this sample, median age 16
14280 students in this sample, median age 16
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

7075 students in this sample, median age 14
13066 students in this sample, median age 15
7516 students in this sample, median age 14
13926 students in this sample, median age 14
7747 students in this sample, median age 14
14355 students in this sample, median age 14

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Maricopa

110

State of Arizona

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Parent/Youth Communication, 2016
Figure 81: Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
41.1%

Illegal drug use
39.7%
35.2%

Marijuana use
33.9%

Prescription drug
use

29.8%
28.9%
37.1%

Alcohol use
36.0%
37.5%

Tobacco use
36.9%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

49.0%
49.6%

0

10

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30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Maricopa

111

State of Arizona

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Figure 82: Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
35.5%

Illegal drug use
34.8%
32.6%

Marijuana use
31.2%

Prescription drug
use

26.6%
26.0%
35.5%

Alcohol use
34.1%
31.5%

Tobacco use
31.9%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

51.8%
52.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Maricopa

112

State of Arizona

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Figure 83: Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
25.4%

Illegal drug use
25.3%
24.1%

Marijuana use
23.4%

Prescription drug
use

19.1%
19.7%
28.2%

Alcohol use
27.6%
24.5%

Tobacco use
25.4%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

58.7%
59.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Maricopa

113

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Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
Figure 84: Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade)
To fit in

17.1%
16.7%

It was new and
exciting

30.1%
27.9%

To get parents'
attention

6.3%
6.1%

To lose weight

8.8%
8.0%

To avoid being
sad

37.3%
37.1%

Boredom

21.3%
21.0%

To feel good

35.2%
36.1%

To feel normal

14.5%
13.7%

To stay focused

15.9%
17.0%

To have fun

39.5%
41.2%

To be like an
actor or musician

4.9%
4.5%

To feel grown up

7.0%
6.4%

Craved it or
addicted

9.8%
9.6%

To deal with
stress

40.8%
40.0%

Other

31.9%
30.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Maricopa

114

State of Arizona

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Figure 85: Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)
To fit in

14.6%
13.0%

It was new and
exciting

27.3%
25.2%

To get parents'
attention

4.8%
4.8%

To lose weight

7.7%
6.7%

To avoid being
sad

30.8%
32.2%

Boredom

25.6%
23.6%

To feel good

42.5%
40.1%

To feel normal

12.6%
12.8%

To stay focused

16.4%
17.6%

To have fun

56.0%
52.1%

To be like an
actor or musician

3.7%
3.4%

To feel grown up

4.8%
4.3%

Craved it or
addicted

8.7%
8.3%

To deal with
stress

39.1%
39.5%

Other

21.5%
24.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Maricopa

115

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Figure 86: Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)
To fit in

13.0%
11.8%

It was new and
exciting

20.2%
18.3%

To get parents'
attention

3.3%
3.0%

To lose weight

5.5%
5.3%

To avoid being
sad

25.3%
25.4%

Boredom

23.7%
21.5%

To feel good

39.4%
36.8%

To feel normal

9.7%
10.0%

To stay focused

15.3%
16.5%

To have fun

57.4%
53.8%

To be like an
actor or musician

2.9%
2.7%

To feel grown up

3.7%
3.5%

Craved it or
addicted

7.2%
7.4%

To deal with
stress

34.1%
35.5%

Other

19.7%
22.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Maricopa

116

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Figure 87: Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)
Against religious 22.3%
beliefs 22.5%
It is morally 54.5%
wrong 52.7%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

5.3%
5.7%
59.6%
57.9%
5.9%
6.1%

Would get a bad 48.9%
reputation 47.2%
Friends would 38.1%
stop hanging out 36.8%
Might get kicked 52.8%
out of school 51.3%
Other adults 52.4%
would be
disappointed 51.1%
Parents would be 66.8%
disappointed 65.5%
It is harmful
No interest

68.7%
67.0%
91.7%
91.4%

Parents would 51.9%
take away
privileges 50.4%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Maricopa

117

State of Arizona

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Figure 88: Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Against religious 23.7%
beliefs 22.7%
It is morally 47.5%
wrong 44.6%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

5.5%
6.3%
52.5%
50.1%
5.2%
5.2%

Would get a bad 36.9%
reputation 35.0%
Friends would 28.5%
stop hanging out 25.8%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

46.0%
44.5%
44.4%
42.8%
60.7%
58.8%
62.6%
60.3%
91.4%
90.5%

Parents would 47.0%
take away
privileges 45.7%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Maricopa

118

State of Arizona

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Figure 89: Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Against religious 21.5%
beliefs 20.1%
It is morally 37.4%
wrong 35.6%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

7.5%
7.4%
43.9%
41.4%
3.8%
3.9%

Would get a bad 25.2%
reputation 23.7%
Friends would 17.9%
stop hanging out 16.5%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

32.4%
31.5%
35.4%
34.0%
49.0%
47.2%
55.5%
52.2%
92.2%
91.4%

Parents would 32.4%
take away
privileges 31.5%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Maricopa

119

State of Arizona

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Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 6: Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures
Background
These questions provide the measures that communities in Arizona with Drug-Free Communities grants
must report (DFC Regular Standard Terms of Award, 2015). Three overall areas are reported:
• Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
• Perceived Risk of Harm
• Disapproval (Parent and Peer)

6.1 Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
Charts for substance use over the most recent 30 days can be found in Section 3.1: Substance Use,
and Frequency of Use. Section 3.1 includes separate figures for the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade samples,
as well as a line graph that displays the usage trends of key substances over time (2012 to 2016).

6.2 Perceived Risk of Harm
Youth who perceive little to no risk of harm in using alcohol or drugs may be more likely to use or
abuse these substances (McCambridge and Strang, 2004; Tomar and Hatsukami, 2007). Charts for
perceived risk of harm associated with specific substance use represent youths’ perceptions about the
harm associated with the use of common substances. Percentages reported refer to those students who
believe there is no to slight risk in using each of the specific substances listed.

6.3 Parent and Peer Disapproval
Definitions
Parental and peer disapproval are important variables to consider when thinking about youth substance
use, as they may influence a youth’s decision to initiate, use, or continue to use or abuse substances
(Sawyer and Stevenson, 2008). This section includes measures of Parent and Peer Disapproval, defined
in this survey as the degree to which youth think their parents and peers would feel it is wrong, a little bit
wrong, or very wrong for youth to engage in the following behaviors:
•
•
•
•

Smoke cigarettes;
Smoke marijuana;
Consume one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day; and
Use prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them.

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Figures
Perceived Risk of Harm, 2016
Figure 90: Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

21.9%
23.2%
22.2%
23.6%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

33.6%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

39.0%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

35.1%

41.9%
57.7%
59.2%
20.8%
21.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
Maricopa

121

State of Arizona

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Figure 91: Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

19.6%
20.4%
20.2%
21.4%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

31.8%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

50.2%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

33.1%

53.7%
69.3%
70.7%
15.7%
17.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
Maricopa

122

State of Arizona

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Figure 92: Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

21.4%
22.1%
23.7%
24.9%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

34.0%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

64.0%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

35.9%

65.1%
78.7%
78.3%
16.5%
18.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
Maricopa

123

State of Arizona

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Parent Disapproval, 2016
Figure 93: Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

98.5%
98.2%
98.2%
97.7%
98.9%
98.7%
98.4%
98.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Maricopa

124

State of Arizona

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Figure 94: Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

97.8%
97.9%
96.2%
95.8%
98.1%
98.2%
97.0%
97.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Maricopa

125

State of Arizona

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Figure 95: Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

96.9%
96.9%
93.4%
92.9%
96.8%
96.4%
94.9%
94.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Maricopa

126

State of Arizona

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Peer Disapproval, 2016
Figure 96: Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

97.6%

Use other illicit
drugs

98.1%

97.2%

97.9%
94.3%

Smoke marijuana
92.9%
98.1%

Smoke cigarettes
97.6%

Drink nearly
every day

97.9%
97.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Maricopa

127

State of Arizona

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Figure 97: Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

95.7%

Use other illicit
drugs

95.8%

95.9%

96.2%
84.9%

Smoke marijuana
84.4%
95.3%

Smoke cigarettes
95.3%

Drink nearly
every day

94.9%
95.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Maricopa

128

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Figure 98: Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

95.0%

Use other illicit
drugs

95.1%

95.3%

95.1%
76.1%

Smoke marijuana
76.3%
92.2%

Smoke cigarettes
91.5%

Drink nearly
every day

93.3%
93.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Maricopa

129

State of Arizona

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School Climate Experiences

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 7: School Climate Experiences
7.1 Student-Teacher Interactions
Definitions
Youth were asked about a variety of experiences at school and interactions with others, including teachers, peers, and parents. Questions were asked about their involvement in the classroom and other
activities, interactions with teachers, their school’s interaction with their parents, and their feeling safe at
school. The percentage of youth who agreed or strongly agreed with each of the statements is reported.

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Figures
Figure 99: Student-Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)
Teachers praise 52.6%
me when I work
hard 52.7%
The school tells 40.1%
my parents when I
do well 41.0%
Lots of chances 74.4%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 74.1%
Lots of chances
to get involved 91.1%
in school 90.7%
activities
Teachers notice 76.6%
when I am doing a
good job 76.3%
Teachers ask
me to work on 55.1%
special classroom 56.3%
projects
I can be part of 89.7%
class discussions
or activities 88.8%
Students help
decide class 57.4%
activities and 57.9%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
Maricopa

131

State of Arizona

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Figure 100: Student-Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)
Teachers praise 47.6%
me when I work
hard 46.6%
The school tells 31.4%
my parents when I
do well 32.6%
Lots of chances 75.5%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 73.6%
Lots of chances
to get involved 91.6%
in school 90.8%
activities
Teachers notice 71.3%
when I am doing a
good job 71.0%
Teachers ask
me to work on 51.5%
special classroom 52.9%
projects
I can be part of 90.7%
class discussions
or activities 89.0%
Students help
decide class 57.9%
activities and 57.8%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
Maricopa

132

State of Arizona

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Figure 101: Student-Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)
Teachers praise 51.2%
me when I work
hard 50.4%
The school tells 32.4%
my parents when I
do well 33.7%
Lots of chances 79.0%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 77.4%
Lots of chances
to get involved 89.9%
in school 88.5%
activities
Teachers notice 73.2%
when I am doing a
good job 72.9%
Teachers ask
me to work on 52.8%
special classroom 53.9%
projects
I can be part of 90.7%
class discussions
or activities 89.2%
Students help
decide class 54.0%
activities and 54.7%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
Maricopa

133

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7.2 Negative Peer Interactions
Definitions
Peer interactions at school are also important variables to consider when thinking about possible influences on behavior. Questions were asked regarding how often specific kinds of negative interactions
happen, including youth being made fun of by other students, being pushed or hit by other students,
feeling that other students are being mean to them, or feeling that they are excluded by other students
during activities. The responses were five-point scales with 1 defined as “Never/Almost never” and 5
defined as “Always/Almost always.” The figures depict the average response on this five-point scale.

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Figure 102: Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.7

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.3

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.7

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.7

Maricopa
State of Arizona

1.8

1.4

1.7

1.8

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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5
always/
almost
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Figure 103: Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.6

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.2

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.6

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.7

Maricopa
State of Arizona

1.6

1.3

1.6

1.7

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

136

5
always/
almost
always

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Figure 104: Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.5

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.2

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.5

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.7

Maricopa
State of Arizona

1.5

1.2

1.5

1.7

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

137

5
always/
almost
always

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Well-Being

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 8: Well-Being
8.1 Perceived Stress
Definitions
Perceived Stress has been connected to substance use by adolescents (Finkelstein et al., 2006; Kobus
and Reyes, 2000; Sussman et al., 1993). Cohen et al. (1983) developed the Perceived Stress Scale,
which has been widely used in research projects to assess stress (e.g., Mimura and Griffiths, 2004).
Percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated that in the last month they sometimes,
fairly often, or very often felt confident about their abilities to handle their personal problems, felt that
things were not going their way, or felt that they were unable to control important things in their life and
were unable to overcome difficulties.

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Figures
Figure 105: Perceived Stress (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (8th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 48.8%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 49.7%
(past month)
Felt that things 69.2%
were going your
way (past month) 67.4%
Felt confident
about abilities 75.1%
to handle
personal problems 73.5%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 49.8%
important things
in life (past 50.9%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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Figure 106: Perceived Stress (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (10th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 56.9%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 58.0%
(past month)
Felt that things 68.0%
were going your
way (past month) 66.6%
Felt confident
about abilities 75.5%
to handle
personal problems 73.9%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 56.4%
important things
in life (past 57.5%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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Figure 107: Perceived Stress (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (12th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 58.9%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 59.4%
(past month)
Felt that things 70.1%
were going your
way (past month) 69.4%
Felt confident
about abilities 76.3%
to handle
personal problems 76.0%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 58.6%
important things
in life (past 58.6%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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8.2 Future Orientation
Definitions
Youth who have a positive outlook on their future, establish goals for the future, or give greater attention
to future consequences of their behavior are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. These concepts
are often analyzed together in order to measure an individual’s future orientation (Keough et al., 1999).
Students were asked a series of statements about their future and goals, and percentages represented
in charts refer to those youth who stated these statements were exactly, a lot, or somewhat like them.
Participants were also asked how often they make plans for their goals or have trouble figuring out how
to make their goals happen. Percentages represented in these charts refer to those youth who stated
they create goals, or have trouble with their goals, all, most or some of the time.

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Figure 108: Future Orientation (8th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (8th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

79.2%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

86.7%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

82.2%

I have goals in
my life

87.6%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

69.0%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

80.8%

I am excited
about my future

82.9%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

70.3%

78.3%

85.6%

81.3%

86.4%

68.4%

79.5%

81.2%

68.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 109: Future Orientation (10th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (10th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

76.9%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

85.5%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

80.9%

I have goals in
my life

86.0%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

65.9%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

78.3%

I am excited
about my future

80.4%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

67.7%

76.6%

84.7%

80.2%

85.4%

65.3%

77.5%

79.4%

66.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 110: Future Orientation (12th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (12th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

79.1%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

86.7%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

82.8%

I have goals in
my life

86.2%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

69.6%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

79.9%

I am excited
about my future

81.8%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

70.0%

79.0%

86.1%

82.2%

85.6%

69.4%

79.5%

80.9%

69.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 111: Goal Setting (8th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (8th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

62.1%
62.9%
76.8%
76.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
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Figure 112: Goal Setting (10th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (10th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

66.3%
66.8%
77.3%
76.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
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Figure 113: Goal Setting (12th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (12th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

66.8%
67.4%
79.5%
79.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
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Section A: Appendices
This report includes four appendices containing supplementary information about the Arizona Youth
Survey. The appendices and their contents are described in the following list.
Appendix A: List of References
contains bibliographic information for all research articles and books cited in this report
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
contains the complete Scantron version of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
provides information about how questionnaire items were combined to form the RPF scales used
in the RPF figures in Section 5.1
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
lists all changes in the exact wording of questionnaire items, starting from the 2004 Arizona Youth
Survey, until the current 2016 administration

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A: List of References
This appendix provides citation information for all research articles and books referred to in this report.
A complete bibliography database file in BibTeX format is available upon request.

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B: Scantron Questionnaire
The following pages contain the 2016 AYS Scantron-format questionnaire in its entirety. All students in
the 2016 Arizona sample provided their responses either on this Scantron questionnaire, or a web-based
version that had identical text for every item. All figures in this document were constructed from students’
responses to the questions in the questionnaire.

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ARIZONA YOUTH SURVEY
1. Thank you for agreeing to participate in this survey. The purpose of this survey is to learn how students in our
schools feel about their community, family, peers, and school. The survey also asks about health behaviors.
2. The survey is completely voluntary and anonymous. DO NOT put your name on the questionnaire.
3. This is not a test, so there are no right or wrong answers. We would like you to work quickly so you can finish.
4. All of the questions should be answered by completely filling in one of the answer spaces. If you do not find an
answer that fits exactly, use the one that comes closest. If any question does not apply to you, or you are not
sure what it means, just leave it blank. You can skip any question that you do not wish to answer.
5. Please answer each question by completely filling in the oval with a #2 pencil.

Please fill in the following information with the help of your teacher/survey assistant.
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9th

10th

11th

8. What grade are you in?
7th

8th

12th

9. Do you get a free or reduced cost lunch at school?
Free lunch

Reduced cost lunch

10. Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

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14. What is the highest level of education completed
by your mother?

FEMALE

7. How old are you?

6th

4. District Site:

Neither
No

8th grade or less
Some high school
Completed high school
or GED
Some college
Completed community
college or technical
school

15. What, if any, is the current military status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all that apply)
Neither of my parents have ever been in the military
Active Duty

In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

Reserve

Not Deployed
In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

11. What is your race? (Mark all that apply.)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
12. Think of where you live most of the time. Which of
the following people live there with you? (Mark
all that apply.)
Mother
Uncle
Stepmother
Other Adult(s)
Father
Brother(s)
Stepfather
Stepbrother(s)
Foster Parent(s)
Sister(s)
Grandparent(s)
Stepsister(s)
Aunt
Other Children
13. Are your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure

Completed 4 year college
(Bachelor’s Degree)
Graduate or Professional
(e.g., Master’s, Ph.D.,
M.D., Ed.D., J.D.)
Don’t know

Former military
Died while serving in the military
16. Which of the following people do you feel comfortable
going to for help when things go wrong or when you
need someone to talk to about your problems?
(Mark all that apply.)
Parents/Step-parents
Coaches/Instructors
Grandparents
Mentors
Siblings
Tutors
Other relatives
Counselors
Friends
Other adults
Teachers
I have no one I can talk to
or go to for help
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10-11 times
8-9 times
6-7 times
4-5 times
2-3 times
1 time
0 times

The next section asks about your experiences at school.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

17. In my school, students have lots of chances
to help decide things like class activities and
rules.

32. During the past 12 months, how
many times has someone
threatened or injured you with a
weapon such as a gun, knife, or
club ON SCHOOL PROPERTY?

18. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

33. During the past 12 months, how
many times were you in a
physical fight ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?

19. Teachers ask me to work on special
classroom projects.
20. My teachers notice when I am doing a good
job.

34. During the past 12 months, how
often have you been picked on
or bullied by a student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

21. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to get involved in sports, clubs, and
other school activities outside of class.

35. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you been
harassed, mistreated, or made
fun of by another person while
on-line or through a cell phone
or other electronic device?

22. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
23. I feel safe at my school.
24. The school lets my parents know when I
have done something well.

36. During the past 12 months, how
often have you picked on or
bullied another student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

25. My teachers praise me when I work hard in
school.
26. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

27. Now thinking back
over the past year in
school, how often
did you:

37. During the past 12 months, how
often have you seen bullying
ON SCHOOL PROPERTY and
done nothing to stop it?

Almost always
Often
Sometimes
Seldom
Never

38. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
NOT go to school because you felt you would be
unsafe at school or on the way to or from school?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

a. enjoy being in school?
b. hate being in school?
c. try to do your best work?

39. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
carry a weapon such as a gun, knife, or club ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

d. feel that the school work you were assigned
was meaningful and important?
28. Putting them all together, what were your grades like
last year?
Mostly A’s
Mostly D’s
Mostly B’s
Mostly F’s
Mostly C’s

40. What are the chances
you would be seen
as cool if you:

29. How important do you think the things you are learning
in school are going to be for you later in life?
Very important
Slightly important
Quite important
Not at all important
Fairly important

a. smoked cigarettes?
b. worked hard at school?
c. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly,
that is, at least once or twice a month?

30. How interesting are most of your courses to you?
Very interesting
Slightly interesting
Quite interesting
Not at all interesting
Fairly interesting
31. During the past 30 days, how many days of school have
you missed because you skipped or ‘cut’?
None
4-5 days
1 day
6-10 days
2 days
11 or more days
3 days

Very good chance
Pretty good chance
Some chance
Little chance
No or very little chance

d. defended someone who was being verbally
abused at school?
e. smoked marijuana?
f. carried a handgun?
g. regularly volunteered to do community
service?
h. were a member of a gang?
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19 or older
18
17
16

43. How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:

15

41. How old were you
when you first:

10 or more times
6 to 9 times
3 to 5 times
1 to 2 times
Never

14
13

a. been suspended from school?

12
11

b. carried a handgun?

10
9

c. sold illegal drugs?

8 or younger
Never

d. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as
a car or motorcycle?

a. smoked marijuana?
e. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

b. smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?

f. been arrested?
c. had more than a sip or
two of beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?

g. attacked someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?
h. been drunk or high at school?

d. began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?

i. volunteered to do community service?
j. taken a handgun to school?
k. been hit, slapped, pushed, shoved, kicked or
any other way physically assaulted by your
boyfriend or girlfriend?

e. attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?

l. seen someone punched with a fist, kicked,
choked, or beaten up?

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f. belonged to a gang?

m. seen someone attacked with a weapon, other
than a gun, such as a knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?

g. gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports, bingo,
dice, raffles, casino,
internet or video
games, etc.)?

n. seen someone shot or shot at?
44. How often have you done the following for money,
possessions, or anything of value:

h. used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?

Almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
At least once in the past 12 months
Before, but not in the past 12 months
Never

Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

42. How wrong do you think
it is for someone your
age to:

a. Played the lottery or scratch off tickets?

a. take a handgun to school?

b. Bet on a game of personal skill such as
pool or a video game?

b. steal anything worth more than $5?

c. Played cards?

c. pick a fight with someone?

d. Played a dice game?

d. attack someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?

e. Bet on sports?
45. How many peers do you like to hang out with and
spend time with?
0
6
1
7
2
8
3
9
4
10 or more
5

e. stay away from school all day when their
parents think they are at school?
f. have one or two drinks of beer, wine, or hard
liquor nearly every day?
g. smoke cigarettes?
h. smoke marijuana?
i. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another
illegal drug?
j. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?

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46. How many best friends (the friends you feel closest to)
do you have?
0
3
1
4 or more
2

47. Think of your four best friends. In the
past year (12 months), how many of
your best friends have:

55. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been drinking
alcohol?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

Number
of friends

0 1 2 3 4+

a. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

56. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been taking
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) that were not
prescribed to you by a doctor or that you took only for
the experience or feeling they cause?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

b. smoked cigarettes?
c. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) when
their parents didn’t know about it?
d. made a commitment to stay drug-free?

57. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been using
marijuana?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

e. used marijuana?
f. tried to do well in school?
g. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines,
or other illegal drugs?

58. Think back over the LAST TWO WEEKS. How many times
have you had five or more alcoholic drinks in a row?
None
Twice
6-9 times
Once
3-5 times
10 or more times

h. been suspended from school?
i. liked school?

59. Have you ever smoked cigarettes?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

j. carried a handgun?
k. sold illegal drugs?

60. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
smoke cigarettes?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

l. stolen or tried to steal a motor
vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
m. been arrested?
n. dropped out of school?

61. Have you ever used electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

o. been members of a gang?
p. been in a physical fight?

62. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use
electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

48. I ignore rules that get in my way.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True
49. I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get
them mad.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

63. How frequently have you used smokeless tobacco
during the past 30 days?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

50. I like to see how much I can get away with.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

64. In the last 30 days, about
how many times were
you offered:

51. I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

a. alcohol?

52. It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

b. cigarettes?
c. marijuana?

53. I think it is okay to take something without asking if
you can get away with it.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

d. Rx drugs?
e. other drugs?
65. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you talked with
your parents about strategies to
avoid or resist people or places
where you might be offered
alcohol, prescription drugs, or
other drugs?

54. During the past 30 days, how many times did you RIDE in
a car or other vehicle driven by someone who had been
drinking alcohol?
0 times
1 time

2 or 3 times
4 or 5 times

6 or more times
4

More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

On how many occasions (if any) have you:

OCCASIONS:

0

1-2

3-5

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66. had alcoholic beverages (beer, wine or hard liquor) to drink in your lifetime -- more
than just a few sips?
67. had beer, wine or hard liquor to drink during the past 30 days?
68. used marijuana in your lifetime?
69. used marijuana during the past 30 days?
70. used LSD or other hallucinogens in your lifetime?
71. used LSD or other hallucinogens during the past 30 days?
72. used cocaine or crack in your lifetime?
73. used cocaine or crack during the past 30 days?
74. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high in your lifetime?
75. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high during the past 30 days?
76. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) in your lifetime?
77. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) during the past 30 days?
78. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in your lifetime?
79. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in the past 30 days?
80. used heroin in your lifetime?
81. used heroin during the past 30 days?
82. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in your lifetime?
83. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in the past 30 days?
84. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in your lifetime?
85. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in the past 30 days?
86. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
87. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
88. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them in your lifetime?
89. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
90. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
91. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
92. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high in your lifetime?
93. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high during the past 30 days?
94. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) in your lifetime?
95. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) during the past 30 days?
96. drank beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you used prescription drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium, Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) during the past 30 days?

97. If during the past 30 days you used marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not use marijuana during the past 30 days
I got it from someone with a Medical Marijuana Card
Friends
Parties
School
Family/Relatives
Home
Other
98. In the last 30 days, how often have you avoided people
or places because you might be offered alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other drugs including
prescription drugs?
None
Once

2-3 times
4-6 times

100. How much do you think people
risk harming themselves
(physically or in other
ways) if they:

a. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
b. try marijuana once or twice?
c. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
d. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?

7-10 times
More than 10 times

99. In the last 30 days, how often did you respond in the
following ways when alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other
I never got offers
drugs including prescription
Four or more times
drugs were offered to you?
Three times
(Fill in an answer for
Twice
each way of
Once
responding)
Never
a. say “No” without giving a reason why.
b. give an explanation or excuse to turn
down the offer.
c. decide to leave the situation without
accepting the offer.
d. use some other way to not accept the
alcohol or drugs.

Great risk
Moderate risk
Slight risk
No risk

e. have five or more drinks of an alcoholic
beverage in a row once or twice a week?
f. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?
101. Compared to using illegal drugs (e.g., cocaine, meth,
heroin), how harmful do you think it is for people to take
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) without a doctor
telling them to take them?
A lot less harmful
Less harmful
5

No difference
More harmful

A lot more harmful

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These questions ask about the neighborhood and
community where you live.

102. If during the past 30 days you drank alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not drink alcohol in the past 30 days
I bought it in a store such as a liquor store, convenience
store, supermarket, discount store, or gas station
I bought it at a restaurant, bar, or club
I bought it at a public event such as a concert or sporting
event
I gave someone else money to buy it for me
My parent or guardian gave it to me
Another family member who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone not related to me who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone under the age of 21 gave it to me
I got it at a party
I took it from home
I took it from a store or someone else’s home
I got it some other way

106. About how many adults (over
21) have you known
personally who in the past
year have:

a. used marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other
drugs?
b. sold or dealt drugs?
c. done other things that could get them in
trouble with the police, like stealing,
selling stolen goods, mugging or
assaulting others, etc.?
d. gotten drunk or high?
Very easy
Sort of easy
Sort of hard
Very hard

103. If, during the past 30 days you used prescription drugs
in order to get high, not for a medical reason, how did
you get them? (Mark all that apply.)

107. If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
108. If you wanted to get some beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
109. If you wanted to get some marijuana, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
110. If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine,
LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it
be for you to get some?
111. If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy
would it be for you to get one?

Doctor/Pharmacy
School
Other
Over the Internet
Outside the United States
(e.g., Mexico, Canada)

104. If you used alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the past
30 days, please tell us about some of your reasons for
using (Mark all that apply):
To fit in with my friends
To try something new or exciting
To get back at my parents or to get my parent’s attention
To help me lose weight
To keep from feeling sad or down
I was bored and needed something to do
To get a high or to have a good feeling
To help me feel normal
To help me stay focused or think better
To have fun
To be like an actor or musician/band that I admire
To feel more grown up or prove that I am grown up
I needed it, craved it, or am addicted
To deal with the stress in my life (Please mark all areas
of stress that were related to your substance use below)
Parents/family
Peers/Friends (e.g., fighting with friends, getting
bullied, dealing with rumors, etc.)
School
Community
Other

112. If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
113. If a kid drank some beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your neighborhood,
he or she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
114. If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
115. Have you ever belonged to a gang?
No
Yes, belong now
No, but would like to
Yes, but would like to get out
Yes, in the past

105. If you did not use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the
past 30 days, please tell us about some of the reasons
for not using (Mark all that apply):

116. If you have ever belonged to a gang, what was the
one major reason you joined?
Protection/safety
Make money
Friendship
Felt pressured
Parent(s) are in a gang
To get respect
Sibling(s) are in a gang
Other

I’m not interested in using drugs
It can harm my body
My parents would be disappointed in me
My parents would take away my privileges if they found
out
My teachers/mentors/other adults in my life would be
disappointed in me
I might get kicked out of school or extracurricular
activities (e.g., sports, cheerleading, drama club/plays)
My friends would stop talking to me or hanging out with
me
I would get a bad reputation with peers
I wanted to, but I couldn’t get it or wasn’t offered it
It’s illegal – I could get arrested
I’ve tried them before and I don’t like them
It’s morally wrong
It’s against my religious or spiritual beliefs

117. How wrong would most
adults (over 21) in your
neighborhood think it is
for kids your age:

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Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

a. to use marijuana?
b. to drink alcohol?
c. to smoke cigarettes?

118. How wrong do your
friends feel it would be for you to:
a. have one or two drinks of an alcoholic
beverage nearly every day?
b. smoke tobacco?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. use prescription drugs not prescribed to you?

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I’ve never used prescription
drugs to get high
Friends
Family/Relatives
Parties
Home (e.g., Medicine Cabinet)

5 or more adults
4
3
2
1
0 adults

Not wrong at all

119. During the past 12 months, do you recall hearing,
reading, or watching an advertisement about the
prevention of substance use?
No

133. How wrong do your
A little bit wrong
parents feel it would be
Wrong
for YOU to:
Very wrong
a. have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor
(for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) nearly
every day?
b. smoke cigarettes?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. steal something worth more than $5?
e. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on
buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
f. pick a fight with someone?
g. use prescription drugs without a doctor
telling you to take them?

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

Yes

120. If I had to move, I would miss the
neighborhood I now live in.
121. My neighbors notice when Iam doing a
good job and let me know about it.
122. I like my neighborhood.
123. There are lots of adults in my neighborhood
I could talk to about something important.
124. I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
125. There are people in my neighborhood who
are proud of me when I do something well.
126. There are people in my neighborhood who
encourage me to do my best.
127. I feel safe in my neighborhood.

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

134. The rules in my family are clear.
135. People in my family often insult or yell at
each other.
136. When I am not at home, one of my parents
knows where I am and who I am with.
137. We argue about the same things in my
family over and over.
138. If I drank some beer, wine or liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without
my parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
139. My family has clear rules about alcohol and
drug use.
140. If I carried a handgun without my
parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
141. If I skipped school, my parents would catch
me.
142. My parents ask me what I think before most
family decisions affecting me are made.
143. I feel very close to my mother.
144. I feel very close to my father.
145. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
mother.
146. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
father.
147. I enjoy spending time with my mother.
148. I enjoy spending time with my father.
149. If I had a personal problem, I could ask my
mom or dad for help.

128. During a typical week, how many days do all or
most of your family eat at least one meal together?
Number of days:

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

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129. During the past 12 months, have you talked with at
least one of your parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs?
By parents, we mean your biological parents, adoptive
parents, stepparents, or adult guardians – whether or
not they live with you. (Mark all that apply.)
No, I did not talk with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
alcohol use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
prescription drug use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
marijuana use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
illegal drug use.
130. Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
I don’t have any brothers or sisters
Yes
No

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

a. drunk beer, wine or hard liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey or gin)?
b. smoked marijuana?

150. My parents give me lots of chances to do
fun things with them.
151. My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework
done.
152. People in my family have serious
arguments.
153. My parents would know if I did not come
home on time.
154. It is important to be honest with your
parents, even if they become upset or you
get punished.

c. smoked cigarettes?
d. taken a handgun to school?
131. Has anyone in your family ever had severe alcohol or
drug problems?
No
Yes
132. Have any of your relatives been in prison or jail any time
during the past year (12 months)? (Mark all that apply.)
No one has been in prison or jail
Mother
Father
Step-parent
Grandparent(s)
Other adult(s)
Sibling (i.e. brother, sister, step-sibling etc.)

155. My parents notice when I am doing a good job and
let me know about it.
Never or Almost Never
Sometimes
Often
All the Time

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156. How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of
you for something you’ve done?
Never or Almost Never
Often
Sometimes
All the Time

161. People have many different types of interactions with
their peers at school. Please answer the following
questions about your peer experiences in school
during the last month.
5 = Always/Almost always
4
3
2
1 = Never/Almost never

157. In a normal school week, how many days are you
home after school for at least one hour without an
adult there?
Never or Almost Never
3 days
1 day
4 day
2 days
5 days
Very often
Fairly often
Sometimes
Almost never
Never

162. Please indicate how
much these statements
describe you.

a. that you were unable to control the
important things in your life?
b. confident about you abilities to handle your
personal problems?
c. that things were going your way?
d. that difficulties were piling up so high that
you could not overcome them?

a. I expect good things to happen to me.
b. I am excited about my future.
c. I trust my future will turn out well.
d. I develop step-by-step plans to reach my
goals.
e. I have goals in my life.
f. If I set goals, I take action to reach them.
g. It is important to me that I reach my goals.
h. I know how to make my plans happen.

159. In the last 30 days, how many times have you taken
money that didn’t belong to you or used someone
else’s credit card without their approval in order to:
More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

163. Please indicate how
often this happens.

a. Purchase alcohol?
b. Purchase prescription (Rx) drugs?
c. Purchase illicit drugs (e.g. marijuana,
meth, heroin)?
d. Purchase a gun, knife, or other weapon?
e. Support gang activities?
f. Gamble or place a bet?

a. Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or
alcoholic?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
b. Did you live with anyone who used illegal street drugs or
who abused prescription medications?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
c. Did you live with anyone who served time or was sentenced
to serve time in a prison, jail, or other correctional facility?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
d. Were your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure
e. How often did adults in your home ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each other up?
Never
Once
More than once
f. How often did an adult in your home ever swear at you,
insult you, or put you down?
Once

All of the time
Most of the time
Some of the time
A little of the time
None of the time

a. How often do you make plans to achieve
your goals?
b. How often do you have trouble figuring out
how to make your goals happen?

160. All questions refer to the time period from when
you were born until now. Now, looking back —

Never

Exactly like me
A lot like me
Somewhat like me
A little like me
Not at all like me

More than once
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158. In the last month,
how often have
you felt:

a. How often do other students exclude you
from activities?
b. How often are other students mean to you?
c. How often do other students push or hit you?
d. How often do other students make fun of
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C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
In this appendix we detail the items used to construct the risk and protective factor (RPF) scales presented in Section 5.1 the report. Many of the items used in the scales were “reverse coded” to ensure
that high values correlated with “risk” or “protection” accordingly.
1. COMMUNITY: Laws and Norms Favorable to Drug Use
(a) How wrong would most adults (over 21) in your neighborhood think it is for kids your age
i. to use marijuana?
ii. to drink alcohol?
iii. to smoke cigarettes?
(b) If a kid drank some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your
neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(c) If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(d) If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
2. COMMUNITY: Low neighborhood Attachment
(a) I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
(b) I like my neighborhood.
(c) If I had to move, I would miss the neighborhood I now live in.
3. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Drugs
(a) If you wanted to get some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
(b) If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(c) If you wanted to get some marijuana, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(d) If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine, LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it be for you
to get some?
4. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Handguns
(a) If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy would it be for you to get one?
5. COMMUNITY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My neighbors notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) There are people in my neighborhood who encourage me to do my best.
(c) There are people in my neighborhood who are proud of me when I do something well.
6. FAMILY: Family Conflict
(a) People in my family often insult or yell at each other.
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(b) People in my family have serious arguments.
(c) We argue about the same things in my family over and over.
7. FAMILY: Poor Family Management
(a) My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework done.
(b) Would your parents know if you did not come home on time?
(c) When I am not at home, one of my parents knows where I am and who I am with.
(d) The rules in my family are clear.
(e) My family has clear rules about alcohol and drug use.
(f) If you drank some beer or wine or liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without your
parents’ permission, would you be caught by your parents?
(g) If you skipped school would you be caught by your parents?
(h) If you carried a handgun without your parents’ permission, would you be caught by your
parents?
8. FAMILY: Family History of Antisocial Behavior
(a) Has anyone in your family ever had a severe alcohol or drug problem?
(b) Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
i. drunk beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)?
ii. smoked marijuana?
iii. smoked cigarettes?
iv. taken a handgun to school?
(c) About how many adults (over 21) have you known personally who in the past year have used
marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other drugs?
9. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable to Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. steal anything worth more than $5?
ii. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
10. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. Have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
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11. FAMILY: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents give me lots of chances to do fun things with them.
(b) My parents ask me what I think before most family decisions affecting me are made.
(c) If I had a personal problem, I could ask my mom or dad for help.
12. FAMILY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of you for something you’ve done?
(c) Do you enjoy spending time with your mother?
(d) Do you enjoy spending time with your father?
13. FAMILY: Attachment
(a) Do you feel very close to your mother?
(b) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your mother?
(c) Do you feel very close to your father?
(d) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your father?
14. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong it is to
i. take a handgun to school?
ii. steal anything worth more than $5?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
iv. attack someone with the idea of seriously hurting them?
v. stay away from school all day when their parents think they are at school?
15. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Antisocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. been suspended from school?
ii. carried a handgun?
iii. sold illegal drugs?
iv. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
v. been arrested?
vi. dropped out of school?
16. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Antisocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you
i. smoked cigarettes?
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ii. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
iii. smoked marijuana?
iv. carried a handgun?
17. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your friends feel it would be for you to:
i. Have one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
iv. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another illegal drug?
18. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Friends Use of Drugs
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. smoked cigarettes?
ii. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) when their parents
didn’t know about it?
iii. used marijuana?
iv. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines, or other illegal drugs?
19. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Perceived Risks of Drug Use
(a) How much do you think people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they
i. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
ii. try marijuana once or twice?
iii. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
iv. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage (beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?
20. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Early Initiation of Drug Use
(a) How old were you when first
i. smoked marijuana?
ii. smoked a cigarette, even just a puff?
iii. had more than a sip or two of beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or
gin)?
iv. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
21. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Gang Involvement
(a) In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have been members of a gang?
(b) Have you ever belonged to a gang?
(c) How old were you when you first belonged to a gang?
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22. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rebelliousness
(a) I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get them mad.
(b) I ignore the rules that get in my way.
(c) I like to see how much I can get away with.
23. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Prosocial Involvement
(a) How many times in the past year (12 months) have you
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. volunteered to do community service?
24. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you:
i. worked hard in school?
ii. defended someone who was being verbally abused at school?
iii. regularly volunteered to do community service?
25. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Prosocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. made the commitment to staying drug-free?
iii. tried to do well in school?
iv. liked school?
26. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Belief in Moral Order
(a) I think it is okay to take something without asking if you can get away with it.
(b) I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
(c) It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
(d) It is important to be honest with your parents, even if they become upset or you get punished.
27. SCHOOL: Academic Failure
(a) Putting them all together, what were your grades like last year?
28. SCHOOL: Low Commitment to School
(a) How often do you feel that the school work you are assigned is meaningful and important?
(b) How interesting are most of your courses to you?
(c) How important do you think the things you are learning in school are going to be for your later
life?
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(d) Now, thinking back over the past year in school, how often did you
i. enjoy being in school?
ii. hate being in school?
iii. try to do your best work in school?
(e) During the past 30 days how many whole days of school have you missed because you
skipped or “cut?”
29. SCHOOL: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) In my school, students have lots of chances to help decide things like class activities and
rules.
(b) There are lots of chances for students in my school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
(c) Teachers ask me to work on special classroom projects.
(d) There are lots of chances for students in my school to get involved in sports, clubs, and other
school activities outside of class.
(e) I have lots of chances to be part of class discussions or activities.
30. SCHOOL: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My teachers notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) The school lets my parents know when I have done something well.
(c) I feel safe at my school.
(d) My teachers praise me when I work hard in school.

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D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The following pages list all changes in questionnaire items, from the first administration of the AYS in
2004, until the current, 2016 version. Each row lists the exact wording for each question for each year
the survey was administered. The cells are sorted on the 2016 wording. A blank cell indicates that there
was no version of a particular question in a particular year.

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (a) Did you live with
anyone who was a
problem drinker or
an alcoholic?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (b) Did you live with
anyone who used
illegal street drugs
or who abused
prescription
medications?"

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2016
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (c) Did you live with
anyone who served
time or was
sentenced to serve
time in a prison, jail,
or other correctional
facility?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (d) Were your
parents separated
or divorced?"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (e) How often did
adults in your home
ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each
other up?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (f) How often did an
adult in your home
ever swear at you,
insult you, or put
you down?"
"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"
"Are your parents
separated or
divorced?"

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2006

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2008

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Compared to using
illegal drugs (e.g.,
cocaine, meth,
heroin), how
harmful do you
think it is for people
to take prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) No, I did not
talk with my parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, or drug
use."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

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2006

2008

2010

2012

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
to my parents about
the dangers of
tobacco use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of alcohol use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

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2014

2016
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of drug use."
"During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12
months, how many months, how many months, how many months, how many
times has someone times has someone times has someone times has someone
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
on school
on school
on school
ON SCHOOL
property?"
property?"
property?"
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of drug
use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

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2006

2008

2010

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

2012

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you seen
bullying ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY and
done nothing to
stop it?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been using
marijuana?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"

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2010

2012

2014

2016

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
electronic cigarettes
(e-cigarettes)?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

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"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) No one has
been in prison on
jail"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"

2004

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"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have you ever
used electronic
cigarettes (ecigarettes)?"
"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"
"How many best
friends (the friends
you feel closest to)
do you have?"

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"How many peers
do you like to hang
out with and spend
time with?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

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"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

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"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you
for something
for something
for something
for something
for something
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (b)
have you: (b)
(b) played the
played the lottery or played the lottery or lottery or scratch-off
scratch-off tickets?" scratch-off tickets?" tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (c) bet on have you: (c) bet on anything of value:
team sports?"
team sports?"
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (h) bet on have you: (h) bet on anything of value:
dice games such as dice games such as (h) played a dice
craps?"
craps?"
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (i) bet on have you: (i) bet on (i) bet on a game of
games of personal games of personal personal skill such
skill such as pool,
skill such as pool,
as pool or a video
darts, or bowling?" darts, or bowling?" game?"
"How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?"
"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a)
smoked
smoked
smoked
smoked
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

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"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

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"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

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"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
smoke tobacco?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
smoke tobacco?"

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"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

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"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
father."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
mother."
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
father."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
mother."

"I feel very close to
my father."
"I feel very close to
my mother."

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"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
"If during the past
30 days you drank 30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
that apply.)
Someone under the Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to age of 21 gave it to
me"
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

2012

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

2004

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2006

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2008

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2010

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2012

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If I carried a
handgun without my
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If I skipped school,
my parents would
catch me."
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

2004

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other
(Please tell us other
reasons you had for
using substances in
the space
provided)"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

2004

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2006

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2008

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2010

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2004

2006

2008

"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (d) Rx
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
about how many
about how many
about how many
about how many
times were you
times were you
times were you
times were you
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (e) other
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(a) Purchase
alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(b) Purchase
prescription (Rx)
drugs?"

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"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(c) Purchase illicit
drugs (e.g.
marijuana, meth,
heroin)?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(d) Purchase a gun,
knife, or other
weapon?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(e) Support gang
activities?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(f) Gamble or place
a bet?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
following ways
following ways
following ways
following ways
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other
drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
way of responding) way of responding) way of responding) way of responding)
(a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
why?"
why?"
why?"
why?"

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"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (a) that you
were unable to
control the
important things in
your life?"

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"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (b) confident
about your abilities
to handle your
personal
problems?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (c) that things
were going your
way?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (d) that
difficulties were
piling up so high
that you could not
overcome them?"
"It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
"It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"My parents would
know if I did not
come home on
time."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

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"My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (d) feel that
the school work you
were assigned was
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

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"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
hallucinogens
psychedelics in the psychedelics in the psychedelics in the during the past 30
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

2004
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"

2006

2008

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

2010

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during px, breeze) during px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
"On how many
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
occasions (if any)
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
have you: used
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such prescription
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, sedatives
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
(tranquilizers, such barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
as Valium or Xanax, sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
barbituates, or
without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
sleeping pills)
telling you to take
them, during the
them, during the
them, during the
during the past 30 them, during the
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"
past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
"On how many
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
occasions (if any)
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such have you: used
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, prescription
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
sedatives
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
(tranquilizers, such sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
as Valium or Xanax, without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
barbituates, or
telling you to take
them, in your
them, in your
them, in your
sleeping pills) in
them, in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any): occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
used stimulants,
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
other than
other than
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
methamphetamine methamphetamine have you: used
have you: used
stimulants
s (such as
s (such as
prescription
prescription
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
amphetamines,
stimulants (such as stimulants (such as
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, Adderal, or Ritalin, Adderal, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you
take them, in your to take them, in
to take them, in
to take them in your to take them in your
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
occasions (if any)
other than
have you: used
methamphetamine
stimulants
s (such as
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you
take them, during
to take them, during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any):
used stimulants,
other than
methamphetamine
s (such as
amphetamines,
Ritalin, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them, during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, in your
lifetime?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (a) How
often do other
students exclude
you from activities?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (b) How
often are other
students mean to
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (c) How
often do other
students push or hit
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (d) How
often do other
students make fun
of you?"
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or
yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (a) I expect
good things to
happen to me."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (b) I am
excited about my
future."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (c) I trust my
future will turn out
well."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (d) I develop
step-by-step plans
to reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (e) I have
goals in my life."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (f) If I set
goals, I take action
to reach them."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (g) It is
important to me that
I reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (h) I know how
to make my plans
happen."
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (a) How
often do you make
plans to achieve
your goals?"
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (b) How
often do you have
trouble figuring out
how to make your
goals happen?"

2004

2006

2014

2016

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were
your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2008

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2010

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2012

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2004

2006

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2010

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2014

2016

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"Think back over
the last two weeks.
How many times
have you had five
or more alcoholic
drinks in a row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Sister(s)
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Stepfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepmother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

2004

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2008

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2012

2014

2016

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

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"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

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"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

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"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (h) were a
member of a
gang?"
"What grade are
you in?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
mother?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

2004

2006

2008

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

2010

2012

2014

2016

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

2004

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2006

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2008

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2010

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2012

2014

2016

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"
During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
marijuana use.

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"
"Where were you
and your parents
born?"
"Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the
following people live following people live following people live following people live following people live
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
(Choose all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

2004

2006

2008

"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

2010

2012

2014

"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are
younger than you?"
"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are older
than you?"
"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
father?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h)
carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (a)
done what feels
good no matter
what?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (b)
done something
dangerous because
someone dared you
to do it?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (c)
done crazy things
even if they are a
little dangerous?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

2016

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(i) attacked
someone with a
weapon?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth less than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth more than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) gone into or
tried to go into a
building to steal
something?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(p) used a weapon
or force to get
money or other
material items from
someone?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

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2014

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

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"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four "Think of your four
best friends (the
best friends (the
friends you feel
friends you feel
closest to). In the
closest to). In the
past year (12
past year (12
months), how many months), how many
of your best friends of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
attended religious
services?"
services?"
"It is important to
think before you
act."
"Sometimes I think "Sometimes I think
that life is not worth that life is not worth
it."
it."
"At times I think I
"At times I think I
am no good at all." am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that inclined to think that
I am a failure."
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
"In the past year,
have you felt
have you felt
depressed or sad
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if MOST days, even if
you felt okay
you felt okay
sometimes?"
sometimes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
services?"

"Sometimes I think
that life is not worth
it."
"At times I think I
am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
have you felt
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if
you felt okay
sometimes?"

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"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

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2008

2010

2012

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"
"If a kid smoked
cigarettes in your
neighborhood,
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

2014

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

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2006

2008

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

2010

2012

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Music"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Drama"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Foreign
Language Club"

2014

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

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"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
Council/Governmen
t"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper/Yearbo
ok"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentoring or
Tutoring"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I am
not involved in any
school-sponsored
activities"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school "Which after-school
activities, that are
activities, that are
not schoolnot schoolsponsored, are you sponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
all that apply)
Other after school Other after school
activity"
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Other after school
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Religious group"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Music/Dance/Dram
a"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"

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2006

2008

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

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2012

2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I am
not involved in after
school activities that
are not schoolsponsored"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

2016

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"

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"My family has clear
rules about
cigarettes and
tobacco use."
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who
carried a concealed
but unloaded gun in
the street be
convicted of a
weapons offense?"
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who has
ever been convicted
of a felony legally
carry a gun?"
"To your
knowledge, are
there federal
penalties for
carrying a gun?"

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2008

2010

2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

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2006

2008

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
violence prevention
program or Project
Safe
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
violence prevention
program or Project
Safe
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"

2010

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
"Have you ever
violence prevention
heard of Project
program, Project
Safe
Safe
Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"
(PSN)?"
"How did you hear
"How did you hear "How did you hear "How did you hear about the gun
about Project Safe about the gun
about the gun
violence prevention
Neighborhoods?" ( violence prevention violence prevention program, Project
T.V. Radio
program or Project program or Project Safe
Billboard Other
Safe
Safe
Neighborhoods?
Have not heard of Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
(Mark all that
PSN)
(PSN)?"
(PSN)?"
apply.)
"How honest were "How honest were "How honest were "How honest were
you in filling out this you in filling out this you in filling out this you in filling out this
survey?"
survey?"
survey?"
survey?"

2012

2014

2016

Arizona Youth Survey 2016
Mohave
December 20, 2016

Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
Arizona State University
NORC at the University of Chicago

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

ARIZONA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Chairperson
SEAN DUGGAN, Chief
Chandler Police Department
Vice-Chairperson
SHEILA POLK
Yavapai County Attorney

JOE ARPAIO
Maricopa County Sheriff

MARK BRNOVICH
Attorney General

JOE R. BRUGMAN, Chief
Safford Police Department

DAVID K. BYERS, Director
Administrative Office of the Courts

KELLY “KC” CLARK
Navajo County Sheriff

DAVE COLE
Former Judge

CHRIS GIBBS, Mayor
City of Safford

DREW JOHN
Graham County Supervisor

ELLEN KIRSCHBAUM, Chairperson
Board of Executive Clemency

BARBARA LAWALL
Pima County Attorney

FRANK MILSTEAD, Director
Department of Public Safety

BILL MONTGOMERY
Maricopa County Attorney

CHRIS NANOS
Pima County Sheriff

CHARLES RYAN, Director
Department of Corrections

DAVID SANDERS
Pima County Chief Probation Officer

DANIEL SHARP, Chief
Oro Valley Police Department

HESTON SILBERT
Law Enforcement Leader

ANDREW T. LEFEVRE
Executive Director

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Acknowledgments
The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) would like to thank Arizona State University’s Morrison
Institute for Public Policy and NORC at the University of Chicago for their professionalism and contributions to the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey. Additionally, ACJC would like to thank our
colleagues for their guidance and assistance throughout the administration process. ACJC would also
like to thank community leaders who provided their expertise for the betterment of our survey, including:
R. Bradley Snyder, New Amsterdam Consulting, Inc.
Shana Malone, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
Eric Hedberg, NORC at the University of Chicago
Wendy Wolfersteig, SIRC at Arizona State University
Timothy Leffel, NORC at the University of Chicago
Andrea Whitsett, Morrison Institute for Public Policy at ASU
Sarah Lindstrom Johnson, The Sanford School at Arizona State University
Dawn DeLay, Arizona State University
Furthermore, the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey could not have been possible without the
support and participation of school superintendents, principals, prevention coordinators, and teachers
throughout the state. Thank you for contributing your time and efforts toward the completion of this
report.
Finally, we extend our thanks to the students who responded to the survey. Their thoughtful participation
resulted in a wealth of information that can be used to improve the circumstances in which all youth live
and learn.
Data from the Arizona Youth Survey will be made available on the ACJC Community Data Project (CDP)
site after reports have been distributed to participating schools and government agencies. The CDP site
was made possible with funding from:
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
Governor’s Office of Youth Faith and Family
Arizona Department of Gaming

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Acknowledgments

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1 Executive Summary

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2 Introduction
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2.2 County Sample . . . .
2.3 About the Survey Data
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6.2 Perceived Risk of Harm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
6.3 Parent and Peer Disapproval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
7 School Climate Experiences
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7.1 Student-Teacher Interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
7.2 Negative Peer Interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
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8.1 Perceived Stress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
8.2 Future Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
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A: List of References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B: Scantron Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade) . .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade) .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade) .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016 . .
Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . .
Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade) . . . . .
Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade) . . . . .
Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade) . . .
Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade) . . .
Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade) . . .
Binge Use (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Binge Use (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Poly-Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . . . .
Poly-Substance Use (10th Grade) . . . . . . .
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Gang Involvement (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Gang Involvement (10th Grade) . . . . . . . .
Gang Involvement (12th Grade) . . . . . . . .
Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade) . . .
Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade) . . .
Gang Involvement Trends, 2012-2016 . . . . .
Bullying (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bullying (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bullying (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade) .
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Impaired Driving (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
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School Safety (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
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School Safety (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Peer-Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . .
Peer-Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . .
Peer-Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade) . . .
Peer-Individual Protective Factors (8th Grade) .
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Family Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Family Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Family Risk Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Family Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
Family Protective Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . . .
Family Protective Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . . .
School Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
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School Risk Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
School Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
School Protective Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . .
School Protective Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . .
Community Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . .
Community Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . . .
Community Risk Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . . .
Community Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . .
Community Protective Factors (10th Grade) . . . .
Community Protective Factors (12th Grade) . . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade) . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (10th Grade) . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (12th Grade) . . .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade) .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (12th Grade) .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (10th Grade) . .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (12th Grade) . .
Substance Offers (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Substance Offers (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Substance Offers (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (10th Grade) .
Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (12th Grade) .
Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade) .
Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)
Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)
Age of Initiation (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Age of Initiation (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Age of Initiation (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade) . . . . .
Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade) . . . .
Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . .
Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade) . . . . .

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Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade) .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade) . . . . . .
Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade) . . . . . .
Parent Disapproval (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Parent Disapproval (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Parent Disapproval (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Peer Disapproval (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Peer Disapproval (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Peer Disapproval (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Student-Teacher Interactions (8th Grade) . . . .
Student-Teacher Interactions (10th Grade) . . . .
Student-Teacher Interactions (12th Grade) . . . .
Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade) . . . . . .
Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade) . . . . .
Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade) . . . . .
Perceived Stress (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Perceived Stress (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Perceived Stress (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Future Orientation (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Future Orientation (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Future Orientation (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Goal Setting (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Goal Setting (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Executive Summary

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 1: Executive Summary
The Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) was administered to a statewide sample of 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students during the spring of 2016 under direction of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. Based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model and the Communities That Care survey (Hawkins et al., 1992),
the AYS assesses the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement, and other
risky behaviors in Arizona, and helps stakeholders to better understand the risk and protective factors
that are correlated with these behaviors.
At the local school and district level, administrators may use the data included in this report to guide their
decisions on programming and services. Planners at the regional, county, and state levels can use these
data as comparisons to data they may be collecting at the program level in order to better understand
needs and to help allocate resources to issues of greatest concern.
At all levels, stakeholders involved in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation efforts
around substance use and other problem behaviors can use the AYS data in a variety of ways:
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examine pertinent community issues,
design and implement a new project and/or policy,
look to obtain funding for a new project and/or policy, or
modify or redesign a project and/or policy.

Survey Findings: Highlights
These findings discuss some of the important attitudes and behaviors of Arizona youth who responded
to the 2016 survey.
Problem Behaviors
Alcohol Use in the Past 30 Days has continued to decline in Arizona; in 2016, 22.4 percent of youth
reported drinking alcohol in the past 30 days, a decline from 24.1 percent in 2014, and from 28.1 percent
in 2012.
Marijuana Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 14.2 percent, a very slight increase from the 13.6
percent who reported using marijuana in 2014, but similar to the rate in 2012 of 14.3 percent.
Cigarette Smoking in the Past 30 Days among youth has continued to remain at a rate of less than one
in ten who smokes regularly, with the 9.2 percent of youth who reported this in 2016 staying similar to
the 9.4 percent in 2014, down from 12.9 percent in 2012.
Prescription Pain Relievers Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 6.4 percent for 2016; this is an
increase since the 4.7 percent reported in 2014, but is similar to the 6.2 percent reported in 2012.
Bullying on School Property: When asked how often during the past 12 months they had seen bullying
on school property, 38.9 percent of youth said they have seen bullying on school property at least once,
and about 16 percent had seen bullying four or more times.

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Risk Factors
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: On average, students had unfavorable views towards drug use.
On a scale of 1 (very wrong) to 4 (not wrong), the mean was 1.55, and less than 5 percent of youth
scored a 3 or higher, showing that youth believed it was wrong for someone their age to use alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, or LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs.
Perceived Risk of Harm of Drug Use: Perceived risks of drug use showed a mean score that was towards
the middle of the 1-4 scale at 2.31 suggesting that youth only perceived some moderate to slight risk
for people using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to
take them.
Protective Factors
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: On average, youth responded that they each had an average of two
best friends who had participated in positive activities in the past year. Participating in clubs, committing
to staying drug free, trying to do well in and liking school are all positive attitudes and behaviors for youth.

Consequences
Rode in a Car with Someone Who had been Drinking Alcohol: The vast majority of youth practiced the
safe habit of not riding in a car with someone who had been drinking alcohol, with only about 20 percent
of youth reporting having ridden in a car with someone who had been drinking in the past 30 days.
ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
Adult Actions in the Home: Unfortunately, more than half of youth reported that in their lifetime, an adult
swore at, insulted, or put them down. Such early childhood experiences are linked to negative health
outcomes later in life.
School Safety
Feel Safe at School: About 80 percent of youth agree or strongly agree that they feel safe at school.
School safety can impact certain youth behaviors such as school attendance and bullying.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the aforementioned topics, complete with definitions
and charts, in turn providing an in-depth understanding of the youth landscape in Arizona. These AYS
findings, along with data from other disciplines (e.g. public health and education research), can support
the design and implementation of evidence-based programs intended to meet needs specific to the
populations most at risk or most likely to be impacted by substance abuse and other problem behaviors.

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Section 2: Introduction
2.1 Background
2016 Arizona Youth Survey Report
Every two years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center conducts the Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. This survey was designed
to assess the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement and other risky behaviors in Arizona, and to better understand the risk and protective factors that are correlated with these
behaviors. The AYS is based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model included in
the Communities That Care (CTC) survey. This framework was developed in 1989 by J. David Hawkins,
Ph.D., Richard F. Catalano, Ph.D., and a team of researchers at the University of Washington (Hawkins
et al., 1992).
The Risk and Protective Factor (RPF) model is a prevention model that is utilized to identify methods of
reducing concerning behaviors in youth by addressing the social factors that may increase or decrease
the risk of a behavior developing. This model categorizes these social factors in four domains: individual/peer, family, school, and community. Each domain contains a set of risk and protective factors that
youth may experience. Risk factors include concepts such as youth perceiving no risk in using drugs,
having high family conflict, having low commitment to their school, or perceiving that drugs are easily
obtainable. Protective factors include concepts such as youth interacting with prosocial peers, having a
strong attachment to their family, having opportunities for prosocial involvement, or receiving rewards for
prosocial involvement.
During each administration year, the Arizona Youth Survey is completed by 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students throughout all 15 counties in Arizona. Any school that serves these grade levels is eligible
to participate regardless of school type (e.g. traditional public, private, or charter schools). The 2016
survey was administered between February and May 2016, and resulted in the participation of 57,170
students from 249 schools across Arizona.
This report summarizes the findings obtained from the 2016 AYS for Mohave County, which includes 600
8th grade students, 1010 10th grade students, and 1009 12th grade students. The sample size per chart
can be smaller because some youth did not answer all the questions. Due to significant changes to the
survey instruments over the years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) cautions readers
against comparing these data to pre-2002 survey results.

The Community Data Project
The Community Data Project (CDP), online at http://azcjc.gov/cdp_site/default.aspx, is a multi-agency
effort to create a central repository for Arizona’s substance abuse and criminal justice data (e.g. AYS
results, crime rates, and corrections). Through a user-friendly website, the public has access to a onestop portal where they can select the type of data they need by specific demographic characteristics and
geographic level of interest. The CDP can be used to obtain data for grant writing purposes, prevention
efforts, and to inform strategic planning and programmatic changes. Various output options are available,
including data tables, graphs, and maps, to cover a variety of reporting and visualization needs.
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2.2 County Sample
All schools in Arizona are eligible to participate in the survey, and recruitment efforts were successful
in obtaining participation by schools in all 15 counties. Careful planning and uniform administration of
the survey have resulted in data that are valid and representative of students in the 8th, 10th, and 12th
grades across the state.
In this report, the results for Mohave County are presented. Table 1 presents the summary demographic
statistics for the 2016 county sample, and compares them with the latest data from the National Center for
Education Statistics’ (NCES) Common Core of Data (2015). The first two columns in this table allow the
reader to judge the representativeness of the obtained sample. If there are large differences between
the sample and NCES data, the generalizability of the results should be re-considered (Maxfield and
Babbie, 2015). The first column is the AYS county data, the second is the NCES data for this county,
and the third column is the state-wide NCES data.
To better understand the diversity of Arizona’s youth population, respondents were asked separate questions about their ethnicity (Hispanic vs. Non-Hispanic) and their race (American Indian, Asian, Pacific
Islander, Black, and White — which includes Hispanic and Non-Hispanic). This method for obtaining ethnicity and race information provides more comprehensive data on youth cultural and racial selfidentification, and on Arizona’s diverse youth population. Note also that students were able to check as
many race categories as they felt applied to them, so percentages in the race categories may not add up
to 100%. To simplify this issue, percentages are reported for a composite race/ethnicity variable created
based on answers to the separate race and ethnicity questions.
Table 1: Demographic characteristics of the Mohave County and state samples.

Gender
Race/Ethnicity

Male
Female
American Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black
Hispanic
Multi-racial
White

County
Sample
49%
51%
2%
2%
2%
32%
6%
57%

County NCES
(2014-2015)
51%
49%
3%
1%
1%
25%
2%
67%

State NCES
(2014-2015)
51%
49%
5%
3%
5%
45%
2
40%

Whenever data are obtained from a sample of students instead of the entire population, it is important
to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of the data. One easy way to investigate the quality of the
sample is to look at the basic demographic characteristics of the students who participated in the survey
and compare them to what is known about the entire population of students. This will give the user of
these data a basic understanding of the degree to which the sample data can be generalized to the
entire population. Differences of greater than 5 percentage points may indicate that the results in this
report may be over- or underestimating the prevalence of various issues.
The data included in this report describe the level of risk and protective factors, substance use, antisocial
behavior, and delinquency of those youth who participated in the survey. These can be used to inform
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the development of school and community-based prevention and intervention activities that may benefit
both the youth who participated in the survey and those who did not.

2.3 About the Survey Data
The data reported here were collected using two modes. First, a self-administered questionnaire using
Scantron technology was utilized in schools which did not have extensive access to computers for their
students. The instrument used for these paper-and-pencil administrations is available in Appendix B. A
second mode, a self-administered online survey, was also available for schools to use if they preferred
to administer the survey online. This online tool presented the same questions as the paper-and-pencil
Scantron survey, except that students could answer the questions on a computer while in their classroom.
The data were compiled into the final analysis dataset using statistical software.

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2.4 Structure of the Report
Structure of Sections 3–8
Sections 3–8 of this report have the same basic structure. Each subsection presents definitions, followed
by bar- or line-graphs (“figures”), all relating to a particular topic area of the Arizona Youth Survey. The
figures visually represent the responses to a selection of questionnaire items associated with the topic
area. For example, Section 3.1: Substance Use and Frequency of Use begins with a Definitions portion,
which lists definitions for the AYS categories Substance Use in the Last 30 Days, Lifetime Substance
Use, Frequent Use of Substances, Binge Use, and Poly-Substance Use. Following these definitions is
a Figures portion, which presents a series of figures summarizing survey results for the questionnaire
items associated with the categories in the definitions portion.
While some subsections (topic areas) contain a larger number of specific definitions and figures than
others, all subsections in Sections 3–8 have this same basic structure.
The Figures portions of each topic area contain separate figures for 8th, 10th, and 12th grade responses
(with the exception of 2012-2016 line-graphs, in which the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade data appear sideby-side in the same graph). If a particular figure requires additional explanation or commentary, it is
included above it in the main text of the Figures portion.

Structure of Appendix Section
Following the main text of the report are four appendices:
Appendix A: List of References
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor Scale Definitions
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The contents of the appendices are summarized at the beginning of the Appendices section. Additional
information about each individual appendix is provided in the corresponding appendix subsection itself.

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2.5 Interpreting the Figures
Every figure in this report compares the responses of Mohave County students to the average responses
from the state-wide Arizona sample, for a selection of 2016 AYS questionnaire items.
Most of the figures are bar-graphs (or: “bar-charts,” “bar-plots,” etc.). With a few exceptions, such figures
depict what percentage of youth in the sample agreed with a statement (e.g. “it is wrong to smoke
marijuana”), reported having participated in some activity (e.g. have smoked marijuana in the last 30
days), or provided some specific answer to the relevant question (e.g. obtained marijuana from someone
with a medical card). Each percentage-based figure will specify exactly how the percentages should be
interpreted, via a main title above the plot window and label on the horizontal axis.
Some figures in the report display measurements other than percentages, such as initiation age in
Section 5.2, or composite Risk and Protective (RPF) scores in Section 5.1 (see Appendix C for RPF
scoring information). In figures that do not represent percentage-based data, the relevant units will be
clearly indicated in the title and/or horizontal axis.
In some cases, the number of youth who responded to a question was less than 25. In these cases, the
gray bar representing the school statistic is suppressed to protect the privacy of the survey respondents.
The following sample figure, Figure 0, is typical of the charts appearing throughout the report (the actual
numbers in the sample figure are not genuine — they are provided for illustrative purposes only). The
%-labels are provided for each bar in each figure, and are rounded to one decimal place throughout. For
county and district reports, the average responses for students in the county or district are compared to
the state average, instead of an individual school.
The black error bars ( |——| ) that appear on each of the school-level bars represent the margin of error.
Due to the nature of survey data, any given measurement is only an estimate of the true value. For
example, Figure 0 shows that 9.7% of Example School students have used Substance A in the last
30 days. However, if the survey was re-administered to the same students repeatedly, it is unlikely that
exactly 9.7% of them would report having used Substance A each and every time (again, see introductory
section). Thus, the margins of error on Example School’s bars in Figure 0 indicate the range within which
we can be confident that the “true” percentage lies. This is important primarily for comparison with the
corresponding state-level percentages.

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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

50.3%
Substance A
46.1%

9.7%
Substance B
22.6%

0

10

20

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40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Example School

State Average

Figure 0: Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

When comparing school-level numbers with state-level numbers, it is important to note the position of the
state-level bar as it relates to the position of the upper and lower margin of error on the corresponding
school-level bar. If the state average bar falls within the range of the school’s upper and lower margins
of error, then we cannot safely conclude that there is a meaningful difference between students in the
school and students in Arizona at large. For example we cannot conclude from Figure 0 that students at
Example School are more likely to use Substance A than Arizona students are on average, even though
Substance A use is at 50.3% within Example School but only 46.1% state-wide. This is because the state
average bar falls within the school’s margin of error (which ranges from about 43% to 57%, indicated by
the length of |——|). In other words, the “true” value of students at Example School who reported using
Substance A lies somewhere between 43% and 57%. Because the statewide rate of 46.1% falls within
this range, it is not plausible to conclude that there is a meaningful difference between Example School
and the state average.
On the other hand, we can conclude from Figure 0 that it is plausible that there is a meaningful difference
in use of Substance B between Example School and the state average. In particular, since the state average for 30-day use of Substance B (22.6%) is higher than the upper margin of error for Example School
(about 14%), it is plausible that students at Example School are indeed less likely to use Substance B
than Arizona students are on average. Put another way: since the state bar does not overlap with the
school’s error-bars, Figure 0 does provide evidence for a meaningful difference in use of Substance B.
Key points to remember about figures with this format:

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• Gray bars represent the data for Mohave County
• Blue bars represent Arizona state-average data
• Black error bars ( |——| ) represent the margin of error for the sample estimate that the bar
represents. This is a range that effectively represents the possible values of the bar length given the
sampling error. The smaller the sample, the larger this range becomes. This range allows readers
to judge the difference between the value of the reported statistics against the state averages. See
also Section 2.5: Interpreting the Figures.
• If the state-average bar is higher than the upper margin of error on the county’s bar, or lower than
the lower margin of error on the county’s bar, then it is plausible that the county’s student body
genuinely differs from the state of Arizona on that particular item (for the particular grade level
represented in the figure).

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Section 3: Problem Behaviors
3.1 Substance Use and Frequency of Use
Definitions
Youth were asked many questions on their use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and specifically on
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alcohol (beer, wine, or hard liquor);
cigarettes;
electronic cigarettes;
marijuana;
LSD or other hallucinogens;
cocaine or crack;
inhalants (sniffed glue or inhaled gases);
methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth);
heroin;
Ecstasy (MDMA);
steroids or anabolic steroids;
prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin,
OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to take them;

• prescription stimulants (such as Adderal, Ritalin, or Dexedrine) without a doctor telling
you to take them;
• prescription sedatives (tranquilizers such as
Valium or Xanax, barbiturates, or sleeping
pills) without a doctor telling you to take them;
• over the counter (OTC) drugs (such as cough
syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills) for the purpose of getting high;
• synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts or herbal
incense products);
• beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you
used prescription drugs; or
• “phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze).”

The drug phenoxydine does not exist, but was included for data validity purposes. Youth who responded
that they used this drug may not be answering questions honestly. We include these responses, but note
the prevalence of this answer as a measure for possible untruthful answers.
Substance Use in the Last 30 days is a measure of the percentage of youth who used a given substance
at least once in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This serves as a proxy for the level of current use
of the substance. Data are shown for the past three survey administrations in order to note any trends
of increased or decreased use.
Lifetime Substance Use is a measure of the percentage of youth who tried a particular substance at
least once in their lifetime, and is used to show the percentage of youth who have had experience with a
specific substance.
Frequent Use of Substances is a measure of the percentage of youth who used the substance at least
10-19 times in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This acts as a proxy for addiction or abuse of
substances.
Binge Use of alcohol defined as having had five or more drinks in a row, at some point during the two
weeks prior to the survey.
Poly-substance Use is defined in this survey as consuming alcohol and prescription drugs at the same
time, at some point during the 30 days prior to the survey.

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Figures
30-day Substance Use, 2016
Figure 1: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

5.5%
3.6%

Synthetic Drugs

3.0%
2.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

6.9%
4.5%

Rx Tranquilizers

4.6%
3.3%

Rx Stimulants

3.0%
2.4%

Rx Opioids

7.8%
5.0%

Steroids

2.0%
2.1%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

1.8%
1.9%

Heroin

1.5%
1.6%

Methamphetamine

1.7%
1.7%

Inhalants

5.9%
4.2%

Cocaine/Crack

2.2%
1.9%

Hallucinogens

2.4%
2.1%

Marijuana

11.0%
7.3%

Alcohol

17.0%
12.3%

*Phenoxydine

2.0%
1.6%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Figure 2: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

5.4%
5.7%

Synthetic Drugs

2.6%
3.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

5.1%
5.8%

Rx Tranquilizers

4.7%
5.2%

Rx Stimulants

3.3%
4.3%

Rx Opioids

6.6%
6.8%

Steroids

2.5%
3.0%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

3.4%
3.3%

Heroin

2.2%
2.7%

Methamphetamine

2.0%
2.8%

Inhalants

3.7%
3.8%

Cocaine/Crack

3.0%
3.3%

Hallucinogens

3.7%
4.1%

Marijuana

15.9%
15.2%

Alcohol

25.2%
23.4%

*Phenoxydine

2.5%
2.7%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Mohave

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Figure 3: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

8.8%
7.6%

Synthetic Drugs

4.2%
4.0%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

7.9%
6.7%

Rx Tranquilizers

6.8%
6.0%

Rx Stimulants

5.6%
5.5%

Rx Opioids

9.0%
7.8%

Steroids

4.4%
4.1%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

5.5%
4.6%

Heroin

3.9%
3.8%

Methamphetamine

4.0%
4.1%

Inhalants

3.9%
4.3%

Cocaine/Crack

6.2%
5.2%

Hallucinogens

5.6%
5.7%

Marijuana

23.6%
22.9%

Alcohol

38.4%
35.9%

*Phenoxydine

3.8%
3.8%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Mohave

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30-day Substance Use, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 4 shows 30-day substance use trends for a variety of common substances, drawing from the
results of the 2012, 2014, and 2016 Arizona Youth Surveys. The bars represent the percentage of youth
who report having used each of the substances in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. In some cases
the sample size for past years was too small for a specific grade in a specific county, and so the data are
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Figure 4: Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016

Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012−2016
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12th grade

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50

Alcohol

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Rx
Stimulants

75
25

Marijuana

75

Percentage (%) of students reporting use

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Lifetime Substance Use, 2016
Figure 5: Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)
25.6%

E−Cigarettes
22.4%
20.1%

Cigarettes
14.7%
5.7%

Rx Tranquilizers
4.7%
4.3%

Rx Stimulants
3.1%
10.0%

Rx Opioids
6.9%
20.7%

Marijuana
14.3%
38.5%

Alcohol
29.0%

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20

30

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60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Figure 6: Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)
27.8%

E−Cigarettes
30.6%
22.3%

Cigarettes
22.4%
7.1%

Rx Tranquilizers
7.5%
5.7%

Rx Stimulants
6.8%
11.2%

Rx Opioids
10.8%
33.9%

Marijuana
28.9%
52.4%

Alcohol
45.6%

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10

20

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100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Mohave

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Figure 7: Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)
36.2%

E−Cigarettes
36.8%
35.3%

Cigarettes
32.8%
12.4%

Rx Tranquilizers
10.0%
9.4%

Rx Stimulants
9.6%
15.9%

Rx Opioids
13.6%
43.9%

Marijuana
42.0%
66.7%

Alcohol
60.4%

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10

20

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50

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100

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Frequent Substance Use, 2016
Figure 8: Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

1.9%
2.0%

Cigarettes

2.1%
1.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

1.2%
0.9%

Rx Opioids

1.2%
1.1%

Marijuana

3.1%
2.0%

Alcohol

1.4%
1.4%

0

10

20

30

40

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60

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80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
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Figure 9: Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

2.0%
4.6%

Cigarettes

2.2%
3.0%

Rx Tranquilizers

1.3%
1.9%

Rx Opioids

1.5%
2.0%

Marijuana

6.1%
5.3%

Alcohol

3.6%
3.6%

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10

20

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Figure 10: Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

5.4%
7.0%

Cigarettes

6.7%
5.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

2.3%
2.1%

Rx Opioids

3.0%
2.4%

Marijuana

10.6%
9.4%

Alcohol

7.3%
6.4%

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10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
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Binge Use, 2016
Figure 11: Binge Use (8th Grade)

2016 Binge Use (8th Grade)

9.5%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
6.9%

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10

20

30

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50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Mohave

Figure 12: Binge Use (10th Grade)

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13.2%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
13.1%

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10

20

30

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50

60

70

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90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Mohave

Figure 13: Binge Use (12th Grade)

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23.0%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
21.6%

0

10

20

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Poly-Substance Use, 2016
Figure 14: Poly-Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Poly−Substance Use (8th Grade)

5.5%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
3.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Mohave

Figure 15: Poly-Substance Use (10th Grade)

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2016 Poly−Substance Use (10th Grade)

5.4%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
5.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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Figure 16: Poly-Substance Use (12th Grade)

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2016 Poly−Substance Use (12th Grade)

8.8%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
7.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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3.2 Gang Involvement
Definitions
Gang Involvement is measured by a series of questions centered on current and past gang membership
for self and friends, as well as the major reason for membership. Association with “delinquent” peers has
been identified as a correlate of individual gang involvement and other anti-social behaviors (Esbensen
et al., 2009; Klein and Maxson, 2006).This item is examined with a question pertaining to peer gang
membership (i.e. best friends were in a gang in the past year).
Research has also indicated that perceptions of gang involvement are important to understanding potential or future gang involvement of youth (Lopez et al., 2006). To inspect this further, Gang Involvement
also asks whether youth think that they will be seen as “cool” if they belong to a gang, as well as whether
or not they have taken money in the last 30 days to support gang activities.
• Ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who responded
“yes” or “no, but would like to.”
• Friends ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated
that one or more of their four best friends had been members of a gang in the last 12 months.
• The chances of being seen as cool if you were part of a gang percentages represented in charts
refer to those youth who stated some, pretty good, or very good chance.
• Taking money to support gang activities percentages represented in charts refer to those youth
who stated that they’ve stolen money to support gang activities one or more times in the past 30
days.
• Reasons for belonging to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who said
they had ever belonged to a gang, and then selected the major reason why they joined (those who
reported having belonged to a gang but did not provide a reason are not included).

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Figures
Gang Involvement, 2016
Figure 17: Gang Involvement (8th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (8th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

8.5%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

9.2%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

16.2%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

6.4%

7.1%

8.4%

19.5%

3.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Figure 18: Gang Involvement (10th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (10th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

5.4%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

5.6%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

16.9%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

2.6%

6.7%

7.1%

17.0%

3.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Figure 19: Gang Involvement (12th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (12th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

8.0%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

7.3%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

14.1%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

5.6%

7.4%

7.5%

13.1%

5.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Reasons for Joining a Gang, 2016
Figure 20: Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)
To get respect

24.1%
10.0%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

6.9%
5.8%

Protection/safety

13.8%
16.1%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

3.4%
4.3%

Make money

10.3%
19.4%

Friendship

20.7%
24.2%

Felt pressured

0.0%
1.6%

Other

20.7%
18.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Figure 21: Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)
To get respect

11.5%
9.2%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
7.1%

Protection/safety

11.5%
15.6%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

3.8%
6.0%

Make money

30.8%
20.9%

Friendship

15.4%
18.6%

Felt pressured

3.8%
3.6%

Other

23.1%
19.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Figure 22: Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)
To get respect

9.5%
11.4%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

4.8%
3.8%

Protection/safety

11.9%
11.6%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

2.4%
5.6%

Make money

14.3%
25.4%

Friendship

26.2%
18.5%

Felt pressured

4.8%
4.2%

Other

26.2%
19.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Gang Involvement trends, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 23: Gang Involvement Trends, 2012-2016

Gang Involvement Trends, 2012−2016
10th grade

12th grade

100
75
50
25
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100

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belonged
to a gang?

●

Ever belonged
to a gang?

Percentage (%) of students
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3.3 Bullying
Definitions
Bullying is a form of aggression, often expressed through physical or psychological harassment, which
can lead to feelings of being unsafe and to increased absences (Batsche and Knoff, 1994; Gastic, 2008;
Kearney, 2008). It is measured by several questions including experiences with being bullied at school,
being a target of cyber-bullying (harassed online or via a cell phone or electronic device), as well as
any occurrences of bullying on the part of the respondent. Lastly, this section includes responses to
a question concerning being a witness to bullying on school property and willingness to intervene (i.e.
did nothing to stop it). Data represented in charts refer to the percentage of youth who engaged in or
witnessed each activity on one or more occasions over the past 12 months.

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Figures
Figure 24: Bullying (8th Grade)

2016 Bullying (8th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

55.2%

I was harassed
online

41.3%

47.0%

33.1%
35.1%

I bullied someone

26.1%
49.9%

I was bullied

42.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
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Figure 25: Bullying (10th Grade)

2016 Bullying (10th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

40.2%

I was harassed
online

31.5%

37.4%

28.7%
19.1%

I bullied someone

18.8%
33.0%

I was bullied

31.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
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Figure 26: Bullying (12th Grade)

2016 Bullying (12th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

33.3%

I was harassed
online

26.0%

28.8%

23.6%
15.4%

I bullied someone

14.5%
24.7%

I was bullied

22.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
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3.4 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Definitions
The original Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, conducted from 1995 to
1997, established the link between early childhood experiences of abuse or neglect and the presence
of health issues in adulthood (Felitti et al., 1998). Through this study, the prevention community was
able to determine that, as the number of ACEs a child is exposed to increases, so does the risk level for
negative health outcomes later in life.
Many researchers have now turned their focus to understanding the impact of adverse childhood experiences on behaviors during adolescence and beyond (Anda et al., 2006; Jonson-Reid et al., 2012).
To assess youths’ exposure to these situations, and the possible effects from experiencing ACEs, six
ACEs-related questions similar to several of those asked of adults in the national study were examined
in the 2016 AYS. Youth were asked questions regarding ever living with anyone who was a problem
drinker/alcoholic, living with anyone who has used or abuse drugs and medications, living with anyone
who had served time in prison or jail, having parents who are separated or divorced, and experiencing
the presence of physical or emotional abuse in their homes. Percentages reported are for those youth
who responded yes to each of the questions.

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Figures
Figure 27: Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)
34.5%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 23.1%
22.9%

Ever lived with a
drug user 13.8%
Ever lived with 38.0%
someone who had
been incarcerated 24.0%
Parents ever 53.9%
separated or
divorced 41.0%
Ever lived with 31.2%
adults who fought
each other 22.1%
Ever lived
58.0%
with adults who
insulted or put 50.9%
you down
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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Figure 28: Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)
32.9%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 25.2%
22.4%

Ever lived with a
drug user 17.2%
Ever lived with 33.7%
someone who had
been incarcerated 22.9%
Parents ever 52.7%
separated or
divorced 42.3%
Ever lived with 27.2%
adults who fought
each other 23.2%
Ever lived
60.7%
with adults who
insulted or put 55.7%
you down
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Figure 29: Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)
33.6%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 26.4%
23.6%

Ever lived with a
drug user 19.1%
Ever lived with 32.2%
someone who had
been incarcerated 22.7%
Parents ever 50.5%
separated or
divorced 44.1%
Ever lived with 27.7%
adults who fought
each other 23.2%
Ever lived
59.9%
with adults who
insulted or put 53.9%
you down
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Consequences of Problem Behaviors

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Section 4: Consequences of Problem Behaviors
4.1 Impaired Driving
Definitions
Impaired Driving has often focused on alcohol use, but researchers have begun to explore the use of
other drugs and driving, especially marijuana (Maxwell, 2012).
Impaired Driving is measured by asking youth to answer four questions about their driving or passenger
behavior in the past 30 days. The percentage of youth who acknowledged that they engaged in each of
these behaviors at least once is reported:
•
•
•
•

rode with someone who had been drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after taking prescription drugs for the experience; and
drove a car/vehicle after using marijuana.

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Figures
Figure 30: Impaired Driving (8th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (8th Grade)
Rode in a car 25.3%
with someone who
had been drinking 20.4%
Drove while
drinking alcohol
(30 days)

5.3%

Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

2.6%

Drove while using
marijuana (30
days)

8.1%

4.2%

3.1%

5.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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Figure 31: Impaired Driving (10th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (10th Grade)
Rode in a car 20.2%
with someone who
had been drinking 19.9%
Drove while
drinking alcohol
(30 days)

6.4%

Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

5.7%

5.9%

4.8%

Drove while using 11.6%
marijuana (30
days) 10.5%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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Figure 32: Impaired Driving (12th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (12th Grade)
Rode in a car 27.2%
with someone who
had been drinking 21.4%
Drove while 14.5%
drinking alcohol
(30 days) 11.7%
Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

8.7%
7.5%

Drove while using 22.5%
marijuana (30
days) 19.7%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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4.2 School Safety
Definitions
School Safety is often viewed in terms of the absence of harmful incidents or crimes on school grounds,
usually measured within a year, or measured relative to other schools or benchmarks (Langbein and
Bess, 2002). School safety is measured by a series of questions that assess overall feelings of safety
and its impact on certain behaviors. Youth were asked if they felt safe at school, as well as the number of
days they did not attend due to feeling unsafe at, or on their way to campus in the last 30 days. Further,
youth responded to questions about being threatened or injured with a weapon on school property, as
well as the number of occasions they were in a physical fight on campus within the past year.

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Figures
Figure 33: School Safety (8th Grade)

2016 School Safety (8th Grade)
I feel safe at 69.0%
school 73.9%
I skipped school
because I felt 15.1%
unsafe (past 30 11.7%
days)
I got in a fight 24.6%
(12 months) 18.2%
I was threatened 15.7%
with a weapon (12
months) 11.7%
I brought a
weapon with me
(past 30 days)

7.1%
5.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding 'yes'
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Figure 34: School Safety (10th Grade)

2016 School Safety (10th Grade)
I feel safe at 75.2%
school 77.4%
I skipped school
because I felt 8.8%
unsafe (past 30 11.6%
days)
I got in a fight 11.2%
(12 months) 11.3%
I was threatened 8.2%
with a weapon (12
months) 10.3%
I brought a
weapon with me
(past 30 days)

4.9%
6.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding 'yes'
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Figure 35: School Safety (12th Grade)

2016 School Safety (12th Grade)
I feel safe at 72.3%
school 77.3%
I skipped school
because I felt 8.6%
unsafe (past 30 10.7%
days)
I got in a fight 10.9%
(12 months) 9.8%
I was threatened
with a weapon (12
months)

8.3%

I brought a
weapon with me
(past 30 days)

9.6%

9.4%

8.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding 'yes'
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Contextual Factors

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Section 5: Contextual Factors
5.1 Risk and Protective Factors
Definitions
Risk and Protective Factors (RPF) are personal and environmental factors that may influence a person’s
likelihood of engaging in problem behaviors (Hawkins et al., 1992). Risk Factors increase the chances
of a person participating in concerning behaviors, while Protective Factors decrease this likelihood. The
Risk and Protective Factor scales included in the AYS measure specific aspects of a youth’s life experience that are known to be associated with whether they will subsequently engage in problem behaviors.
The scales are grouped into four domains: peer/individual, family, school, and community. The Risk
and Protective Factor charts in Section 5.1 depict a composite ‘risk score’ or ‘protective score’ which
represent the degree to which respondents are at risk or have protection against developing problem behaviors in a particular domain. Ideally, risk scores should be on the lower end of the scale (indicating a
lower risk level among the sample), whereas protection scores should be higher (indicating a higher level
of protection among the sample). The composite scores were calculated from groups of questionnaire
items related to each particular domain.
Because many of the questions in the 2016 version of the AYS were carried over from earlier versions of
the instrument, it was possible to reconstruct a number of equivalent comprehensive scales for the 2016
data. The construction of the scales involved taking means (average scores) of each of their components,
which were mostly in the form of Likert scales (e.g. Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree), with some
requiring reverse coding for consistency. Other types of components included simple dichotomous Yes
or No responses; or count variables (e.g. “How many of your best friends...”). Individuals with missing
responses on more than one of the scales’ component questions were excluded from the construction
of the scales in order to minimize response bias.
For each of the charts, the scales are harmonized so that they each range to a maximum of 10. This
is done because some scales have a natural range of 1-4, while other scales range from 1-5, which
does not allow for accurate comparisons of factor levels. While the rescaling allows for the factors to be
compared, the meaning of actual scores should not be taken in real units, but instead taken as a Likert
scale range similar to the common phrase “on a scale of 0 to 10.”

Peer-Individual Risk Factors
Rewards for Antisocial Behavior: Youth who receive rewards for their antisocial behavior are at higher
risk for future engagement in problem behaviors. Rewards for antisocial behavior, in the peer-individual
domain, include being seen as cool by peers for using substances or participating in problem behaviors
(Fleming et al., 2008; Meghdadpour et al., 2012). Data represented in charts refer to to youth who
indicated that there would be a very good chance that they would be seen as cool if they used substances
or participated in problem behaviors (e.g. carrying a handgun). Higher scores indicate a higher level of
reward for antisocial behavior.
Rebelliousness: Youth who participate in behaviors considered against conventional laws and norms
have a high tolerance for deviant behavior, low perceived risk, or a strong need for independence and
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sensation seeking. These place youth at substantial risk for drug use (Cleveland et al., 2008). Youth
were asked if they often ignore rules or do the opposite of what they’re told to do just to get away with
it. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth demonstrate these behaviors. Higher
scores indicate a higher level of rebelliousness.
Perceived Risk of Harm: Youth who do not perceive drug use to be risky (i.e. believing people cannot be
harmed physically, mentally, or legally when using substances) are far more likely to engage in drug use
themselves (Danseco et al., 1999; Perron and Howard, 2008). Youth were asked if they think people risk
harming themselves when using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor
telling the youth to take them. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth perceive little
to no risk in using substances. Higher scores indicate a low level of perceived risk.
Interaction with Antisocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in problem behaviors are
at higher risk for engaging in antisocial behavior themselves (Jonkman et al., 2011; Stockwell et al.,
2004). Participants were asked about how many of their friends have been suspended from school,
dropped out of school, carried a handgun, sold drugs, stolen a car, or been arrested in the last 12
months. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity of friends who engaged in that behavior. Higher
scores indicate more interaction with antisocial peers.
Friends’ Use of Drugs: Youth who spend time with friends who engage in substance use are more likely
to engage in the same behavior. Peer drug use has consistently been found to be among the strongest
predictors of substance use among youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Iannotti et al., 1996; Yamaguchi and
Kandel, 1984). Participants were asked if any of their friends use alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other
illicit drugs or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them. Data represented in
charts refer to friends’ use or abuse of drugs. Higher values indicate more friends who use drugs.
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: As youth grow older, they have a higher likelihood of being exposed
to others who engage in drug use or have a greater acceptance of these behaviors. This exposure may
influence a youth’s attitude toward drug use and increase the likelihood of them engaging in a variety of
problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Bahr et al., 2005; Bauman and Ennett, 1996; Beyers et al., 2004).
This factor examines how wrong youth perceive it is to use four different substance groups: alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, and LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs. Data represented in charts refer to
youth attitudes towards using drugs. Higher values indicate more favorable attitudes toward drug use.
Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: As previously stated, youths’ attitudes may change as
they are exposed to different social circles (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). This factor aims to
understand youth perceptions of how wrong it would be to stay away from school, take a handgun to
school, pick a fight, seriously attack someone, and steal anything worth more than $5. Data represented
in charts refer to youth attitudes about these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Gang Involvement: Youth who belong to gangs and associate with gang-involved peers are more at risk
for antisocial behavior and drug use (Curry and Spergel, 1992; Herrenkohl et al., 2000). Conditioned on
ever being in a gang, this scale includes questions about age of first involvement and the membership
status of best friends. The Gang Involvement Risk Factor measures the participant’s own gang involvement. Data shown in charts refer to the degree to which youth are involved in gangs. Higher values
indicate more gang involvement.

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Early Initiation of Drug Use: Early onset of drug use has been linked to increased drug use and abuse
through adolescence and beyond, with later age of onset more likely to lead to reduced drug involvement
and a greater likelihood of discontinuation of use (Kandel, 1975; Miller et al., 2006). To assess the scope
of onset among the sample, this factor looks at the age at which youth first tried cigarettes, marijuana,
or alcohol, and when youth first began drinking regularly. Data reported reflect participants who stated
they began using substances at an early age. Higher values indicate earlier use of substances.

Peer-Individual Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are rewarded for working hard in school and the community are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. Rewards for prosocial involvement include being
seen as cool for trying your best at school, defending someone who is being bullied, or regularly volunteering in the community (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data contained in charts
represent the extent to which youth think that they would be seen as cool if they participated in prosocial
activities. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Prosocial Involvement: Youth who participate in positive school and community activities are less likely
to participate in problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Data
contained in charts represent the degree to which youth participated in school clubs and organizations
or volunteered in the community. Higher scores indicate more prosocial involvement.
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in prosocial behavior are
more likely to participate in prosocial behavior as well. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity
of friends with whom youth have participated in prosocial activities in the past 12 months. Higher scores
indicate higher interaction with prosocial peers.
Belief in the Moral Order: Youth who have a belief in what is “right” or “wrong” are less likely to use drugs
(Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Participants were asked about how wrong they believe it
would be for someone their age to steal anything worth more than $5, cheat in school, or start a fight.
Data in these charts refer to youth attitudes towards these behaviors. Youth were also asked about how
important they think it is to be honest with their parents; data represent the extent to which youth agreed
that is it important for them to be honest with their parents. Higher scores indicate higher belief in moral
order.

Family Domain Risk Factors
Poor Family Management: Parents’ use of inconsistent and/or unusually harsh punishment with their
children places their children at a higher risk for participation in substance use and other problem behaviors. This higher risk is also seen in youth whose parents do not provide clear explanations for expected
behaviors and do not monitor their children’s activities (Arthur et al., 2002; Dishion et al., 2004). Youth
were asked if their parents usually know who they are spending time with, if there are clear rules in their
household, and if their parents would be aware of the youth’s participation in problem behaviors. Data
in charts display the extent to which youth indicated that their families had poor management practices.
Higher score indicate poor family management.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: In families where parents use illegal drugs, are heavy
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users of alcohol, or are tolerant of children’s use, youth are more likely to become drug abusers during
adolescence. The risk is further increased if parents involve children in their own drug use, such as
asking their child to light a cigarette or get a beer from the refrigerator (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl
et al., 2000). To capture data on this concept, participants were asked if their parents think it is wrong for
them to use cigarettes, alcohol or marijuana. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth
believe their parents would accept their child using substances. Higher scores indicate more favorable
parental attitudes towards drug use.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: Youth often follow the example of those around
them. Parental attitudes that are positive to antisocial or rebellious behaviors can be seen as an approval of the youth’s participation in those behaviors. Examples of parental attitudes being favorable
toward antisocial behavior include parents believing it is not wrong for someone to steal items, pick a
fight, or damage someone else’s property (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). Participants of the
survey were asked if their parents thought it would be wrong for them to participate in these antisocial
behaviors. The data in this chart represent the extent to which youth believe their parents would think it
is acceptable to participate in these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable parental attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Family History of Antisocial Behavior: When youth are raised in a family with a history of problem behaviors (e.g. violence, alcohol, or other drug use), they are more likely to engage in these behaviors
themselves (Corrigan et al., 2007). Participants were asked about the presence of alcohol or drug problems in their family, and the general use of alcohol and other drugs by family members. Data in the chart
represent the extent to which youth indicated that they have family members who engage in these problem behaviors or have engaged in these behaviors in the past. Higher values indicate more antisocial
behavior among family members.
Family Conflict: Youth raised in families who experience high levels of conflict, whether or not the child
is directly involved in these conflicts, are more likely to engage in delinquent behaviors and drug use
(Szapocznik and Williams, 2000). Youth were asked questions regarding the presence of conflict in their
home (e.g. household members having serious arguments or yelling at and insulting each other often).
Data contained in these charts represent the extent to which youth state that their family experiences
these heightened levels of conflict. Higher scores indicate more family conflict.

Family Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When parents, siblings, and other family members praise or encourage activities done well by a child, youth are less likely to engage in substance use and other problem
behaviors (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their parents often
communicate feeling proud of them or notice them doing a good job. Youth were also asked questions
regarding spending time with their mother or father. Data in the charts refer to the extent to which youth
stated that spending time with their mother and/or father is enjoyable, and that their parents communicate being proud of them and notice when they do a good job. Higher scores indicate more rewards for
prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are exposed to more opportunities to participate
meaningfully in the responsibilities and activities of the family are less likely to engage in drug use and
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other problem behaviors. Opportunities for prosocial involvement, at the family domain level, include
youth being able to do fun activities with their family members, being a part of family decision- making,
and being able to rely on family members for help when needed (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004;
Catalano et al., 1992). Data in the charts represent youth who stated that they have opportunities for
prosocial involvement. Higher scores indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.
Family Attachment: Youth who feel that they are close to or are a valued part of their family are less
likely to engage in substance use and other problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Catalano et al.,
1992). Youth were asked questions regarding if they feel close to their family members and if they share
thoughts and feelings with their mother and father. Data in charts refer to the extent to which youth
feel close with their family members, and believe it is important to share thoughts or feelings with their
parents. Higher scores indicate more family attachment.

School Domain Risk Factors
Low Commitment to School: Youth who do not feel connected to or have low commitment to school are
more likely to use drugs and participate in other problem behaviors. Low school commitment is measured
through items such as disliking school, spending little time on homework, and perceiving course work as
irrelevant to one’s future (Brown et al., 2005; Catalano et al., 2002). The data in the charts reflect the
extent to which youth stated that they dislike school or believe school is not important. Higher scores
indicate lower commitment to school.
Academic Failure: Youth who experience academic failure are at a higher risk of participating in drug
abuse and other problem behaviors throughout adolescence (Bryant et al., 2003; Catalano et al., 2002;
Hawkins et al., 1999). Participants were asked about the grades they received during the past year,
and scores indicate the extent to which youth received lower grades such as D’s and F’s. Higher scores
indicate more academic failure.

School Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are recognized and rewarded for their contributions at
school, they are less likely to be involved in substance use and other problem behaviors (Catalano et al.,
1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their teachers notice when they are doing a
good job, praise them for hard work, and tell their parents about how well they are doing in school. Data
represent the extent to which youth stated they receive rewards for participating in prosocial activities.
Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are given opportunities to participate meaningfully
in important activities at school, they are less likely to engage in drug use and other problem behaviors
(Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1992). Youth were asked about having the
chance to participate in school activities, being asked to work on special projects in the classroom, and
being able to speak with their teacher one-on-one. Data in each chart represent the extent to which
youth stated that they have opportunities to participate in prosocial activities in school. Higher scores
indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.

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Community Domain Risk Factors
Perceived Availability of Handguns: The perception that handguns are easily obtainable in the community
may influence the presence of violent behaviors in youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al., 2007).
Participants were asked if they believe it would be easy for them to obtain a handgun. Data shown in
charts represent the extent to which youth believe that it would be easy to obtain a handgun in their
community. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of handguns.
Perceived Availability of Drugs: If youth believe it is easy to obtain drugs they are more likely to use
these substances (Beyers et al., 2004; Johnston et al., 2009). Youth were asked if they believe it would
be easy for them to acquire substances such as cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, or other illicit drugs.
The data presented in each chart represent the extent to which youth believe it would be easy to obtain
substances. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of drugs.
Low Neighborhood Attachment: Youth who do not feel connected to the neighborhoods in which they
live are more likely to become involved in problem behaviors (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al.,
2000). Participants were asked if they liked living in the neighborhood or desired to move out of their
neighborhood. The data shown in each chart refer to the extent to which youth indicated that they did
not like their neighborhood or wished to move out of their neighborhood. Higher scores indicate lower
neighborhood attachment
Laws and Norms Favorable toward Drug Use: Legal restrictions on substance use, such as raising the
legal drinking age or restricting smoking in public places, may influence the degree to which youth consume these substances. Moreover, youth who live in communities that view substance use as “normal
activity” have a higher chance of using substances themselves (Arthur et al., 2002; Cleveland et al.,
2008; Hawkins et al., 2002). Participants were asked if adults in their neighborhood would think it is
wrong for them to use substances, or if they were likely to be caught by law enforcement when using
substances. Data in the chart refer to those youth who stated that they believe that people would not be
caught by law enforcement when using drugs, or stated that adults in their neighborhood believe using
drugs is acceptable. Higher scores indicate more favorable laws and norms towards drug use.

Community Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Rewards for positive participation in activities helps youth bond to
their communities, and lowers their risk of participating in problem behaviors. Youth were asked if their
neighbors encourage them to try their best in various activities, talk with them regarding something important, and if community members ever inform the youth that they are proud of them for doing something
well (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data in the charts represent the extent to which youth
agree with positive statements about their neighbors. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial
involvement.

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Figures
Peer-Individual RPFs, 2016
Figure 36: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

1.5
1.6
2.9
2.7

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

4.6

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.7

Gang Involvement

6.8

Friends Use of
Drugs

1.4

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

7.4

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

1.5

4.0

0.6

1.2

7.2

1.2
1.9
1.8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Mohave

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Figure 37: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.0
2.1
3.0
2.9

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

4.7

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.7

Gang Involvement

6.6

Friends Use of
Drugs

2.3

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

4.6

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

2.0

4.4

0.7

2.2

5.8

2.0
1.9
2.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Mohave

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Figure 38: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.4
2.4
3.4
3.1

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

5.1

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.9

Gang Involvement

4.9

0.8
5.5
6.1

Friends Use of
Drugs

3.1

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

4.8

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

2.8

2.9

4.4

2.6
2.0
2.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Mohave

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Figure 39: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.8
4.5
2.8
3.1
4.8
5.4
7.2
7.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Mohave

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Figure 40: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.6
4.5
3.9
3.8
4.9
5.1
6.6
6.8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Mohave

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Figure 41: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.5
4.6
3.8
4.1
4.5
4.8
6.3
6.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Mohave

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Family Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 42: Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

3.5
3.3
1.0
0.6
1.6
1.2
2.9
2.3
4.7

Family Conflict
4.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Mohave

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Figure 43: Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

3.6
3.6
1.2
1.0
1.2
1.3
3.4
2.9
4.5

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Mohave

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Figure 44: Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

4.2
4.1
2.0
1.6
1.5
1.4
3.9
3.4
4.5

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Mohave

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Figure 45: Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.3

6.7

6.4

6.6

5.8

Family Attachment
6.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Mohave

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Figure 46: Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.2

6.4

6.3

6.3

5.7

Family Attachment
5.9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Mohave

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Figure 47: Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.0

6.1

5.8

6.0

5.4

Family Attachment
5.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Mohave

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School Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 48: School Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.4
3.7

Academic Failure

3.0
2.5

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Mohave

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Figure 49: School Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.0
4.3

Academic Failure

2.7
2.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Mohave

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Figure 50: School Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.7
4.5

Academic Failure

2.7
2.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Mohave

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Figure 51: School Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.3
5.5
6.2
6.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Mohave

State of Arizona

Figure 52: School Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.2
5.2
6.3
6.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Mohave

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Figure 53: School Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.1
5.4
6.1
6.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Mohave

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Community Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 54: Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

2.5

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

3.1

Low neighborhood
Attachment

4.2

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

3.6

2.0

3.0

3.5

3.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Mohave

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Figure 55: Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

2.9

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

4.9

Low neighborhood
Attachment

4.3

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

4.2

2.4

4.5

3.8

4.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Mohave

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Figure 56: Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

3.6

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

5.8

Low neighborhood
Attachment

4.7

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

5.1

3.0

5.5

4.2

4.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Mohave

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Figure 57: Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

3.1

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Mohave

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Figure 58: Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

3.0

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Mohave

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Figure 59: Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2.9

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Mohave

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5.2 Other Contextual Factors
Definitions
Aside from the established Risk and Protective Factors, there are other contextual factors that may
influence the prevalence of drug use and other problem behaviors in youth. Data relating to a number
of these key indicators are provided by the Arizona Youth Survey, including: (1) sources of drugs and
alcohol; (2) substance offers and resistance strategies; (3) ease of access; (4) age of initiation; (5)
parent-youth communication; and (6) reasons for use and non-use.
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol
Several questions asked the participants who used alcohol, marijuana or prescription drugs during the
past 30 days how they obtained each substance (e.g. from home, parties, friends, or adults). The answer
categories for these questions are not mutually exclusive, and youth were able to select more than one
response option. The data shown in each table refer to the percentage of youth who reported having
obtained each substance via the categories shown in the figures. Importantly, the percentages refer to
the total percentage of students who selected each response, and do not reflect whether that particular
student also reported ever having used the relevant substance.

Substance Offers and Resistance Strategies
Youth may be offered substances without communicating an interest in using those substances (Pettigrew et al., 2012). Participants were asked if they were offered drugs in the past 30 days, if they avoided
areas where drug consumption was known to happen, and if they have had conversations with their
parents about how to respond to drug offers. The data presented in charts reflect those youth who answered that they had experienced at least one drug offer in the last 30 days, had avoided places where
drug consumption occurs at least once in the last 30 days, and if they have spoken to their parents at
least once in the past 12 months about resisting drug offers.
Youth were also asked how they responded to drug offers in the past 30 days. Data represented in
charts refer to those students who stated that they were offered substances and used a specific method
in order to resist these offers.

Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns
These charts examine youths’ perceptions about how easy they believe it would be to obtain specific
drugs or handguns. Percentages represented refer to those youth who believe it is very easy or sort of
easy to obtain alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other drugs, or handguns in their community.

Age of Initiation
The earlier youth participate in risky problem behaviors, the more likely they are to continue those behaviors later in their lifespan (Harachi et al., 2001; Hawkins et al., 1997). Participants were asked how old
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them, belonged to a gang, or gambled. Data were calculated to produce the average age of initiation
and the median age of initiation for each problem behavior. Average age, also known as the mean, is
calculated by adding all the ages of the respondents and then dividing that number (the sum) by the
number of scores initially added together. Median age shows the middle value of the ages of initiation
for each activity. The median age is found by listing all the ages in numerical order and identifying the
number in which one-half of the values are larger than this middle number and one-half of the values are
smaller than this number. The average age and median age are important to note in order to obtain a
better understanding of when youth may begin participating in each of these behaviors.
Parent/Youth Communication
Youth who do not speak with their parents about the dangers of substance use are more likely to participate in drug use and other problem behaviors (Yu et al., 2006). Participants were asked questions
regarding having discussions with their parents about the dangers and risks of each drug. The Parent/Youth Communication charts represent the percentage of youth who report having talked with at
least one of their parents in the past 12 months about the dangers of various drugs. Percentages relating to the response category “did not talk to parents about these topics” refer to those youth who have
not talked to a parent about the dangers of substances during the past 12 months.

Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
There are multiple motivating factors that can influence someone’s decision to use or not use substances
(Boys et al., 2001). Participants were asked why they did and/or did not use drugs in the past 30 days,
and were able to select all the reasons that influenced their decisions. Percentages listed in charts are
categorized by substance users and non-users. Charts relating to reasons for use only include those
youth who stated they used a substance in the last 30 days. Charts relating to reasons youth did not use
substances only include participants that stated they did not use any substances in the last 30 days.

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Figures
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol, 2016
Figure 60: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

2.9%
2.7%
2.7%
2.2%
3.3%
2.7%

Parent/guardian

3.7%
2.9%

Gave someone
money to buy it

3.1%
2.3%

Public event

1.2%
1.0%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

0.6%
1.3%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

1.2%
1.5%
1.9%
1.3%
5.0%
3.6%
4.7%
4.4%
5.0%
3.6%
85.5%
88.7%

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10

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80

90

100

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Mohave

90

State of Arizona

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Figure 61: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

4.8%
5.1%
5.6%
4.5%
3.6%
4.2%

Parent/guardian

3.6%
4.2%

Gave someone
money to buy it

6.7%
5.7%

Public event

0.6%
1.4%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

1.0%
1.7%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

1.5%
2.2%
2.3%
2.7%
5.0%
5.3%
10.2%
9.9%
5.5%
5.3%
77.3%
77.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Mohave

91

State of Arizona

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Figure 62: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

6.8%
7.0%
9.6%
8.7%
6.2%
6.0%

Parent/guardian

5.5%
6.4%

Gave someone
money to buy it

13.9%
11.9%

Public event

1.4%
2.2%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

1.2%
3.1%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

3.9%
4.5%
2.6%
2.5%
4.5%
5.4%
17.9%
16.9%
7.2%
6.2%
62.2%
65.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Mohave

92

State of Arizona

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Figure 63: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
2.2%

School
1.8%
0.4%

Home
1.1%
3.0%

Parties
2.6%
3.4%

Family
2.2%
9.9%

Friends
6.9%

Someone with a
medical card

1.7%
1.7%
3.9%

Other
3.3%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

87.3%
90.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Mohave

93

State of Arizona

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Figure 64: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
1.8%

School
2.6%
1.1%

Home
1.4%
5.1%

Parties
5.3%
2.4%

Family
2.8%
15.0%

Friends
13.8%

Someone with a
medical card

2.5%
3.3%
6.1%

Other
5.2%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

78.8%
80.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Mohave

94

State of Arizona

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Figure 65: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
3.0%

School
2.7%
1.4%

Home
2.0%
6.9%

Parties
7.2%
3.0%

Family
3.5%
20.2%

Friends
19.6%

Someone with a
medical card

4.5%
5.7%
9.3%

Other
7.4%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

71.0%
71.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Mohave

95

State of Arizona

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Figure 66: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
The internet
School

0.4%
0.7%
0.6%
1.1%

Doctor or
pharmacy

0.6%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

1.0%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.1%

1.6%
1.4%
1.5%
1.9%
1.2%
2.1%
3.0%
0.4%
0.9%
1.5%
1.7%
94.6%
94.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Mohave

96

State of Arizona

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Figure 67: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
The internet
School

0.2%
0.8%
0.9%
1.6%

Doctor or
pharmacy

1.1%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

1.9%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.5%

2.0%
2.8%
2.3%
1.1%
1.6%
3.7%
4.7%
0.8%
1.2%
1.7%
2.3%
90.8%
91.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Mohave

97

State of Arizona

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Figure 68: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
The internet
School

0.8%
1.0%
0.7%
1.5%

Doctor or
pharmacy

1.7%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

1.8%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

2.0%

1.9%
1.7%
2.8%
1.4%
1.9%
6.6%
6.1%
1.3%
1.4%
2.5%
2.6%
88.0%
88.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Mohave

98

State of Arizona

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Substance Offers, 2016
Figure 69: Substance Offers (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (8th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

26.8%
20.2%

Offered 13.7%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 11.4%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

Offered other
drugs (last 30
days)
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

27.0%
21.8%
6.0%
5.1%
9.1%
8.5%
45.0%
51.5%
28.6%
27.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
Mohave

99

State of Arizona

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Figure 70: Substance Offers (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (10th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

40.4%
36.0%

Offered 14.6%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 17.1%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

39.8%
37.5%
11.7%
9.9%

Offered other 15.5%
drugs (last 30
days) 13.0%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

43.5%
44.9%
29.7%
26.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
Mohave

100

State of Arizona

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Figure 71: Substance Offers (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (12th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

51.3%
48.5%

Offered 20.3%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 22.9%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

46.0%
44.8%
13.6%
12.1%

Offered other 15.9%
drugs (last 30
days) 14.2%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

31.4%
33.9%
24.9%
24.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
Mohave

101

State of Arizona

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Resistance Strategies, 2016
Note that the Resistance Strategies charts below are split into two groups: respondents who had used
alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs (ATOD) in the last month (left); and respondents who had not used
ATOD in the last month (right).
Figure 72: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 61.5%

61.3%

69.3%

Giving excuse 62.6%
and turning down
offer 59.2%

66.8%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 52.4%

51.7%

66.0%

Using other way 52.7%
to not accept
offer 50.7%

63.3%

0

70.2%

67.5%

66.8%

64.1%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
Mohave

102

State of Arizona

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Figure 73: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 56.2%

53.9%

68.2%

Giving excuse 56.4%
and turning down
offer 56.1%

64.8%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 40.8%

42.2%

61.3%

Using other way 42.5%
to not accept
offer 39.1%

57.0%

0

67.1%

64.2%

60.2%

56.9%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
Mohave

103

State of Arizona

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Figure 74: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 55.1%

57.2%

62.6%

Giving excuse 58.2%
and turning down
offer 54.5%

59.2%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 37.1%

40.0%

56.9%

Using other way 38.5%
to not accept
offer 34.9%

52.2%

0

61.5%

57.8%

53.5%

49.4%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
Mohave

104

State of Arizona

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Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns, 2016
Figure 75: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

23.1%

Easy to get other
drugs

9.7%

17.8%

10.4%

Easy to get
marijuana

33.1%

Easy to get
alcohol

42.7%

Easy to get
cigarettes

36.4%

29.8%

42.3%

33.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Mohave

105

State of Arizona

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Figure 76: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

25.9%

Easy to get other
drugs

24.6%

Easy to get
marijuana

57.7%

Easy to get
alcohol

62.2%

Easy to get
cigarettes

55.4%

21.9%

21.2%

53.3%

58.9%

49.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Mohave

106

State of Arizona

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Figure 77: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

33.3%

Easy to get other
drugs

31.0%

Easy to get
marijuana

65.0%

Easy to get
alcohol

67.1%

Easy to get
cigarettes

73.4%

28.0%

27.5%

64.1%

65.6%

68.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Mohave

107

State of Arizona

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Age of Initiation, 2016
Figure 78: Age of Initiation (8th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (8th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

509 students in this sample, median age 13
20333 students in this sample, median age 13
538 students in this sample, median age 13
20780 students in this sample, median age 13
468 students in this sample, median age 13

Drank alcohol
18687 students in this sample, median age 13

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

542 students in this sample, median age 13
21013 students in this sample, median age 13
542 students in this sample, median age 13
20770 students in this sample, median age 13
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

470 students in this sample, median age 13
18383 students in this sample, median age 13
520 students in this sample, median age 13
20211 students in this sample, median age 13
551 students in this sample, median age 13
20973 students in this sample, median age 13

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Mohave

108

State of Arizona

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Figure 79: Age of Initiation (10th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (10th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

914 students in this sample, median age 13
16806 students in this sample, median age 14
954 students in this sample, median age 14
17178 students in this sample, median age 14
868 students in this sample, median age 14

Drank alcohol
16017 students in this sample, median age 14

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

966 students in this sample, median age 15
17402 students in this sample, median age 15
961 students in this sample, median age 15
17238 students in this sample, median age 14
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

858 students in this sample, median age 14
15439 students in this sample, median age 13
922 students in this sample, median age 13
16680 students in this sample, median age 14
968 students in this sample, median age 13
17337 students in this sample, median age 13

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Mohave

109

State of Arizona

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Figure 80: Age of Initiation (12th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (12th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

862 students in this sample, median age 15
13866 students in this sample, median age 15
899 students in this sample, median age 15
14197 students in this sample, median age 15
835 students in this sample, median age 15

Drank alcohol
13433 students in this sample, median age 15

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

902 students in this sample, median age 16
14371 students in this sample, median age 16
904 students in this sample, median age 15
14280 students in this sample, median age 16
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

837 students in this sample, median age 14
13066 students in this sample, median age 15
881 students in this sample, median age 15
13926 students in this sample, median age 14
912 students in this sample, median age 15
14355 students in this sample, median age 14

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Mohave

110

State of Arizona

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Parent/Youth Communication, 2016
Figure 81: Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
31.2%

Illegal drug use
39.7%
27.3%

Marijuana use
33.9%

Prescription drug
use

24.6%
28.9%
30.0%

Alcohol use
36.0%
35.1%

Tobacco use
36.9%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

56.1%
49.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Mohave

111

State of Arizona

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Figure 82: Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
34.6%

Illegal drug use
34.8%
29.5%

Marijuana use
31.2%

Prescription drug
use

26.6%
26.0%
33.0%

Alcohol use
34.1%
32.5%

Tobacco use
31.9%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

53.6%
52.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Mohave

112

State of Arizona

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Figure 83: Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
22.5%

Illegal drug use
25.3%
19.1%

Marijuana use
23.4%

Prescription drug
use

17.2%
19.7%
22.5%

Alcohol use
27.6%
23.3%

Tobacco use
25.4%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

62.8%
59.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Mohave

113

State of Arizona

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Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
Figure 84: Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade)
To fit in

17.4%
16.7%

It was new and
exciting

23.9%
27.9%

To get parents'
attention

4.6%
6.1%

To lose weight

9.2%
8.0%

To avoid being
sad

37.6%
37.1%

Boredom

23.9%
21.0%

To feel good

38.5%
36.1%

To feel normal

10.1%
13.7%

To stay focused

20.2%
17.0%

To have fun

51.4%
41.2%

To be like an
actor or musician

3.7%
4.5%

To feel grown up

8.3%
6.4%

Craved it or
addicted

10.1%
9.6%

To deal with
stress

43.1%
40.0%

Other

34.9%
30.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Mohave

114

State of Arizona

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Figure 85: Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)
To fit in

14.0%
13.0%

It was new and
exciting

21.8%
25.2%

To get parents'
attention

4.7%
4.8%

To lose weight

4.3%
6.7%

To avoid being
sad

38.1%
32.2%

Boredom

19.8%
23.6%

To feel good

38.5%
40.1%

To feel normal

15.2%
12.8%

To stay focused

19.1%
17.6%

To have fun

51.0%
52.1%

To be like an
actor or musician

1.9%
3.4%

To feel grown up

3.1%
4.3%

Craved it or
addicted

6.2%
8.3%

To deal with
stress

40.1%
39.5%

Other

26.8%
24.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Mohave

115

State of Arizona

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Figure 86: Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)
To fit in

10.9%
11.8%

It was new and
exciting

16.7%
18.3%

To get parents'
attention

3.6%
3.0%

To lose weight

5.5%
5.3%

To avoid being
sad

27.6%
25.4%

Boredom

15.0%
21.5%

To feel good

36.3%
36.8%

To feel normal

10.1%
10.0%

To stay focused

18.3%
16.5%

To have fun

52.2%
53.8%

To be like an
actor or musician

2.7%
2.7%

To feel grown up

3.0%
3.5%

Craved it or
addicted

6.3%
7.4%

To deal with
stress

41.3%
35.5%

Other

30.3%
22.9%

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70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Mohave

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Figure 87: Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)
Against religious 24.2%
beliefs 22.5%
It is morally 52.7%
wrong 52.7%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

7.5%
5.7%
62.5%
57.9%
8.1%
6.1%

Would get a bad 47.6%
reputation 47.2%
Friends would 36.0%
stop hanging out 36.8%
Might get kicked 52.2%
out of school 51.3%
Other adults 49.0%
would be
disappointed 51.1%
Parents would be 63.7%
disappointed 65.5%
It is harmful
No interest

66.6%
67.0%
91.1%
91.4%

Parents would 50.4%
take away
privileges 50.4%
0

10

20

30

40

50

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70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Mohave

117

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Figure 88: Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Against religious 16.8%
beliefs 22.7%
It is morally 39.5%
wrong 44.6%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

8.8%
6.3%
45.8%
50.1%
5.6%
5.2%

Would get a bad 31.2%
reputation 35.0%
Friends would 20.5%
stop hanging out 25.8%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

44.6%
44.5%
41.6%
42.8%
55.6%
58.8%
56.1%
60.3%
90.0%
90.5%

Parents would 45.6%
take away
privileges 45.7%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Mohave

118

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Figure 89: Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Against religious 15.0%
beliefs 20.1%
It is morally 31.0%
wrong 35.6%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

5.9%
7.4%
36.4%
41.4%
3.3%
3.9%

Would get a bad 21.1%
reputation 23.7%
Friends would 13.7%
stop hanging out 16.5%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

31.3%
31.5%
28.8%
34.0%
40.7%
47.2%
47.3%
52.2%
91.9%
91.4%

Parents would 28.2%
take away
privileges 31.5%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Mohave

119

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Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 6: Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures
Background
These questions provide the measures that communities in Arizona with Drug-Free Communities grants
must report (DFC Regular Standard Terms of Award, 2015). Three overall areas are reported:
• Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
• Perceived Risk of Harm
• Disapproval (Parent and Peer)

6.1 Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
Charts for substance use over the most recent 30 days can be found in Section 3.1: Substance Use,
and Frequency of Use. Section 3.1 includes separate figures for the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade samples,
as well as a line graph that displays the usage trends of key substances over time (2012 to 2016).

6.2 Perceived Risk of Harm
Youth who perceive little to no risk of harm in using alcohol or drugs may be more likely to use or
abuse these substances (McCambridge and Strang, 2004; Tomar and Hatsukami, 2007). Charts for
perceived risk of harm associated with specific substance use represent youths’ perceptions about the
harm associated with the use of common substances. Percentages reported refer to those students who
believe there is no to slight risk in using each of the specific substances listed.

6.3 Parent and Peer Disapproval
Definitions
Parental and peer disapproval are important variables to consider when thinking about youth substance
use, as they may influence a youth’s decision to initiate, use, or continue to use or abuse substances
(Sawyer and Stevenson, 2008). This section includes measures of Parent and Peer Disapproval, defined
in this survey as the degree to which youth think their parents and peers would feel it is wrong, a little bit
wrong, or very wrong for youth to engage in the following behaviors:
•
•
•
•

Smoke cigarettes;
Smoke marijuana;
Consume one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day; and
Use prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them.

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Figures
Perceived Risk of Harm, 2016
Figure 90: Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

27.7%
23.2%
29.2%
23.6%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

43.3%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

51.1%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

35.1%

41.9%
66.1%
59.2%
23.4%
21.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
Mohave

121

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Figure 91: Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

17.4%
20.4%
20.3%
21.4%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

35.9%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

61.6%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

33.1%

53.7%
76.8%
70.7%
15.7%
17.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
Mohave

122

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Figure 92: Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

21.8%
22.1%
26.2%
24.9%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

41.0%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

69.4%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

35.9%

65.1%
79.3%
78.3%
18.7%
18.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
Mohave

123

State of Arizona

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Parent Disapproval, 2016
Figure 93: Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

96.4%
98.2%
94.9%
97.7%
97.8%
98.7%
96.0%
98.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Mohave

124

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Figure 94: Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

98.1%
97.9%
93.8%
95.8%
98.1%
98.2%
96.4%
97.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Mohave

125

State of Arizona

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Figure 95: Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

95.2%
96.9%
89.4%
92.9%
93.7%
96.4%
91.2%
94.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Mohave

126

State of Arizona

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Peer Disapproval, 2016
Figure 96: Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

96.6%

Use other illicit
drugs

97.5%

97.2%

97.9%
89.1%

Smoke marijuana
92.9%
97.0%

Smoke cigarettes
97.6%

Drink nearly
every day

95.6%
97.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Mohave

127

State of Arizona

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Figure 97: Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

96.8%

Use other illicit
drugs

97.4%

95.9%

96.2%
82.7%

Smoke marijuana
84.4%
96.9%

Smoke cigarettes
95.3%

Drink nearly
every day

95.8%
95.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Mohave

128

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Figure 98: Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

94.9%

Use other illicit
drugs

94.6%

95.3%

95.1%
74.2%

Smoke marijuana
76.3%
91.0%

Smoke cigarettes
91.5%

Drink nearly
every day

91.2%
93.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Mohave

129

State of Arizona

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School Climate Experiences

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 7: School Climate Experiences
7.1 Student-Teacher Interactions
Definitions
Youth were asked about a variety of experiences at school and interactions with others, including teachers, peers, and parents. Questions were asked about their involvement in the classroom and other
activities, interactions with teachers, their school’s interaction with their parents, and their feeling safe at
school. The percentage of youth who agreed or strongly agreed with each of the statements is reported.

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Figures
Figure 99: Student-Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)
Teachers praise 52.5%
me when I work
hard 52.7%
The school tells 30.9%
my parents when I
do well 41.0%
Lots of chances 68.4%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 74.1%
Lots of chances
to get involved 89.9%
in school 90.7%
activities
Teachers notice 74.9%
when I am doing a
good job 76.3%
Teachers ask
me to work on 56.3%
special classroom 56.3%
projects
I can be part of 85.2%
class discussions
or activities 88.8%
Students help
decide class 52.9%
activities and 57.9%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
Mohave

131

State of Arizona

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Figure 100: Student-Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)
Teachers praise 47.4%
me when I work
hard 46.6%
The school tells 32.0%
my parents when I
do well 32.6%
Lots of chances 71.9%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 73.6%
Lots of chances
to get involved 90.2%
in school 90.8%
activities
Teachers notice 69.1%
when I am doing a
good job 71.0%
Teachers ask
me to work on 53.1%
special classroom 52.9%
projects
I can be part of 88.4%
class discussions
or activities 89.0%
Students help
decide class 55.4%
activities and 57.8%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
Mohave

132

State of Arizona

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Figure 101: Student-Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)
Teachers praise 48.1%
me when I work
hard 50.4%
The school tells 28.7%
my parents when I
do well 33.7%
Lots of chances 70.4%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 77.4%
Lots of chances
to get involved 86.7%
in school 88.5%
activities
Teachers notice 67.8%
when I am doing a
good job 72.9%
Teachers ask
me to work on 54.1%
special classroom 53.9%
projects
I can be part of 87.6%
class discussions
or activities 89.2%
Students help
decide class 50.6%
activities and 54.7%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
Mohave

133

State of Arizona

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7.2 Negative Peer Interactions
Definitions
Peer interactions at school are also important variables to consider when thinking about possible influences on behavior. Questions were asked regarding how often specific kinds of negative interactions
happen, including youth being made fun of by other students, being pushed or hit by other students,
feeling that other students are being mean to them, or feeling that they are excluded by other students
during activities. The responses were five-point scales with 1 defined as “Never/Almost never” and 5
defined as “Always/Almost always.” The figures depict the average response on this five-point scale.

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Figures
Figure 102: Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.9

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.5

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.9

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.9

Mohave
State of Arizona

1.8

1.4

1.7

1.8

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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5
always/
almost
always

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Figure 103: Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.7

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.3

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.7

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.8

Mohave
State of Arizona

1.6

1.3

1.6

1.7

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

136

5
always/
almost
always

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Figure 104: Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.5

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.2

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.6

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.8

Mohave
State of Arizona

1.5

1.2

1.5

1.7

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

137

5
always/
almost
always

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Well-Being

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 8: Well-Being
8.1 Perceived Stress
Definitions
Perceived Stress has been connected to substance use by adolescents (Finkelstein et al., 2006; Kobus
and Reyes, 2000; Sussman et al., 1993). Cohen et al. (1983) developed the Perceived Stress Scale,
which has been widely used in research projects to assess stress (e.g., Mimura and Griffiths, 2004).
Percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated that in the last month they sometimes,
fairly often, or very often felt confident about their abilities to handle their personal problems, felt that
things were not going their way, or felt that they were unable to control important things in their life and
were unable to overcome difficulties.

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Figures
Figure 105: Perceived Stress (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (8th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 55.1%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 49.7%
(past month)
Felt that things 65.7%
were going your
way (past month) 67.4%
Felt confident
about abilities 74.0%
to handle
personal problems 73.5%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 58.1%
important things
in life (past 50.9%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
Mohave

139

State of Arizona

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Figure 106: Perceived Stress (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (10th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 59.3%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 58.0%
(past month)
Felt that things 63.7%
were going your
way (past month) 66.6%
Felt confident
about abilities 71.3%
to handle
personal problems 73.9%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 58.6%
important things
in life (past 57.5%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
Mohave

140

State of Arizona

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Figure 107: Perceived Stress (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (12th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 62.4%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 59.4%
(past month)
Felt that things 67.7%
were going your
way (past month) 69.4%
Felt confident
about abilities 77.6%
to handle
personal problems 76.0%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 62.1%
important things
in life (past 58.6%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
Mohave

141

State of Arizona

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Well-Being

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

8.2 Future Orientation
Definitions
Youth who have a positive outlook on their future, establish goals for the future, or give greater attention
to future consequences of their behavior are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. These concepts
are often analyzed together in order to measure an individual’s future orientation (Keough et al., 1999).
Students were asked a series of statements about their future and goals, and percentages represented
in charts refer to those youth who stated these statements were exactly, a lot, or somewhat like them.
Participants were also asked how often they make plans for their goals or have trouble figuring out how
to make their goals happen. Percentages represented in these charts refer to those youth who stated
they create goals, or have trouble with their goals, all, most or some of the time.

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Figures
Figure 108: Future Orientation (8th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (8th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

77.2%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

85.2%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

78.8%

I have goals in
my life

85.7%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

67.5%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

73.6%

I am excited
about my future

79.1%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

62.8%

78.3%

85.6%

81.3%

86.4%

68.4%

79.5%

81.2%

68.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
Mohave

143

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Figure 109: Future Orientation (10th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (10th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

76.2%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

83.8%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

78.9%

I have goals in
my life

85.2%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

63.6%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

77.3%

I am excited
about my future

77.5%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

64.9%

76.6%

84.7%

80.2%

85.4%

65.3%

77.5%

79.4%

66.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
Mohave

144

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Figure 110: Future Orientation (12th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (12th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

79.8%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

86.8%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

82.9%

I have goals in
my life

85.4%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

69.3%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

79.0%

I am excited
about my future

80.2%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

68.4%

79.0%

86.1%

82.2%

85.6%

69.4%

79.5%

80.9%

69.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
Mohave

145

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Figure 111: Goal Setting (8th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (8th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

69.2%
62.9%
70.7%
76.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
Mohave

State of Arizona

Figure 112: Goal Setting (10th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (10th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

67.1%
66.8%
76.8%
76.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
Mohave

146

State of Arizona

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Figure 113: Goal Setting (12th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (12th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

68.8%
67.4%
81.7%
79.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
Mohave

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Section A: Appendices
This report includes four appendices containing supplementary information about the Arizona Youth
Survey. The appendices and their contents are described in the following list.
Appendix A: List of References
contains bibliographic information for all research articles and books cited in this report
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
contains the complete Scantron version of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
provides information about how questionnaire items were combined to form the RPF scales used
in the RPF figures in Section 5.1
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
lists all changes in the exact wording of questionnaire items, starting from the 2004 Arizona Youth
Survey, until the current 2016 administration

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A: List of References
This appendix provides citation information for all research articles and books referred to in this report.
A complete bibliography database file in BibTeX format is available upon request.

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B: Scantron Questionnaire
The following pages contain the 2016 AYS Scantron-format questionnaire in its entirety. All students in
the 2016 Arizona sample provided their responses either on this Scantron questionnaire, or a web-based
version that had identical text for every item. All figures in this document were constructed from students’
responses to the questions in the questionnaire.

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1. Thank you for agreeing to participate in this survey. The purpose of this survey is to learn how students in our
schools feel about their community, family, peers, and school. The survey also asks about health behaviors.
2. The survey is completely voluntary and anonymous. DO NOT put your name on the questionnaire.
3. This is not a test, so there are no right or wrong answers. We would like you to work quickly so you can finish.
4. All of the questions should be answered by completely filling in one of the answer spaces. If you do not find an
answer that fits exactly, use the one that comes closest. If any question does not apply to you, or you are not
sure what it means, just leave it blank. You can skip any question that you do not wish to answer.
5. Please answer each question by completely filling in the oval with a #2 pencil.

Please fill in the following information with the help of your teacher/survey assistant.
1. County:

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2. Type:

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19 or older

9th

10th

11th

8. What grade are you in?
7th

8th

12th

9. Do you get a free or reduced cost lunch at school?
Free lunch

Reduced cost lunch

10. Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

0
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5. Student’s Zip Code:

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14. What is the highest level of education completed
by your mother?

FEMALE

7. How old are you?

6th

4. District Site:

Neither
No

8th grade or less
Some high school
Completed high school
or GED
Some college
Completed community
college or technical
school

15. What, if any, is the current military status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all that apply)
Neither of my parents have ever been in the military
Active Duty

In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

Reserve

Not Deployed
In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

11. What is your race? (Mark all that apply.)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
12. Think of where you live most of the time. Which of
the following people live there with you? (Mark
all that apply.)
Mother
Uncle
Stepmother
Other Adult(s)
Father
Brother(s)
Stepfather
Stepbrother(s)
Foster Parent(s)
Sister(s)
Grandparent(s)
Stepsister(s)
Aunt
Other Children
13. Are your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure

Completed 4 year college
(Bachelor’s Degree)
Graduate or Professional
(e.g., Master’s, Ph.D.,
M.D., Ed.D., J.D.)
Don’t know

Former military
Died while serving in the military
16. Which of the following people do you feel comfortable
going to for help when things go wrong or when you
need someone to talk to about your problems?
(Mark all that apply.)
Parents/Step-parents
Coaches/Instructors
Grandparents
Mentors
Siblings
Tutors
Other relatives
Counselors
Friends
Other adults
Teachers
I have no one I can talk to
or go to for help
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10-11 times
8-9 times
6-7 times
4-5 times
2-3 times
1 time
0 times

The next section asks about your experiences at school.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

17. In my school, students have lots of chances
to help decide things like class activities and
rules.

32. During the past 12 months, how
many times has someone
threatened or injured you with a
weapon such as a gun, knife, or
club ON SCHOOL PROPERTY?

18. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

33. During the past 12 months, how
many times were you in a
physical fight ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?

19. Teachers ask me to work on special
classroom projects.
20. My teachers notice when I am doing a good
job.

34. During the past 12 months, how
often have you been picked on
or bullied by a student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

21. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to get involved in sports, clubs, and
other school activities outside of class.

35. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you been
harassed, mistreated, or made
fun of by another person while
on-line or through a cell phone
or other electronic device?

22. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
23. I feel safe at my school.
24. The school lets my parents know when I
have done something well.

36. During the past 12 months, how
often have you picked on or
bullied another student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

25. My teachers praise me when I work hard in
school.
26. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

27. Now thinking back
over the past year in
school, how often
did you:

37. During the past 12 months, how
often have you seen bullying
ON SCHOOL PROPERTY and
done nothing to stop it?

Almost always
Often
Sometimes
Seldom
Never

38. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
NOT go to school because you felt you would be
unsafe at school or on the way to or from school?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

a. enjoy being in school?
b. hate being in school?
c. try to do your best work?

39. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
carry a weapon such as a gun, knife, or club ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

d. feel that the school work you were assigned
was meaningful and important?
28. Putting them all together, what were your grades like
last year?
Mostly A’s
Mostly D’s
Mostly B’s
Mostly F’s
Mostly C’s

40. What are the chances
you would be seen
as cool if you:

29. How important do you think the things you are learning
in school are going to be for you later in life?
Very important
Slightly important
Quite important
Not at all important
Fairly important

a. smoked cigarettes?
b. worked hard at school?
c. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly,
that is, at least once or twice a month?

30. How interesting are most of your courses to you?
Very interesting
Slightly interesting
Quite interesting
Not at all interesting
Fairly interesting
31. During the past 30 days, how many days of school have
you missed because you skipped or ‘cut’?
None
4-5 days
1 day
6-10 days
2 days
11 or more days
3 days

Very good chance
Pretty good chance
Some chance
Little chance
No or very little chance

d. defended someone who was being verbally
abused at school?
e. smoked marijuana?
f. carried a handgun?
g. regularly volunteered to do community
service?
h. were a member of a gang?
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18
17
16

43. How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:

15

41. How old were you
when you first:

10 or more times
6 to 9 times
3 to 5 times
1 to 2 times
Never

14
13

a. been suspended from school?

12
11

b. carried a handgun?

10
9

c. sold illegal drugs?

8 or younger
Never

d. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as
a car or motorcycle?

a. smoked marijuana?
e. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

b. smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?

f. been arrested?
c. had more than a sip or
two of beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?

g. attacked someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?
h. been drunk or high at school?

d. began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?

i. volunteered to do community service?
j. taken a handgun to school?
k. been hit, slapped, pushed, shoved, kicked or
any other way physically assaulted by your
boyfriend or girlfriend?

e. attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?

l. seen someone punched with a fist, kicked,
choked, or beaten up?

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f. belonged to a gang?

m. seen someone attacked with a weapon, other
than a gun, such as a knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?

g. gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports, bingo,
dice, raffles, casino,
internet or video
games, etc.)?

n. seen someone shot or shot at?
44. How often have you done the following for money,
possessions, or anything of value:

h. used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?

Almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
At least once in the past 12 months
Before, but not in the past 12 months
Never

Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

42. How wrong do you think
it is for someone your
age to:

a. Played the lottery or scratch off tickets?

a. take a handgun to school?

b. Bet on a game of personal skill such as
pool or a video game?

b. steal anything worth more than $5?

c. Played cards?

c. pick a fight with someone?

d. Played a dice game?

d. attack someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?

e. Bet on sports?
45. How many peers do you like to hang out with and
spend time with?
0
6
1
7
2
8
3
9
4
10 or more
5

e. stay away from school all day when their
parents think they are at school?
f. have one or two drinks of beer, wine, or hard
liquor nearly every day?
g. smoke cigarettes?
h. smoke marijuana?
i. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another
illegal drug?
j. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?

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46. How many best friends (the friends you feel closest to)
do you have?
0
3
1
4 or more
2

47. Think of your four best friends. In the
past year (12 months), how many of
your best friends have:

55. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been drinking
alcohol?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

Number
of friends

0 1 2 3 4+

a. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

56. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been taking
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) that were not
prescribed to you by a doctor or that you took only for
the experience or feeling they cause?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

b. smoked cigarettes?
c. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) when
their parents didn’t know about it?
d. made a commitment to stay drug-free?

57. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been using
marijuana?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

e. used marijuana?
f. tried to do well in school?
g. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines,
or other illegal drugs?

58. Think back over the LAST TWO WEEKS. How many times
have you had five or more alcoholic drinks in a row?
None
Twice
6-9 times
Once
3-5 times
10 or more times

h. been suspended from school?
i. liked school?

59. Have you ever smoked cigarettes?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

j. carried a handgun?
k. sold illegal drugs?

60. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
smoke cigarettes?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

l. stolen or tried to steal a motor
vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
m. been arrested?
n. dropped out of school?

61. Have you ever used electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

o. been members of a gang?
p. been in a physical fight?

62. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use
electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

48. I ignore rules that get in my way.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True
49. I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get
them mad.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

63. How frequently have you used smokeless tobacco
during the past 30 days?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

50. I like to see how much I can get away with.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

64. In the last 30 days, about
how many times were
you offered:

51. I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

a. alcohol?

52. It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

b. cigarettes?
c. marijuana?

53. I think it is okay to take something without asking if
you can get away with it.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

d. Rx drugs?
e. other drugs?
65. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you talked with
your parents about strategies to
avoid or resist people or places
where you might be offered
alcohol, prescription drugs, or
other drugs?

54. During the past 30 days, how many times did you RIDE in
a car or other vehicle driven by someone who had been
drinking alcohol?
0 times
1 time

2 or 3 times
4 or 5 times

6 or more times
4

More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

On how many occasions (if any) have you:

OCCASIONS:

0

1-2

3-5

6-9 10-19 20-39 40+

66. had alcoholic beverages (beer, wine or hard liquor) to drink in your lifetime -- more
than just a few sips?
67. had beer, wine or hard liquor to drink during the past 30 days?
68. used marijuana in your lifetime?
69. used marijuana during the past 30 days?
70. used LSD or other hallucinogens in your lifetime?
71. used LSD or other hallucinogens during the past 30 days?
72. used cocaine or crack in your lifetime?
73. used cocaine or crack during the past 30 days?
74. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high in your lifetime?
75. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high during the past 30 days?
76. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) in your lifetime?
77. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) during the past 30 days?
78. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in your lifetime?
79. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in the past 30 days?
80. used heroin in your lifetime?
81. used heroin during the past 30 days?
82. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in your lifetime?
83. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in the past 30 days?
84. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in your lifetime?
85. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in the past 30 days?
86. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
87. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
88. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them in your lifetime?
89. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
90. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
91. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
92. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high in your lifetime?
93. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high during the past 30 days?
94. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) in your lifetime?
95. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) during the past 30 days?
96. drank beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you used prescription drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium, Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) during the past 30 days?

97. If during the past 30 days you used marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not use marijuana during the past 30 days
I got it from someone with a Medical Marijuana Card
Friends
Parties
School
Family/Relatives
Home
Other
98. In the last 30 days, how often have you avoided people
or places because you might be offered alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other drugs including
prescription drugs?
None
Once

2-3 times
4-6 times

100. How much do you think people
risk harming themselves
(physically or in other
ways) if they:

a. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
b. try marijuana once or twice?
c. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
d. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?

7-10 times
More than 10 times

99. In the last 30 days, how often did you respond in the
following ways when alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other
I never got offers
drugs including prescription
Four or more times
drugs were offered to you?
Three times
(Fill in an answer for
Twice
each way of
Once
responding)
Never
a. say “No” without giving a reason why.
b. give an explanation or excuse to turn
down the offer.
c. decide to leave the situation without
accepting the offer.
d. use some other way to not accept the
alcohol or drugs.

Great risk
Moderate risk
Slight risk
No risk

e. have five or more drinks of an alcoholic
beverage in a row once or twice a week?
f. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?
101. Compared to using illegal drugs (e.g., cocaine, meth,
heroin), how harmful do you think it is for people to take
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) without a doctor
telling them to take them?
A lot less harmful
Less harmful
5

No difference
More harmful

A lot more harmful

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These questions ask about the neighborhood and
community where you live.

102. If during the past 30 days you drank alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not drink alcohol in the past 30 days
I bought it in a store such as a liquor store, convenience
store, supermarket, discount store, or gas station
I bought it at a restaurant, bar, or club
I bought it at a public event such as a concert or sporting
event
I gave someone else money to buy it for me
My parent or guardian gave it to me
Another family member who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone not related to me who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone under the age of 21 gave it to me
I got it at a party
I took it from home
I took it from a store or someone else’s home
I got it some other way

106. About how many adults (over
21) have you known
personally who in the past
year have:

a. used marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other
drugs?
b. sold or dealt drugs?
c. done other things that could get them in
trouble with the police, like stealing,
selling stolen goods, mugging or
assaulting others, etc.?
d. gotten drunk or high?
Very easy
Sort of easy
Sort of hard
Very hard

103. If, during the past 30 days you used prescription drugs
in order to get high, not for a medical reason, how did
you get them? (Mark all that apply.)

107. If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
108. If you wanted to get some beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
109. If you wanted to get some marijuana, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
110. If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine,
LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it
be for you to get some?
111. If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy
would it be for you to get one?

Doctor/Pharmacy
School
Other
Over the Internet
Outside the United States
(e.g., Mexico, Canada)

104. If you used alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the past
30 days, please tell us about some of your reasons for
using (Mark all that apply):
To fit in with my friends
To try something new or exciting
To get back at my parents or to get my parent’s attention
To help me lose weight
To keep from feeling sad or down
I was bored and needed something to do
To get a high or to have a good feeling
To help me feel normal
To help me stay focused or think better
To have fun
To be like an actor or musician/band that I admire
To feel more grown up or prove that I am grown up
I needed it, craved it, or am addicted
To deal with the stress in my life (Please mark all areas
of stress that were related to your substance use below)
Parents/family
Peers/Friends (e.g., fighting with friends, getting
bullied, dealing with rumors, etc.)
School
Community
Other

112. If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
113. If a kid drank some beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your neighborhood,
he or she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
114. If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
115. Have you ever belonged to a gang?
No
Yes, belong now
No, but would like to
Yes, but would like to get out
Yes, in the past

105. If you did not use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the
past 30 days, please tell us about some of the reasons
for not using (Mark all that apply):

116. If you have ever belonged to a gang, what was the
one major reason you joined?
Protection/safety
Make money
Friendship
Felt pressured
Parent(s) are in a gang
To get respect
Sibling(s) are in a gang
Other

I’m not interested in using drugs
It can harm my body
My parents would be disappointed in me
My parents would take away my privileges if they found
out
My teachers/mentors/other adults in my life would be
disappointed in me
I might get kicked out of school or extracurricular
activities (e.g., sports, cheerleading, drama club/plays)
My friends would stop talking to me or hanging out with
me
I would get a bad reputation with peers
I wanted to, but I couldn’t get it or wasn’t offered it
It’s illegal – I could get arrested
I’ve tried them before and I don’t like them
It’s morally wrong
It’s against my religious or spiritual beliefs

117. How wrong would most
adults (over 21) in your
neighborhood think it is
for kids your age:

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Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

a. to use marijuana?
b. to drink alcohol?
c. to smoke cigarettes?

118. How wrong do your
friends feel it would be for you to:
a. have one or two drinks of an alcoholic
beverage nearly every day?
b. smoke tobacco?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. use prescription drugs not prescribed to you?

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I’ve never used prescription
drugs to get high
Friends
Family/Relatives
Parties
Home (e.g., Medicine Cabinet)

5 or more adults
4
3
2
1
0 adults

Not wrong at all

119. During the past 12 months, do you recall hearing,
reading, or watching an advertisement about the
prevention of substance use?
No

133. How wrong do your
A little bit wrong
parents feel it would be
Wrong
for YOU to:
Very wrong
a. have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor
(for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) nearly
every day?
b. smoke cigarettes?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. steal something worth more than $5?
e. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on
buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
f. pick a fight with someone?
g. use prescription drugs without a doctor
telling you to take them?

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

Yes

120. If I had to move, I would miss the
neighborhood I now live in.
121. My neighbors notice when Iam doing a
good job and let me know about it.
122. I like my neighborhood.
123. There are lots of adults in my neighborhood
I could talk to about something important.
124. I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
125. There are people in my neighborhood who
are proud of me when I do something well.
126. There are people in my neighborhood who
encourage me to do my best.
127. I feel safe in my neighborhood.

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

134. The rules in my family are clear.
135. People in my family often insult or yell at
each other.
136. When I am not at home, one of my parents
knows where I am and who I am with.
137. We argue about the same things in my
family over and over.
138. If I drank some beer, wine or liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without
my parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
139. My family has clear rules about alcohol and
drug use.
140. If I carried a handgun without my
parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
141. If I skipped school, my parents would catch
me.
142. My parents ask me what I think before most
family decisions affecting me are made.
143. I feel very close to my mother.
144. I feel very close to my father.
145. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
mother.
146. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
father.
147. I enjoy spending time with my mother.
148. I enjoy spending time with my father.
149. If I had a personal problem, I could ask my
mom or dad for help.

128. During a typical week, how many days do all or
most of your family eat at least one meal together?
Number of days:

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

129. During the past 12 months, have you talked with at
least one of your parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs?
By parents, we mean your biological parents, adoptive
parents, stepparents, or adult guardians – whether or
not they live with you. (Mark all that apply.)
No, I did not talk with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
alcohol use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
prescription drug use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
marijuana use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
illegal drug use.
130. Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
I don’t have any brothers or sisters
Yes
No

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

a. drunk beer, wine or hard liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey or gin)?
b. smoked marijuana?

150. My parents give me lots of chances to do
fun things with them.
151. My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework
done.
152. People in my family have serious
arguments.
153. My parents would know if I did not come
home on time.
154. It is important to be honest with your
parents, even if they become upset or you
get punished.

c. smoked cigarettes?
d. taken a handgun to school?
131. Has anyone in your family ever had severe alcohol or
drug problems?
No
Yes
132. Have any of your relatives been in prison or jail any time
during the past year (12 months)? (Mark all that apply.)
No one has been in prison or jail
Mother
Father
Step-parent
Grandparent(s)
Other adult(s)
Sibling (i.e. brother, sister, step-sibling etc.)

155. My parents notice when I am doing a good job and
let me know about it.
Never or Almost Never
Sometimes
Often
All the Time

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156. How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of
you for something you’ve done?
Never or Almost Never
Often
Sometimes
All the Time

161. People have many different types of interactions with
their peers at school. Please answer the following
questions about your peer experiences in school
during the last month.
5 = Always/Almost always
4
3
2
1 = Never/Almost never

157. In a normal school week, how many days are you
home after school for at least one hour without an
adult there?
Never or Almost Never
3 days
1 day
4 day
2 days
5 days
Very often
Fairly often
Sometimes
Almost never
Never

162. Please indicate how
much these statements
describe you.

a. that you were unable to control the
important things in your life?
b. confident about you abilities to handle your
personal problems?
c. that things were going your way?
d. that difficulties were piling up so high that
you could not overcome them?

a. I expect good things to happen to me.
b. I am excited about my future.
c. I trust my future will turn out well.
d. I develop step-by-step plans to reach my
goals.
e. I have goals in my life.
f. If I set goals, I take action to reach them.
g. It is important to me that I reach my goals.
h. I know how to make my plans happen.

159. In the last 30 days, how many times have you taken
money that didn’t belong to you or used someone
else’s credit card without their approval in order to:
More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

163. Please indicate how
often this happens.

a. Purchase alcohol?
b. Purchase prescription (Rx) drugs?
c. Purchase illicit drugs (e.g. marijuana,
meth, heroin)?
d. Purchase a gun, knife, or other weapon?
e. Support gang activities?
f. Gamble or place a bet?

a. Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or
alcoholic?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
b. Did you live with anyone who used illegal street drugs or
who abused prescription medications?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
c. Did you live with anyone who served time or was sentenced
to serve time in a prison, jail, or other correctional facility?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
d. Were your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure
e. How often did adults in your home ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each other up?
Never
Once
More than once
f. How often did an adult in your home ever swear at you,
insult you, or put you down?
Once

All of the time
Most of the time
Some of the time
A little of the time
None of the time

a. How often do you make plans to achieve
your goals?
b. How often do you have trouble figuring out
how to make your goals happen?

160. All questions refer to the time period from when
you were born until now. Now, looking back —

Never

Exactly like me
A lot like me
Somewhat like me
A little like me
Not at all like me

More than once
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158. In the last month,
how often have
you felt:

a. How often do other students exclude you
from activities?
b. How often are other students mean to you?
c. How often do other students push or hit you?
d. How often do other students make fun of
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C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
In this appendix we detail the items used to construct the risk and protective factor (RPF) scales presented in Section 5.1 the report. Many of the items used in the scales were “reverse coded” to ensure
that high values correlated with “risk” or “protection” accordingly.
1. COMMUNITY: Laws and Norms Favorable to Drug Use
(a) How wrong would most adults (over 21) in your neighborhood think it is for kids your age
i. to use marijuana?
ii. to drink alcohol?
iii. to smoke cigarettes?
(b) If a kid drank some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your
neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(c) If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(d) If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
2. COMMUNITY: Low neighborhood Attachment
(a) I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
(b) I like my neighborhood.
(c) If I had to move, I would miss the neighborhood I now live in.
3. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Drugs
(a) If you wanted to get some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
(b) If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(c) If you wanted to get some marijuana, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(d) If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine, LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it be for you
to get some?
4. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Handguns
(a) If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy would it be for you to get one?
5. COMMUNITY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My neighbors notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) There are people in my neighborhood who encourage me to do my best.
(c) There are people in my neighborhood who are proud of me when I do something well.
6. FAMILY: Family Conflict
(a) People in my family often insult or yell at each other.
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(b) People in my family have serious arguments.
(c) We argue about the same things in my family over and over.
7. FAMILY: Poor Family Management
(a) My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework done.
(b) Would your parents know if you did not come home on time?
(c) When I am not at home, one of my parents knows where I am and who I am with.
(d) The rules in my family are clear.
(e) My family has clear rules about alcohol and drug use.
(f) If you drank some beer or wine or liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without your
parents’ permission, would you be caught by your parents?
(g) If you skipped school would you be caught by your parents?
(h) If you carried a handgun without your parents’ permission, would you be caught by your
parents?
8. FAMILY: Family History of Antisocial Behavior
(a) Has anyone in your family ever had a severe alcohol or drug problem?
(b) Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
i. drunk beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)?
ii. smoked marijuana?
iii. smoked cigarettes?
iv. taken a handgun to school?
(c) About how many adults (over 21) have you known personally who in the past year have used
marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other drugs?
9. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable to Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. steal anything worth more than $5?
ii. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
10. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. Have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
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11. FAMILY: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents give me lots of chances to do fun things with them.
(b) My parents ask me what I think before most family decisions affecting me are made.
(c) If I had a personal problem, I could ask my mom or dad for help.
12. FAMILY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of you for something you’ve done?
(c) Do you enjoy spending time with your mother?
(d) Do you enjoy spending time with your father?
13. FAMILY: Attachment
(a) Do you feel very close to your mother?
(b) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your mother?
(c) Do you feel very close to your father?
(d) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your father?
14. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong it is to
i. take a handgun to school?
ii. steal anything worth more than $5?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
iv. attack someone with the idea of seriously hurting them?
v. stay away from school all day when their parents think they are at school?
15. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Antisocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. been suspended from school?
ii. carried a handgun?
iii. sold illegal drugs?
iv. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
v. been arrested?
vi. dropped out of school?
16. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Antisocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you
i. smoked cigarettes?
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ii. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
iii. smoked marijuana?
iv. carried a handgun?
17. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your friends feel it would be for you to:
i. Have one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
iv. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another illegal drug?
18. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Friends Use of Drugs
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. smoked cigarettes?
ii. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) when their parents
didn’t know about it?
iii. used marijuana?
iv. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines, or other illegal drugs?
19. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Perceived Risks of Drug Use
(a) How much do you think people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they
i. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
ii. try marijuana once or twice?
iii. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
iv. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage (beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?
20. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Early Initiation of Drug Use
(a) How old were you when first
i. smoked marijuana?
ii. smoked a cigarette, even just a puff?
iii. had more than a sip or two of beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or
gin)?
iv. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
21. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Gang Involvement
(a) In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have been members of a gang?
(b) Have you ever belonged to a gang?
(c) How old were you when you first belonged to a gang?
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22. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rebelliousness
(a) I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get them mad.
(b) I ignore the rules that get in my way.
(c) I like to see how much I can get away with.
23. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Prosocial Involvement
(a) How many times in the past year (12 months) have you
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. volunteered to do community service?
24. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you:
i. worked hard in school?
ii. defended someone who was being verbally abused at school?
iii. regularly volunteered to do community service?
25. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Prosocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. made the commitment to staying drug-free?
iii. tried to do well in school?
iv. liked school?
26. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Belief in Moral Order
(a) I think it is okay to take something without asking if you can get away with it.
(b) I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
(c) It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
(d) It is important to be honest with your parents, even if they become upset or you get punished.
27. SCHOOL: Academic Failure
(a) Putting them all together, what were your grades like last year?
28. SCHOOL: Low Commitment to School
(a) How often do you feel that the school work you are assigned is meaningful and important?
(b) How interesting are most of your courses to you?
(c) How important do you think the things you are learning in school are going to be for your later
life?
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(d) Now, thinking back over the past year in school, how often did you
i. enjoy being in school?
ii. hate being in school?
iii. try to do your best work in school?
(e) During the past 30 days how many whole days of school have you missed because you
skipped or “cut?”
29. SCHOOL: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) In my school, students have lots of chances to help decide things like class activities and
rules.
(b) There are lots of chances for students in my school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
(c) Teachers ask me to work on special classroom projects.
(d) There are lots of chances for students in my school to get involved in sports, clubs, and other
school activities outside of class.
(e) I have lots of chances to be part of class discussions or activities.
30. SCHOOL: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My teachers notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) The school lets my parents know when I have done something well.
(c) I feel safe at my school.
(d) My teachers praise me when I work hard in school.

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D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The following pages list all changes in questionnaire items, from the first administration of the AYS in
2004, until the current, 2016 version. Each row lists the exact wording for each question for each year
the survey was administered. The cells are sorted on the 2016 wording. A blank cell indicates that there
was no version of a particular question in a particular year.

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2012

2014

2016

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (a) Did you live with
anyone who was a
problem drinker or
an alcoholic?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (b) Did you live with
anyone who used
illegal street drugs
or who abused
prescription
medications?"

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2010

2012

2014

2016
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (c) Did you live with
anyone who served
time or was
sentenced to serve
time in a prison, jail,
or other correctional
facility?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (d) Were your
parents separated
or divorced?"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (e) How often did
adults in your home
ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each
other up?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (f) How often did an
adult in your home
ever swear at you,
insult you, or put
you down?"
"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"
"Are your parents
separated or
divorced?"

2004

2006

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2008

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Compared to using
illegal drugs (e.g.,
cocaine, meth,
heroin), how
harmful do you
think it is for people
to take prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) No, I did not
talk with my parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, or drug
use."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
to my parents about
the dangers of
tobacco use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of alcohol use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of drug use."
"During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12
months, how many months, how many months, how many months, how many
times has someone times has someone times has someone times has someone
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
on school
on school
on school
ON SCHOOL
property?"
property?"
property?"
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of drug
use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

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2006

2008

2010

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

2012

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you seen
bullying ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY and
done nothing to
stop it?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been using
marijuana?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"

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2016

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
electronic cigarettes
(e-cigarettes)?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

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"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) No one has
been in prison on
jail"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have you ever
used electronic
cigarettes (ecigarettes)?"
"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"
"How many best
friends (the friends
you feel closest to)
do you have?"

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2016
"How many peers
do you like to hang
out with and spend
time with?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

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"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

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"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you
for something
for something
for something
for something
for something
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (b)
have you: (b)
(b) played the
played the lottery or played the lottery or lottery or scratch-off
scratch-off tickets?" scratch-off tickets?" tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (c) bet on have you: (c) bet on anything of value:
team sports?"
team sports?"
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (h) bet on have you: (h) bet on anything of value:
dice games such as dice games such as (h) played a dice
craps?"
craps?"
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (i) bet on have you: (i) bet on (i) bet on a game of
games of personal games of personal personal skill such
skill such as pool,
skill such as pool,
as pool or a video
darts, or bowling?" darts, or bowling?" game?"
"How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?"
"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a)
smoked
smoked
smoked
smoked
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

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"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

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"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

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"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
smoke tobacco?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
smoke tobacco?"

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"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

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"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
father."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
mother."
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
father."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
mother."

"I feel very close to
my father."
"I feel very close to
my mother."

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"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

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"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
"If during the past
30 days you drank 30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
that apply.)
Someone under the Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to age of 21 gave it to
me"
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

2012

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

2004

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2006

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2008

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2010

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2012

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If I carried a
handgun without my
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If I skipped school,
my parents would
catch me."
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

2004

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other
(Please tell us other
reasons you had for
using substances in
the space
provided)"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

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"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

2004

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2006

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2008

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2010

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2004

2006

2008

"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (d) Rx
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
about how many
about how many
about how many
about how many
times were you
times were you
times were you
times were you
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (e) other
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(a) Purchase
alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(b) Purchase
prescription (Rx)
drugs?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(c) Purchase illicit
drugs (e.g.
marijuana, meth,
heroin)?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(d) Purchase a gun,
knife, or other
weapon?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(e) Support gang
activities?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(f) Gamble or place
a bet?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
following ways
following ways
following ways
following ways
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other
drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
way of responding) way of responding) way of responding) way of responding)
(a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
why?"
why?"
why?"
why?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (a) that you
were unable to
control the
important things in
your life?"

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2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (b) confident
about your abilities
to handle your
personal
problems?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (c) that things
were going your
way?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (d) that
difficulties were
piling up so high
that you could not
overcome them?"
"It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
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honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"My parents would
know if I did not
come home on
time."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

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"My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (d) feel that
the school work you
were assigned was
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

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"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
hallucinogens
psychedelics in the psychedelics in the psychedelics in the during the past 30
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

2004
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"

2006

2008

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

2010

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during px, breeze) during px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
"On how many
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
occasions (if any)
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
have you: used
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such prescription
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, sedatives
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
(tranquilizers, such barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
as Valium or Xanax, sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
barbituates, or
without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
sleeping pills)
telling you to take
them, during the
them, during the
them, during the
during the past 30 them, during the
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"
past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
"On how many
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
occasions (if any)
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such have you: used
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, prescription
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
sedatives
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
(tranquilizers, such sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
as Valium or Xanax, without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
barbituates, or
telling you to take
them, in your
them, in your
them, in your
sleeping pills) in
them, in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any): occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
used stimulants,
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
other than
other than
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
methamphetamine methamphetamine have you: used
have you: used
stimulants
s (such as
s (such as
prescription
prescription
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
amphetamines,
stimulants (such as stimulants (such as
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, Adderal, or Ritalin, Adderal, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you
take them, in your to take them, in
to take them, in
to take them in your to take them in your
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
occasions (if any)
other than
have you: used
methamphetamine
stimulants
s (such as
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you
take them, during
to take them, during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any):
used stimulants,
other than
methamphetamine
s (such as
amphetamines,
Ritalin, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them, during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, in your
lifetime?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (a) How
often do other
students exclude
you from activities?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (b) How
often are other
students mean to
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (c) How
often do other
students push or hit
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (d) How
often do other
students make fun
of you?"
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or
yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other."

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (a) I expect
good things to
happen to me."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (b) I am
excited about my
future."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (c) I trust my
future will turn out
well."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (d) I develop
step-by-step plans
to reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (e) I have
goals in my life."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (f) If I set
goals, I take action
to reach them."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (g) It is
important to me that
I reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (h) I know how
to make my plans
happen."
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (a) How
often do you make
plans to achieve
your goals?"
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (b) How
often do you have
trouble figuring out
how to make your
goals happen?"

2004

2006

2014

2016

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were
your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2008

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2010

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2012

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"Think back over
the last two weeks.
How many times
have you had five
or more alcoholic
drinks in a row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

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"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Sister(s)
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Stepfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepmother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

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"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

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"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

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2008

2010

2012

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2016

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

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2012

2014

2016

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (h) were a
member of a
gang?"
"What grade are
you in?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
mother?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

2004

2006

2008

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

2010

2012

2014

2016

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

2004

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2006

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2008

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2010

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2012

2014

2016

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

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"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

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"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

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"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"
During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
marijuana use.

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"
"Where were you
and your parents
born?"
"Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the
following people live following people live following people live following people live following people live
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
(Choose all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

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"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

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"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are
younger than you?"
"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are older
than you?"
"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
father?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h)
carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (a)
done what feels
good no matter
what?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (b)
done something
dangerous because
someone dared you
to do it?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (c)
done crazy things
even if they are a
little dangerous?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

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"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(i) attacked
someone with a
weapon?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth less than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth more than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) gone into or
tried to go into a
building to steal
something?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(p) used a weapon
or force to get
money or other
material items from
someone?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

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"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

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"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

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"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four "Think of your four
best friends (the
best friends (the
friends you feel
friends you feel
closest to). In the
closest to). In the
past year (12
past year (12
months), how many months), how many
of your best friends of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
attended religious
services?"
services?"
"It is important to
think before you
act."
"Sometimes I think "Sometimes I think
that life is not worth that life is not worth
it."
it."
"At times I think I
"At times I think I
am no good at all." am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that inclined to think that
I am a failure."
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
"In the past year,
have you felt
have you felt
depressed or sad
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if MOST days, even if
you felt okay
you felt okay
sometimes?"
sometimes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
services?"

"Sometimes I think
that life is not worth
it."
"At times I think I
am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
have you felt
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if
you felt okay
sometimes?"

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"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

2012

2014

2016

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2006

2008

2010

2012

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"
"If a kid smoked
cigarettes in your
neighborhood,
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

2014

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

2010

2012

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Music"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Drama"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Foreign
Language Club"

2014

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

2016

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
Council/Governmen
t"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper/Yearbo
ok"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentoring or
Tutoring"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I am
not involved in any
school-sponsored
activities"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

2016

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school "Which after-school
activities, that are
activities, that are
not schoolnot schoolsponsored, are you sponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
all that apply)
Other after school Other after school
activity"
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Other after school
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Religious group"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Music/Dance/Dram
a"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

2010

2012

2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I am
not involved in after
school activities that
are not schoolsponsored"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

2016

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"

2016

2004

"My family has clear
rules about
cigarettes and
tobacco use."
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who
carried a concealed
but unloaded gun in
the street be
convicted of a
weapons offense?"
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who has
ever been convicted
of a felony legally
carry a gun?"
"To your
knowledge, are
there federal
penalties for
carrying a gun?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
violence prevention
program or Project
Safe
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
violence prevention
program or Project
Safe
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"

2010

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
"Have you ever
violence prevention
heard of Project
program, Project
Safe
Safe
Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"
(PSN)?"
"How did you hear
"How did you hear "How did you hear "How did you hear about the gun
about Project Safe about the gun
about the gun
violence prevention
Neighborhoods?" ( violence prevention violence prevention program, Project
T.V. Radio
program or Project program or Project Safe
Billboard Other
Safe
Safe
Neighborhoods?
Have not heard of Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
(Mark all that
PSN)
(PSN)?"
(PSN)?"
apply.)
"How honest were "How honest were "How honest were "How honest were
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ARIZONA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Chairperson
SEAN DUGGAN, Chief
Chandler Police Department
Vice-Chairperson
SHEILA POLK
Yavapai County Attorney

JOE ARPAIO
Maricopa County Sheriff

MARK BRNOVICH
Attorney General

JOE R. BRUGMAN, Chief
Safford Police Department

DAVID K. BYERS, Director
Administrative Office of the Courts

KELLY “KC” CLARK
Navajo County Sheriff

DAVE COLE
Former Judge

CHRIS GIBBS, Mayor
City of Safford

DREW JOHN
Graham County Supervisor

ELLEN KIRSCHBAUM, Chairperson
Board of Executive Clemency

BARBARA LAWALL
Pima County Attorney

FRANK MILSTEAD, Director
Department of Public Safety

BILL MONTGOMERY
Maricopa County Attorney

CHRIS NANOS
Pima County Sheriff

CHARLES RYAN, Director
Department of Corrections

DAVID SANDERS
Pima County Chief Probation Officer

DANIEL SHARP, Chief
Oro Valley Police Department

HESTON SILBERT
Law Enforcement Leader

ANDREW T. LEFEVRE
Executive Director

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Acknowledgments
The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) would like to thank Arizona State University’s Morrison
Institute for Public Policy and NORC at the University of Chicago for their professionalism and contributions to the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey. Additionally, ACJC would like to thank our
colleagues for their guidance and assistance throughout the administration process. ACJC would also
like to thank community leaders who provided their expertise for the betterment of our survey, including:
R. Bradley Snyder, New Amsterdam Consulting, Inc.
Shana Malone, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
Eric Hedberg, NORC at the University of Chicago
Wendy Wolfersteig, SIRC at Arizona State University
Timothy Leffel, NORC at the University of Chicago
Andrea Whitsett, Morrison Institute for Public Policy at ASU
Sarah Lindstrom Johnson, The Sanford School at Arizona State University
Dawn DeLay, Arizona State University
Furthermore, the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey could not have been possible without the
support and participation of school superintendents, principals, prevention coordinators, and teachers
throughout the state. Thank you for contributing your time and efforts toward the completion of this
report.
Finally, we extend our thanks to the students who responded to the survey. Their thoughtful participation
resulted in a wealth of information that can be used to improve the circumstances in which all youth live
and learn.
Data from the Arizona Youth Survey will be made available on the ACJC Community Data Project (CDP)
site after reports have been distributed to participating schools and government agencies. The CDP site
was made possible with funding from:
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
Governor’s Office of Youth Faith and Family
Arizona Department of Gaming

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2.2 County Sample . . . .
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C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade) . .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade) .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade) .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016 . .
Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . .
Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade) . . . . .
Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade) . . . . .
Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade) . . .
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Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade) . . .
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Family Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
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Family Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
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Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade) . . .
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Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade) .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (12th Grade) .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
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Substance Offers (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
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Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade) .
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Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade) .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade) . . . . . .
Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade) . . . . . .
Parent Disapproval (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Parent Disapproval (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Parent Disapproval (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Peer Disapproval (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Peer Disapproval (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Peer Disapproval (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Student-Teacher Interactions (8th Grade) . . . .
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Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade) . . . . . .
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Section 1: Executive Summary
The Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) was administered to a statewide sample of 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students during the spring of 2016 under direction of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. Based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model and the Communities That Care survey (Hawkins et al., 1992),
the AYS assesses the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement, and other
risky behaviors in Arizona, and helps stakeholders to better understand the risk and protective factors
that are correlated with these behaviors.
At the local school and district level, administrators may use the data included in this report to guide their
decisions on programming and services. Planners at the regional, county, and state levels can use these
data as comparisons to data they may be collecting at the program level in order to better understand
needs and to help allocate resources to issues of greatest concern.
At all levels, stakeholders involved in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation efforts
around substance use and other problem behaviors can use the AYS data in a variety of ways:
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examine pertinent community issues,
design and implement a new project and/or policy,
look to obtain funding for a new project and/or policy, or
modify or redesign a project and/or policy.

Survey Findings: Highlights
These findings discuss some of the important attitudes and behaviors of Arizona youth who responded
to the 2016 survey.
Problem Behaviors
Alcohol Use in the Past 30 Days has continued to decline in Arizona; in 2016, 22.4 percent of youth
reported drinking alcohol in the past 30 days, a decline from 24.1 percent in 2014, and from 28.1 percent
in 2012.
Marijuana Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 14.2 percent, a very slight increase from the 13.6
percent who reported using marijuana in 2014, but similar to the rate in 2012 of 14.3 percent.
Cigarette Smoking in the Past 30 Days among youth has continued to remain at a rate of less than one
in ten who smokes regularly, with the 9.2 percent of youth who reported this in 2016 staying similar to
the 9.4 percent in 2014, down from 12.9 percent in 2012.
Prescription Pain Relievers Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 6.4 percent for 2016; this is an
increase since the 4.7 percent reported in 2014, but is similar to the 6.2 percent reported in 2012.
Bullying on School Property: When asked how often during the past 12 months they had seen bullying
on school property, 38.9 percent of youth said they have seen bullying on school property at least once,
and about 16 percent had seen bullying four or more times.

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Risk Factors
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: On average, students had unfavorable views towards drug use.
On a scale of 1 (very wrong) to 4 (not wrong), the mean was 1.55, and less than 5 percent of youth
scored a 3 or higher, showing that youth believed it was wrong for someone their age to use alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, or LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs.
Perceived Risk of Harm of Drug Use: Perceived risks of drug use showed a mean score that was towards
the middle of the 1-4 scale at 2.31 suggesting that youth only perceived some moderate to slight risk
for people using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to
take them.
Protective Factors
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: On average, youth responded that they each had an average of two
best friends who had participated in positive activities in the past year. Participating in clubs, committing
to staying drug free, trying to do well in and liking school are all positive attitudes and behaviors for youth.

Consequences
Rode in a Car with Someone Who had been Drinking Alcohol: The vast majority of youth practiced the
safe habit of not riding in a car with someone who had been drinking alcohol, with only about 20 percent
of youth reporting having ridden in a car with someone who had been drinking in the past 30 days.
ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
Adult Actions in the Home: Unfortunately, more than half of youth reported that in their lifetime, an adult
swore at, insulted, or put them down. Such early childhood experiences are linked to negative health
outcomes later in life.
School Safety
Feel Safe at School: About 80 percent of youth agree or strongly agree that they feel safe at school.
School safety can impact certain youth behaviors such as school attendance and bullying.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the aforementioned topics, complete with definitions
and charts, in turn providing an in-depth understanding of the youth landscape in Arizona. These AYS
findings, along with data from other disciplines (e.g. public health and education research), can support
the design and implementation of evidence-based programs intended to meet needs specific to the
populations most at risk or most likely to be impacted by substance abuse and other problem behaviors.

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Section 2: Introduction
2.1 Background
2016 Arizona Youth Survey Report
Every two years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center conducts the Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. This survey was designed
to assess the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement and other risky behaviors in Arizona, and to better understand the risk and protective factors that are correlated with these
behaviors. The AYS is based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model included in
the Communities That Care (CTC) survey. This framework was developed in 1989 by J. David Hawkins,
Ph.D., Richard F. Catalano, Ph.D., and a team of researchers at the University of Washington (Hawkins
et al., 1992).
The Risk and Protective Factor (RPF) model is a prevention model that is utilized to identify methods of
reducing concerning behaviors in youth by addressing the social factors that may increase or decrease
the risk of a behavior developing. This model categorizes these social factors in four domains: individual/peer, family, school, and community. Each domain contains a set of risk and protective factors that
youth may experience. Risk factors include concepts such as youth perceiving no risk in using drugs,
having high family conflict, having low commitment to their school, or perceiving that drugs are easily
obtainable. Protective factors include concepts such as youth interacting with prosocial peers, having a
strong attachment to their family, having opportunities for prosocial involvement, or receiving rewards for
prosocial involvement.
During each administration year, the Arizona Youth Survey is completed by 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students throughout all 15 counties in Arizona. Any school that serves these grade levels is eligible
to participate regardless of school type (e.g. traditional public, private, or charter schools). The 2016
survey was administered between February and May 2016, and resulted in the participation of 57,170
students from 249 schools across Arizona.
This report summarizes the findings obtained from the 2016 AYS for Navajo County, which includes 518
8th grade students, 567 10th grade students, and 474 12th grade students. The sample size per chart
can be smaller because some youth did not answer all the questions. Due to significant changes to the
survey instruments over the years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) cautions readers
against comparing these data to pre-2002 survey results.

The Community Data Project
The Community Data Project (CDP), online at http://azcjc.gov/cdp_site/default.aspx, is a multi-agency
effort to create a central repository for Arizona’s substance abuse and criminal justice data (e.g. AYS
results, crime rates, and corrections). Through a user-friendly website, the public has access to a onestop portal where they can select the type of data they need by specific demographic characteristics and
geographic level of interest. The CDP can be used to obtain data for grant writing purposes, prevention
efforts, and to inform strategic planning and programmatic changes. Various output options are available,
including data tables, graphs, and maps, to cover a variety of reporting and visualization needs.
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2.2 County Sample
All schools in Arizona are eligible to participate in the survey, and recruitment efforts were successful
in obtaining participation by schools in all 15 counties. Careful planning and uniform administration of
the survey have resulted in data that are valid and representative of students in the 8th, 10th, and 12th
grades across the state.
In this report, the results for Navajo County are presented. Table 1 presents the summary demographic
statistics for the 2016 county sample, and compares them with the latest data from the National Center for
Education Statistics’ (NCES) Common Core of Data (2015). The first two columns in this table allow the
reader to judge the representativeness of the obtained sample. If there are large differences between
the sample and NCES data, the generalizability of the results should be re-considered (Maxfield and
Babbie, 2015). The first column is the AYS county data, the second is the NCES data for this county,
and the third column is the state-wide NCES data.
To better understand the diversity of Arizona’s youth population, respondents were asked separate questions about their ethnicity (Hispanic vs. Non-Hispanic) and their race (American Indian, Asian, Pacific
Islander, Black, and White — which includes Hispanic and Non-Hispanic). This method for obtaining ethnicity and race information provides more comprehensive data on youth cultural and racial selfidentification, and on Arizona’s diverse youth population. Note also that students were able to check as
many race categories as they felt applied to them, so percentages in the race categories may not add up
to 100%. To simplify this issue, percentages are reported for a composite race/ethnicity variable created
based on answers to the separate race and ethnicity questions.
Table 1: Demographic characteristics of the Navajo County and state samples.

Gender
Race/Ethnicity

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Female
American Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black
Hispanic
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White

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Whenever data are obtained from a sample of students instead of the entire population, it is important
to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of the data. One easy way to investigate the quality of the
sample is to look at the basic demographic characteristics of the students who participated in the survey
and compare them to what is known about the entire population of students. This will give the user of
these data a basic understanding of the degree to which the sample data can be generalized to the
entire population. Differences of greater than 5 percentage points may indicate that the results in this
report may be over- or underestimating the prevalence of various issues.
The data included in this report describe the level of risk and protective factors, substance use, antisocial
behavior, and delinquency of those youth who participated in the survey. These can be used to inform
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the development of school and community-based prevention and intervention activities that may benefit
both the youth who participated in the survey and those who did not.

2.3 About the Survey Data
The data reported here were collected using two modes. First, a self-administered questionnaire using
Scantron technology was utilized in schools which did not have extensive access to computers for their
students. The instrument used for these paper-and-pencil administrations is available in Appendix B. A
second mode, a self-administered online survey, was also available for schools to use if they preferred
to administer the survey online. This online tool presented the same questions as the paper-and-pencil
Scantron survey, except that students could answer the questions on a computer while in their classroom.
The data were compiled into the final analysis dataset using statistical software.

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2.4 Structure of the Report
Structure of Sections 3–8
Sections 3–8 of this report have the same basic structure. Each subsection presents definitions, followed
by bar- or line-graphs (“figures”), all relating to a particular topic area of the Arizona Youth Survey. The
figures visually represent the responses to a selection of questionnaire items associated with the topic
area. For example, Section 3.1: Substance Use and Frequency of Use begins with a Definitions portion,
which lists definitions for the AYS categories Substance Use in the Last 30 Days, Lifetime Substance
Use, Frequent Use of Substances, Binge Use, and Poly-Substance Use. Following these definitions is
a Figures portion, which presents a series of figures summarizing survey results for the questionnaire
items associated with the categories in the definitions portion.
While some subsections (topic areas) contain a larger number of specific definitions and figures than
others, all subsections in Sections 3–8 have this same basic structure.
The Figures portions of each topic area contain separate figures for 8th, 10th, and 12th grade responses
(with the exception of 2012-2016 line-graphs, in which the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade data appear sideby-side in the same graph). If a particular figure requires additional explanation or commentary, it is
included above it in the main text of the Figures portion.

Structure of Appendix Section
Following the main text of the report are four appendices:
Appendix A: List of References
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor Scale Definitions
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The contents of the appendices are summarized at the beginning of the Appendices section. Additional
information about each individual appendix is provided in the corresponding appendix subsection itself.

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2.5 Interpreting the Figures
Every figure in this report compares the responses of Navajo County students to the average responses
from the state-wide Arizona sample, for a selection of 2016 AYS questionnaire items.
Most of the figures are bar-graphs (or: “bar-charts,” “bar-plots,” etc.). With a few exceptions, such figures
depict what percentage of youth in the sample agreed with a statement (e.g. “it is wrong to smoke
marijuana”), reported having participated in some activity (e.g. have smoked marijuana in the last 30
days), or provided some specific answer to the relevant question (e.g. obtained marijuana from someone
with a medical card). Each percentage-based figure will specify exactly how the percentages should be
interpreted, via a main title above the plot window and label on the horizontal axis.
Some figures in the report display measurements other than percentages, such as initiation age in
Section 5.2, or composite Risk and Protective (RPF) scores in Section 5.1 (see Appendix C for RPF
scoring information). In figures that do not represent percentage-based data, the relevant units will be
clearly indicated in the title and/or horizontal axis.
In some cases, the number of youth who responded to a question was less than 25. In these cases, the
gray bar representing the school statistic is suppressed to protect the privacy of the survey respondents.
The following sample figure, Figure 0, is typical of the charts appearing throughout the report (the actual
numbers in the sample figure are not genuine — they are provided for illustrative purposes only). The
%-labels are provided for each bar in each figure, and are rounded to one decimal place throughout. For
county and district reports, the average responses for students in the county or district are compared to
the state average, instead of an individual school.
The black error bars ( |——| ) that appear on each of the school-level bars represent the margin of error.
Due to the nature of survey data, any given measurement is only an estimate of the true value. For
example, Figure 0 shows that 9.7% of Example School students have used Substance A in the last
30 days. However, if the survey was re-administered to the same students repeatedly, it is unlikely that
exactly 9.7% of them would report having used Substance A each and every time (again, see introductory
section). Thus, the margins of error on Example School’s bars in Figure 0 indicate the range within which
we can be confident that the “true” percentage lies. This is important primarily for comparison with the
corresponding state-level percentages.

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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

50.3%
Substance A
46.1%

9.7%
Substance B
22.6%

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Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Example School

State Average

Figure 0: Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

When comparing school-level numbers with state-level numbers, it is important to note the position of the
state-level bar as it relates to the position of the upper and lower margin of error on the corresponding
school-level bar. If the state average bar falls within the range of the school’s upper and lower margins
of error, then we cannot safely conclude that there is a meaningful difference between students in the
school and students in Arizona at large. For example we cannot conclude from Figure 0 that students at
Example School are more likely to use Substance A than Arizona students are on average, even though
Substance A use is at 50.3% within Example School but only 46.1% state-wide. This is because the state
average bar falls within the school’s margin of error (which ranges from about 43% to 57%, indicated by
the length of |——|). In other words, the “true” value of students at Example School who reported using
Substance A lies somewhere between 43% and 57%. Because the statewide rate of 46.1% falls within
this range, it is not plausible to conclude that there is a meaningful difference between Example School
and the state average.
On the other hand, we can conclude from Figure 0 that it is plausible that there is a meaningful difference
in use of Substance B between Example School and the state average. In particular, since the state average for 30-day use of Substance B (22.6%) is higher than the upper margin of error for Example School
(about 14%), it is plausible that students at Example School are indeed less likely to use Substance B
than Arizona students are on average. Put another way: since the state bar does not overlap with the
school’s error-bars, Figure 0 does provide evidence for a meaningful difference in use of Substance B.
Key points to remember about figures with this format:

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• Gray bars represent the data for Navajo County
• Blue bars represent Arizona state-average data
• Black error bars ( |——| ) represent the margin of error for the sample estimate that the bar
represents. This is a range that effectively represents the possible values of the bar length given the
sampling error. The smaller the sample, the larger this range becomes. This range allows readers
to judge the difference between the value of the reported statistics against the state averages. See
also Section 2.5: Interpreting the Figures.
• If the state-average bar is higher than the upper margin of error on the county’s bar, or lower than
the lower margin of error on the county’s bar, then it is plausible that the county’s student body
genuinely differs from the state of Arizona on that particular item (for the particular grade level
represented in the figure).

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Section 3: Problem Behaviors
3.1 Substance Use and Frequency of Use
Definitions
Youth were asked many questions on their use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and specifically on
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alcohol (beer, wine, or hard liquor);
cigarettes;
electronic cigarettes;
marijuana;
LSD or other hallucinogens;
cocaine or crack;
inhalants (sniffed glue or inhaled gases);
methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth);
heroin;
Ecstasy (MDMA);
steroids or anabolic steroids;
prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin,
OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to take them;

• prescription stimulants (such as Adderal, Ritalin, or Dexedrine) without a doctor telling
you to take them;
• prescription sedatives (tranquilizers such as
Valium or Xanax, barbiturates, or sleeping
pills) without a doctor telling you to take them;
• over the counter (OTC) drugs (such as cough
syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills) for the purpose of getting high;
• synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts or herbal
incense products);
• beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you
used prescription drugs; or
• “phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze).”

The drug phenoxydine does not exist, but was included for data validity purposes. Youth who responded
that they used this drug may not be answering questions honestly. We include these responses, but note
the prevalence of this answer as a measure for possible untruthful answers.
Substance Use in the Last 30 days is a measure of the percentage of youth who used a given substance
at least once in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This serves as a proxy for the level of current use
of the substance. Data are shown for the past three survey administrations in order to note any trends
of increased or decreased use.
Lifetime Substance Use is a measure of the percentage of youth who tried a particular substance at
least once in their lifetime, and is used to show the percentage of youth who have had experience with a
specific substance.
Frequent Use of Substances is a measure of the percentage of youth who used the substance at least
10-19 times in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This acts as a proxy for addiction or abuse of
substances.
Binge Use of alcohol defined as having had five or more drinks in a row, at some point during the two
weeks prior to the survey.
Poly-substance Use is defined in this survey as consuming alcohol and prescription drugs at the same
time, at some point during the 30 days prior to the survey.

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Figures
30-day Substance Use, 2016
Figure 1: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

4.9%
3.6%

Synthetic Drugs

2.0%
2.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

5.7%
4.5%

Rx Tranquilizers

4.1%
3.3%

Rx Stimulants

2.7%
2.4%

Rx Opioids

7.1%
5.0%

Steroids

1.8%
2.1%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

2.7%
1.9%

Heroin

1.0%
1.6%

Methamphetamine

1.6%
1.7%

Inhalants

4.1%
4.2%

Cocaine/Crack

2.1%
1.9%

Hallucinogens

2.5%
2.1%

Marijuana

13.0%
7.3%

Alcohol

17.4%
12.3%

*Phenoxydine

1.4%
1.6%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

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60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Figure 2: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

5.9%
5.7%

Synthetic Drugs

2.7%
3.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

5.8%
5.8%

Rx Tranquilizers

5.0%
5.2%

Rx Stimulants

4.6%
4.3%

Rx Opioids

6.7%
6.8%

Steroids

3.4%
3.0%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

2.9%
3.3%

Heroin

2.9%
2.7%

Methamphetamine

2.9%
2.8%

Inhalants

2.9%
3.8%

Cocaine/Crack

2.7%
3.3%

Hallucinogens

3.1%
4.1%

Marijuana

16.2%
15.2%

Alcohol

19.5%
23.4%

*Phenoxydine

2.5%
2.7%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Figure 3: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

8.8%
7.6%

Synthetic Drugs

4.9%
4.0%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

8.8%
6.7%

Rx Tranquilizers

4.9%
6.0%

Rx Stimulants

5.6%
5.5%

Rx Opioids

10.0%
7.8%

Steroids

4.9%
4.1%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

5.4%
4.6%

Heroin

4.4%
3.8%

Methamphetamine

4.4%
4.1%

Inhalants

4.1%
4.3%

Cocaine/Crack

4.4%
5.2%

Hallucinogens

5.6%
5.7%

Marijuana

21.6%
22.9%

Alcohol

28.1%
35.9%

*Phenoxydine

3.7%
3.8%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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30-day Substance Use, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 4 shows 30-day substance use trends for a variety of common substances, drawing from the
results of the 2012, 2014, and 2016 Arizona Youth Surveys. The bars represent the percentage of youth
who report having used each of the substances in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. In some cases
the sample size for past years was too small for a specific grade in a specific county, and so the data are
suppressed.

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Figure 4: Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016

Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012−2016
8th grade

10th grade

12th grade

100

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Alcohol

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Marijuana

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Tranquilizers

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Cigarettes

75

2014

2016

2012

2014

2016

2012

2014

2016

50
25

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2012

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100
75
50
25
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100
75

Rx
Opioids

50
25
0
100
75
50
25
0
100
75
50
25
0
100
75
50
25
0

Year
● Navajo

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Rx
Stimulants

Percentage (%) of students reporting use

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Lifetime Substance Use, 2016
Figure 5: Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)
29.5%

E−Cigarettes
22.4%
24.0%

Cigarettes
14.7%
4.7%

Rx Tranquilizers
4.7%
3.1%

Rx Stimulants
3.1%
9.4%

Rx Opioids
6.9%
24.9%

Marijuana
14.3%
36.6%

Alcohol
29.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Figure 6: Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)
30.4%

E−Cigarettes
30.6%
29.5%

Cigarettes
22.4%
7.3%

Rx Tranquilizers
7.5%
6.7%

Rx Stimulants
6.8%
11.3%

Rx Opioids
10.8%
32.1%

Marijuana
28.9%
40.7%

Alcohol
45.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Navajo

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Figure 7: Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)
38.0%

E−Cigarettes
36.8%
41.6%

Cigarettes
32.8%
9.5%

Rx Tranquilizers
10.0%
8.3%

Rx Stimulants
9.6%
14.0%

Rx Opioids
13.6%
42.3%

Marijuana
42.0%
49.5%

Alcohol
60.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Navajo

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Frequent Substance Use, 2016
Figure 8: Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

3.6%
2.0%

Cigarettes

1.9%
1.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

0.4%
0.9%

Rx Opioids

0.6%
1.1%

Marijuana

3.9%
2.0%

Alcohol

3.0%
1.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
Navajo

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Figure 9: Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

2.6%
4.6%

Cigarettes

3.0%
3.0%

Rx Tranquilizers

2.4%
1.9%

Rx Opioids

2.2%
2.0%

Marijuana

3.8%
5.3%

Alcohol

2.2%
3.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
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Figure 10: Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

6.5%
7.0%

Cigarettes

8.9%
5.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

2.3%
2.1%

Rx Opioids

3.4%
2.4%

Marijuana

12.2%
9.4%

Alcohol

6.0%
6.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
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Binge Use, 2016
Figure 11: Binge Use (8th Grade)

2016 Binge Use (8th Grade)

8.9%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
6.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Navajo

Figure 12: Binge Use (10th Grade)

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11.3%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
13.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Navajo

Figure 13: Binge Use (12th Grade)

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18.5%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
21.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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Poly-Substance Use, 2016
Figure 14: Poly-Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Poly−Substance Use (8th Grade)

4.9%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
3.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Navajo

Figure 15: Poly-Substance Use (10th Grade)

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5.9%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
5.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Navajo

Figure 16: Poly-Substance Use (12th Grade)

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8.8%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
7.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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3.2 Gang Involvement
Definitions
Gang Involvement is measured by a series of questions centered on current and past gang membership
for self and friends, as well as the major reason for membership. Association with “delinquent” peers has
been identified as a correlate of individual gang involvement and other anti-social behaviors (Esbensen
et al., 2009; Klein and Maxson, 2006).This item is examined with a question pertaining to peer gang
membership (i.e. best friends were in a gang in the past year).
Research has also indicated that perceptions of gang involvement are important to understanding potential or future gang involvement of youth (Lopez et al., 2006). To inspect this further, Gang Involvement
also asks whether youth think that they will be seen as “cool” if they belong to a gang, as well as whether
or not they have taken money in the last 30 days to support gang activities.
• Ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who responded
“yes” or “no, but would like to.”
• Friends ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated
that one or more of their four best friends had been members of a gang in the last 12 months.
• The chances of being seen as cool if you were part of a gang percentages represented in charts
refer to those youth who stated some, pretty good, or very good chance.
• Taking money to support gang activities percentages represented in charts refer to those youth
who stated that they’ve stolen money to support gang activities one or more times in the past 30
days.
• Reasons for belonging to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who said
they had ever belonged to a gang, and then selected the major reason why they joined (those who
reported having belonged to a gang but did not provide a reason are not included).

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Figures
Gang Involvement, 2016
Figure 17: Gang Involvement (8th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (8th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

12.1%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

10.4%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

22.7%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

4.9%

7.1%

8.4%

19.5%

3.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Figure 18: Gang Involvement (10th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (10th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

10.0%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

9.5%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

14.9%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

5.3%

6.7%

7.1%

17.0%

3.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Figure 19: Gang Involvement (12th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (12th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

11.4%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

13.0%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

14.2%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

5.6%

7.4%

7.5%

13.1%

5.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Reasons for Joining a Gang, 2016
Figure 20: Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)
To get respect

2.9%
10.0%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

2.9%
5.8%

Protection/safety

20.6%
16.1%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

5.9%
4.3%

Make money

20.6%
19.4%

Friendship

23.5%
24.2%

Felt pressured

0.0%
1.6%

Other

23.5%
18.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Figure 21: Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)
To get respect

0.0%
9.2%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

6.5%
7.1%

Protection/safety

19.4%
15.6%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

6.5%
6.0%

Make money

12.9%
20.9%

Friendship

25.8%
18.6%

Felt pressured

9.7%
3.6%

Other

19.4%
19.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Figure 22: Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)
To get respect

9.7%
11.4%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
3.8%

Protection/safety

16.1%
11.6%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

3.2%
5.6%

Make money

19.4%
25.4%

Friendship

25.8%
18.5%

Felt pressured

0.0%
4.2%

Other

25.8%
19.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Gang Involvement trends, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 23: Gang Involvement Trends, 2012-2016

Gang Involvement Trends, 2012−2016
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2014

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50
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3.3 Bullying
Definitions
Bullying is a form of aggression, often expressed through physical or psychological harassment, which
can lead to feelings of being unsafe and to increased absences (Batsche and Knoff, 1994; Gastic, 2008;
Kearney, 2008). It is measured by several questions including experiences with being bullied at school,
being a target of cyber-bullying (harassed online or via a cell phone or electronic device), as well as
any occurrences of bullying on the part of the respondent. Lastly, this section includes responses to
a question concerning being a witness to bullying on school property and willingness to intervene (i.e.
did nothing to stop it). Data represented in charts refer to the percentage of youth who engaged in or
witnessed each activity on one or more occasions over the past 12 months.

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Figures
Figure 24: Bullying (8th Grade)

2016 Bullying (8th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

50.3%

I was harassed
online

31.8%

47.0%

33.1%
32.5%

I bullied someone

26.1%
44.6%

I was bullied

42.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Figure 25: Bullying (10th Grade)

2016 Bullying (10th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

36.5%

I was harassed
online

26.3%

37.4%

28.7%
17.3%

I bullied someone

18.8%
30.3%

I was bullied

31.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
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Figure 26: Bullying (12th Grade)

2016 Bullying (12th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

27.7%

I was harassed
online

22.4%

28.8%

23.6%
14.2%

I bullied someone

14.5%
23.7%

I was bullied

22.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
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3.4 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Definitions
The original Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, conducted from 1995 to
1997, established the link between early childhood experiences of abuse or neglect and the presence
of health issues in adulthood (Felitti et al., 1998). Through this study, the prevention community was
able to determine that, as the number of ACEs a child is exposed to increases, so does the risk level for
negative health outcomes later in life.
Many researchers have now turned their focus to understanding the impact of adverse childhood experiences on behaviors during adolescence and beyond (Anda et al., 2006; Jonson-Reid et al., 2012).
To assess youths’ exposure to these situations, and the possible effects from experiencing ACEs, six
ACEs-related questions similar to several of those asked of adults in the national study were examined
in the 2016 AYS. Youth were asked questions regarding ever living with anyone who was a problem
drinker/alcoholic, living with anyone who has used or abuse drugs and medications, living with anyone
who had served time in prison or jail, having parents who are separated or divorced, and experiencing
the presence of physical or emotional abuse in their homes. Percentages reported are for those youth
who responded yes to each of the questions.

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Figures
Figure 27: Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)
26.9%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 23.1%
15.2%

Ever lived with a
drug user 13.8%
Ever lived with 27.3%
someone who had
been incarcerated 24.0%
Parents ever 41.8%
separated or
divorced 41.0%
Ever lived with 25.7%
adults who fought
each other 22.1%
Ever lived
50.5%
with adults who
insulted or put 50.9%
you down
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Figure 28: Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)
33.6%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 25.2%
17.6%

Ever lived with a
drug user 17.2%
Ever lived with 31.6%
someone who had
been incarcerated 22.9%
Parents ever 48.7%
separated or
divorced 42.3%
Ever lived with 31.2%
adults who fought
each other 23.2%
Ever lived
53.1%
with adults who
insulted or put 55.7%
you down
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Figure 29: Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)
32.2%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 26.4%
19.3%

Ever lived with a
drug user 19.1%
Ever lived with 28.0%
someone who had
been incarcerated 22.7%
Parents ever 48.8%
separated or
divorced 44.1%
Ever lived with 29.4%
adults who fought
each other 23.2%
Ever lived
54.8%
with adults who
insulted or put 53.9%
you down
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Section 4: Consequences of Problem Behaviors
4.1 Impaired Driving
Definitions
Impaired Driving has often focused on alcohol use, but researchers have begun to explore the use of
other drugs and driving, especially marijuana (Maxwell, 2012).
Impaired Driving is measured by asking youth to answer four questions about their driving or passenger
behavior in the past 30 days. The percentage of youth who acknowledged that they engaged in each of
these behaviors at least once is reported:
•
•
•
•

rode with someone who had been drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after taking prescription drugs for the experience; and
drove a car/vehicle after using marijuana.

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Figures
Figure 30: Impaired Driving (8th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (8th Grade)
Rode in a car 23.8%
with someone who
had been drinking 20.4%
Drove while
drinking alcohol
(30 days)

6.8%

Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

4.4%

4.2%

3.1%

Drove while using 10.1%
marijuana (30
days) 5.7%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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Figure 31: Impaired Driving (10th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (10th Grade)
Rode in a car 22.8%
with someone who
had been drinking 19.9%
Drove while
drinking alcohol
(30 days)

6.4%

Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

6.4%

5.9%

4.8%

Drove while using 11.9%
marijuana (30
days) 10.5%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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Figure 32: Impaired Driving (12th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (12th Grade)
Rode in a car 23.3%
with someone who
had been drinking 21.4%
Drove while 11.7%
drinking alcohol
(30 days) 11.7%
Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

9.1%
7.5%

Drove while using 21.5%
marijuana (30
days) 19.7%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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4.2 School Safety
Definitions
School Safety is often viewed in terms of the absence of harmful incidents or crimes on school grounds,
usually measured within a year, or measured relative to other schools or benchmarks (Langbein and
Bess, 2002). School safety is measured by a series of questions that assess overall feelings of safety
and its impact on certain behaviors. Youth were asked if they felt safe at school, as well as the number of
days they did not attend due to feeling unsafe at, or on their way to campus in the last 30 days. Further,
youth responded to questions about being threatened or injured with a weapon on school property, as
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Figures
Figure 33: School Safety (8th Grade)

2016 School Safety (8th Grade)
I feel safe at 72.8%
school 73.9%
I skipped school
because I felt 16.9%
unsafe (past 30 11.7%
days)
I got in a fight 19.8%
(12 months) 18.2%
I was threatened 12.0%
with a weapon (12
months) 11.7%
I brought a 10.0%
weapon with me
(past 30 days) 5.9%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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Figure 34: School Safety (10th Grade)

2016 School Safety (10th Grade)
I feel safe at 77.1%
school 77.4%
I skipped school
because I felt 13.3%
unsafe (past 30 11.6%
days)
I got in a fight 10.3%
(12 months) 11.3%
I was threatened 12.1%
with a weapon (12
months) 10.3%
I brought a
weapon with me
(past 30 days)

9.4%
6.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding 'yes'
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Figure 35: School Safety (12th Grade)

2016 School Safety (12th Grade)
I feel safe at 69.8%
school 77.3%
I skipped school
because I felt 13.6%
unsafe (past 30 10.7%
days)
I got in a fight
(12 months)

9.6%
9.8%

I was threatened 11.4%
with a weapon (12
months) 9.4%
I brought a 12.2%
weapon with me
(past 30 days) 8.3%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding 'yes'
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Section 5: Contextual Factors
5.1 Risk and Protective Factors
Definitions
Risk and Protective Factors (RPF) are personal and environmental factors that may influence a person’s
likelihood of engaging in problem behaviors (Hawkins et al., 1992). Risk Factors increase the chances
of a person participating in concerning behaviors, while Protective Factors decrease this likelihood. The
Risk and Protective Factor scales included in the AYS measure specific aspects of a youth’s life experience that are known to be associated with whether they will subsequently engage in problem behaviors.
The scales are grouped into four domains: peer/individual, family, school, and community. The Risk
and Protective Factor charts in Section 5.1 depict a composite ‘risk score’ or ‘protective score’ which
represent the degree to which respondents are at risk or have protection against developing problem behaviors in a particular domain. Ideally, risk scores should be on the lower end of the scale (indicating a
lower risk level among the sample), whereas protection scores should be higher (indicating a higher level
of protection among the sample). The composite scores were calculated from groups of questionnaire
items related to each particular domain.
Because many of the questions in the 2016 version of the AYS were carried over from earlier versions of
the instrument, it was possible to reconstruct a number of equivalent comprehensive scales for the 2016
data. The construction of the scales involved taking means (average scores) of each of their components,
which were mostly in the form of Likert scales (e.g. Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree), with some
requiring reverse coding for consistency. Other types of components included simple dichotomous Yes
or No responses; or count variables (e.g. “How many of your best friends...”). Individuals with missing
responses on more than one of the scales’ component questions were excluded from the construction
of the scales in order to minimize response bias.
For each of the charts, the scales are harmonized so that they each range to a maximum of 10. This
is done because some scales have a natural range of 1-4, while other scales range from 1-5, which
does not allow for accurate comparisons of factor levels. While the rescaling allows for the factors to be
compared, the meaning of actual scores should not be taken in real units, but instead taken as a Likert
scale range similar to the common phrase “on a scale of 0 to 10.”

Peer-Individual Risk Factors
Rewards for Antisocial Behavior: Youth who receive rewards for their antisocial behavior are at higher
risk for future engagement in problem behaviors. Rewards for antisocial behavior, in the peer-individual
domain, include being seen as cool by peers for using substances or participating in problem behaviors
(Fleming et al., 2008; Meghdadpour et al., 2012). Data represented in charts refer to to youth who
indicated that there would be a very good chance that they would be seen as cool if they used substances
or participated in problem behaviors (e.g. carrying a handgun). Higher scores indicate a higher level of
reward for antisocial behavior.
Rebelliousness: Youth who participate in behaviors considered against conventional laws and norms
have a high tolerance for deviant behavior, low perceived risk, or a strong need for independence and
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sensation seeking. These place youth at substantial risk for drug use (Cleveland et al., 2008). Youth
were asked if they often ignore rules or do the opposite of what they’re told to do just to get away with
it. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth demonstrate these behaviors. Higher
scores indicate a higher level of rebelliousness.
Perceived Risk of Harm: Youth who do not perceive drug use to be risky (i.e. believing people cannot be
harmed physically, mentally, or legally when using substances) are far more likely to engage in drug use
themselves (Danseco et al., 1999; Perron and Howard, 2008). Youth were asked if they think people risk
harming themselves when using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor
telling the youth to take them. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth perceive little
to no risk in using substances. Higher scores indicate a low level of perceived risk.
Interaction with Antisocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in problem behaviors are
at higher risk for engaging in antisocial behavior themselves (Jonkman et al., 2011; Stockwell et al.,
2004). Participants were asked about how many of their friends have been suspended from school,
dropped out of school, carried a handgun, sold drugs, stolen a car, or been arrested in the last 12
months. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity of friends who engaged in that behavior. Higher
scores indicate more interaction with antisocial peers.
Friends’ Use of Drugs: Youth who spend time with friends who engage in substance use are more likely
to engage in the same behavior. Peer drug use has consistently been found to be among the strongest
predictors of substance use among youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Iannotti et al., 1996; Yamaguchi and
Kandel, 1984). Participants were asked if any of their friends use alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other
illicit drugs or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them. Data represented in
charts refer to friends’ use or abuse of drugs. Higher values indicate more friends who use drugs.
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: As youth grow older, they have a higher likelihood of being exposed
to others who engage in drug use or have a greater acceptance of these behaviors. This exposure may
influence a youth’s attitude toward drug use and increase the likelihood of them engaging in a variety of
problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Bahr et al., 2005; Bauman and Ennett, 1996; Beyers et al., 2004).
This factor examines how wrong youth perceive it is to use four different substance groups: alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, and LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs. Data represented in charts refer to
youth attitudes towards using drugs. Higher values indicate more favorable attitudes toward drug use.
Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: As previously stated, youths’ attitudes may change as
they are exposed to different social circles (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). This factor aims to
understand youth perceptions of how wrong it would be to stay away from school, take a handgun to
school, pick a fight, seriously attack someone, and steal anything worth more than $5. Data represented
in charts refer to youth attitudes about these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Gang Involvement: Youth who belong to gangs and associate with gang-involved peers are more at risk
for antisocial behavior and drug use (Curry and Spergel, 1992; Herrenkohl et al., 2000). Conditioned on
ever being in a gang, this scale includes questions about age of first involvement and the membership
status of best friends. The Gang Involvement Risk Factor measures the participant’s own gang involvement. Data shown in charts refer to the degree to which youth are involved in gangs. Higher values
indicate more gang involvement.

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Early Initiation of Drug Use: Early onset of drug use has been linked to increased drug use and abuse
through adolescence and beyond, with later age of onset more likely to lead to reduced drug involvement
and a greater likelihood of discontinuation of use (Kandel, 1975; Miller et al., 2006). To assess the scope
of onset among the sample, this factor looks at the age at which youth first tried cigarettes, marijuana,
or alcohol, and when youth first began drinking regularly. Data reported reflect participants who stated
they began using substances at an early age. Higher values indicate earlier use of substances.

Peer-Individual Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are rewarded for working hard in school and the community are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. Rewards for prosocial involvement include being
seen as cool for trying your best at school, defending someone who is being bullied, or regularly volunteering in the community (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data contained in charts
represent the extent to which youth think that they would be seen as cool if they participated in prosocial
activities. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Prosocial Involvement: Youth who participate in positive school and community activities are less likely
to participate in problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Data
contained in charts represent the degree to which youth participated in school clubs and organizations
or volunteered in the community. Higher scores indicate more prosocial involvement.
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in prosocial behavior are
more likely to participate in prosocial behavior as well. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity
of friends with whom youth have participated in prosocial activities in the past 12 months. Higher scores
indicate higher interaction with prosocial peers.
Belief in the Moral Order: Youth who have a belief in what is “right” or “wrong” are less likely to use drugs
(Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Participants were asked about how wrong they believe it
would be for someone their age to steal anything worth more than $5, cheat in school, or start a fight.
Data in these charts refer to youth attitudes towards these behaviors. Youth were also asked about how
important they think it is to be honest with their parents; data represent the extent to which youth agreed
that is it important for them to be honest with their parents. Higher scores indicate higher belief in moral
order.

Family Domain Risk Factors
Poor Family Management: Parents’ use of inconsistent and/or unusually harsh punishment with their
children places their children at a higher risk for participation in substance use and other problem behaviors. This higher risk is also seen in youth whose parents do not provide clear explanations for expected
behaviors and do not monitor their children’s activities (Arthur et al., 2002; Dishion et al., 2004). Youth
were asked if their parents usually know who they are spending time with, if there are clear rules in their
household, and if their parents would be aware of the youth’s participation in problem behaviors. Data
in charts display the extent to which youth indicated that their families had poor management practices.
Higher score indicate poor family management.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: In families where parents use illegal drugs, are heavy
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users of alcohol, or are tolerant of children’s use, youth are more likely to become drug abusers during
adolescence. The risk is further increased if parents involve children in their own drug use, such as
asking their child to light a cigarette or get a beer from the refrigerator (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl
et al., 2000). To capture data on this concept, participants were asked if their parents think it is wrong for
them to use cigarettes, alcohol or marijuana. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth
believe their parents would accept their child using substances. Higher scores indicate more favorable
parental attitudes towards drug use.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: Youth often follow the example of those around
them. Parental attitudes that are positive to antisocial or rebellious behaviors can be seen as an approval of the youth’s participation in those behaviors. Examples of parental attitudes being favorable
toward antisocial behavior include parents believing it is not wrong for someone to steal items, pick a
fight, or damage someone else’s property (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). Participants of the
survey were asked if their parents thought it would be wrong for them to participate in these antisocial
behaviors. The data in this chart represent the extent to which youth believe their parents would think it
is acceptable to participate in these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable parental attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Family History of Antisocial Behavior: When youth are raised in a family with a history of problem behaviors (e.g. violence, alcohol, or other drug use), they are more likely to engage in these behaviors
themselves (Corrigan et al., 2007). Participants were asked about the presence of alcohol or drug problems in their family, and the general use of alcohol and other drugs by family members. Data in the chart
represent the extent to which youth indicated that they have family members who engage in these problem behaviors or have engaged in these behaviors in the past. Higher values indicate more antisocial
behavior among family members.
Family Conflict: Youth raised in families who experience high levels of conflict, whether or not the child
is directly involved in these conflicts, are more likely to engage in delinquent behaviors and drug use
(Szapocznik and Williams, 2000). Youth were asked questions regarding the presence of conflict in their
home (e.g. household members having serious arguments or yelling at and insulting each other often).
Data contained in these charts represent the extent to which youth state that their family experiences
these heightened levels of conflict. Higher scores indicate more family conflict.

Family Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When parents, siblings, and other family members praise or encourage activities done well by a child, youth are less likely to engage in substance use and other problem
behaviors (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their parents often
communicate feeling proud of them or notice them doing a good job. Youth were also asked questions
regarding spending time with their mother or father. Data in the charts refer to the extent to which youth
stated that spending time with their mother and/or father is enjoyable, and that their parents communicate being proud of them and notice when they do a good job. Higher scores indicate more rewards for
prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are exposed to more opportunities to participate
meaningfully in the responsibilities and activities of the family are less likely to engage in drug use and
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other problem behaviors. Opportunities for prosocial involvement, at the family domain level, include
youth being able to do fun activities with their family members, being a part of family decision- making,
and being able to rely on family members for help when needed (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004;
Catalano et al., 1992). Data in the charts represent youth who stated that they have opportunities for
prosocial involvement. Higher scores indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.
Family Attachment: Youth who feel that they are close to or are a valued part of their family are less
likely to engage in substance use and other problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Catalano et al.,
1992). Youth were asked questions regarding if they feel close to their family members and if they share
thoughts and feelings with their mother and father. Data in charts refer to the extent to which youth
feel close with their family members, and believe it is important to share thoughts or feelings with their
parents. Higher scores indicate more family attachment.

School Domain Risk Factors
Low Commitment to School: Youth who do not feel connected to or have low commitment to school are
more likely to use drugs and participate in other problem behaviors. Low school commitment is measured
through items such as disliking school, spending little time on homework, and perceiving course work as
irrelevant to one’s future (Brown et al., 2005; Catalano et al., 2002). The data in the charts reflect the
extent to which youth stated that they dislike school or believe school is not important. Higher scores
indicate lower commitment to school.
Academic Failure: Youth who experience academic failure are at a higher risk of participating in drug
abuse and other problem behaviors throughout adolescence (Bryant et al., 2003; Catalano et al., 2002;
Hawkins et al., 1999). Participants were asked about the grades they received during the past year,
and scores indicate the extent to which youth received lower grades such as D’s and F’s. Higher scores
indicate more academic failure.

School Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are recognized and rewarded for their contributions at
school, they are less likely to be involved in substance use and other problem behaviors (Catalano et al.,
1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their teachers notice when they are doing a
good job, praise them for hard work, and tell their parents about how well they are doing in school. Data
represent the extent to which youth stated they receive rewards for participating in prosocial activities.
Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are given opportunities to participate meaningfully
in important activities at school, they are less likely to engage in drug use and other problem behaviors
(Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1992). Youth were asked about having the
chance to participate in school activities, being asked to work on special projects in the classroom, and
being able to speak with their teacher one-on-one. Data in each chart represent the extent to which
youth stated that they have opportunities to participate in prosocial activities in school. Higher scores
indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.

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Community Domain Risk Factors
Perceived Availability of Handguns: The perception that handguns are easily obtainable in the community
may influence the presence of violent behaviors in youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al., 2007).
Participants were asked if they believe it would be easy for them to obtain a handgun. Data shown in
charts represent the extent to which youth believe that it would be easy to obtain a handgun in their
community. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of handguns.
Perceived Availability of Drugs: If youth believe it is easy to obtain drugs they are more likely to use
these substances (Beyers et al., 2004; Johnston et al., 2009). Youth were asked if they believe it would
be easy for them to acquire substances such as cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, or other illicit drugs.
The data presented in each chart represent the extent to which youth believe it would be easy to obtain
substances. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of drugs.
Low Neighborhood Attachment: Youth who do not feel connected to the neighborhoods in which they
live are more likely to become involved in problem behaviors (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al.,
2000). Participants were asked if they liked living in the neighborhood or desired to move out of their
neighborhood. The data shown in each chart refer to the extent to which youth indicated that they did
not like their neighborhood or wished to move out of their neighborhood. Higher scores indicate lower
neighborhood attachment
Laws and Norms Favorable toward Drug Use: Legal restrictions on substance use, such as raising the
legal drinking age or restricting smoking in public places, may influence the degree to which youth consume these substances. Moreover, youth who live in communities that view substance use as “normal
activity” have a higher chance of using substances themselves (Arthur et al., 2002; Cleveland et al.,
2008; Hawkins et al., 2002). Participants were asked if adults in their neighborhood would think it is
wrong for them to use substances, or if they were likely to be caught by law enforcement when using
substances. Data in the chart refer to those youth who stated that they believe that people would not be
caught by law enforcement when using drugs, or stated that adults in their neighborhood believe using
drugs is acceptable. Higher scores indicate more favorable laws and norms towards drug use.

Community Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Rewards for positive participation in activities helps youth bond to
their communities, and lowers their risk of participating in problem behaviors. Youth were asked if their
neighbors encourage them to try their best in various activities, talk with them regarding something important, and if community members ever inform the youth that they are proud of them for doing something
well (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data in the charts represent the extent to which youth
agree with positive statements about their neighbors. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial
involvement.

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Figures
Peer-Individual RPFs, 2016
Figure 36: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

1.8
1.6
3.3
2.7

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

4.3

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.9

Gang Involvement

6.8

Friends Use of
Drugs

1.9

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

7.0

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

1.5

4.0

0.6

1.2

7.2

1.2
2.2
1.8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Navajo

66

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Figure 37: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

1.7
2.1
2.8
2.9

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

4.3

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.8

Gang Involvement

6.6

Friends Use of
Drugs

2.1

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

4.7

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

1.7

4.4

0.7

2.2

5.8

2.0
1.8
2.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Navajo

67

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Figure 38: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

1.9
2.4
2.9
3.1

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

4.6

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

1.0

Gang Involvement

6.1

Friends Use of
Drugs

2.8

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

5.0

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

2.2

4.9

0.8

2.9

4.4

2.6
2.0
2.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Navajo

68

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Figure 39: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.4
4.5
3.2
3.1
5.6
5.4
6.7
7.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Navajo

69

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Figure 40: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.7
4.5
3.8
3.8
5.5
5.1
6.9
6.8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Navajo

70

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Figure 41: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.9
4.6
3.8
4.1
5.1
4.8
6.8
6.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Navajo

71

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Family Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 42: Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

3.8
3.3
1.0
0.6
1.6
1.2
2.8
2.3
4.1

Family Conflict
4.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Navajo

72

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Figure 43: Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

3.5
3.6
0.9
1.0
1.2
1.3
3.2
2.9
3.8

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Navajo

73

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Figure 44: Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

4.5
4.1
1.6
1.6
1.4
1.4
3.6
3.4
4.1

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Navajo

74

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Figure 45: Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.8

6.7

6.5

6.6

6.2

Family Attachment
6.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Navajo

75

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Figure 46: Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.5

6.4

6.5

6.3

6.0

Family Attachment
5.9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Navajo

76

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Figure 47: Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.1

6.1

6.1

6.0

5.6

Family Attachment
5.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Navajo

77

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School Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 48: School Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.1
3.7

Academic Failure

2.4
2.5

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Navajo

State of Arizona

Figure 49: School Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

3.9
4.3

Academic Failure

2.8
2.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Navajo

78

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Figure 50: School Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.1
4.5

Academic Failure

2.8
2.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Navajo

79

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Figure 51: School Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.2
5.5
6.2
6.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Navajo

State of Arizona

Figure 52: School Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.3
5.2
6.5
6.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Navajo

80

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Figure 53: School Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.4
5.4
6.4
6.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Navajo

81

State of Arizona

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Community Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 54: Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

2.8

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

3.1

Low neighborhood
Attachment

3.6

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

3.6

2.0

3.0

3.5

3.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Navajo

82

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Figure 55: Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

3.2

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

3.9

Low neighborhood
Attachment

4.0

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

3.8

2.4

4.5

3.8

4.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Navajo

83

State of Arizona

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Figure 56: Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

3.8

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

4.9

Low neighborhood
Attachment

4.3

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

4.4

3.0

5.5

4.2

4.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Navajo

84

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Figure 57: Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

3.6

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Navajo

85

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Figure 58: Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

3.7

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Navajo

86

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Figure 59: Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

3.7

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Navajo

87

State of Arizona

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5.2 Other Contextual Factors
Definitions
Aside from the established Risk and Protective Factors, there are other contextual factors that may
influence the prevalence of drug use and other problem behaviors in youth. Data relating to a number
of these key indicators are provided by the Arizona Youth Survey, including: (1) sources of drugs and
alcohol; (2) substance offers and resistance strategies; (3) ease of access; (4) age of initiation; (5)
parent-youth communication; and (6) reasons for use and non-use.
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol
Several questions asked the participants who used alcohol, marijuana or prescription drugs during the
past 30 days how they obtained each substance (e.g. from home, parties, friends, or adults). The answer
categories for these questions are not mutually exclusive, and youth were able to select more than one
response option. The data shown in each table refer to the percentage of youth who reported having
obtained each substance via the categories shown in the figures. Importantly, the percentages refer to
the total percentage of students who selected each response, and do not reflect whether that particular
student also reported ever having used the relevant substance.

Substance Offers and Resistance Strategies
Youth may be offered substances without communicating an interest in using those substances (Pettigrew et al., 2012). Participants were asked if they were offered drugs in the past 30 days, if they avoided
areas where drug consumption was known to happen, and if they have had conversations with their
parents about how to respond to drug offers. The data presented in charts reflect those youth who answered that they had experienced at least one drug offer in the last 30 days, had avoided places where
drug consumption occurs at least once in the last 30 days, and if they have spoken to their parents at
least once in the past 12 months about resisting drug offers.
Youth were also asked how they responded to drug offers in the past 30 days. Data represented in
charts refer to those students who stated that they were offered substances and used a specific method
in order to resist these offers.

Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns
These charts examine youths’ perceptions about how easy they believe it would be to obtain specific
drugs or handguns. Percentages represented refer to those youth who believe it is very easy or sort of
easy to obtain alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other drugs, or handguns in their community.

Age of Initiation
The earlier youth participate in risky problem behaviors, the more likely they are to continue those behaviors later in their lifespan (Harachi et al., 2001; Hawkins et al., 1997). Participants were asked how old
they were when, if ever, they first used substances, attacked someone with the idea of seriously hurting

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them, belonged to a gang, or gambled. Data were calculated to produce the average age of initiation
and the median age of initiation for each problem behavior. Average age, also known as the mean, is
calculated by adding all the ages of the respondents and then dividing that number (the sum) by the
number of scores initially added together. Median age shows the middle value of the ages of initiation
for each activity. The median age is found by listing all the ages in numerical order and identifying the
number in which one-half of the values are larger than this middle number and one-half of the values are
smaller than this number. The average age and median age are important to note in order to obtain a
better understanding of when youth may begin participating in each of these behaviors.
Parent/Youth Communication
Youth who do not speak with their parents about the dangers of substance use are more likely to participate in drug use and other problem behaviors (Yu et al., 2006). Participants were asked questions
regarding having discussions with their parents about the dangers and risks of each drug. The Parent/Youth Communication charts represent the percentage of youth who report having talked with at
least one of their parents in the past 12 months about the dangers of various drugs. Percentages relating to the response category “did not talk to parents about these topics” refer to those youth who have
not talked to a parent about the dangers of substances during the past 12 months.

Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
There are multiple motivating factors that can influence someone’s decision to use or not use substances
(Boys et al., 2001). Participants were asked why they did and/or did not use drugs in the past 30 days,
and were able to select all the reasons that influenced their decisions. Percentages listed in charts are
categorized by substance users and non-users. Charts relating to reasons for use only include those
youth who stated they used a substance in the last 30 days. Charts relating to reasons youth did not use
substances only include participants that stated they did not use any substances in the last 30 days.

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Figures
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol, 2016
Figure 60: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

4.9%
2.7%
2.5%
2.2%
3.0%
2.7%

Parent/guardian

2.5%
2.9%

Gave someone
money to buy it

3.2%
2.3%

Public event

1.3%
1.0%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

0.6%
1.3%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

1.1%
1.5%
0.8%
1.3%
4.2%
3.6%
4.7%
4.4%
3.6%
3.6%
84.5%
88.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Navajo

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Figure 61: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

3.6%
5.1%
4.3%
4.5%
3.6%
4.2%

Parent/guardian

2.8%
4.2%

Gave someone
money to buy it

4.5%
5.7%

Public event

1.2%
1.4%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

0.6%
1.7%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

1.8%
2.2%
1.2%
2.7%
3.0%
5.3%
4.3%
9.9%
4.2%
5.3%
82.4%
77.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Navajo

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Figure 62: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

4.3%
7.0%
8.1%
8.7%
5.1%
6.0%

Parent/guardian

3.3%
6.4%

Gave someone
money to buy it

12.2%
11.9%

Public event

1.5%
2.2%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

2.0%
3.1%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

4.3%
4.5%
2.5%
2.5%
3.8%
5.4%
9.9%
16.9%
7.4%
6.2%
70.3%
65.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Navajo

92

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Figure 63: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
2.5%

School
1.8%
1.1%

Home
1.1%
3.4%

Parties
2.6%
3.8%

Family
2.2%
12.8%

Friends
6.9%

Someone with a
medical card

2.9%
1.7%
4.4%

Other
3.3%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

81.7%
90.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Navajo

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Figure 64: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
2.0%

School
2.6%
1.2%

Home
1.4%
3.7%

Parties
5.3%
2.9%

Family
2.8%
12.4%

Friends
13.8%

Someone with a
medical card

2.4%
3.3%
6.1%

Other
5.2%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

80.6%
80.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Navajo

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Figure 65: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
1.5%

School
2.7%
2.3%

Home
2.0%
2.5%

Parties
7.2%
3.6%

Family
3.5%
17.3%

Friends
19.6%

Someone with a
medical card

3.1%
5.7%
10.4%

Other
7.4%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

71.5%
71.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Navajo

95

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Figure 66: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
The internet
School

0.0%
0.7%
0.6%
1.1%

Doctor or
pharmacy

1.1%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

1.7%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.1%

1.6%
1.9%
1.5%
1.1%
1.2%
3.6%
3.0%
0.9%
0.9%
1.3%
1.7%
92.6%
94.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Navajo

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Figure 67: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
The internet
School

0.4%
0.8%
1.4%
1.6%

Doctor or
pharmacy

0.8%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

0.8%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.5%

2.0%
1.4%
2.3%
1.0%
1.6%
4.7%
4.7%
0.0%
1.2%
3.2%
2.3%
90.7%
91.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Navajo

97

State of Arizona

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Figure 68: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
The internet
School

0.8%
1.0%
1.0%
1.5%

Doctor or
pharmacy

1.8%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

4.1%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

2.0%

1.9%
2.3%
2.8%
2.6%
1.9%
5.1%
6.1%
1.0%
1.4%
2.6%
2.6%
88.0%
88.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Navajo

98

State of Arizona

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Substance Offers, 2016
Figure 69: Substance Offers (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (8th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

24.4%
20.2%

Offered 16.7%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 11.4%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

Offered other
drugs (last 30
days)
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

31.1%
21.8%
7.8%
5.1%
9.0%
8.5%
49.8%
51.5%
34.5%
27.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
Navajo

99

State of Arizona

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Figure 70: Substance Offers (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (10th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

31.4%
36.0%

Offered 21.8%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 17.1%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

36.2%
37.5%
8.6%
9.9%

Offered other 10.1%
drugs (last 30
days) 13.0%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

42.4%
44.9%
28.7%
26.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
Navajo

100

State of Arizona

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Figure 71: Substance Offers (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (12th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

40.4%
48.5%

Offered 22.9%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 22.9%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

41.2%
44.8%
11.4%
12.1%

Offered other 11.2%
drugs (last 30
days) 14.2%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

35.0%
33.9%
27.6%
24.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
Navajo

101

State of Arizona

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Resistance Strategies, 2016
Note that the Resistance Strategies charts below are split into two groups: respondents who had used
alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs (ATOD) in the last month (left); and respondents who had not used
ATOD in the last month (right).
Figure 72: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 61.5%

56.5%

70.3%

Giving excuse 54.7%
and turning down
offer 59.2%

69.3%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 52.4%

49.6%

69.8%

Using other way 48.1%
to not accept
offer 50.7%

62.1%

0

70.2%

67.5%

66.8%

64.1%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
Navajo

102

State of Arizona

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Figure 73: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 56.2%

56.7%

66.0%

Giving excuse 57.3%
and turning down
offer 56.1%

62.5%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 40.8%

47.6%

63.4%

Using other way 46.0%
to not accept
offer 39.1%

60.5%

0

67.1%

64.2%

60.2%

56.9%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
Navajo

103

State of Arizona

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Figure 74: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 55.1%

57.5%

66.8%

Giving excuse 58.2%
and turning down
offer 54.5%

64.1%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 37.1%

43.8%

60.4%

Using other way 42.4%
to not accept
offer 34.9%

56.1%

0

61.5%

57.8%

53.5%

49.4%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
Navajo

104

State of Arizona

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Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns, 2016
Figure 75: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

25.9%

Easy to get other
drugs

10.1%

Easy to get
marijuana

37.7%

Easy to get
alcohol

39.2%

Easy to get
cigarettes

37.2%

17.8%

10.4%

29.8%

42.3%

33.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Navajo

105

State of Arizona

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Figure 76: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

30.4%

Easy to get other
drugs

16.1%

Easy to get
marijuana

46.6%

Easy to get
alcohol

48.7%

Easy to get
cigarettes

45.4%

21.9%

21.2%

53.3%

58.9%

49.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Navajo

106

State of Arizona

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Figure 77: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

37.7%

Easy to get other
drugs

19.9%

Easy to get
marijuana

56.0%

Easy to get
alcohol

53.5%

Easy to get
cigarettes

66.7%

28.0%

27.5%

64.1%

65.6%

68.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Navajo

107

State of Arizona

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Age of Initiation, 2016
Figure 78: Age of Initiation (8th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (8th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

461 students in this sample, median age 13
20333 students in this sample, median age 13
473 students in this sample, median age 12
20780 students in this sample, median age 13
438 students in this sample, median age 13

Drank alcohol
18687 students in this sample, median age 13

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

499 students in this sample, median age 13
21013 students in this sample, median age 13
494 students in this sample, median age 13
20770 students in this sample, median age 13
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

413 students in this sample, median age 13
18383 students in this sample, median age 13
473 students in this sample, median age 13
20211 students in this sample, median age 13
499 students in this sample, median age 13
20973 students in this sample, median age 13

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Navajo

108

State of Arizona

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Figure 79: Age of Initiation (10th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (10th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

515 students in this sample, median age 14
16806 students in this sample, median age 14
523 students in this sample, median age 14
17178 students in this sample, median age 14
500 students in this sample, median age 14

Drank alcohol
16017 students in this sample, median age 14

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

531 students in this sample, median age 15
17402 students in this sample, median age 15
527 students in this sample, median age 14
17238 students in this sample, median age 14
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

480 students in this sample, median age 13
15439 students in this sample, median age 13
508 students in this sample, median age 14
16680 students in this sample, median age 14
528 students in this sample, median age 13.5
17337 students in this sample, median age 13

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Navajo

109

State of Arizona

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Figure 80: Age of Initiation (12th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (12th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

393 students in this sample, median age 15
13866 students in this sample, median age 15
402 students in this sample, median age 15
14197 students in this sample, median age 15
396 students in this sample, median age 15

Drank alcohol
13433 students in this sample, median age 15

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

419 students in this sample, median age 16
14371 students in this sample, median age 16
422 students in this sample, median age 15
14280 students in this sample, median age 16
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

390 students in this sample, median age 14
13066 students in this sample, median age 15
417 students in this sample, median age 14
13926 students in this sample, median age 14
424 students in this sample, median age 13
14355 students in this sample, median age 14

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Navajo

110

State of Arizona

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Parent/Youth Communication, 2016
Figure 81: Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
38.1%

Illegal drug use
39.7%
33.1%

Marijuana use
33.9%

Prescription drug
use

27.2%
28.9%
38.1%

Alcohol use
36.0%
35.9%

Tobacco use
36.9%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

45.9%
49.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Navajo

111

State of Arizona

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Figure 82: Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
32.7%

Illegal drug use
34.8%
28.5%

Marijuana use
31.2%

Prescription drug
use

27.7%
26.0%
35.8%

Alcohol use
34.1%
33.1%

Tobacco use
31.9%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

50.5%
52.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Navajo

112

State of Arizona

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Figure 83: Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
27.7%

Illegal drug use
25.3%
26.6%

Marijuana use
23.4%

Prescription drug
use

22.3%
19.7%
30.5%

Alcohol use
27.6%
28.3%

Tobacco use
25.4%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

59.3%
59.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Navajo

113

State of Arizona

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Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
Figure 84: Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade)
To fit in

21.0%
16.7%

It was new and
exciting

27.0%
27.9%

To get parents'
attention

9.0%
6.1%

To lose weight

3.0%
8.0%

To avoid being
sad

39.0%
37.1%

Boredom

19.0%
21.0%

To feel good

41.0%
36.1%

To feel normal

13.0%
13.7%

To stay focused

22.0%
17.0%

To have fun

35.0%
41.2%

To be like an
actor or musician

3.0%
4.5%

To feel grown up

3.0%
6.4%

Craved it or
addicted

8.0%
9.6%

To deal with
stress

46.0%
40.0%

Other

28.0%
30.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Navajo

114

State of Arizona

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Figure 85: Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)
To fit in

10.6%
13.0%

It was new and
exciting

19.7%
25.2%

To get parents'
attention

4.5%
4.8%

To lose weight

6.1%
6.7%

To avoid being
sad

33.3%
32.2%

Boredom

16.7%
23.6%

To feel good

33.3%
40.1%

To feel normal

12.1%
12.8%

To stay focused

14.4%
17.6%

To have fun

37.9%
52.1%

To be like an
actor or musician

3.8%
3.4%

To feel grown up

3.0%
4.3%

Craved it or
addicted

6.1%
8.3%

To deal with
stress

39.4%
39.5%

Other

24.2%
24.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Navajo

115

State of Arizona

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Figure 86: Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)
To fit in

11.4%
11.8%

It was new and
exciting

11.4%
18.3%

To get parents'
attention

2.1%
3.0%

To lose weight

5.0%
5.3%

To avoid being
sad

25.7%
25.4%

Boredom

21.4%
21.5%

To feel good

31.4%
36.8%

To feel normal

16.4%
10.0%

To stay focused

24.3%
16.5%

To have fun

40.7%
53.8%

To be like an
actor or musician

1.4%
2.7%

To feel grown up

2.1%
3.5%

Craved it or
addicted

9.3%
7.4%

To deal with
stress

35.0%
35.5%

Other

22.9%
22.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Navajo

116

State of Arizona

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Figure 87: Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)
Against religious 33.6%
beliefs 22.5%
It is morally 47.7%
wrong 52.7%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

7.4%
5.7%
50.3%
57.9%
7.4%
6.1%

Would get a bad 40.9%
reputation 47.2%
Friends would 34.2%
stop hanging out 36.8%
Might get kicked 45.6%
out of school 51.3%
Other adults 47.0%
would be
disappointed 51.1%
Parents would be 63.4%
disappointed 65.5%
It is harmful
No interest

63.1%
67.0%
89.6%
91.4%

Parents would 49.7%
take away
privileges 50.4%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Navajo

117

State of Arizona

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Figure 88: Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Against religious 29.5%
beliefs 22.7%
It is morally 41.4%
wrong 44.6%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

6.0%
6.3%
43.8%
50.1%
5.1%
5.2%

Would get a bad 36.9%
reputation 35.0%
Friends would 23.5%
stop hanging out 25.8%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

42.6%
44.5%
41.4%
42.8%
55.1%
58.8%
56.2%
60.3%
89.6%
90.5%

Parents would 41.7%
take away
privileges 45.7%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Navajo

118

State of Arizona

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Figure 89: Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Against religious 29.5%
beliefs 20.1%
It is morally 36.4%
wrong 35.6%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

7.3%
7.4%
40.5%
41.4%
2.7%
3.9%

Would get a bad 31.4%
reputation 23.7%
Friends would 18.2%
stop hanging out 16.5%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

34.1%
31.5%
35.0%
34.0%
45.5%
47.2%
50.0%
52.2%
94.1%
91.4%

Parents would 28.6%
take away
privileges 31.5%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Navajo

119

State of Arizona

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Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 6: Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures
Background
These questions provide the measures that communities in Arizona with Drug-Free Communities grants
must report (DFC Regular Standard Terms of Award, 2015). Three overall areas are reported:
• Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
• Perceived Risk of Harm
• Disapproval (Parent and Peer)

6.1 Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
Charts for substance use over the most recent 30 days can be found in Section 3.1: Substance Use,
and Frequency of Use. Section 3.1 includes separate figures for the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade samples,
as well as a line graph that displays the usage trends of key substances over time (2012 to 2016).

6.2 Perceived Risk of Harm
Youth who perceive little to no risk of harm in using alcohol or drugs may be more likely to use or
abuse these substances (McCambridge and Strang, 2004; Tomar and Hatsukami, 2007). Charts for
perceived risk of harm associated with specific substance use represent youths’ perceptions about the
harm associated with the use of common substances. Percentages reported refer to those students who
believe there is no to slight risk in using each of the specific substances listed.

6.3 Parent and Peer Disapproval
Definitions
Parental and peer disapproval are important variables to consider when thinking about youth substance
use, as they may influence a youth’s decision to initiate, use, or continue to use or abuse substances
(Sawyer and Stevenson, 2008). This section includes measures of Parent and Peer Disapproval, defined
in this survey as the degree to which youth think their parents and peers would feel it is wrong, a little bit
wrong, or very wrong for youth to engage in the following behaviors:
•
•
•
•

Smoke cigarettes;
Smoke marijuana;
Consume one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day; and
Use prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them.

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Figures
Perceived Risk of Harm, 2016
Figure 90: Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

24.7%
23.2%
24.7%
23.6%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

34.5%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

48.8%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

35.1%

41.9%
62.8%
59.2%
22.2%
21.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
Navajo

121

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Figure 91: Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

20.0%
20.4%
22.2%
21.4%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

30.2%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

52.6%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

33.1%

53.7%
66.9%
70.7%
21.2%
17.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
Navajo

122

State of Arizona

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Figure 92: Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

23.7%
22.1%
26.1%
24.9%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

35.4%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

59.3%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

35.9%

65.1%
69.0%
78.3%
24.6%
18.3%

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100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
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Parent Disapproval, 2016
Figure 93: Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

97.1%
98.2%
94.7%
97.7%
97.2%
98.7%
97.2%
98.0%

0

10

20

30

40

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70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
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Figure 94: Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

97.9%
97.9%
96.6%
95.8%
98.3%
98.2%
98.1%
97.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Navajo

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Figure 95: Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

96.2%
96.9%
92.0%
92.9%
95.6%
96.4%
93.2%
94.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Navajo

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Peer Disapproval, 2016
Figure 96: Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

97.1%

Use other illicit
drugs

97.6%

97.2%

97.9%
87.3%

Smoke marijuana
92.9%
95.9%

Smoke cigarettes
97.6%

Drink nearly
every day

97.6%
97.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
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Figure 97: Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

97.4%

Use other illicit
drugs

97.8%

95.9%

96.2%
85.3%

Smoke marijuana
84.4%
95.3%

Smoke cigarettes
95.3%

Drink nearly
every day

96.3%
95.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
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Figure 98: Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

94.7%

Use other illicit
drugs

95.4%

95.3%

95.1%
81.6%

Smoke marijuana
76.3%
92.7%

Smoke cigarettes
91.5%

Drink nearly
every day

94.1%
93.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
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School Climate Experiences

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 7: School Climate Experiences
7.1 Student-Teacher Interactions
Definitions
Youth were asked about a variety of experiences at school and interactions with others, including teachers, peers, and parents. Questions were asked about their involvement in the classroom and other
activities, interactions with teachers, their school’s interaction with their parents, and their feeling safe at
school. The percentage of youth who agreed or strongly agreed with each of the statements is reported.

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Figures
Figure 99: Student-Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)
Teachers praise 46.5%
me when I work
hard 52.7%
The school tells 34.3%
my parents when I
do well 41.0%
Lots of chances 69.6%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 74.1%
Lots of chances
to get involved 92.0%
in school 90.7%
activities
Teachers notice 74.0%
when I am doing a
good job 76.3%
Teachers ask
me to work on 52.8%
special classroom 56.3%
projects
I can be part of 84.8%
class discussions
or activities 88.8%
Students help
decide class 63.4%
activities and 57.9%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
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Figure 100: Student-Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)
Teachers praise 50.2%
me when I work
hard 46.6%
The school tells 36.3%
my parents when I
do well 32.6%
Lots of chances 78.3%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 73.6%
Lots of chances
to get involved 90.6%
in school 90.8%
activities
Teachers notice 71.4%
when I am doing a
good job 71.0%
Teachers ask
me to work on 58.8%
special classroom 52.9%
projects
I can be part of 86.1%
class discussions
or activities 89.0%
Students help
decide class 66.5%
activities and 57.8%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
Navajo

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Figure 101: Student-Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)
Teachers praise 50.9%
me when I work
hard 50.4%
The school tells 39.0%
my parents when I
do well 33.7%
Lots of chances 77.5%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 77.4%
Lots of chances
to get involved 88.8%
in school 88.5%
activities
Teachers notice 75.6%
when I am doing a
good job 72.9%
Teachers ask
me to work on 61.9%
special classroom 53.9%
projects
I can be part of 88.9%
class discussions
or activities 89.2%
Students help
decide class 64.7%
activities and 54.7%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
Navajo

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7.2 Negative Peer Interactions
Definitions
Peer interactions at school are also important variables to consider when thinking about possible influences on behavior. Questions were asked regarding how often specific kinds of negative interactions
happen, including youth being made fun of by other students, being pushed or hit by other students,
feeling that other students are being mean to them, or feeling that they are excluded by other students
during activities. The responses were five-point scales with 1 defined as “Never/Almost never” and 5
defined as “Always/Almost always.” The figures depict the average response on this five-point scale.

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Figures
Figure 102: Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.9

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.5

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.8

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.9

Navajo
State of Arizona

1.8

1.4

1.7

1.8

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

135

5
always/
almost
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Figure 103: Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.7

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.3

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.6

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.8

Navajo
State of Arizona

1.6

1.3

1.6

1.7

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

136

5
always/
almost
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Figure 104: Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.6

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.2

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.5

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.7

Navajo
State of Arizona

1.5

1.2

1.5

1.7

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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5
always/
almost
always

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Well-Being

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 8: Well-Being
8.1 Perceived Stress
Definitions
Perceived Stress has been connected to substance use by adolescents (Finkelstein et al., 2006; Kobus
and Reyes, 2000; Sussman et al., 1993). Cohen et al. (1983) developed the Perceived Stress Scale,
which has been widely used in research projects to assess stress (e.g., Mimura and Griffiths, 2004).
Percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated that in the last month they sometimes,
fairly often, or very often felt confident about their abilities to handle their personal problems, felt that
things were not going their way, or felt that they were unable to control important things in their life and
were unable to overcome difficulties.

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Figures
Figure 105: Perceived Stress (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (8th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 48.5%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 49.7%
(past month)
Felt that things 66.0%
were going your
way (past month) 67.4%
Felt confident
about abilities 70.7%
to handle
personal problems 73.5%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 52.4%
important things
in life (past 50.9%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
Navajo

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Figure 106: Perceived Stress (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (10th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 58.6%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 58.0%
(past month)
Felt that things 69.8%
were going your
way (past month) 66.6%
Felt confident
about abilities 73.1%
to handle
personal problems 73.9%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 61.0%
important things
in life (past 57.5%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
Navajo

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Figure 107: Perceived Stress (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (12th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 57.1%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 59.4%
(past month)
Felt that things 75.2%
were going your
way (past month) 69.4%
Felt confident
about abilities 78.0%
to handle
personal problems 76.0%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 53.8%
important things
in life (past 58.6%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
Navajo

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Well-Being

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

8.2 Future Orientation
Definitions
Youth who have a positive outlook on their future, establish goals for the future, or give greater attention
to future consequences of their behavior are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. These concepts
are often analyzed together in order to measure an individual’s future orientation (Keough et al., 1999).
Students were asked a series of statements about their future and goals, and percentages represented
in charts refer to those youth who stated these statements were exactly, a lot, or somewhat like them.
Participants were also asked how often they make plans for their goals or have trouble figuring out how
to make their goals happen. Percentages represented in these charts refer to those youth who stated
they create goals, or have trouble with their goals, all, most or some of the time.

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Figures
Figure 108: Future Orientation (8th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (8th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

79.6%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

83.7%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

82.4%

I have goals in
my life

83.8%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

64.9%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

80.7%

I am excited
about my future

80.5%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

67.6%

78.3%

85.6%

81.3%

86.4%

68.4%

79.5%

81.2%

68.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 109: Future Orientation (10th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (10th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

78.4%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

83.6%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

81.9%

I have goals in
my life

84.8%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

69.7%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

78.3%

I am excited
about my future

79.0%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

67.6%

76.6%

84.7%

80.2%

85.4%

65.3%

77.5%

79.4%

66.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 110: Future Orientation (12th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (12th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

79.2%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

83.3%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

80.8%

I have goals in
my life

82.5%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

67.4%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

78.6%

I am excited
about my future

78.8%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

71.5%

79.0%

86.1%

82.2%

85.6%

69.4%

79.5%

80.9%

69.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
Navajo

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Figure 111: Goal Setting (8th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (8th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

61.3%
62.9%
77.3%
76.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
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Figure 112: Goal Setting (10th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (10th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

67.9%
66.8%
80.8%
76.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
Navajo

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Figure 113: Goal Setting (12th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (12th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

74.0%
67.4%
80.1%
79.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
Navajo

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Appendices

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section A: Appendices
This report includes four appendices containing supplementary information about the Arizona Youth
Survey. The appendices and their contents are described in the following list.
Appendix A: List of References
contains bibliographic information for all research articles and books cited in this report
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
contains the complete Scantron version of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
provides information about how questionnaire items were combined to form the RPF scales used
in the RPF figures in Section 5.1
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
lists all changes in the exact wording of questionnaire items, starting from the 2004 Arizona Youth
Survey, until the current 2016 administration

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A: List of References
This appendix provides citation information for all research articles and books referred to in this report.
A complete bibliography database file in BibTeX format is available upon request.

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B: Scantron Questionnaire
The following pages contain the 2016 AYS Scantron-format questionnaire in its entirety. All students in
the 2016 Arizona sample provided their responses either on this Scantron questionnaire, or a web-based
version that had identical text for every item. All figures in this document were constructed from students’
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1. Thank you for agreeing to participate in this survey. The purpose of this survey is to learn how students in our
schools feel about their community, family, peers, and school. The survey also asks about health behaviors.
2. The survey is completely voluntary and anonymous. DO NOT put your name on the questionnaire.
3. This is not a test, so there are no right or wrong answers. We would like you to work quickly so you can finish.
4. All of the questions should be answered by completely filling in one of the answer spaces. If you do not find an
answer that fits exactly, use the one that comes closest. If any question does not apply to you, or you are not
sure what it means, just leave it blank. You can skip any question that you do not wish to answer.
5. Please answer each question by completely filling in the oval with a #2 pencil.

Please fill in the following information with the help of your teacher/survey assistant.
1. County:

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19 or older

9th

10th

11th

8. What grade are you in?
7th

8th

12th

9. Do you get a free or reduced cost lunch at school?
Free lunch

Reduced cost lunch

10. Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

0
1
2
3
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9

5. Student’s Zip Code:

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14. What is the highest level of education completed
by your mother?

FEMALE

7. How old are you?

6th

4. District Site:

Neither
No

8th grade or less
Some high school
Completed high school
or GED
Some college
Completed community
college or technical
school

15. What, if any, is the current military status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all that apply)
Neither of my parents have ever been in the military
Active Duty

In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

Reserve

Not Deployed
In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

11. What is your race? (Mark all that apply.)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
12. Think of where you live most of the time. Which of
the following people live there with you? (Mark
all that apply.)
Mother
Uncle
Stepmother
Other Adult(s)
Father
Brother(s)
Stepfather
Stepbrother(s)
Foster Parent(s)
Sister(s)
Grandparent(s)
Stepsister(s)
Aunt
Other Children
13. Are your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure

Completed 4 year college
(Bachelor’s Degree)
Graduate or Professional
(e.g., Master’s, Ph.D.,
M.D., Ed.D., J.D.)
Don’t know

Former military
Died while serving in the military
16. Which of the following people do you feel comfortable
going to for help when things go wrong or when you
need someone to talk to about your problems?
(Mark all that apply.)
Parents/Step-parents
Coaches/Instructors
Grandparents
Mentors
Siblings
Tutors
Other relatives
Counselors
Friends
Other adults
Teachers
I have no one I can talk to
or go to for help
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10-11 times
8-9 times
6-7 times
4-5 times
2-3 times
1 time
0 times

The next section asks about your experiences at school.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

17. In my school, students have lots of chances
to help decide things like class activities and
rules.

32. During the past 12 months, how
many times has someone
threatened or injured you with a
weapon such as a gun, knife, or
club ON SCHOOL PROPERTY?

18. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

33. During the past 12 months, how
many times were you in a
physical fight ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?

19. Teachers ask me to work on special
classroom projects.
20. My teachers notice when I am doing a good
job.

34. During the past 12 months, how
often have you been picked on
or bullied by a student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

21. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to get involved in sports, clubs, and
other school activities outside of class.

35. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you been
harassed, mistreated, or made
fun of by another person while
on-line or through a cell phone
or other electronic device?

22. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
23. I feel safe at my school.
24. The school lets my parents know when I
have done something well.

36. During the past 12 months, how
often have you picked on or
bullied another student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

25. My teachers praise me when I work hard in
school.
26. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

27. Now thinking back
over the past year in
school, how often
did you:

37. During the past 12 months, how
often have you seen bullying
ON SCHOOL PROPERTY and
done nothing to stop it?

Almost always
Often
Sometimes
Seldom
Never

38. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
NOT go to school because you felt you would be
unsafe at school or on the way to or from school?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

a. enjoy being in school?
b. hate being in school?
c. try to do your best work?

39. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
carry a weapon such as a gun, knife, or club ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

d. feel that the school work you were assigned
was meaningful and important?
28. Putting them all together, what were your grades like
last year?
Mostly A’s
Mostly D’s
Mostly B’s
Mostly F’s
Mostly C’s

40. What are the chances
you would be seen
as cool if you:

29. How important do you think the things you are learning
in school are going to be for you later in life?
Very important
Slightly important
Quite important
Not at all important
Fairly important

a. smoked cigarettes?
b. worked hard at school?
c. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly,
that is, at least once or twice a month?

30. How interesting are most of your courses to you?
Very interesting
Slightly interesting
Quite interesting
Not at all interesting
Fairly interesting
31. During the past 30 days, how many days of school have
you missed because you skipped or ‘cut’?
None
4-5 days
1 day
6-10 days
2 days
11 or more days
3 days

Very good chance
Pretty good chance
Some chance
Little chance
No or very little chance

d. defended someone who was being verbally
abused at school?
e. smoked marijuana?
f. carried a handgun?
g. regularly volunteered to do community
service?
h. were a member of a gang?
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18
17
16

43. How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:

15

41. How old were you
when you first:

10 or more times
6 to 9 times
3 to 5 times
1 to 2 times
Never

14
13

a. been suspended from school?

12
11

b. carried a handgun?

10
9

c. sold illegal drugs?

8 or younger
Never

d. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as
a car or motorcycle?

a. smoked marijuana?
e. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

b. smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?

f. been arrested?
c. had more than a sip or
two of beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?

g. attacked someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?
h. been drunk or high at school?

d. began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?

i. volunteered to do community service?
j. taken a handgun to school?
k. been hit, slapped, pushed, shoved, kicked or
any other way physically assaulted by your
boyfriend or girlfriend?

e. attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?

l. seen someone punched with a fist, kicked,
choked, or beaten up?

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f. belonged to a gang?

m. seen someone attacked with a weapon, other
than a gun, such as a knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?

g. gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports, bingo,
dice, raffles, casino,
internet or video
games, etc.)?

n. seen someone shot or shot at?
44. How often have you done the following for money,
possessions, or anything of value:

h. used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?

Almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
At least once in the past 12 months
Before, but not in the past 12 months
Never

Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

42. How wrong do you think
it is for someone your
age to:

a. Played the lottery or scratch off tickets?

a. take a handgun to school?

b. Bet on a game of personal skill such as
pool or a video game?

b. steal anything worth more than $5?

c. Played cards?

c. pick a fight with someone?

d. Played a dice game?

d. attack someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?

e. Bet on sports?
45. How many peers do you like to hang out with and
spend time with?
0
6
1
7
2
8
3
9
4
10 or more
5

e. stay away from school all day when their
parents think they are at school?
f. have one or two drinks of beer, wine, or hard
liquor nearly every day?
g. smoke cigarettes?
h. smoke marijuana?
i. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another
illegal drug?
j. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?

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46. How many best friends (the friends you feel closest to)
do you have?
0
3
1
4 or more
2

47. Think of your four best friends. In the
past year (12 months), how many of
your best friends have:

55. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been drinking
alcohol?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

Number
of friends

0 1 2 3 4+

a. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

56. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been taking
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) that were not
prescribed to you by a doctor or that you took only for
the experience or feeling they cause?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

b. smoked cigarettes?
c. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) when
their parents didn’t know about it?
d. made a commitment to stay drug-free?

57. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been using
marijuana?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

e. used marijuana?
f. tried to do well in school?
g. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines,
or other illegal drugs?

58. Think back over the LAST TWO WEEKS. How many times
have you had five or more alcoholic drinks in a row?
None
Twice
6-9 times
Once
3-5 times
10 or more times

h. been suspended from school?
i. liked school?

59. Have you ever smoked cigarettes?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

j. carried a handgun?
k. sold illegal drugs?

60. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
smoke cigarettes?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

l. stolen or tried to steal a motor
vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
m. been arrested?
n. dropped out of school?

61. Have you ever used electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

o. been members of a gang?
p. been in a physical fight?

62. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use
electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

48. I ignore rules that get in my way.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True
49. I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get
them mad.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

63. How frequently have you used smokeless tobacco
during the past 30 days?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

50. I like to see how much I can get away with.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

64. In the last 30 days, about
how many times were
you offered:

51. I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

a. alcohol?

52. It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

b. cigarettes?
c. marijuana?

53. I think it is okay to take something without asking if
you can get away with it.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

d. Rx drugs?
e. other drugs?
65. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you talked with
your parents about strategies to
avoid or resist people or places
where you might be offered
alcohol, prescription drugs, or
other drugs?

54. During the past 30 days, how many times did you RIDE in
a car or other vehicle driven by someone who had been
drinking alcohol?
0 times
1 time

2 or 3 times
4 or 5 times

6 or more times
4

More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

On how many occasions (if any) have you:

OCCASIONS:

0

1-2

3-5

6-9 10-19 20-39 40+

66. had alcoholic beverages (beer, wine or hard liquor) to drink in your lifetime -- more
than just a few sips?
67. had beer, wine or hard liquor to drink during the past 30 days?
68. used marijuana in your lifetime?
69. used marijuana during the past 30 days?
70. used LSD or other hallucinogens in your lifetime?
71. used LSD or other hallucinogens during the past 30 days?
72. used cocaine or crack in your lifetime?
73. used cocaine or crack during the past 30 days?
74. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high in your lifetime?
75. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high during the past 30 days?
76. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) in your lifetime?
77. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) during the past 30 days?
78. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in your lifetime?
79. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in the past 30 days?
80. used heroin in your lifetime?
81. used heroin during the past 30 days?
82. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in your lifetime?
83. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in the past 30 days?
84. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in your lifetime?
85. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in the past 30 days?
86. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
87. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
88. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them in your lifetime?
89. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
90. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
91. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
92. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high in your lifetime?
93. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high during the past 30 days?
94. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) in your lifetime?
95. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) during the past 30 days?
96. drank beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you used prescription drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium, Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) during the past 30 days?

97. If during the past 30 days you used marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not use marijuana during the past 30 days
I got it from someone with a Medical Marijuana Card
Friends
Parties
School
Family/Relatives
Home
Other
98. In the last 30 days, how often have you avoided people
or places because you might be offered alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other drugs including
prescription drugs?
None
Once

2-3 times
4-6 times

100. How much do you think people
risk harming themselves
(physically or in other
ways) if they:

a. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
b. try marijuana once or twice?
c. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
d. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?

7-10 times
More than 10 times

99. In the last 30 days, how often did you respond in the
following ways when alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other
I never got offers
drugs including prescription
Four or more times
drugs were offered to you?
Three times
(Fill in an answer for
Twice
each way of
Once
responding)
Never
a. say “No” without giving a reason why.
b. give an explanation or excuse to turn
down the offer.
c. decide to leave the situation without
accepting the offer.
d. use some other way to not accept the
alcohol or drugs.

Great risk
Moderate risk
Slight risk
No risk

e. have five or more drinks of an alcoholic
beverage in a row once or twice a week?
f. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?
101. Compared to using illegal drugs (e.g., cocaine, meth,
heroin), how harmful do you think it is for people to take
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) without a doctor
telling them to take them?
A lot less harmful
Less harmful
5

No difference
More harmful

A lot more harmful

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These questions ask about the neighborhood and
community where you live.

102. If during the past 30 days you drank alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not drink alcohol in the past 30 days
I bought it in a store such as a liquor store, convenience
store, supermarket, discount store, or gas station
I bought it at a restaurant, bar, or club
I bought it at a public event such as a concert or sporting
event
I gave someone else money to buy it for me
My parent or guardian gave it to me
Another family member who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone not related to me who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone under the age of 21 gave it to me
I got it at a party
I took it from home
I took it from a store or someone else’s home
I got it some other way

106. About how many adults (over
21) have you known
personally who in the past
year have:

a. used marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other
drugs?
b. sold or dealt drugs?
c. done other things that could get them in
trouble with the police, like stealing,
selling stolen goods, mugging or
assaulting others, etc.?
d. gotten drunk or high?
Very easy
Sort of easy
Sort of hard
Very hard

103. If, during the past 30 days you used prescription drugs
in order to get high, not for a medical reason, how did
you get them? (Mark all that apply.)

107. If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
108. If you wanted to get some beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
109. If you wanted to get some marijuana, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
110. If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine,
LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it
be for you to get some?
111. If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy
would it be for you to get one?

Doctor/Pharmacy
School
Other
Over the Internet
Outside the United States
(e.g., Mexico, Canada)

104. If you used alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the past
30 days, please tell us about some of your reasons for
using (Mark all that apply):
To fit in with my friends
To try something new or exciting
To get back at my parents or to get my parent’s attention
To help me lose weight
To keep from feeling sad or down
I was bored and needed something to do
To get a high or to have a good feeling
To help me feel normal
To help me stay focused or think better
To have fun
To be like an actor or musician/band that I admire
To feel more grown up or prove that I am grown up
I needed it, craved it, or am addicted
To deal with the stress in my life (Please mark all areas
of stress that were related to your substance use below)
Parents/family
Peers/Friends (e.g., fighting with friends, getting
bullied, dealing with rumors, etc.)
School
Community
Other

112. If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
113. If a kid drank some beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your neighborhood,
he or she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
114. If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
115. Have you ever belonged to a gang?
No
Yes, belong now
No, but would like to
Yes, but would like to get out
Yes, in the past

105. If you did not use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the
past 30 days, please tell us about some of the reasons
for not using (Mark all that apply):

116. If you have ever belonged to a gang, what was the
one major reason you joined?
Protection/safety
Make money
Friendship
Felt pressured
Parent(s) are in a gang
To get respect
Sibling(s) are in a gang
Other

I’m not interested in using drugs
It can harm my body
My parents would be disappointed in me
My parents would take away my privileges if they found
out
My teachers/mentors/other adults in my life would be
disappointed in me
I might get kicked out of school or extracurricular
activities (e.g., sports, cheerleading, drama club/plays)
My friends would stop talking to me or hanging out with
me
I would get a bad reputation with peers
I wanted to, but I couldn’t get it or wasn’t offered it
It’s illegal – I could get arrested
I’ve tried them before and I don’t like them
It’s morally wrong
It’s against my religious or spiritual beliefs

117. How wrong would most
adults (over 21) in your
neighborhood think it is
for kids your age:

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Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

a. to use marijuana?
b. to drink alcohol?
c. to smoke cigarettes?

118. How wrong do your
friends feel it would be for you to:
a. have one or two drinks of an alcoholic
beverage nearly every day?
b. smoke tobacco?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. use prescription drugs not prescribed to you?

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I’ve never used prescription
drugs to get high
Friends
Family/Relatives
Parties
Home (e.g., Medicine Cabinet)

5 or more adults
4
3
2
1
0 adults

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119. During the past 12 months, do you recall hearing,
reading, or watching an advertisement about the
prevention of substance use?
No

133. How wrong do your
A little bit wrong
parents feel it would be
Wrong
for YOU to:
Very wrong
a. have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor
(for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) nearly
every day?
b. smoke cigarettes?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. steal something worth more than $5?
e. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on
buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
f. pick a fight with someone?
g. use prescription drugs without a doctor
telling you to take them?

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

Yes

120. If I had to move, I would miss the
neighborhood I now live in.
121. My neighbors notice when Iam doing a
good job and let me know about it.
122. I like my neighborhood.
123. There are lots of adults in my neighborhood
I could talk to about something important.
124. I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
125. There are people in my neighborhood who
are proud of me when I do something well.
126. There are people in my neighborhood who
encourage me to do my best.
127. I feel safe in my neighborhood.

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

134. The rules in my family are clear.
135. People in my family often insult or yell at
each other.
136. When I am not at home, one of my parents
knows where I am and who I am with.
137. We argue about the same things in my
family over and over.
138. If I drank some beer, wine or liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without
my parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
139. My family has clear rules about alcohol and
drug use.
140. If I carried a handgun without my
parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
141. If I skipped school, my parents would catch
me.
142. My parents ask me what I think before most
family decisions affecting me are made.
143. I feel very close to my mother.
144. I feel very close to my father.
145. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
mother.
146. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
father.
147. I enjoy spending time with my mother.
148. I enjoy spending time with my father.
149. If I had a personal problem, I could ask my
mom or dad for help.

128. During a typical week, how many days do all or
most of your family eat at least one meal together?
Number of days:

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

129. During the past 12 months, have you talked with at
least one of your parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs?
By parents, we mean your biological parents, adoptive
parents, stepparents, or adult guardians – whether or
not they live with you. (Mark all that apply.)
No, I did not talk with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
alcohol use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
prescription drug use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
marijuana use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
illegal drug use.
130. Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
I don’t have any brothers or sisters
Yes
No

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

a. drunk beer, wine or hard liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey or gin)?
b. smoked marijuana?

150. My parents give me lots of chances to do
fun things with them.
151. My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework
done.
152. People in my family have serious
arguments.
153. My parents would know if I did not come
home on time.
154. It is important to be honest with your
parents, even if they become upset or you
get punished.

c. smoked cigarettes?
d. taken a handgun to school?
131. Has anyone in your family ever had severe alcohol or
drug problems?
No
Yes
132. Have any of your relatives been in prison or jail any time
during the past year (12 months)? (Mark all that apply.)
No one has been in prison or jail
Mother
Father
Step-parent
Grandparent(s)
Other adult(s)
Sibling (i.e. brother, sister, step-sibling etc.)

155. My parents notice when I am doing a good job and
let me know about it.
Never or Almost Never
Sometimes
Often
All the Time

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156. How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of
you for something you’ve done?
Never or Almost Never
Often
Sometimes
All the Time

161. People have many different types of interactions with
their peers at school. Please answer the following
questions about your peer experiences in school
during the last month.
5 = Always/Almost always
4
3
2
1 = Never/Almost never

157. In a normal school week, how many days are you
home after school for at least one hour without an
adult there?
Never or Almost Never
3 days
1 day
4 day
2 days
5 days
Very often
Fairly often
Sometimes
Almost never
Never

162. Please indicate how
much these statements
describe you.

a. that you were unable to control the
important things in your life?
b. confident about you abilities to handle your
personal problems?
c. that things were going your way?
d. that difficulties were piling up so high that
you could not overcome them?

a. I expect good things to happen to me.
b. I am excited about my future.
c. I trust my future will turn out well.
d. I develop step-by-step plans to reach my
goals.
e. I have goals in my life.
f. If I set goals, I take action to reach them.
g. It is important to me that I reach my goals.
h. I know how to make my plans happen.

159. In the last 30 days, how many times have you taken
money that didn’t belong to you or used someone
else’s credit card without their approval in order to:
More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

163. Please indicate how
often this happens.

a. Purchase alcohol?
b. Purchase prescription (Rx) drugs?
c. Purchase illicit drugs (e.g. marijuana,
meth, heroin)?
d. Purchase a gun, knife, or other weapon?
e. Support gang activities?
f. Gamble or place a bet?

a. Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or
alcoholic?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
b. Did you live with anyone who used illegal street drugs or
who abused prescription medications?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
c. Did you live with anyone who served time or was sentenced
to serve time in a prison, jail, or other correctional facility?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
d. Were your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure
e. How often did adults in your home ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each other up?
Never
Once
More than once
f. How often did an adult in your home ever swear at you,
insult you, or put you down?
Once

All of the time
Most of the time
Some of the time
A little of the time
None of the time

a. How often do you make plans to achieve
your goals?
b. How often do you have trouble figuring out
how to make your goals happen?

160. All questions refer to the time period from when
you were born until now. Now, looking back —

Never

Exactly like me
A lot like me
Somewhat like me
A little like me
Not at all like me

More than once
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158. In the last month,
how often have
you felt:

a. How often do other students exclude you
from activities?
b. How often are other students mean to you?
c. How often do other students push or hit you?
d. How often do other students make fun of
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C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
In this appendix we detail the items used to construct the risk and protective factor (RPF) scales presented in Section 5.1 the report. Many of the items used in the scales were “reverse coded” to ensure
that high values correlated with “risk” or “protection” accordingly.
1. COMMUNITY: Laws and Norms Favorable to Drug Use
(a) How wrong would most adults (over 21) in your neighborhood think it is for kids your age
i. to use marijuana?
ii. to drink alcohol?
iii. to smoke cigarettes?
(b) If a kid drank some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your
neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(c) If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(d) If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
2. COMMUNITY: Low neighborhood Attachment
(a) I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
(b) I like my neighborhood.
(c) If I had to move, I would miss the neighborhood I now live in.
3. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Drugs
(a) If you wanted to get some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
(b) If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(c) If you wanted to get some marijuana, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(d) If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine, LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it be for you
to get some?
4. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Handguns
(a) If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy would it be for you to get one?
5. COMMUNITY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My neighbors notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) There are people in my neighborhood who encourage me to do my best.
(c) There are people in my neighborhood who are proud of me when I do something well.
6. FAMILY: Family Conflict
(a) People in my family often insult or yell at each other.
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(b) People in my family have serious arguments.
(c) We argue about the same things in my family over and over.
7. FAMILY: Poor Family Management
(a) My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework done.
(b) Would your parents know if you did not come home on time?
(c) When I am not at home, one of my parents knows where I am and who I am with.
(d) The rules in my family are clear.
(e) My family has clear rules about alcohol and drug use.
(f) If you drank some beer or wine or liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without your
parents’ permission, would you be caught by your parents?
(g) If you skipped school would you be caught by your parents?
(h) If you carried a handgun without your parents’ permission, would you be caught by your
parents?
8. FAMILY: Family History of Antisocial Behavior
(a) Has anyone in your family ever had a severe alcohol or drug problem?
(b) Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
i. drunk beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)?
ii. smoked marijuana?
iii. smoked cigarettes?
iv. taken a handgun to school?
(c) About how many adults (over 21) have you known personally who in the past year have used
marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other drugs?
9. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable to Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. steal anything worth more than $5?
ii. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
10. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. Have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
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11. FAMILY: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents give me lots of chances to do fun things with them.
(b) My parents ask me what I think before most family decisions affecting me are made.
(c) If I had a personal problem, I could ask my mom or dad for help.
12. FAMILY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of you for something you’ve done?
(c) Do you enjoy spending time with your mother?
(d) Do you enjoy spending time with your father?
13. FAMILY: Attachment
(a) Do you feel very close to your mother?
(b) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your mother?
(c) Do you feel very close to your father?
(d) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your father?
14. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong it is to
i. take a handgun to school?
ii. steal anything worth more than $5?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
iv. attack someone with the idea of seriously hurting them?
v. stay away from school all day when their parents think they are at school?
15. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Antisocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. been suspended from school?
ii. carried a handgun?
iii. sold illegal drugs?
iv. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
v. been arrested?
vi. dropped out of school?
16. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Antisocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you
i. smoked cigarettes?
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ii. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
iii. smoked marijuana?
iv. carried a handgun?
17. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your friends feel it would be for you to:
i. Have one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
iv. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another illegal drug?
18. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Friends Use of Drugs
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. smoked cigarettes?
ii. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) when their parents
didn’t know about it?
iii. used marijuana?
iv. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines, or other illegal drugs?
19. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Perceived Risks of Drug Use
(a) How much do you think people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they
i. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
ii. try marijuana once or twice?
iii. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
iv. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage (beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?
20. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Early Initiation of Drug Use
(a) How old were you when first
i. smoked marijuana?
ii. smoked a cigarette, even just a puff?
iii. had more than a sip or two of beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or
gin)?
iv. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
21. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Gang Involvement
(a) In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have been members of a gang?
(b) Have you ever belonged to a gang?
(c) How old were you when you first belonged to a gang?
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22. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rebelliousness
(a) I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get them mad.
(b) I ignore the rules that get in my way.
(c) I like to see how much I can get away with.
23. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Prosocial Involvement
(a) How many times in the past year (12 months) have you
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. volunteered to do community service?
24. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you:
i. worked hard in school?
ii. defended someone who was being verbally abused at school?
iii. regularly volunteered to do community service?
25. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Prosocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. made the commitment to staying drug-free?
iii. tried to do well in school?
iv. liked school?
26. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Belief in Moral Order
(a) I think it is okay to take something without asking if you can get away with it.
(b) I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
(c) It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
(d) It is important to be honest with your parents, even if they become upset or you get punished.
27. SCHOOL: Academic Failure
(a) Putting them all together, what were your grades like last year?
28. SCHOOL: Low Commitment to School
(a) How often do you feel that the school work you are assigned is meaningful and important?
(b) How interesting are most of your courses to you?
(c) How important do you think the things you are learning in school are going to be for your later
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(d) Now, thinking back over the past year in school, how often did you
i. enjoy being in school?
ii. hate being in school?
iii. try to do your best work in school?
(e) During the past 30 days how many whole days of school have you missed because you
skipped or “cut?”
29. SCHOOL: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) In my school, students have lots of chances to help decide things like class activities and
rules.
(b) There are lots of chances for students in my school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
(c) Teachers ask me to work on special classroom projects.
(d) There are lots of chances for students in my school to get involved in sports, clubs, and other
school activities outside of class.
(e) I have lots of chances to be part of class discussions or activities.
30. SCHOOL: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My teachers notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) The school lets my parents know when I have done something well.
(c) I feel safe at my school.
(d) My teachers praise me when I work hard in school.

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Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The following pages list all changes in questionnaire items, from the first administration of the AYS in
2004, until the current, 2016 version. Each row lists the exact wording for each question for each year
the survey was administered. The cells are sorted on the 2016 wording. A blank cell indicates that there
was no version of a particular question in a particular year.

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2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (a) Did you live with
anyone who was a
problem drinker or
an alcoholic?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (b) Did you live with
anyone who used
illegal street drugs
or who abused
prescription
medications?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (c) Did you live with
anyone who served
time or was
sentenced to serve
time in a prison, jail,
or other correctional
facility?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (d) Were your
parents separated
or divorced?"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (e) How often did
adults in your home
ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each
other up?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (f) How often did an
adult in your home
ever swear at you,
insult you, or put
you down?"
"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"
"Are your parents
separated or
divorced?"

2004

2006

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2008

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Compared to using
illegal drugs (e.g.,
cocaine, meth,
heroin), how
harmful do you
think it is for people
to take prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) No, I did not
talk with my parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, or drug
use."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
to my parents about
the dangers of
tobacco use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of alcohol use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of drug use."
"During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12
months, how many months, how many months, how many months, how many
times has someone times has someone times has someone times has someone
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
on school
on school
on school
ON SCHOOL
property?"
property?"
property?"
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of drug
use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

2012

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you seen
bullying ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY and
done nothing to
stop it?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been using
marijuana?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
electronic cigarettes
(e-cigarettes)?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

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"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) No one has
been in prison on
jail"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"

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"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have you ever
used electronic
cigarettes (ecigarettes)?"
"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"
"How many best
friends (the friends
you feel closest to)
do you have?"

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2016
"How many peers
do you like to hang
out with and spend
time with?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

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"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

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"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you
for something
for something
for something
for something
for something
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (b)
have you: (b)
(b) played the
played the lottery or played the lottery or lottery or scratch-off
scratch-off tickets?" scratch-off tickets?" tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (c) bet on have you: (c) bet on anything of value:
team sports?"
team sports?"
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (h) bet on have you: (h) bet on anything of value:
dice games such as dice games such as (h) played a dice
craps?"
craps?"
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (i) bet on have you: (i) bet on (i) bet on a game of
games of personal games of personal personal skill such
skill such as pool,
skill such as pool,
as pool or a video
darts, or bowling?" darts, or bowling?" game?"
"How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?"
"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a)
smoked
smoked
smoked
smoked
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

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"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

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"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

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"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
smoke tobacco?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
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"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

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"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
father."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
mother."
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
father."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
mother."

"I feel very close to
my father."
"I feel very close to
my mother."

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"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

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2008

2010

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"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

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2006

2008

2010

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
"If during the past
30 days you drank 30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
that apply.)
Someone under the Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to age of 21 gave it to
me"
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

2012

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

2004

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2006

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2008

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2010

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2012

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If I carried a
handgun without my
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If I skipped school,
my parents would
catch me."
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

2004

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other
(Please tell us other
reasons you had for
using substances in
the space
provided)"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

2004

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2006

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2008

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2010

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2004

2006

2008

"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (d) Rx
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
about how many
about how many
about how many
about how many
times were you
times were you
times were you
times were you
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (e) other
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(a) Purchase
alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(b) Purchase
prescription (Rx)
drugs?"

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2012

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2016

"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(c) Purchase illicit
drugs (e.g.
marijuana, meth,
heroin)?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(d) Purchase a gun,
knife, or other
weapon?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(e) Support gang
activities?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(f) Gamble or place
a bet?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
following ways
following ways
following ways
following ways
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other
drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
way of responding) way of responding) way of responding) way of responding)
(a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
why?"
why?"
why?"
why?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (a) that you
were unable to
control the
important things in
your life?"

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2016

"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (b) confident
about your abilities
to handle your
personal
problems?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (c) that things
were going your
way?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (d) that
difficulties were
piling up so high
that you could not
overcome them?"
"It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
"It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"My parents would
know if I did not
come home on
time."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

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"My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (d) feel that
the school work you
were assigned was
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
hallucinogens
psychedelics in the psychedelics in the psychedelics in the during the past 30
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

2004
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"

2006

2008

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

2010

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during px, breeze) during px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
"On how many
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
occasions (if any)
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
have you: used
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such prescription
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, sedatives
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
(tranquilizers, such barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
as Valium or Xanax, sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
barbituates, or
without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
sleeping pills)
telling you to take
them, during the
them, during the
them, during the
during the past 30 them, during the
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"
past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
"On how many
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
occasions (if any)
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such have you: used
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, prescription
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
sedatives
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
(tranquilizers, such sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
as Valium or Xanax, without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
barbituates, or
telling you to take
them, in your
them, in your
them, in your
sleeping pills) in
them, in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any): occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
used stimulants,
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
other than
other than
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
methamphetamine methamphetamine have you: used
have you: used
stimulants
s (such as
s (such as
prescription
prescription
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
amphetamines,
stimulants (such as stimulants (such as
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, Adderal, or Ritalin, Adderal, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you
take them, in your to take them, in
to take them, in
to take them in your to take them in your
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
occasions (if any)
other than
have you: used
methamphetamine
stimulants
s (such as
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you
take them, during
to take them, during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any):
used stimulants,
other than
methamphetamine
s (such as
amphetamines,
Ritalin, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them, during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, in your
lifetime?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (a) How
often do other
students exclude
you from activities?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (b) How
often are other
students mean to
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (c) How
often do other
students push or hit
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (d) How
often do other
students make fun
of you?"
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or
yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (a) I expect
good things to
happen to me."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (b) I am
excited about my
future."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (c) I trust my
future will turn out
well."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (d) I develop
step-by-step plans
to reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (e) I have
goals in my life."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (f) If I set
goals, I take action
to reach them."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (g) It is
important to me that
I reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (h) I know how
to make my plans
happen."
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (a) How
often do you make
plans to achieve
your goals?"
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (b) How
often do you have
trouble figuring out
how to make your
goals happen?"

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2006

2014

2016

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were
your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2008

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2010

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2012

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"Think back over
the last two weeks.
How many times
have you had five
or more alcoholic
drinks in a row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Sister(s)
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Stepfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepmother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

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"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

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"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

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"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

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"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (h) were a
member of a
gang?"
"What grade are
you in?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
mother?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

2004

2006

2008

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

2010

2012

2014

2016

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

2004

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2006

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2008

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2010

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2012

2014

2016

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

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2008

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2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

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"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"
During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
marijuana use.

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"
"Where were you
and your parents
born?"
"Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the
following people live following people live following people live following people live following people live
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
(Choose all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

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"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

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"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are
younger than you?"
"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are older
than you?"
"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
father?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h)
carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (a)
done what feels
good no matter
what?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (b)
done something
dangerous because
someone dared you
to do it?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (c)
done crazy things
even if they are a
little dangerous?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

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"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(i) attacked
someone with a
weapon?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth less than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth more than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) gone into or
tried to go into a
building to steal
something?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(p) used a weapon
or force to get
money or other
material items from
someone?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

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"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

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"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

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"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four "Think of your four
best friends (the
best friends (the
friends you feel
friends you feel
closest to). In the
closest to). In the
past year (12
past year (12
months), how many months), how many
of your best friends of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
attended religious
services?"
services?"
"It is important to
think before you
act."
"Sometimes I think "Sometimes I think
that life is not worth that life is not worth
it."
it."
"At times I think I
"At times I think I
am no good at all." am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that inclined to think that
I am a failure."
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
"In the past year,
have you felt
have you felt
depressed or sad
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if MOST days, even if
you felt okay
you felt okay
sometimes?"
sometimes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
services?"

"Sometimes I think
that life is not worth
it."
"At times I think I
am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
have you felt
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if
you felt okay
sometimes?"

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"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

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2012

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"
"If a kid smoked
cigarettes in your
neighborhood,
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

2014

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

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2008

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

2010

2012

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Music"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Drama"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Foreign
Language Club"

2014

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

2016

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
Council/Governmen
t"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper/Yearbo
ok"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentoring or
Tutoring"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I am
not involved in any
school-sponsored
activities"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

2016

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school "Which after-school
activities, that are
activities, that are
not schoolnot schoolsponsored, are you sponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
all that apply)
Other after school Other after school
activity"
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Other after school
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Religious group"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Music/Dance/Dram
a"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

2010

2012

2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I am
not involved in after
school activities that
are not schoolsponsored"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

2016

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"

2016

2004

"My family has clear
rules about
cigarettes and
tobacco use."
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who
carried a concealed
but unloaded gun in
the street be
convicted of a
weapons offense?"
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who has
ever been convicted
of a felony legally
carry a gun?"
"To your
knowledge, are
there federal
penalties for
carrying a gun?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
violence prevention
program or Project
Safe
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
violence prevention
program or Project
Safe
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"

2010

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
"Have you ever
violence prevention
heard of Project
program, Project
Safe
Safe
Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"
(PSN)?"
"How did you hear
"How did you hear "How did you hear "How did you hear about the gun
about Project Safe about the gun
about the gun
violence prevention
Neighborhoods?" ( violence prevention violence prevention program, Project
T.V. Radio
program or Project program or Project Safe
Billboard Other
Safe
Safe
Neighborhoods?
Have not heard of Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
(Mark all that
PSN)
(PSN)?"
(PSN)?"
apply.)
"How honest were "How honest were "How honest were "How honest were
you in filling out this you in filling out this you in filling out this you in filling out this
survey?"
survey?"
survey?"
survey?"

2012

2014

2016

Arizona Youth Survey 2016
Pima
December 20, 2016

Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
Arizona State University
NORC at the University of Chicago

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

ARIZONA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Chairperson
SEAN DUGGAN, Chief
Chandler Police Department
Vice-Chairperson
SHEILA POLK
Yavapai County Attorney

JOE ARPAIO
Maricopa County Sheriff

MARK BRNOVICH
Attorney General

JOE R. BRUGMAN, Chief
Safford Police Department

DAVID K. BYERS, Director
Administrative Office of the Courts

KELLY “KC” CLARK
Navajo County Sheriff

DAVE COLE
Former Judge

CHRIS GIBBS, Mayor
City of Safford

DREW JOHN
Graham County Supervisor

ELLEN KIRSCHBAUM, Chairperson
Board of Executive Clemency

BARBARA LAWALL
Pima County Attorney

FRANK MILSTEAD, Director
Department of Public Safety

BILL MONTGOMERY
Maricopa County Attorney

CHRIS NANOS
Pima County Sheriff

CHARLES RYAN, Director
Department of Corrections

DAVID SANDERS
Pima County Chief Probation Officer

DANIEL SHARP, Chief
Oro Valley Police Department

HESTON SILBERT
Law Enforcement Leader

ANDREW T. LEFEVRE
Executive Director

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Acknowledgments
The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) would like to thank Arizona State University’s Morrison
Institute for Public Policy and NORC at the University of Chicago for their professionalism and contributions to the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey. Additionally, ACJC would like to thank our
colleagues for their guidance and assistance throughout the administration process. ACJC would also
like to thank community leaders who provided their expertise for the betterment of our survey, including:
R. Bradley Snyder, New Amsterdam Consulting, Inc.
Shana Malone, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
Eric Hedberg, NORC at the University of Chicago
Wendy Wolfersteig, SIRC at Arizona State University
Timothy Leffel, NORC at the University of Chicago
Andrea Whitsett, Morrison Institute for Public Policy at ASU
Sarah Lindstrom Johnson, The Sanford School at Arizona State University
Dawn DeLay, Arizona State University
Furthermore, the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey could not have been possible without the
support and participation of school superintendents, principals, prevention coordinators, and teachers
throughout the state. Thank you for contributing your time and efforts toward the completion of this
report.
Finally, we extend our thanks to the students who responded to the survey. Their thoughtful participation
resulted in a wealth of information that can be used to improve the circumstances in which all youth live
and learn.
Data from the Arizona Youth Survey will be made available on the ACJC Community Data Project (CDP)
site after reports have been distributed to participating schools and government agencies. The CDP site
was made possible with funding from:
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
Governor’s Office of Youth Faith and Family
Arizona Department of Gaming

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016
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Acknowledgments

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List of Figures

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1 Executive Summary

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2 Introduction
2.1 Background . . . . . .
2.2 County Sample . . . .
2.3 About the Survey Data
2.4 Structure of the Report
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6.2 Perceived Risk of Harm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
6.3 Parent and Peer Disapproval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
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8.2 Future Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
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A Appendices
A: List of References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B: Scantron Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade) . .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade) .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade) .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016 . .
Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . .
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Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade) . . .
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Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade) . . . .
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Peer-Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . .
Peer-Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . .
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Family Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Family Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Family Risk Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Family Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
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School Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
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Community Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . .
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Community Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . .
Community Protective Factors (10th Grade) . . . .
Community Protective Factors (12th Grade) . . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade) . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (10th Grade) . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (12th Grade) . . .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade) .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (12th Grade) .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
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Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (10th Grade) .
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Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade) .
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Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade) .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade) . . . . . .
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Section 1: Executive Summary
The Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) was administered to a statewide sample of 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students during the spring of 2016 under direction of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. Based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model and the Communities That Care survey (Hawkins et al., 1992),
the AYS assesses the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement, and other
risky behaviors in Arizona, and helps stakeholders to better understand the risk and protective factors
that are correlated with these behaviors.
At the local school and district level, administrators may use the data included in this report to guide their
decisions on programming and services. Planners at the regional, county, and state levels can use these
data as comparisons to data they may be collecting at the program level in order to better understand
needs and to help allocate resources to issues of greatest concern.
At all levels, stakeholders involved in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation efforts
around substance use and other problem behaviors can use the AYS data in a variety of ways:
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examine pertinent community issues,
design and implement a new project and/or policy,
look to obtain funding for a new project and/or policy, or
modify or redesign a project and/or policy.

Survey Findings: Highlights
These findings discuss some of the important attitudes and behaviors of Arizona youth who responded
to the 2016 survey.
Problem Behaviors
Alcohol Use in the Past 30 Days has continued to decline in Arizona; in 2016, 22.4 percent of youth
reported drinking alcohol in the past 30 days, a decline from 24.1 percent in 2014, and from 28.1 percent
in 2012.
Marijuana Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 14.2 percent, a very slight increase from the 13.6
percent who reported using marijuana in 2014, but similar to the rate in 2012 of 14.3 percent.
Cigarette Smoking in the Past 30 Days among youth has continued to remain at a rate of less than one
in ten who smokes regularly, with the 9.2 percent of youth who reported this in 2016 staying similar to
the 9.4 percent in 2014, down from 12.9 percent in 2012.
Prescription Pain Relievers Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 6.4 percent for 2016; this is an
increase since the 4.7 percent reported in 2014, but is similar to the 6.2 percent reported in 2012.
Bullying on School Property: When asked how often during the past 12 months they had seen bullying
on school property, 38.9 percent of youth said they have seen bullying on school property at least once,
and about 16 percent had seen bullying four or more times.

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Risk Factors
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: On average, students had unfavorable views towards drug use.
On a scale of 1 (very wrong) to 4 (not wrong), the mean was 1.55, and less than 5 percent of youth
scored a 3 or higher, showing that youth believed it was wrong for someone their age to use alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, or LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs.
Perceived Risk of Harm of Drug Use: Perceived risks of drug use showed a mean score that was towards
the middle of the 1-4 scale at 2.31 suggesting that youth only perceived some moderate to slight risk
for people using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to
take them.
Protective Factors
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: On average, youth responded that they each had an average of two
best friends who had participated in positive activities in the past year. Participating in clubs, committing
to staying drug free, trying to do well in and liking school are all positive attitudes and behaviors for youth.

Consequences
Rode in a Car with Someone Who had been Drinking Alcohol: The vast majority of youth practiced the
safe habit of not riding in a car with someone who had been drinking alcohol, with only about 20 percent
of youth reporting having ridden in a car with someone who had been drinking in the past 30 days.
ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
Adult Actions in the Home: Unfortunately, more than half of youth reported that in their lifetime, an adult
swore at, insulted, or put them down. Such early childhood experiences are linked to negative health
outcomes later in life.
School Safety
Feel Safe at School: About 80 percent of youth agree or strongly agree that they feel safe at school.
School safety can impact certain youth behaviors such as school attendance and bullying.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the aforementioned topics, complete with definitions
and charts, in turn providing an in-depth understanding of the youth landscape in Arizona. These AYS
findings, along with data from other disciplines (e.g. public health and education research), can support
the design and implementation of evidence-based programs intended to meet needs specific to the
populations most at risk or most likely to be impacted by substance abuse and other problem behaviors.

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Section 2: Introduction
2.1 Background
2016 Arizona Youth Survey Report
Every two years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center conducts the Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. This survey was designed
to assess the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement and other risky behaviors in Arizona, and to better understand the risk and protective factors that are correlated with these
behaviors. The AYS is based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model included in
the Communities That Care (CTC) survey. This framework was developed in 1989 by J. David Hawkins,
Ph.D., Richard F. Catalano, Ph.D., and a team of researchers at the University of Washington (Hawkins
et al., 1992).
The Risk and Protective Factor (RPF) model is a prevention model that is utilized to identify methods of
reducing concerning behaviors in youth by addressing the social factors that may increase or decrease
the risk of a behavior developing. This model categorizes these social factors in four domains: individual/peer, family, school, and community. Each domain contains a set of risk and protective factors that
youth may experience. Risk factors include concepts such as youth perceiving no risk in using drugs,
having high family conflict, having low commitment to their school, or perceiving that drugs are easily
obtainable. Protective factors include concepts such as youth interacting with prosocial peers, having a
strong attachment to their family, having opportunities for prosocial involvement, or receiving rewards for
prosocial involvement.
During each administration year, the Arizona Youth Survey is completed by 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students throughout all 15 counties in Arizona. Any school that serves these grade levels is eligible
to participate regardless of school type (e.g. traditional public, private, or charter schools). The 2016
survey was administered between February and May 2016, and resulted in the participation of 57,170
students from 249 schools across Arizona.
This report summarizes the findings obtained from the 2016 AYS for Pima County, which includes 1596
8th grade students, 1518 10th grade students, and 1445 12th grade students. The sample size per chart
can be smaller because some youth did not answer all the questions. Due to significant changes to the
survey instruments over the years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) cautions readers
against comparing these data to pre-2002 survey results.

The Community Data Project
The Community Data Project (CDP), online at http://azcjc.gov/cdp_site/default.aspx, is a multi-agency
effort to create a central repository for Arizona’s substance abuse and criminal justice data (e.g. AYS
results, crime rates, and corrections). Through a user-friendly website, the public has access to a onestop portal where they can select the type of data they need by specific demographic characteristics and
geographic level of interest. The CDP can be used to obtain data for grant writing purposes, prevention
efforts, and to inform strategic planning and programmatic changes. Various output options are available,
including data tables, graphs, and maps, to cover a variety of reporting and visualization needs.
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2.2 County Sample
All schools in Arizona are eligible to participate in the survey, and recruitment efforts were successful
in obtaining participation by schools in all 15 counties. Careful planning and uniform administration of
the survey have resulted in data that are valid and representative of students in the 8th, 10th, and 12th
grades across the state.
In this report, the results for Pima County are presented. Table 1 presents the summary demographic
statistics for the 2016 county sample, and compares them with the latest data from the National Center for
Education Statistics’ (NCES) Common Core of Data (2015). The first two columns in this table allow the
reader to judge the representativeness of the obtained sample. If there are large differences between
the sample and NCES data, the generalizability of the results should be re-considered (Maxfield and
Babbie, 2015). The first column is the AYS county data, the second is the NCES data for this county,
and the third column is the state-wide NCES data.
To better understand the diversity of Arizona’s youth population, respondents were asked separate questions about their ethnicity (Hispanic vs. Non-Hispanic) and their race (American Indian, Asian, Pacific
Islander, Black, and White — which includes Hispanic and Non-Hispanic). This method for obtaining ethnicity and race information provides more comprehensive data on youth cultural and racial selfidentification, and on Arizona’s diverse youth population. Note also that students were able to check as
many race categories as they felt applied to them, so percentages in the race categories may not add up
to 100%. To simplify this issue, percentages are reported for a composite race/ethnicity variable created
based on answers to the separate race and ethnicity questions.
Table 1: Demographic characteristics of the Pima County and state samples.

Gender
Race/Ethnicity

Male
Female
American Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black
Hispanic
Multi-racial
White

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Whenever data are obtained from a sample of students instead of the entire population, it is important
to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of the data. One easy way to investigate the quality of the
sample is to look at the basic demographic characteristics of the students who participated in the survey
and compare them to what is known about the entire population of students. This will give the user of
these data a basic understanding of the degree to which the sample data can be generalized to the
entire population. Differences of greater than 5 percentage points may indicate that the results in this
report may be over- or underestimating the prevalence of various issues.
The data included in this report describe the level of risk and protective factors, substance use, antisocial
behavior, and delinquency of those youth who participated in the survey. These can be used to inform
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the development of school and community-based prevention and intervention activities that may benefit
both the youth who participated in the survey and those who did not.

2.3 About the Survey Data
The data reported here were collected using two modes. First, a self-administered questionnaire using
Scantron technology was utilized in schools which did not have extensive access to computers for their
students. The instrument used for these paper-and-pencil administrations is available in Appendix B. A
second mode, a self-administered online survey, was also available for schools to use if they preferred
to administer the survey online. This online tool presented the same questions as the paper-and-pencil
Scantron survey, except that students could answer the questions on a computer while in their classroom.
The data were compiled into the final analysis dataset using statistical software.

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2.4 Structure of the Report
Structure of Sections 3–8
Sections 3–8 of this report have the same basic structure. Each subsection presents definitions, followed
by bar- or line-graphs (“figures”), all relating to a particular topic area of the Arizona Youth Survey. The
figures visually represent the responses to a selection of questionnaire items associated with the topic
area. For example, Section 3.1: Substance Use and Frequency of Use begins with a Definitions portion,
which lists definitions for the AYS categories Substance Use in the Last 30 Days, Lifetime Substance
Use, Frequent Use of Substances, Binge Use, and Poly-Substance Use. Following these definitions is
a Figures portion, which presents a series of figures summarizing survey results for the questionnaire
items associated with the categories in the definitions portion.
While some subsections (topic areas) contain a larger number of specific definitions and figures than
others, all subsections in Sections 3–8 have this same basic structure.
The Figures portions of each topic area contain separate figures for 8th, 10th, and 12th grade responses
(with the exception of 2012-2016 line-graphs, in which the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade data appear sideby-side in the same graph). If a particular figure requires additional explanation or commentary, it is
included above it in the main text of the Figures portion.

Structure of Appendix Section
Following the main text of the report are four appendices:
Appendix A: List of References
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor Scale Definitions
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The contents of the appendices are summarized at the beginning of the Appendices section. Additional
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2.5 Interpreting the Figures
Every figure in this report compares the responses of Pima County students to the average responses
from the state-wide Arizona sample, for a selection of 2016 AYS questionnaire items.
Most of the figures are bar-graphs (or: “bar-charts,” “bar-plots,” etc.). With a few exceptions, such figures
depict what percentage of youth in the sample agreed with a statement (e.g. “it is wrong to smoke
marijuana”), reported having participated in some activity (e.g. have smoked marijuana in the last 30
days), or provided some specific answer to the relevant question (e.g. obtained marijuana from someone
with a medical card). Each percentage-based figure will specify exactly how the percentages should be
interpreted, via a main title above the plot window and label on the horizontal axis.
Some figures in the report display measurements other than percentages, such as initiation age in
Section 5.2, or composite Risk and Protective (RPF) scores in Section 5.1 (see Appendix C for RPF
scoring information). In figures that do not represent percentage-based data, the relevant units will be
clearly indicated in the title and/or horizontal axis.
In some cases, the number of youth who responded to a question was less than 25. In these cases, the
gray bar representing the school statistic is suppressed to protect the privacy of the survey respondents.
The following sample figure, Figure 0, is typical of the charts appearing throughout the report (the actual
numbers in the sample figure are not genuine — they are provided for illustrative purposes only). The
%-labels are provided for each bar in each figure, and are rounded to one decimal place throughout. For
county and district reports, the average responses for students in the county or district are compared to
the state average, instead of an individual school.
The black error bars ( |——| ) that appear on each of the school-level bars represent the margin of error.
Due to the nature of survey data, any given measurement is only an estimate of the true value. For
example, Figure 0 shows that 9.7% of Example School students have used Substance A in the last
30 days. However, if the survey was re-administered to the same students repeatedly, it is unlikely that
exactly 9.7% of them would report having used Substance A each and every time (again, see introductory
section). Thus, the margins of error on Example School’s bars in Figure 0 indicate the range within which
we can be confident that the “true” percentage lies. This is important primarily for comparison with the
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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

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Figure 0: Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

When comparing school-level numbers with state-level numbers, it is important to note the position of the
state-level bar as it relates to the position of the upper and lower margin of error on the corresponding
school-level bar. If the state average bar falls within the range of the school’s upper and lower margins
of error, then we cannot safely conclude that there is a meaningful difference between students in the
school and students in Arizona at large. For example we cannot conclude from Figure 0 that students at
Example School are more likely to use Substance A than Arizona students are on average, even though
Substance A use is at 50.3% within Example School but only 46.1% state-wide. This is because the state
average bar falls within the school’s margin of error (which ranges from about 43% to 57%, indicated by
the length of |——|). In other words, the “true” value of students at Example School who reported using
Substance A lies somewhere between 43% and 57%. Because the statewide rate of 46.1% falls within
this range, it is not plausible to conclude that there is a meaningful difference between Example School
and the state average.
On the other hand, we can conclude from Figure 0 that it is plausible that there is a meaningful difference
in use of Substance B between Example School and the state average. In particular, since the state average for 30-day use of Substance B (22.6%) is higher than the upper margin of error for Example School
(about 14%), it is plausible that students at Example School are indeed less likely to use Substance B
than Arizona students are on average. Put another way: since the state bar does not overlap with the
school’s error-bars, Figure 0 does provide evidence for a meaningful difference in use of Substance B.
Key points to remember about figures with this format:

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• Gray bars represent the data for Pima County
• Blue bars represent Arizona state-average data
• Black error bars ( |——| ) represent the margin of error for the sample estimate that the bar
represents. This is a range that effectively represents the possible values of the bar length given the
sampling error. The smaller the sample, the larger this range becomes. This range allows readers
to judge the difference between the value of the reported statistics against the state averages. See
also Section 2.5: Interpreting the Figures.
• If the state-average bar is higher than the upper margin of error on the county’s bar, or lower than
the lower margin of error on the county’s bar, then it is plausible that the county’s student body
genuinely differs from the state of Arizona on that particular item (for the particular grade level
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Section 3: Problem Behaviors
3.1 Substance Use and Frequency of Use
Definitions
Youth were asked many questions on their use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and specifically on
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electronic cigarettes;
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LSD or other hallucinogens;
cocaine or crack;
inhalants (sniffed glue or inhaled gases);
methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth);
heroin;
Ecstasy (MDMA);
steroids or anabolic steroids;
prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin,
OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to take them;

• prescription stimulants (such as Adderal, Ritalin, or Dexedrine) without a doctor telling
you to take them;
• prescription sedatives (tranquilizers such as
Valium or Xanax, barbiturates, or sleeping
pills) without a doctor telling you to take them;
• over the counter (OTC) drugs (such as cough
syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills) for the purpose of getting high;
• synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts or herbal
incense products);
• beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you
used prescription drugs; or
• “phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze).”

The drug phenoxydine does not exist, but was included for data validity purposes. Youth who responded
that they used this drug may not be answering questions honestly. We include these responses, but note
the prevalence of this answer as a measure for possible untruthful answers.
Substance Use in the Last 30 days is a measure of the percentage of youth who used a given substance
at least once in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This serves as a proxy for the level of current use
of the substance. Data are shown for the past three survey administrations in order to note any trends
of increased or decreased use.
Lifetime Substance Use is a measure of the percentage of youth who tried a particular substance at
least once in their lifetime, and is used to show the percentage of youth who have had experience with a
specific substance.
Frequent Use of Substances is a measure of the percentage of youth who used the substance at least
10-19 times in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This acts as a proxy for addiction or abuse of
substances.
Binge Use of alcohol defined as having had five or more drinks in a row, at some point during the two
weeks prior to the survey.
Poly-substance Use is defined in this survey as consuming alcohol and prescription drugs at the same
time, at some point during the 30 days prior to the survey.

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Figures
30-day Substance Use, 2016
Figure 1: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

5.4%
3.6%

Synthetic Drugs

3.6%
2.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

6.2%
4.5%

Rx Tranquilizers

4.7%
3.3%

Rx Stimulants

4.1%
2.4%

Rx Opioids

6.2%
5.0%

Steroids

3.7%
2.1%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

2.9%
1.9%

Heroin

2.8%
1.6%

Methamphetamine

2.9%
1.7%

Inhalants

5.4%
4.2%

Cocaine/Crack

3.3%
1.9%

Hallucinogens

3.3%
2.1%

Marijuana

9.9%
7.3%

Alcohol

15.5%
12.3%

*Phenoxydine

2.7%
1.6%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

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Figure 2: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

5.0%
5.7%

Synthetic Drugs

2.5%
3.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

5.5%
5.8%

Rx Tranquilizers

4.6%
5.2%

Rx Stimulants

4.4%
4.3%

Rx Opioids

5.9%
6.8%

Steroids

2.1%
3.0%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

2.9%
3.3%

Heroin

1.7%
2.7%

Methamphetamine

1.8%
2.8%

Inhalants

2.8%
3.8%

Cocaine/Crack

2.9%
3.3%

Hallucinogens

4.1%
4.1%

Marijuana

17.2%
15.2%

Alcohol

25.9%
23.4%

*Phenoxydine

1.8%
2.7%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

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20

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60

70

80

90

100

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Figure 3: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

7.3%
7.6%

Synthetic Drugs

3.4%
4.0%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

6.9%
6.7%

Rx Tranquilizers

6.4%
6.0%

Rx Stimulants

4.7%
5.5%

Rx Opioids

8.3%
7.8%

Steroids

3.5%
4.1%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

3.3%
4.6%

Heroin

2.9%
3.8%

Methamphetamine

2.8%
4.1%

Inhalants

3.7%
4.3%

Cocaine/Crack

5.2%
5.2%

Hallucinogens

6.9%
5.7%

Marijuana

26.8%
22.9%

Alcohol

38.6%
35.9%

*Phenoxydine

2.4%
3.8%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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30-day Substance Use, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 4 shows 30-day substance use trends for a variety of common substances, drawing from the
results of the 2012, 2014, and 2016 Arizona Youth Surveys. The bars represent the percentage of youth
who report having used each of the substances in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. In some cases
the sample size for past years was too small for a specific grade in a specific county, and so the data are
suppressed.

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Figure 4: Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016

Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012−2016
8th grade

10th grade

12th grade

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Rx
Tranquilizers

25

Alcohol

75

2012

2014

2016

2012

2014

2016

2012

2014

2016

0
100
50
25
0
100

Rx
Opioids

75
50
25
0
100
50
25

75
50
25
0
100
75
50
25
0

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Rx
Stimulants

75

0
100

Marijuana

75

Percentage (%) of students reporting use

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Lifetime Substance Use, 2016
Figure 5: Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)
28.1%

E−Cigarettes
22.4%
16.7%

Cigarettes
14.7%
6.0%

Rx Tranquilizers
4.7%
4.0%

Rx Stimulants
3.1%
8.8%

Rx Opioids
6.9%
17.2%

Marijuana
14.3%
31.5%

Alcohol
29.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Figure 6: Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)
39.4%

E−Cigarettes
30.6%
24.8%

Cigarettes
22.4%
8.5%

Rx Tranquilizers
7.5%
7.7%

Rx Stimulants
6.8%
11.9%

Rx Opioids
10.8%
33.8%

Marijuana
28.9%
52.2%

Alcohol
45.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Figure 7: Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)
43.9%

E−Cigarettes
36.8%
37.2%

Cigarettes
32.8%
11.8%

Rx Tranquilizers
10.0%
9.8%

Rx Stimulants
9.6%
15.5%

Rx Opioids
13.6%
47.4%

Marijuana
42.0%
65.1%

Alcohol
60.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Frequent Substance Use, 2016
Figure 8: Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

3.2%
2.0%

Cigarettes

1.8%
1.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

1.5%
0.9%

Rx Opioids

1.8%
1.1%

Marijuana

2.9%
2.0%

Alcohol

1.9%
1.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
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Figure 9: Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

3.3%
4.6%

Cigarettes

2.7%
3.0%

Rx Tranquilizers

1.6%
1.9%

Rx Opioids

1.6%
2.0%

Marijuana

6.1%
5.3%

Alcohol

3.1%
3.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
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Figure 10: Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

4.8%
7.0%

Cigarettes

4.3%
5.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

1.1%
2.1%

Rx Opioids

1.4%
2.4%

Marijuana

10.4%
9.4%

Alcohol

4.8%
6.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
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Binge Use, 2016
Figure 11: Binge Use (8th Grade)

2016 Binge Use (8th Grade)

9.2%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
6.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Pima

Figure 12: Binge Use (10th Grade)

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2016 Binge Use (10th Grade)

13.5%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
13.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Pima

Figure 13: Binge Use (12th Grade)

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2016 Binge Use (12th Grade)

24.4%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
21.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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Poly-Substance Use, 2016
Figure 14: Poly-Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Poly−Substance Use (8th Grade)

5.4%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
3.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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Figure 15: Poly-Substance Use (10th Grade)

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2016 Poly−Substance Use (10th Grade)

5.0%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
5.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Pima

Figure 16: Poly-Substance Use (12th Grade)

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2016 Poly−Substance Use (12th Grade)

7.3%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
7.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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3.2 Gang Involvement
Definitions
Gang Involvement is measured by a series of questions centered on current and past gang membership
for self and friends, as well as the major reason for membership. Association with “delinquent” peers has
been identified as a correlate of individual gang involvement and other anti-social behaviors (Esbensen
et al., 2009; Klein and Maxson, 2006).This item is examined with a question pertaining to peer gang
membership (i.e. best friends were in a gang in the past year).
Research has also indicated that perceptions of gang involvement are important to understanding potential or future gang involvement of youth (Lopez et al., 2006). To inspect this further, Gang Involvement
also asks whether youth think that they will be seen as “cool” if they belong to a gang, as well as whether
or not they have taken money in the last 30 days to support gang activities.
• Ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who responded
“yes” or “no, but would like to.”
• Friends ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated
that one or more of their four best friends had been members of a gang in the last 12 months.
• The chances of being seen as cool if you were part of a gang percentages represented in charts
refer to those youth who stated some, pretty good, or very good chance.
• Taking money to support gang activities percentages represented in charts refer to those youth
who stated that they’ve stolen money to support gang activities one or more times in the past 30
days.
• Reasons for belonging to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who said
they had ever belonged to a gang, and then selected the major reason why they joined (those who
reported having belonged to a gang but did not provide a reason are not included).

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Figures
Gang Involvement, 2016
Figure 17: Gang Involvement (8th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (8th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

9.3%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

10.8%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

25.7%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

5.1%

7.1%

8.4%

19.5%

3.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Figure 18: Gang Involvement (10th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (10th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

4.9%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

6.3%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

16.6%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

2.3%

6.7%

7.1%

17.0%

3.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Figure 19: Gang Involvement (12th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (12th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

7.0%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

5.9%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

11.6%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

4.5%

7.4%

7.5%

13.1%

5.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Reasons for Joining a Gang, 2016
Figure 20: Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)
To get respect

11.8%
10.0%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

1.5%
5.8%

Protection/safety

11.8%
16.1%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

7.4%
4.3%

Make money

20.6%
19.4%

Friendship

20.6%
24.2%

Felt pressured

5.9%
1.6%

Other

20.6%
18.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Figure 21: Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)
To get respect

7.3%
9.2%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

14.6%
7.1%

Protection/safety

9.8%
15.6%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

9.8%
6.0%

Make money

26.8%
20.9%

Friendship

17.1%
18.6%

Felt pressured

2.4%
3.6%

Other

12.2%
19.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Figure 22: Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)
To get respect

15.4%
11.4%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

3.8%
3.8%

Protection/safety

17.3%
11.6%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

7.7%
5.6%

Make money

23.1%
25.4%

Friendship

17.3%
18.5%

Felt pressured

0.0%
4.2%

Other

15.4%
19.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Gang Involvement trends, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 23: Gang Involvement Trends, 2012-2016

Gang Involvement Trends, 2012−2016
10th grade

12th grade

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belonged
to a gang?

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Ever belonged
to a gang?

Percentage (%) of students
responding 'yes'

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3.3 Bullying
Definitions
Bullying is a form of aggression, often expressed through physical or psychological harassment, which
can lead to feelings of being unsafe and to increased absences (Batsche and Knoff, 1994; Gastic, 2008;
Kearney, 2008). It is measured by several questions including experiences with being bullied at school,
being a target of cyber-bullying (harassed online or via a cell phone or electronic device), as well as
any occurrences of bullying on the part of the respondent. Lastly, this section includes responses to
a question concerning being a witness to bullying on school property and willingness to intervene (i.e.
did nothing to stop it). Data represented in charts refer to the percentage of youth who engaged in or
witnessed each activity on one or more occasions over the past 12 months.

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Figures
Figure 24: Bullying (8th Grade)

2016 Bullying (8th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

45.1%

I was harassed
online

35.1%

47.0%

33.1%
25.8%

I bullied someone

26.1%
42.4%

I was bullied

42.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
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Figure 25: Bullying (10th Grade)

2016 Bullying (10th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

37.7%

I was harassed
online

29.2%

37.4%

28.7%
19.6%

I bullied someone

18.8%
30.3%

I was bullied

31.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
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Figure 26: Bullying (12th Grade)

2016 Bullying (12th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

26.3%

I was harassed
online

21.2%

28.8%

23.6%
15.3%

I bullied someone

14.5%
21.6%

I was bullied

22.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
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3.4 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Definitions
The original Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, conducted from 1995 to
1997, established the link between early childhood experiences of abuse or neglect and the presence
of health issues in adulthood (Felitti et al., 1998). Through this study, the prevention community was
able to determine that, as the number of ACEs a child is exposed to increases, so does the risk level for
negative health outcomes later in life.
Many researchers have now turned their focus to understanding the impact of adverse childhood experiences on behaviors during adolescence and beyond (Anda et al., 2006; Jonson-Reid et al., 2012).
To assess youths’ exposure to these situations, and the possible effects from experiencing ACEs, six
ACEs-related questions similar to several of those asked of adults in the national study were examined
in the 2016 AYS. Youth were asked questions regarding ever living with anyone who was a problem
drinker/alcoholic, living with anyone who has used or abuse drugs and medications, living with anyone
who had served time in prison or jail, having parents who are separated or divorced, and experiencing
the presence of physical or emotional abuse in their homes. Percentages reported are for those youth
who responded yes to each of the questions.

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Figures
Figure 27: Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)
21.0%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 23.1%
13.0%

Ever lived with a
drug user 13.8%
Ever lived with 24.4%
someone who had
been incarcerated 24.0%
Parents ever 41.6%
separated or
divorced 41.0%
Ever lived with 22.9%
adults who fought
each other 22.1%
Ever lived
53.1%
with adults who
insulted or put 50.9%
you down
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Figure 28: Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)
25.6%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 25.2%
20.0%

Ever lived with a
drug user 17.2%
Ever lived with 21.7%
someone who had
been incarcerated 22.9%
Parents ever 42.6%
separated or
divorced 42.3%
Ever lived with 22.3%
adults who fought
each other 23.2%
Ever lived
55.9%
with adults who
insulted or put 55.7%
you down
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Figure 29: Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)
24.3%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 26.4%
18.1%

Ever lived with a
drug user 19.1%
Ever lived with 22.7%
someone who had
been incarcerated 22.7%
Parents ever 46.3%
separated or
divorced 44.1%
Ever lived with 23.7%
adults who fought
each other 23.2%
Ever lived
52.1%
with adults who
insulted or put 53.9%
you down
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Consequences of Problem Behaviors

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 4: Consequences of Problem Behaviors
4.1 Impaired Driving
Definitions
Impaired Driving has often focused on alcohol use, but researchers have begun to explore the use of
other drugs and driving, especially marijuana (Maxwell, 2012).
Impaired Driving is measured by asking youth to answer four questions about their driving or passenger
behavior in the past 30 days. The percentage of youth who acknowledged that they engaged in each of
these behaviors at least once is reported:
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•
•
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rode with someone who had been drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after taking prescription drugs for the experience; and
drove a car/vehicle after using marijuana.

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Figures
Figure 30: Impaired Driving (8th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (8th Grade)
Rode in a car 26.3%
with someone who
had been drinking 20.4%
Drove while
drinking alcohol
(30 days)

7.6%

Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

5.2%

Drove while using
marijuana (30
days)

8.7%

4.2%

3.1%

5.7%

0

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20

30

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70

80

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Figure 31: Impaired Driving (10th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (10th Grade)
Rode in a car 19.3%
with someone who
had been drinking 19.9%
Drove while
drinking alcohol
(30 days)

4.7%

Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

4.0%

5.9%

4.8%

Drove while using 11.6%
marijuana (30
days) 10.5%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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Figure 32: Impaired Driving (12th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (12th Grade)
Rode in a car 21.0%
with someone who
had been drinking 21.4%
Drove while 11.5%
drinking alcohol
(30 days) 11.7%
Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

7.2%
7.5%

Drove while using 22.3%
marijuana (30
days) 19.7%
0

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20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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4.2 School Safety
Definitions
School Safety is often viewed in terms of the absence of harmful incidents or crimes on school grounds,
usually measured within a year, or measured relative to other schools or benchmarks (Langbein and
Bess, 2002). School safety is measured by a series of questions that assess overall feelings of safety
and its impact on certain behaviors. Youth were asked if they felt safe at school, as well as the number of
days they did not attend due to feeling unsafe at, or on their way to campus in the last 30 days. Further,
youth responded to questions about being threatened or injured with a weapon on school property, as
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Figures
Figure 33: School Safety (8th Grade)

2016 School Safety (8th Grade)
I feel safe at 71.5%
school 73.9%
I skipped school
because I felt 15.4%
unsafe (past 30 11.7%
days)
I got in a fight 15.6%
(12 months) 18.2%
I was threatened 13.5%
with a weapon (12
months) 11.7%
I brought a
weapon with me
(past 30 days)

6.6%
5.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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Figure 34: School Safety (10th Grade)

2016 School Safety (10th Grade)
I feel safe at 78.3%
school 77.4%
I skipped school
because I felt 10.1%
unsafe (past 30 11.6%
days)
I got in a fight 10.9%
(12 months) 11.3%
I was threatened 10.9%
with a weapon (12
months) 10.3%
I brought a
weapon with me
(past 30 days)

6.6%
6.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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Figure 35: School Safety (12th Grade)

2016 School Safety (12th Grade)
I feel safe at 81.1%
school 77.3%
I skipped school
because I felt 8.8%
unsafe (past 30 10.7%
days)
I got in a fight
(12 months)

9.5%

I was threatened
with a weapon (12
months)

9.1%

I brought a
weapon with me
(past 30 days)

6.7%

9.8%

9.4%

8.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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Section 5: Contextual Factors
5.1 Risk and Protective Factors
Definitions
Risk and Protective Factors (RPF) are personal and environmental factors that may influence a person’s
likelihood of engaging in problem behaviors (Hawkins et al., 1992). Risk Factors increase the chances
of a person participating in concerning behaviors, while Protective Factors decrease this likelihood. The
Risk and Protective Factor scales included in the AYS measure specific aspects of a youth’s life experience that are known to be associated with whether they will subsequently engage in problem behaviors.
The scales are grouped into four domains: peer/individual, family, school, and community. The Risk
and Protective Factor charts in Section 5.1 depict a composite ‘risk score’ or ‘protective score’ which
represent the degree to which respondents are at risk or have protection against developing problem behaviors in a particular domain. Ideally, risk scores should be on the lower end of the scale (indicating a
lower risk level among the sample), whereas protection scores should be higher (indicating a higher level
of protection among the sample). The composite scores were calculated from groups of questionnaire
items related to each particular domain.
Because many of the questions in the 2016 version of the AYS were carried over from earlier versions of
the instrument, it was possible to reconstruct a number of equivalent comprehensive scales for the 2016
data. The construction of the scales involved taking means (average scores) of each of their components,
which were mostly in the form of Likert scales (e.g. Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree), with some
requiring reverse coding for consistency. Other types of components included simple dichotomous Yes
or No responses; or count variables (e.g. “How many of your best friends...”). Individuals with missing
responses on more than one of the scales’ component questions were excluded from the construction
of the scales in order to minimize response bias.
For each of the charts, the scales are harmonized so that they each range to a maximum of 10. This
is done because some scales have a natural range of 1-4, while other scales range from 1-5, which
does not allow for accurate comparisons of factor levels. While the rescaling allows for the factors to be
compared, the meaning of actual scores should not be taken in real units, but instead taken as a Likert
scale range similar to the common phrase “on a scale of 0 to 10.”

Peer-Individual Risk Factors
Rewards for Antisocial Behavior: Youth who receive rewards for their antisocial behavior are at higher
risk for future engagement in problem behaviors. Rewards for antisocial behavior, in the peer-individual
domain, include being seen as cool by peers for using substances or participating in problem behaviors
(Fleming et al., 2008; Meghdadpour et al., 2012). Data represented in charts refer to to youth who
indicated that there would be a very good chance that they would be seen as cool if they used substances
or participated in problem behaviors (e.g. carrying a handgun). Higher scores indicate a higher level of
reward for antisocial behavior.
Rebelliousness: Youth who participate in behaviors considered against conventional laws and norms
have a high tolerance for deviant behavior, low perceived risk, or a strong need for independence and
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sensation seeking. These place youth at substantial risk for drug use (Cleveland et al., 2008). Youth
were asked if they often ignore rules or do the opposite of what they’re told to do just to get away with
it. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth demonstrate these behaviors. Higher
scores indicate a higher level of rebelliousness.
Perceived Risk of Harm: Youth who do not perceive drug use to be risky (i.e. believing people cannot be
harmed physically, mentally, or legally when using substances) are far more likely to engage in drug use
themselves (Danseco et al., 1999; Perron and Howard, 2008). Youth were asked if they think people risk
harming themselves when using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor
telling the youth to take them. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth perceive little
to no risk in using substances. Higher scores indicate a low level of perceived risk.
Interaction with Antisocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in problem behaviors are
at higher risk for engaging in antisocial behavior themselves (Jonkman et al., 2011; Stockwell et al.,
2004). Participants were asked about how many of their friends have been suspended from school,
dropped out of school, carried a handgun, sold drugs, stolen a car, or been arrested in the last 12
months. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity of friends who engaged in that behavior. Higher
scores indicate more interaction with antisocial peers.
Friends’ Use of Drugs: Youth who spend time with friends who engage in substance use are more likely
to engage in the same behavior. Peer drug use has consistently been found to be among the strongest
predictors of substance use among youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Iannotti et al., 1996; Yamaguchi and
Kandel, 1984). Participants were asked if any of their friends use alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other
illicit drugs or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them. Data represented in
charts refer to friends’ use or abuse of drugs. Higher values indicate more friends who use drugs.
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: As youth grow older, they have a higher likelihood of being exposed
to others who engage in drug use or have a greater acceptance of these behaviors. This exposure may
influence a youth’s attitude toward drug use and increase the likelihood of them engaging in a variety of
problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Bahr et al., 2005; Bauman and Ennett, 1996; Beyers et al., 2004).
This factor examines how wrong youth perceive it is to use four different substance groups: alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, and LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs. Data represented in charts refer to
youth attitudes towards using drugs. Higher values indicate more favorable attitudes toward drug use.
Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: As previously stated, youths’ attitudes may change as
they are exposed to different social circles (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). This factor aims to
understand youth perceptions of how wrong it would be to stay away from school, take a handgun to
school, pick a fight, seriously attack someone, and steal anything worth more than $5. Data represented
in charts refer to youth attitudes about these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Gang Involvement: Youth who belong to gangs and associate with gang-involved peers are more at risk
for antisocial behavior and drug use (Curry and Spergel, 1992; Herrenkohl et al., 2000). Conditioned on
ever being in a gang, this scale includes questions about age of first involvement and the membership
status of best friends. The Gang Involvement Risk Factor measures the participant’s own gang involvement. Data shown in charts refer to the degree to which youth are involved in gangs. Higher values
indicate more gang involvement.

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Early Initiation of Drug Use: Early onset of drug use has been linked to increased drug use and abuse
through adolescence and beyond, with later age of onset more likely to lead to reduced drug involvement
and a greater likelihood of discontinuation of use (Kandel, 1975; Miller et al., 2006). To assess the scope
of onset among the sample, this factor looks at the age at which youth first tried cigarettes, marijuana,
or alcohol, and when youth first began drinking regularly. Data reported reflect participants who stated
they began using substances at an early age. Higher values indicate earlier use of substances.

Peer-Individual Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are rewarded for working hard in school and the community are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. Rewards for prosocial involvement include being
seen as cool for trying your best at school, defending someone who is being bullied, or regularly volunteering in the community (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data contained in charts
represent the extent to which youth think that they would be seen as cool if they participated in prosocial
activities. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Prosocial Involvement: Youth who participate in positive school and community activities are less likely
to participate in problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Data
contained in charts represent the degree to which youth participated in school clubs and organizations
or volunteered in the community. Higher scores indicate more prosocial involvement.
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in prosocial behavior are
more likely to participate in prosocial behavior as well. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity
of friends with whom youth have participated in prosocial activities in the past 12 months. Higher scores
indicate higher interaction with prosocial peers.
Belief in the Moral Order: Youth who have a belief in what is “right” or “wrong” are less likely to use drugs
(Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Participants were asked about how wrong they believe it
would be for someone their age to steal anything worth more than $5, cheat in school, or start a fight.
Data in these charts refer to youth attitudes towards these behaviors. Youth were also asked about how
important they think it is to be honest with their parents; data represent the extent to which youth agreed
that is it important for them to be honest with their parents. Higher scores indicate higher belief in moral
order.

Family Domain Risk Factors
Poor Family Management: Parents’ use of inconsistent and/or unusually harsh punishment with their
children places their children at a higher risk for participation in substance use and other problem behaviors. This higher risk is also seen in youth whose parents do not provide clear explanations for expected
behaviors and do not monitor their children’s activities (Arthur et al., 2002; Dishion et al., 2004). Youth
were asked if their parents usually know who they are spending time with, if there are clear rules in their
household, and if their parents would be aware of the youth’s participation in problem behaviors. Data
in charts display the extent to which youth indicated that their families had poor management practices.
Higher score indicate poor family management.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: In families where parents use illegal drugs, are heavy
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users of alcohol, or are tolerant of children’s use, youth are more likely to become drug abusers during
adolescence. The risk is further increased if parents involve children in their own drug use, such as
asking their child to light a cigarette or get a beer from the refrigerator (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl
et al., 2000). To capture data on this concept, participants were asked if their parents think it is wrong for
them to use cigarettes, alcohol or marijuana. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth
believe their parents would accept their child using substances. Higher scores indicate more favorable
parental attitudes towards drug use.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: Youth often follow the example of those around
them. Parental attitudes that are positive to antisocial or rebellious behaviors can be seen as an approval of the youth’s participation in those behaviors. Examples of parental attitudes being favorable
toward antisocial behavior include parents believing it is not wrong for someone to steal items, pick a
fight, or damage someone else’s property (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). Participants of the
survey were asked if their parents thought it would be wrong for them to participate in these antisocial
behaviors. The data in this chart represent the extent to which youth believe their parents would think it
is acceptable to participate in these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable parental attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Family History of Antisocial Behavior: When youth are raised in a family with a history of problem behaviors (e.g. violence, alcohol, or other drug use), they are more likely to engage in these behaviors
themselves (Corrigan et al., 2007). Participants were asked about the presence of alcohol or drug problems in their family, and the general use of alcohol and other drugs by family members. Data in the chart
represent the extent to which youth indicated that they have family members who engage in these problem behaviors or have engaged in these behaviors in the past. Higher values indicate more antisocial
behavior among family members.
Family Conflict: Youth raised in families who experience high levels of conflict, whether or not the child
is directly involved in these conflicts, are more likely to engage in delinquent behaviors and drug use
(Szapocznik and Williams, 2000). Youth were asked questions regarding the presence of conflict in their
home (e.g. household members having serious arguments or yelling at and insulting each other often).
Data contained in these charts represent the extent to which youth state that their family experiences
these heightened levels of conflict. Higher scores indicate more family conflict.

Family Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When parents, siblings, and other family members praise or encourage activities done well by a child, youth are less likely to engage in substance use and other problem
behaviors (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their parents often
communicate feeling proud of them or notice them doing a good job. Youth were also asked questions
regarding spending time with their mother or father. Data in the charts refer to the extent to which youth
stated that spending time with their mother and/or father is enjoyable, and that their parents communicate being proud of them and notice when they do a good job. Higher scores indicate more rewards for
prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are exposed to more opportunities to participate
meaningfully in the responsibilities and activities of the family are less likely to engage in drug use and
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other problem behaviors. Opportunities for prosocial involvement, at the family domain level, include
youth being able to do fun activities with their family members, being a part of family decision- making,
and being able to rely on family members for help when needed (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004;
Catalano et al., 1992). Data in the charts represent youth who stated that they have opportunities for
prosocial involvement. Higher scores indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.
Family Attachment: Youth who feel that they are close to or are a valued part of their family are less
likely to engage in substance use and other problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Catalano et al.,
1992). Youth were asked questions regarding if they feel close to their family members and if they share
thoughts and feelings with their mother and father. Data in charts refer to the extent to which youth
feel close with their family members, and believe it is important to share thoughts or feelings with their
parents. Higher scores indicate more family attachment.

School Domain Risk Factors
Low Commitment to School: Youth who do not feel connected to or have low commitment to school are
more likely to use drugs and participate in other problem behaviors. Low school commitment is measured
through items such as disliking school, spending little time on homework, and perceiving course work as
irrelevant to one’s future (Brown et al., 2005; Catalano et al., 2002). The data in the charts reflect the
extent to which youth stated that they dislike school or believe school is not important. Higher scores
indicate lower commitment to school.
Academic Failure: Youth who experience academic failure are at a higher risk of participating in drug
abuse and other problem behaviors throughout adolescence (Bryant et al., 2003; Catalano et al., 2002;
Hawkins et al., 1999). Participants were asked about the grades they received during the past year,
and scores indicate the extent to which youth received lower grades such as D’s and F’s. Higher scores
indicate more academic failure.

School Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are recognized and rewarded for their contributions at
school, they are less likely to be involved in substance use and other problem behaviors (Catalano et al.,
1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their teachers notice when they are doing a
good job, praise them for hard work, and tell their parents about how well they are doing in school. Data
represent the extent to which youth stated they receive rewards for participating in prosocial activities.
Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are given opportunities to participate meaningfully
in important activities at school, they are less likely to engage in drug use and other problem behaviors
(Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1992). Youth were asked about having the
chance to participate in school activities, being asked to work on special projects in the classroom, and
being able to speak with their teacher one-on-one. Data in each chart represent the extent to which
youth stated that they have opportunities to participate in prosocial activities in school. Higher scores
indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.

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Community Domain Risk Factors
Perceived Availability of Handguns: The perception that handguns are easily obtainable in the community
may influence the presence of violent behaviors in youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al., 2007).
Participants were asked if they believe it would be easy for them to obtain a handgun. Data shown in
charts represent the extent to which youth believe that it would be easy to obtain a handgun in their
community. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of handguns.
Perceived Availability of Drugs: If youth believe it is easy to obtain drugs they are more likely to use
these substances (Beyers et al., 2004; Johnston et al., 2009). Youth were asked if they believe it would
be easy for them to acquire substances such as cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, or other illicit drugs.
The data presented in each chart represent the extent to which youth believe it would be easy to obtain
substances. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of drugs.
Low Neighborhood Attachment: Youth who do not feel connected to the neighborhoods in which they
live are more likely to become involved in problem behaviors (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al.,
2000). Participants were asked if they liked living in the neighborhood or desired to move out of their
neighborhood. The data shown in each chart refer to the extent to which youth indicated that they did
not like their neighborhood or wished to move out of their neighborhood. Higher scores indicate lower
neighborhood attachment
Laws and Norms Favorable toward Drug Use: Legal restrictions on substance use, such as raising the
legal drinking age or restricting smoking in public places, may influence the degree to which youth consume these substances. Moreover, youth who live in communities that view substance use as “normal
activity” have a higher chance of using substances themselves (Arthur et al., 2002; Cleveland et al.,
2008; Hawkins et al., 2002). Participants were asked if adults in their neighborhood would think it is
wrong for them to use substances, or if they were likely to be caught by law enforcement when using
substances. Data in the chart refer to those youth who stated that they believe that people would not be
caught by law enforcement when using drugs, or stated that adults in their neighborhood believe using
drugs is acceptable. Higher scores indicate more favorable laws and norms towards drug use.

Community Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Rewards for positive participation in activities helps youth bond to
their communities, and lowers their risk of participating in problem behaviors. Youth were asked if their
neighbors encourage them to try their best in various activities, talk with them regarding something important, and if community members ever inform the youth that they are proud of them for doing something
well (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data in the charts represent the extent to which youth
agree with positive statements about their neighbors. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial
involvement.

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Figures
Peer-Individual RPFs, 2016
Figure 36: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

1.9
1.6
3.3
2.7

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

4.6

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.8

Gang Involvement

4.0

0.6
5.2
6.8

Friends Use of
Drugs

1.5

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

7.1

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

1.4

1.2

7.2

1.2
1.9
1.8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 37: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.4
2.1
3.1
2.9

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

4.6

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.7

Gang Involvement

4.4

0.7
5.8
6.6

Friends Use of
Drugs

2.4

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

5.5

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

2.3

2.2

5.8

2.0
2.1
2.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 38: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.3
2.4
3.1
3.1

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

5.1

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.7

Gang Involvement

4.9

0.8
5.3
6.1

Friends Use of
Drugs

3.2

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

4.0

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

2.8

2.9

4.4

2.6
2.0
2.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 39: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.2
4.5
2.7
3.1
5.0
5.4
6.9
7.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Figure 40: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.5
4.5
3.8
3.8
5.0
5.1
6.7
6.8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Figure 41: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.9
4.6
4.2
4.1
4.7
4.8
6.6
6.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Family Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 42: Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

3.6
3.3
0.7
0.6
1.1
1.2
2.4
2.3
4.2

Family Conflict
4.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 43: Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

3.6
3.6
1.1
1.0
1.4
1.3
3.0
2.9
4.4

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 44: Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

4.2
4.1
1.7
1.6
1.5
1.4
3.5
3.4
4.2

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 45: Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.5

6.7

6.3

6.6

5.9

Family Attachment
6.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Pima

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Figure 46: Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.3

6.4

6.3

6.3

5.9

Family Attachment
5.9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Pima

76

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Figure 47: Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.0

6.1

6.0

6.0

5.5

Family Attachment
5.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Pima

77

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School Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 48: School Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

3.9
3.7

Academic Failure

2.8
2.5

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 49: School Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.3
4.3

Academic Failure

2.6
2.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Pima

78

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Figure 50: School Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.4
4.5

Academic Failure

2.7
2.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Pima

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Figure 51: School Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.5
5.5
6.4
6.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Pima

State of Arizona

Figure 52: School Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.2
5.2
6.4
6.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Pima

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Figure 53: School Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.7
5.4
6.5
6.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Pima

81

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Community Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 54: Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

1.9

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

3.1

Low neighborhood
Attachment

4.0

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

3.5

2.0

3.0

3.5

3.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Pima

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Figure 55: Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

2.3

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

4.8

Low neighborhood
Attachment

3.8

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

4.3

2.4

4.5

3.8

4.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Pima

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Figure 56: Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

2.9

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

5.8

Low neighborhood
Attachment

4.3

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

4.7

3.0

5.5

4.2

4.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Pima

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Figure 57: Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2.9

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Pima

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Figure 58: Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2.9

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Figure 59: Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2.8

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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5.2 Other Contextual Factors
Definitions
Aside from the established Risk and Protective Factors, there are other contextual factors that may
influence the prevalence of drug use and other problem behaviors in youth. Data relating to a number
of these key indicators are provided by the Arizona Youth Survey, including: (1) sources of drugs and
alcohol; (2) substance offers and resistance strategies; (3) ease of access; (4) age of initiation; (5)
parent-youth communication; and (6) reasons for use and non-use.
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol
Several questions asked the participants who used alcohol, marijuana or prescription drugs during the
past 30 days how they obtained each substance (e.g. from home, parties, friends, or adults). The answer
categories for these questions are not mutually exclusive, and youth were able to select more than one
response option. The data shown in each table refer to the percentage of youth who reported having
obtained each substance via the categories shown in the figures. Importantly, the percentages refer to
the total percentage of students who selected each response, and do not reflect whether that particular
student also reported ever having used the relevant substance.

Substance Offers and Resistance Strategies
Youth may be offered substances without communicating an interest in using those substances (Pettigrew et al., 2012). Participants were asked if they were offered drugs in the past 30 days, if they avoided
areas where drug consumption was known to happen, and if they have had conversations with their
parents about how to respond to drug offers. The data presented in charts reflect those youth who answered that they had experienced at least one drug offer in the last 30 days, had avoided places where
drug consumption occurs at least once in the last 30 days, and if they have spoken to their parents at
least once in the past 12 months about resisting drug offers.
Youth were also asked how they responded to drug offers in the past 30 days. Data represented in
charts refer to those students who stated that they were offered substances and used a specific method
in order to resist these offers.

Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns
These charts examine youths’ perceptions about how easy they believe it would be to obtain specific
drugs or handguns. Percentages represented refer to those youth who believe it is very easy or sort of
easy to obtain alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other drugs, or handguns in their community.

Age of Initiation
The earlier youth participate in risky problem behaviors, the more likely they are to continue those behaviors later in their lifespan (Harachi et al., 2001; Hawkins et al., 1997). Participants were asked how old
they were when, if ever, they first used substances, attacked someone with the idea of seriously hurting

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them, belonged to a gang, or gambled. Data were calculated to produce the average age of initiation
and the median age of initiation for each problem behavior. Average age, also known as the mean, is
calculated by adding all the ages of the respondents and then dividing that number (the sum) by the
number of scores initially added together. Median age shows the middle value of the ages of initiation
for each activity. The median age is found by listing all the ages in numerical order and identifying the
number in which one-half of the values are larger than this middle number and one-half of the values are
smaller than this number. The average age and median age are important to note in order to obtain a
better understanding of when youth may begin participating in each of these behaviors.
Parent/Youth Communication
Youth who do not speak with their parents about the dangers of substance use are more likely to participate in drug use and other problem behaviors (Yu et al., 2006). Participants were asked questions
regarding having discussions with their parents about the dangers and risks of each drug. The Parent/Youth Communication charts represent the percentage of youth who report having talked with at
least one of their parents in the past 12 months about the dangers of various drugs. Percentages relating to the response category “did not talk to parents about these topics” refer to those youth who have
not talked to a parent about the dangers of substances during the past 12 months.

Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
There are multiple motivating factors that can influence someone’s decision to use or not use substances
(Boys et al., 2001). Participants were asked why they did and/or did not use drugs in the past 30 days,
and were able to select all the reasons that influenced their decisions. Percentages listed in charts are
categorized by substance users and non-users. Charts relating to reasons for use only include those
youth who stated they used a substance in the last 30 days. Charts relating to reasons youth did not use
substances only include participants that stated they did not use any substances in the last 30 days.

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Figures
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol, 2016
Figure 60: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

3.4%
2.7%
3.1%
2.2%
3.6%
2.7%

Parent/guardian

2.9%
2.9%

Gave someone
money to buy it

4.0%
2.3%

Public event

2.0%
1.0%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

1.7%
1.3%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

2.6%
1.5%
2.0%
1.3%
3.4%
3.6%
6.0%
4.4%
5.0%
3.6%
87.3%
88.7%

0

10

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30

40

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60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 61: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

6.1%
5.1%
5.2%
4.5%
4.9%
4.2%

Parent/guardian

5.3%
4.2%

Gave someone
money to buy it

5.8%
5.7%

Public event

1.2%
1.4%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

1.4%
1.7%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

2.0%
2.2%
1.9%
2.7%
6.2%
5.3%
11.4%
9.9%
6.2%
5.3%
75.0%
77.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 62: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

7.3%
7.0%
9.7%
8.7%
5.8%
6.0%

Parent/guardian

4.7%
6.4%

Gave someone
money to buy it

12.0%
11.9%

Public event

2.5%
2.2%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

2.7%
3.1%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

4.4%
4.5%
1.8%
2.5%
4.8%
5.4%
21.6%
16.9%
5.7%
6.2%
62.1%
65.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 63: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
2.7%

School
1.8%
2.0%

Home
1.1%
3.3%

Parties
2.6%
3.1%

Family
2.2%
7.4%

Friends
6.9%

Someone with a
medical card

2.6%
1.7%
3.9%

Other
3.3%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

87.4%
90.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 64: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
2.5%

School
2.6%
1.4%

Home
1.4%
6.8%

Parties
5.3%
2.9%

Family
2.8%
17.4%

Friends
13.8%

Someone with a
medical card

3.6%
3.3%
4.8%

Other
5.2%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

77.6%
80.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 65: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
2.7%

School
2.7%
2.4%

Home
2.0%
9.4%

Parties
7.2%
3.8%

Family
3.5%
23.3%

Friends
19.6%

Someone with a
medical card

5.2%
5.7%
8.6%

Other
7.4%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

68.3%
71.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 66: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
The internet
School

0.7%
0.7%
1.2%
1.1%

Doctor or
pharmacy

1.6%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

1.7%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.1%

1.6%
2.2%
1.5%
1.6%
1.2%
3.2%
3.0%
1.4%
0.9%
2.0%
1.7%
93.3%
94.5%

0

10

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30

40

50

60

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90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 67: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
The internet
School

0.7%
0.8%
1.8%
1.6%

Doctor or
pharmacy

1.4%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

2.1%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.5%

2.0%
2.6%
2.3%
1.2%
1.6%
5.6%
4.7%
1.1%
1.2%
2.3%
2.3%
89.8%
91.0%

0

10

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30

40

50

60

70

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100

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Figure 68: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
The internet
School

0.5%
1.0%
1.4%
1.5%

Doctor or
pharmacy

2.1%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

1.5%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

2.0%

1.9%
3.9%
2.8%
1.5%
1.9%
6.6%
6.1%
1.0%
1.4%
3.6%
2.6%
87.5%
88.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Substance Offers, 2016
Figure 69: Substance Offers (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (8th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

24.6%
20.2%

Offered 12.2%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 11.4%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

25.7%
21.8%
6.9%
5.1%

Offered other 10.0%
drugs (last 30
days) 8.5%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

50.0%
51.5%
28.5%
27.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
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Figure 70: Substance Offers (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (10th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

38.7%
36.0%

Offered 18.1%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 17.1%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

44.4%
37.5%
12.5%
9.9%

Offered other 17.4%
drugs (last 30
days) 13.0%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

43.5%
44.9%
26.6%
26.7%

0

10

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30

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Figure 71: Substance Offers (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (12th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

50.6%
48.5%

Offered 24.2%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 22.9%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

49.4%
44.8%
14.8%
12.1%

Offered other 18.6%
drugs (last 30
days) 14.2%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

34.7%
33.9%
24.2%
24.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
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Resistance Strategies, 2016
Note that the Resistance Strategies charts below are split into two groups: respondents who had used
alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs (ATOD) in the last month (left); and respondents who had not used
ATOD in the last month (right).
Figure 72: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 61.5%

63.0%

68.4%

Giving excuse 60.7%
and turning down
offer 59.2%

65.1%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 52.4%

52.5%

64.1%

Using other way 46.7%
to not accept
offer 50.7%

60.6%

0

70.2%

67.5%

66.8%

64.1%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

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100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
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Figure 73: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 56.2%

57.2%

71.2%

Giving excuse 56.9%
and turning down
offer 56.1%

66.6%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 40.8%

39.4%

61.1%

Using other way 36.2%
to not accept
offer 39.1%

56.8%

0

67.1%

64.2%

60.2%

56.9%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
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Figure 74: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 55.1%

56.9%

62.9%

Giving excuse 56.2%
and turning down
offer 54.5%

60.2%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 37.1%

36.0%

55.5%

Using other way 36.5%
to not accept
offer 34.9%

51.5%

0

61.5%

57.8%

53.5%

49.4%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

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Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
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Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns, 2016
Figure 75: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

16.7%

Easy to get other
drugs

11.4%

Easy to get
marijuana

32.8%

Easy to get
alcohol

41.6%

Easy to get
cigarettes

33.6%

17.8%

10.4%

29.8%

42.3%

33.8%

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60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Pima

105

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Figure 76: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

21.2%

Easy to get other
drugs

25.7%

Easy to get
marijuana

60.7%

Easy to get
alcohol

63.0%

Easy to get
cigarettes

50.0%

21.9%

21.2%

53.3%

58.9%

49.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Pima

106

State of Arizona

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Figure 77: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

25.9%

Easy to get other
drugs

34.8%

Easy to get
marijuana

66.7%

Easy to get
alcohol

65.4%

Easy to get
cigarettes

70.9%

28.0%

27.5%

64.1%

65.6%

68.7%

0

10

20

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40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Pima

107

State of Arizona

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Age of Initiation, 2016
Figure 78: Age of Initiation (8th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (8th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

1428 students in this sample, median age 13
20333 students in this sample, median age 13
1462 students in this sample, median age 13
20780 students in this sample, median age 13
1310 students in this sample, median age 13

Drank alcohol
18687 students in this sample, median age 13

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

1472 students in this sample, median age 13
21013 students in this sample, median age 13
1450 students in this sample, median age 13
20770 students in this sample, median age 13
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

1265 students in this sample, median age 13
18383 students in this sample, median age 13
1405 students in this sample, median age 13
20211 students in this sample, median age 13
1474 students in this sample, median age 13
20973 students in this sample, median age 13

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Pima

108

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Figure 79: Age of Initiation (10th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (10th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

1393 students in this sample, median age 14
16806 students in this sample, median age 14
1410 students in this sample, median age 14
17178 students in this sample, median age 14
1331 students in this sample, median age 14

Drank alcohol
16017 students in this sample, median age 14

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

1438 students in this sample, median age 15
17402 students in this sample, median age 15
1425 students in this sample, median age 15
17238 students in this sample, median age 14
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

1247 students in this sample, median age 13.5
15439 students in this sample, median age 13
1366 students in this sample, median age 14
16680 students in this sample, median age 14
1438 students in this sample, median age 13
17337 students in this sample, median age 13

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Pima

109

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Figure 80: Age of Initiation (12th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (12th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

1249 students in this sample, median age 15
13866 students in this sample, median age 15
1287 students in this sample, median age 15
14197 students in this sample, median age 15
1205 students in this sample, median age 15

Drank alcohol
13433 students in this sample, median age 15

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

1299 students in this sample, median age 16
14371 students in this sample, median age 16
1300 students in this sample, median age 16
14280 students in this sample, median age 16
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

1187 students in this sample, median age 15
13066 students in this sample, median age 15
1260 students in this sample, median age 14
13926 students in this sample, median age 14
1313 students in this sample, median age 13.5
14355 students in this sample, median age 14

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Pima

110

State of Arizona

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Parent/Youth Communication, 2016
Figure 81: Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
37.6%

Illegal drug use
39.7%
30.9%

Marijuana use
33.9%

Prescription drug
use

25.8%
28.9%
32.0%

Alcohol use
36.0%
34.9%

Tobacco use
36.9%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

48.9%
49.6%

0

10

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40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Pima

111

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Figure 82: Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
34.1%

Illegal drug use
34.8%
32.1%

Marijuana use
31.2%

Prescription drug
use

25.5%
26.0%
33.0%

Alcohol use
34.1%
30.9%

Tobacco use
31.9%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

54.1%
52.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Pima

112

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Figure 83: Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
25.1%

Illegal drug use
25.3%
23.3%

Marijuana use
23.4%

Prescription drug
use

20.3%
19.7%
27.9%

Alcohol use
27.6%
26.8%

Tobacco use
25.4%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

58.3%
59.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Pima

113

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Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
Figure 84: Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade)
To fit in

17.1%
16.7%

It was new and
exciting

24.0%
27.9%

To get parents'
attention

5.5%
6.1%

To lose weight

7.4%
8.0%

To avoid being
sad

36.4%
37.1%

Boredom

21.2%
21.0%

To feel good

34.6%
36.1%

To feel normal

10.6%
13.7%

To stay focused

13.8%
17.0%

To have fun

38.7%
41.2%

To be like an
actor or musician

4.6%
4.5%

To feel grown up

6.0%
6.4%

Craved it or
addicted

9.2%
9.6%

To deal with
stress

33.6%
40.0%

Other

28.6%
30.9%

0

10

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40

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70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Pima

114

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Figure 85: Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)
To fit in

10.2%
13.0%

It was new and
exciting

25.4%
25.2%

To get parents'
attention

4.2%
4.8%

To lose weight

4.7%
6.7%

To avoid being
sad

29.2%
32.2%

Boredom

24.9%
23.6%

To feel good

40.6%
40.1%

To feel normal

9.5%
12.8%

To stay focused

18.5%
17.6%

To have fun

55.1%
52.1%

To be like an
actor or musician

3.2%
3.4%

To feel grown up

3.2%
4.3%

Craved it or
addicted

8.0%
8.3%

To deal with
stress

40.4%
39.5%

Other

21.9%
24.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Pima

115

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Figure 86: Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)
To fit in

10.7%
11.8%

It was new and
exciting

21.7%
18.3%

To get parents'
attention

2.1%
3.0%

To lose weight

5.3%
5.3%

To avoid being
sad

22.1%
25.4%

Boredom

24.0%
21.5%

To feel good

39.9%
36.8%

To feel normal

8.8%
10.0%

To stay focused

17.0%
16.5%

To have fun

56.7%
53.8%

To be like an
actor or musician

1.9%
2.7%

To feel grown up

4.0%
3.5%

Craved it or
addicted

6.1%
7.4%

To deal with
stress

35.9%
35.5%

Other

21.0%
22.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Pima

116

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Figure 87: Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)
Against religious 18.4%
beliefs 22.5%
It is morally 45.8%
wrong 52.7%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

4.2%
5.7%
51.7%
57.9%
4.4%
6.1%

Would get a bad 40.8%
reputation 47.2%
Friends would 28.1%
stop hanging out 36.8%
Might get kicked 43.1%
out of school 51.3%
Other adults 43.5%
would be
disappointed 51.1%
Parents would be 60.2%
disappointed 65.5%
It is harmful
No interest

60.8%
67.0%
91.8%
91.4%

Parents would 43.1%
take away
privileges 50.4%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Pima

117

State of Arizona

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Figure 88: Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Against religious 20.3%
beliefs 22.7%
It is morally 42.6%
wrong 44.6%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

7.5%
6.3%
52.0%
50.1%
5.0%
5.2%

Would get a bad 31.7%
reputation 35.0%
Friends would 21.5%
stop hanging out 25.8%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

42.4%
44.5%
40.7%
42.8%
58.1%
58.8%
59.5%
60.3%
87.8%
90.5%

Parents would 45.8%
take away
privileges 45.7%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Pima

118

State of Arizona

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Figure 89: Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Against religious 12.7%
beliefs 20.1%
It is morally 28.1%
wrong 35.6%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

8.0%
7.4%
37.3%
41.4%
3.0%
3.9%

Would get a bad 17.3%
reputation 23.7%
Friends would 10.8%
stop hanging out 16.5%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

24.4%
31.5%
28.8%
34.0%
43.1%
47.2%
45.9%
52.2%
90.1%
91.4%

Parents would 27.6%
take away
privileges 31.5%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Pima

119

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Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 6: Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures
Background
These questions provide the measures that communities in Arizona with Drug-Free Communities grants
must report (DFC Regular Standard Terms of Award, 2015). Three overall areas are reported:
• Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
• Perceived Risk of Harm
• Disapproval (Parent and Peer)

6.1 Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
Charts for substance use over the most recent 30 days can be found in Section 3.1: Substance Use,
and Frequency of Use. Section 3.1 includes separate figures for the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade samples,
as well as a line graph that displays the usage trends of key substances over time (2012 to 2016).

6.2 Perceived Risk of Harm
Youth who perceive little to no risk of harm in using alcohol or drugs may be more likely to use or
abuse these substances (McCambridge and Strang, 2004; Tomar and Hatsukami, 2007). Charts for
perceived risk of harm associated with specific substance use represent youths’ perceptions about the
harm associated with the use of common substances. Percentages reported refer to those students who
believe there is no to slight risk in using each of the specific substances listed.

6.3 Parent and Peer Disapproval
Definitions
Parental and peer disapproval are important variables to consider when thinking about youth substance
use, as they may influence a youth’s decision to initiate, use, or continue to use or abuse substances
(Sawyer and Stevenson, 2008). This section includes measures of Parent and Peer Disapproval, defined
in this survey as the degree to which youth think their parents and peers would feel it is wrong, a little bit
wrong, or very wrong for youth to engage in the following behaviors:
•
•
•
•

Smoke cigarettes;
Smoke marijuana;
Consume one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day; and
Use prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them.

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Figures
Perceived Risk of Harm, 2016
Figure 90: Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

29.0%
23.2%
29.0%
23.6%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

39.9%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

51.7%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

35.1%

41.9%
65.3%
59.2%
27.8%
21.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
Pima

121

State of Arizona

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Figure 91: Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

19.6%
20.4%
20.7%
21.4%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

33.6%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

59.2%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

33.1%

53.7%
78.5%
70.7%
16.3%
17.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
Pima

122

State of Arizona

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Figure 92: Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

22.0%
22.1%
25.0%
24.9%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

35.7%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

70.5%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

35.9%

65.1%
83.5%
78.3%
18.7%
18.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
Pima

123

State of Arizona

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Parent Disapproval, 2016
Figure 93: Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

98.2%
98.2%
98.1%
97.7%
98.8%
98.7%
98.0%
98.0%

0

10

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30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Pima

124

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Figure 94: Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

98.5%
97.9%
95.2%
95.8%
98.7%
98.2%
97.0%
97.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Pima

125

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Figure 95: Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

98.3%
96.9%
92.6%
92.9%
96.8%
96.4%
95.6%
94.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Pima

126

State of Arizona

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Peer Disapproval, 2016
Figure 96: Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

96.5%

Use other illicit
drugs

97.3%

97.2%

97.9%
90.2%

Smoke marijuana
92.9%
96.9%

Smoke cigarettes
97.6%

Drink nearly
every day

95.9%
97.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Pima

127

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Figure 97: Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

95.7%

Use other illicit
drugs

96.1%

95.9%

96.2%
82.5%

Smoke marijuana
84.4%
95.5%

Smoke cigarettes
95.3%

Drink nearly
every day

95.6%
95.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Pima

128

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Figure 98: Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

95.9%

Use other illicit
drugs

95.0%

95.3%

95.1%
73.4%

Smoke marijuana
76.3%
92.2%

Smoke cigarettes
91.5%

Drink nearly
every day

93.2%
93.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Pima

129

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School Climate Experiences

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 7: School Climate Experiences
7.1 Student-Teacher Interactions
Definitions
Youth were asked about a variety of experiences at school and interactions with others, including teachers, peers, and parents. Questions were asked about their involvement in the classroom and other
activities, interactions with teachers, their school’s interaction with their parents, and their feeling safe at
school. The percentage of youth who agreed or strongly agreed with each of the statements is reported.

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Figures
Figure 99: Student-Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)
Teachers praise 54.5%
me when I work
hard 52.7%
The school tells 44.2%
my parents when I
do well 41.0%
Lots of chances 76.6%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 74.1%
Lots of chances
to get involved 87.6%
in school 90.7%
activities
Teachers notice 75.9%
when I am doing a
good job 76.3%
Teachers ask
me to work on 64.9%
special classroom 56.3%
projects
I can be part of 87.5%
class discussions
or activities 88.8%
Students help
decide class 56.2%
activities and 57.9%
rules
0

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30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
Pima

131

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School Climate Experiences

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Figure 100: Student-Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)
Teachers praise 46.5%
me when I work
hard 46.6%
The school tells 34.0%
my parents when I
do well 32.6%
Lots of chances 75.0%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 73.6%
Lots of chances
to get involved 92.2%
in school 90.8%
activities
Teachers notice 72.5%
when I am doing a
good job 71.0%
Teachers ask
me to work on 55.1%
special classroom 52.9%
projects
I can be part of 91.6%
class discussions
or activities 89.0%
Students help
decide class 60.1%
activities and 57.8%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

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Figure 101: Student-Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)
Teachers praise 55.0%
me when I work
hard 50.4%
The school tells 38.4%
my parents when I
do well 33.7%
Lots of chances 82.0%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 77.4%
Lots of chances
to get involved 88.2%
in school 88.5%
activities
Teachers notice 77.9%
when I am doing a
good job 72.9%
Teachers ask
me to work on 60.1%
special classroom 53.9%
projects
I can be part of 91.2%
class discussions
or activities 89.2%
Students help
decide class 60.7%
activities and 54.7%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
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7.2 Negative Peer Interactions
Definitions
Peer interactions at school are also important variables to consider when thinking about possible influences on behavior. Questions were asked regarding how often specific kinds of negative interactions
happen, including youth being made fun of by other students, being pushed or hit by other students,
feeling that other students are being mean to them, or feeling that they are excluded by other students
during activities. The responses were five-point scales with 1 defined as “Never/Almost never” and 5
defined as “Always/Almost always.” The figures depict the average response on this five-point scale.

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Figures
Figure 102: Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.7

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.4

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.7

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.7

Pima
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1.8

1.4

1.7

1.8

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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always/
almost
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Figure 103: Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.6

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.2

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.6

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.7

Pima
State of Arizona

1.6

1.3

1.6

1.7

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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always/
almost
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Figure 104: Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.5

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.2

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.5

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.7

Pima
State of Arizona

1.5

1.2

1.5

1.7

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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always/
almost
always

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Well-Being

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Section 8: Well-Being
8.1 Perceived Stress
Definitions
Perceived Stress has been connected to substance use by adolescents (Finkelstein et al., 2006; Kobus
and Reyes, 2000; Sussman et al., 1993). Cohen et al. (1983) developed the Perceived Stress Scale,
which has been widely used in research projects to assess stress (e.g., Mimura and Griffiths, 2004).
Percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated that in the last month they sometimes,
fairly often, or very often felt confident about their abilities to handle their personal problems, felt that
things were not going their way, or felt that they were unable to control important things in their life and
were unable to overcome difficulties.

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Figures
Figure 105: Perceived Stress (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (8th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 52.2%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 49.7%
(past month)
Felt that things 62.3%
were going your
way (past month) 67.4%
Felt confident
about abilities 69.3%
to handle
personal problems 73.5%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 53.8%
important things
in life (past 50.9%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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Figure 106: Perceived Stress (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (10th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 60.2%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 58.0%
(past month)
Felt that things 67.3%
were going your
way (past month) 66.6%
Felt confident
about abilities 74.8%
to handle
personal problems 73.9%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 60.9%
important things
in life (past 57.5%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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Figure 107: Perceived Stress (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (12th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 59.9%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 59.4%
(past month)
Felt that things 70.5%
were going your
way (past month) 69.4%
Felt confident
about abilities 76.8%
to handle
personal problems 76.0%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 58.1%
important things
in life (past 58.6%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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8.2 Future Orientation
Definitions
Youth who have a positive outlook on their future, establish goals for the future, or give greater attention
to future consequences of their behavior are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. These concepts
are often analyzed together in order to measure an individual’s future orientation (Keough et al., 1999).
Students were asked a series of statements about their future and goals, and percentages represented
in charts refer to those youth who stated these statements were exactly, a lot, or somewhat like them.
Participants were also asked how often they make plans for their goals or have trouble figuring out how
to make their goals happen. Percentages represented in these charts refer to those youth who stated
they create goals, or have trouble with their goals, all, most or some of the time.

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Figures
Figure 108: Future Orientation (8th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (8th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

75.8%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

80.1%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

77.6%

I have goals in
my life

81.3%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

65.7%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

72.4%

I am excited
about my future

73.6%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

61.7%

78.3%

85.6%

81.3%

86.4%

68.4%

79.5%

81.2%

68.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 109: Future Orientation (10th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (10th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

78.0%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

84.1%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

79.1%

I have goals in
my life

85.3%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

62.3%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

74.8%

I am excited
about my future

79.1%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

62.3%

76.6%

84.7%

80.2%

85.4%

65.3%

77.5%

79.4%

66.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 110: Future Orientation (12th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (12th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

79.6%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

84.9%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

81.3%

I have goals in
my life

85.0%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

69.2%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

79.2%

I am excited
about my future

80.5%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

66.8%

79.0%

86.1%

82.2%

85.6%

69.4%

79.5%

80.9%

69.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 111: Goal Setting (8th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (8th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

65.7%
62.9%
73.4%
76.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
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Figure 112: Goal Setting (10th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (10th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

68.1%
66.8%
74.5%
76.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
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Figure 113: Goal Setting (12th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (12th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

67.1%
67.4%
76.8%
79.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
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Appendices

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Section A: Appendices
This report includes four appendices containing supplementary information about the Arizona Youth
Survey. The appendices and their contents are described in the following list.
Appendix A: List of References
contains bibliographic information for all research articles and books cited in this report
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
contains the complete Scantron version of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
provides information about how questionnaire items were combined to form the RPF scales used
in the RPF figures in Section 5.1
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
lists all changes in the exact wording of questionnaire items, starting from the 2004 Arizona Youth
Survey, until the current 2016 administration

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A: List of References
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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

B: Scantron Questionnaire
The following pages contain the 2016 AYS Scantron-format questionnaire in its entirety. All students in
the 2016 Arizona sample provided their responses either on this Scantron questionnaire, or a web-based
version that had identical text for every item. All figures in this document were constructed from students’
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1. Thank you for agreeing to participate in this survey. The purpose of this survey is to learn how students in our
schools feel about their community, family, peers, and school. The survey also asks about health behaviors.
2. The survey is completely voluntary and anonymous. DO NOT put your name on the questionnaire.
3. This is not a test, so there are no right or wrong answers. We would like you to work quickly so you can finish.
4. All of the questions should be answered by completely filling in one of the answer spaces. If you do not find an
answer that fits exactly, use the one that comes closest. If any question does not apply to you, or you are not
sure what it means, just leave it blank. You can skip any question that you do not wish to answer.
5. Please answer each question by completely filling in the oval with a #2 pencil.

Please fill in the following information with the help of your teacher/survey assistant.
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8. What grade are you in?
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9. Do you get a free or reduced cost lunch at school?
Free lunch

Reduced cost lunch

10. Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

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by your mother?

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7. How old are you?

6th

4. District Site:

Neither
No

8th grade or less
Some high school
Completed high school
or GED
Some college
Completed community
college or technical
school

15. What, if any, is the current military status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all that apply)
Neither of my parents have ever been in the military
Active Duty

In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

Reserve

Not Deployed
In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

11. What is your race? (Mark all that apply.)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
12. Think of where you live most of the time. Which of
the following people live there with you? (Mark
all that apply.)
Mother
Uncle
Stepmother
Other Adult(s)
Father
Brother(s)
Stepfather
Stepbrother(s)
Foster Parent(s)
Sister(s)
Grandparent(s)
Stepsister(s)
Aunt
Other Children
13. Are your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure

Completed 4 year college
(Bachelor’s Degree)
Graduate or Professional
(e.g., Master’s, Ph.D.,
M.D., Ed.D., J.D.)
Don’t know

Former military
Died while serving in the military
16. Which of the following people do you feel comfortable
going to for help when things go wrong or when you
need someone to talk to about your problems?
(Mark all that apply.)
Parents/Step-parents
Coaches/Instructors
Grandparents
Mentors
Siblings
Tutors
Other relatives
Counselors
Friends
Other adults
Teachers
I have no one I can talk to
or go to for help
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10-11 times
8-9 times
6-7 times
4-5 times
2-3 times
1 time
0 times

The next section asks about your experiences at school.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

17. In my school, students have lots of chances
to help decide things like class activities and
rules.

32. During the past 12 months, how
many times has someone
threatened or injured you with a
weapon such as a gun, knife, or
club ON SCHOOL PROPERTY?

18. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

33. During the past 12 months, how
many times were you in a
physical fight ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?

19. Teachers ask me to work on special
classroom projects.
20. My teachers notice when I am doing a good
job.

34. During the past 12 months, how
often have you been picked on
or bullied by a student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

21. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to get involved in sports, clubs, and
other school activities outside of class.

35. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you been
harassed, mistreated, or made
fun of by another person while
on-line or through a cell phone
or other electronic device?

22. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
23. I feel safe at my school.
24. The school lets my parents know when I
have done something well.

36. During the past 12 months, how
often have you picked on or
bullied another student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

25. My teachers praise me when I work hard in
school.
26. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

27. Now thinking back
over the past year in
school, how often
did you:

37. During the past 12 months, how
often have you seen bullying
ON SCHOOL PROPERTY and
done nothing to stop it?

Almost always
Often
Sometimes
Seldom
Never

38. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
NOT go to school because you felt you would be
unsafe at school or on the way to or from school?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

a. enjoy being in school?
b. hate being in school?
c. try to do your best work?

39. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
carry a weapon such as a gun, knife, or club ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

d. feel that the school work you were assigned
was meaningful and important?
28. Putting them all together, what were your grades like
last year?
Mostly A’s
Mostly D’s
Mostly B’s
Mostly F’s
Mostly C’s

40. What are the chances
you would be seen
as cool if you:

29. How important do you think the things you are learning
in school are going to be for you later in life?
Very important
Slightly important
Quite important
Not at all important
Fairly important

a. smoked cigarettes?
b. worked hard at school?
c. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly,
that is, at least once or twice a month?

30. How interesting are most of your courses to you?
Very interesting
Slightly interesting
Quite interesting
Not at all interesting
Fairly interesting
31. During the past 30 days, how many days of school have
you missed because you skipped or ‘cut’?
None
4-5 days
1 day
6-10 days
2 days
11 or more days
3 days

Very good chance
Pretty good chance
Some chance
Little chance
No or very little chance

d. defended someone who was being verbally
abused at school?
e. smoked marijuana?
f. carried a handgun?
g. regularly volunteered to do community
service?
h. were a member of a gang?
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18
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43. How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:

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41. How old were you
when you first:

10 or more times
6 to 9 times
3 to 5 times
1 to 2 times
Never

14
13

a. been suspended from school?

12
11

b. carried a handgun?

10
9

c. sold illegal drugs?

8 or younger
Never

d. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as
a car or motorcycle?

a. smoked marijuana?
e. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

b. smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?

f. been arrested?
c. had more than a sip or
two of beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?

g. attacked someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?
h. been drunk or high at school?

d. began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?

i. volunteered to do community service?
j. taken a handgun to school?
k. been hit, slapped, pushed, shoved, kicked or
any other way physically assaulted by your
boyfriend or girlfriend?

e. attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?

l. seen someone punched with a fist, kicked,
choked, or beaten up?

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f. belonged to a gang?

m. seen someone attacked with a weapon, other
than a gun, such as a knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?

g. gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports, bingo,
dice, raffles, casino,
internet or video
games, etc.)?

n. seen someone shot or shot at?
44. How often have you done the following for money,
possessions, or anything of value:

h. used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?

Almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
At least once in the past 12 months
Before, but not in the past 12 months
Never

Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

42. How wrong do you think
it is for someone your
age to:

a. Played the lottery or scratch off tickets?

a. take a handgun to school?

b. Bet on a game of personal skill such as
pool or a video game?

b. steal anything worth more than $5?

c. Played cards?

c. pick a fight with someone?

d. Played a dice game?

d. attack someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?

e. Bet on sports?
45. How many peers do you like to hang out with and
spend time with?
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5

e. stay away from school all day when their
parents think they are at school?
f. have one or two drinks of beer, wine, or hard
liquor nearly every day?
g. smoke cigarettes?
h. smoke marijuana?
i. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another
illegal drug?
j. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?

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46. How many best friends (the friends you feel closest to)
do you have?
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3
1
4 or more
2

47. Think of your four best friends. In the
past year (12 months), how many of
your best friends have:

55. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been drinking
alcohol?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

Number
of friends

0 1 2 3 4+

a. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

56. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been taking
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) that were not
prescribed to you by a doctor or that you took only for
the experience or feeling they cause?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

b. smoked cigarettes?
c. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) when
their parents didn’t know about it?
d. made a commitment to stay drug-free?

57. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been using
marijuana?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

e. used marijuana?
f. tried to do well in school?
g. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines,
or other illegal drugs?

58. Think back over the LAST TWO WEEKS. How many times
have you had five or more alcoholic drinks in a row?
None
Twice
6-9 times
Once
3-5 times
10 or more times

h. been suspended from school?
i. liked school?

59. Have you ever smoked cigarettes?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

j. carried a handgun?
k. sold illegal drugs?

60. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
smoke cigarettes?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

l. stolen or tried to steal a motor
vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
m. been arrested?
n. dropped out of school?

61. Have you ever used electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

o. been members of a gang?
p. been in a physical fight?

62. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use
electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

48. I ignore rules that get in my way.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True
49. I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get
them mad.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

63. How frequently have you used smokeless tobacco
during the past 30 days?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

50. I like to see how much I can get away with.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

64. In the last 30 days, about
how many times were
you offered:

51. I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

a. alcohol?

52. It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

b. cigarettes?
c. marijuana?

53. I think it is okay to take something without asking if
you can get away with it.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

d. Rx drugs?
e. other drugs?
65. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you talked with
your parents about strategies to
avoid or resist people or places
where you might be offered
alcohol, prescription drugs, or
other drugs?

54. During the past 30 days, how many times did you RIDE in
a car or other vehicle driven by someone who had been
drinking alcohol?
0 times
1 time

2 or 3 times
4 or 5 times

6 or more times
4

More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

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OCCASIONS:

0

1-2

3-5

6-9 10-19 20-39 40+

66. had alcoholic beverages (beer, wine or hard liquor) to drink in your lifetime -- more
than just a few sips?
67. had beer, wine or hard liquor to drink during the past 30 days?
68. used marijuana in your lifetime?
69. used marijuana during the past 30 days?
70. used LSD or other hallucinogens in your lifetime?
71. used LSD or other hallucinogens during the past 30 days?
72. used cocaine or crack in your lifetime?
73. used cocaine or crack during the past 30 days?
74. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high in your lifetime?
75. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high during the past 30 days?
76. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) in your lifetime?
77. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) during the past 30 days?
78. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in your lifetime?
79. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in the past 30 days?
80. used heroin in your lifetime?
81. used heroin during the past 30 days?
82. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in your lifetime?
83. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in the past 30 days?
84. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in your lifetime?
85. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in the past 30 days?
86. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
87. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
88. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them in your lifetime?
89. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
90. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
91. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
92. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high in your lifetime?
93. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high during the past 30 days?
94. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) in your lifetime?
95. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) during the past 30 days?
96. drank beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you used prescription drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium, Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) during the past 30 days?

97. If during the past 30 days you used marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not use marijuana during the past 30 days
I got it from someone with a Medical Marijuana Card
Friends
Parties
School
Family/Relatives
Home
Other
98. In the last 30 days, how often have you avoided people
or places because you might be offered alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other drugs including
prescription drugs?
None
Once

2-3 times
4-6 times

100. How much do you think people
risk harming themselves
(physically or in other
ways) if they:

a. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
b. try marijuana once or twice?
c. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
d. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?

7-10 times
More than 10 times

99. In the last 30 days, how often did you respond in the
following ways when alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other
I never got offers
drugs including prescription
Four or more times
drugs were offered to you?
Three times
(Fill in an answer for
Twice
each way of
Once
responding)
Never
a. say “No” without giving a reason why.
b. give an explanation or excuse to turn
down the offer.
c. decide to leave the situation without
accepting the offer.
d. use some other way to not accept the
alcohol or drugs.

Great risk
Moderate risk
Slight risk
No risk

e. have five or more drinks of an alcoholic
beverage in a row once or twice a week?
f. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?
101. Compared to using illegal drugs (e.g., cocaine, meth,
heroin), how harmful do you think it is for people to take
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) without a doctor
telling them to take them?
A lot less harmful
Less harmful
5

No difference
More harmful

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community where you live.

102. If during the past 30 days you drank alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not drink alcohol in the past 30 days
I bought it in a store such as a liquor store, convenience
store, supermarket, discount store, or gas station
I bought it at a restaurant, bar, or club
I bought it at a public event such as a concert or sporting
event
I gave someone else money to buy it for me
My parent or guardian gave it to me
Another family member who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone not related to me who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone under the age of 21 gave it to me
I got it at a party
I took it from home
I took it from a store or someone else’s home
I got it some other way

106. About how many adults (over
21) have you known
personally who in the past
year have:

a. used marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other
drugs?
b. sold or dealt drugs?
c. done other things that could get them in
trouble with the police, like stealing,
selling stolen goods, mugging or
assaulting others, etc.?
d. gotten drunk or high?
Very easy
Sort of easy
Sort of hard
Very hard

103. If, during the past 30 days you used prescription drugs
in order to get high, not for a medical reason, how did
you get them? (Mark all that apply.)

107. If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
108. If you wanted to get some beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
109. If you wanted to get some marijuana, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
110. If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine,
LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it
be for you to get some?
111. If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy
would it be for you to get one?

Doctor/Pharmacy
School
Other
Over the Internet
Outside the United States
(e.g., Mexico, Canada)

104. If you used alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the past
30 days, please tell us about some of your reasons for
using (Mark all that apply):
To fit in with my friends
To try something new or exciting
To get back at my parents or to get my parent’s attention
To help me lose weight
To keep from feeling sad or down
I was bored and needed something to do
To get a high or to have a good feeling
To help me feel normal
To help me stay focused or think better
To have fun
To be like an actor or musician/band that I admire
To feel more grown up or prove that I am grown up
I needed it, craved it, or am addicted
To deal with the stress in my life (Please mark all areas
of stress that were related to your substance use below)
Parents/family
Peers/Friends (e.g., fighting with friends, getting
bullied, dealing with rumors, etc.)
School
Community
Other

112. If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
113. If a kid drank some beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your neighborhood,
he or she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
114. If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
115. Have you ever belonged to a gang?
No
Yes, belong now
No, but would like to
Yes, but would like to get out
Yes, in the past

105. If you did not use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the
past 30 days, please tell us about some of the reasons
for not using (Mark all that apply):

116. If you have ever belonged to a gang, what was the
one major reason you joined?
Protection/safety
Make money
Friendship
Felt pressured
Parent(s) are in a gang
To get respect
Sibling(s) are in a gang
Other

I’m not interested in using drugs
It can harm my body
My parents would be disappointed in me
My parents would take away my privileges if they found
out
My teachers/mentors/other adults in my life would be
disappointed in me
I might get kicked out of school or extracurricular
activities (e.g., sports, cheerleading, drama club/plays)
My friends would stop talking to me or hanging out with
me
I would get a bad reputation with peers
I wanted to, but I couldn’t get it or wasn’t offered it
It’s illegal – I could get arrested
I’ve tried them before and I don’t like them
It’s morally wrong
It’s against my religious or spiritual beliefs

117. How wrong would most
adults (over 21) in your
neighborhood think it is
for kids your age:

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Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

a. to use marijuana?
b. to drink alcohol?
c. to smoke cigarettes?

118. How wrong do your
friends feel it would be for you to:
a. have one or two drinks of an alcoholic
beverage nearly every day?
b. smoke tobacco?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. use prescription drugs not prescribed to you?

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I’ve never used prescription
drugs to get high
Friends
Family/Relatives
Parties
Home (e.g., Medicine Cabinet)

5 or more adults
4
3
2
1
0 adults

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119. During the past 12 months, do you recall hearing,
reading, or watching an advertisement about the
prevention of substance use?
No

133. How wrong do your
A little bit wrong
parents feel it would be
Wrong
for YOU to:
Very wrong
a. have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor
(for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) nearly
every day?
b. smoke cigarettes?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. steal something worth more than $5?
e. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on
buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
f. pick a fight with someone?
g. use prescription drugs without a doctor
telling you to take them?

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

Yes

120. If I had to move, I would miss the
neighborhood I now live in.
121. My neighbors notice when Iam doing a
good job and let me know about it.
122. I like my neighborhood.
123. There are lots of adults in my neighborhood
I could talk to about something important.
124. I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
125. There are people in my neighborhood who
are proud of me when I do something well.
126. There are people in my neighborhood who
encourage me to do my best.
127. I feel safe in my neighborhood.

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

134. The rules in my family are clear.
135. People in my family often insult or yell at
each other.
136. When I am not at home, one of my parents
knows where I am and who I am with.
137. We argue about the same things in my
family over and over.
138. If I drank some beer, wine or liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without
my parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
139. My family has clear rules about alcohol and
drug use.
140. If I carried a handgun without my
parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
141. If I skipped school, my parents would catch
me.
142. My parents ask me what I think before most
family decisions affecting me are made.
143. I feel very close to my mother.
144. I feel very close to my father.
145. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
mother.
146. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
father.
147. I enjoy spending time with my mother.
148. I enjoy spending time with my father.
149. If I had a personal problem, I could ask my
mom or dad for help.

128. During a typical week, how many days do all or
most of your family eat at least one meal together?
Number of days:

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

129. During the past 12 months, have you talked with at
least one of your parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs?
By parents, we mean your biological parents, adoptive
parents, stepparents, or adult guardians – whether or
not they live with you. (Mark all that apply.)
No, I did not talk with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
alcohol use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
prescription drug use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
marijuana use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
illegal drug use.
130. Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
I don’t have any brothers or sisters
Yes
No

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

a. drunk beer, wine or hard liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey or gin)?
b. smoked marijuana?

150. My parents give me lots of chances to do
fun things with them.
151. My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework
done.
152. People in my family have serious
arguments.
153. My parents would know if I did not come
home on time.
154. It is important to be honest with your
parents, even if they become upset or you
get punished.

c. smoked cigarettes?
d. taken a handgun to school?
131. Has anyone in your family ever had severe alcohol or
drug problems?
No
Yes
132. Have any of your relatives been in prison or jail any time
during the past year (12 months)? (Mark all that apply.)
No one has been in prison or jail
Mother
Father
Step-parent
Grandparent(s)
Other adult(s)
Sibling (i.e. brother, sister, step-sibling etc.)

155. My parents notice when I am doing a good job and
let me know about it.
Never or Almost Never
Sometimes
Often
All the Time

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156. How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of
you for something you’ve done?
Never or Almost Never
Often
Sometimes
All the Time

161. People have many different types of interactions with
their peers at school. Please answer the following
questions about your peer experiences in school
during the last month.
5 = Always/Almost always
4
3
2
1 = Never/Almost never

157. In a normal school week, how many days are you
home after school for at least one hour without an
adult there?
Never or Almost Never
3 days
1 day
4 day
2 days
5 days
Very often
Fairly often
Sometimes
Almost never
Never

162. Please indicate how
much these statements
describe you.

a. that you were unable to control the
important things in your life?
b. confident about you abilities to handle your
personal problems?
c. that things were going your way?
d. that difficulties were piling up so high that
you could not overcome them?

a. I expect good things to happen to me.
b. I am excited about my future.
c. I trust my future will turn out well.
d. I develop step-by-step plans to reach my
goals.
e. I have goals in my life.
f. If I set goals, I take action to reach them.
g. It is important to me that I reach my goals.
h. I know how to make my plans happen.

159. In the last 30 days, how many times have you taken
money that didn’t belong to you or used someone
else’s credit card without their approval in order to:
More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

163. Please indicate how
often this happens.

a. Purchase alcohol?
b. Purchase prescription (Rx) drugs?
c. Purchase illicit drugs (e.g. marijuana,
meth, heroin)?
d. Purchase a gun, knife, or other weapon?
e. Support gang activities?
f. Gamble or place a bet?

a. Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or
alcoholic?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
b. Did you live with anyone who used illegal street drugs or
who abused prescription medications?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
c. Did you live with anyone who served time or was sentenced
to serve time in a prison, jail, or other correctional facility?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
d. Were your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure
e. How often did adults in your home ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each other up?
Never
Once
More than once
f. How often did an adult in your home ever swear at you,
insult you, or put you down?
Once

All of the time
Most of the time
Some of the time
A little of the time
None of the time

a. How often do you make plans to achieve
your goals?
b. How often do you have trouble figuring out
how to make your goals happen?

160. All questions refer to the time period from when
you were born until now. Now, looking back —

Never

Exactly like me
A lot like me
Somewhat like me
A little like me
Not at all like me

More than once
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158. In the last month,
how often have
you felt:

a. How often do other students exclude you
from activities?
b. How often are other students mean to you?
c. How often do other students push or hit you?
d. How often do other students make fun of
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C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
In this appendix we detail the items used to construct the risk and protective factor (RPF) scales presented in Section 5.1 the report. Many of the items used in the scales were “reverse coded” to ensure
that high values correlated with “risk” or “protection” accordingly.
1. COMMUNITY: Laws and Norms Favorable to Drug Use
(a) How wrong would most adults (over 21) in your neighborhood think it is for kids your age
i. to use marijuana?
ii. to drink alcohol?
iii. to smoke cigarettes?
(b) If a kid drank some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your
neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(c) If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(d) If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
2. COMMUNITY: Low neighborhood Attachment
(a) I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
(b) I like my neighborhood.
(c) If I had to move, I would miss the neighborhood I now live in.
3. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Drugs
(a) If you wanted to get some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
(b) If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(c) If you wanted to get some marijuana, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(d) If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine, LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it be for you
to get some?
4. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Handguns
(a) If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy would it be for you to get one?
5. COMMUNITY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My neighbors notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) There are people in my neighborhood who encourage me to do my best.
(c) There are people in my neighborhood who are proud of me when I do something well.
6. FAMILY: Family Conflict
(a) People in my family often insult or yell at each other.
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(b) People in my family have serious arguments.
(c) We argue about the same things in my family over and over.
7. FAMILY: Poor Family Management
(a) My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework done.
(b) Would your parents know if you did not come home on time?
(c) When I am not at home, one of my parents knows where I am and who I am with.
(d) The rules in my family are clear.
(e) My family has clear rules about alcohol and drug use.
(f) If you drank some beer or wine or liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without your
parents’ permission, would you be caught by your parents?
(g) If you skipped school would you be caught by your parents?
(h) If you carried a handgun without your parents’ permission, would you be caught by your
parents?
8. FAMILY: Family History of Antisocial Behavior
(a) Has anyone in your family ever had a severe alcohol or drug problem?
(b) Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
i. drunk beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)?
ii. smoked marijuana?
iii. smoked cigarettes?
iv. taken a handgun to school?
(c) About how many adults (over 21) have you known personally who in the past year have used
marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other drugs?
9. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable to Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. steal anything worth more than $5?
ii. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
10. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. Have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
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11. FAMILY: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents give me lots of chances to do fun things with them.
(b) My parents ask me what I think before most family decisions affecting me are made.
(c) If I had a personal problem, I could ask my mom or dad for help.
12. FAMILY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of you for something you’ve done?
(c) Do you enjoy spending time with your mother?
(d) Do you enjoy spending time with your father?
13. FAMILY: Attachment
(a) Do you feel very close to your mother?
(b) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your mother?
(c) Do you feel very close to your father?
(d) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your father?
14. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong it is to
i. take a handgun to school?
ii. steal anything worth more than $5?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
iv. attack someone with the idea of seriously hurting them?
v. stay away from school all day when their parents think they are at school?
15. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Antisocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. been suspended from school?
ii. carried a handgun?
iii. sold illegal drugs?
iv. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
v. been arrested?
vi. dropped out of school?
16. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Antisocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you
i. smoked cigarettes?
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ii. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
iii. smoked marijuana?
iv. carried a handgun?
17. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your friends feel it would be for you to:
i. Have one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
iv. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another illegal drug?
18. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Friends Use of Drugs
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. smoked cigarettes?
ii. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) when their parents
didn’t know about it?
iii. used marijuana?
iv. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines, or other illegal drugs?
19. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Perceived Risks of Drug Use
(a) How much do you think people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they
i. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
ii. try marijuana once or twice?
iii. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
iv. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage (beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?
20. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Early Initiation of Drug Use
(a) How old were you when first
i. smoked marijuana?
ii. smoked a cigarette, even just a puff?
iii. had more than a sip or two of beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or
gin)?
iv. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
21. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Gang Involvement
(a) In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have been members of a gang?
(b) Have you ever belonged to a gang?
(c) How old were you when you first belonged to a gang?
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22. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rebelliousness
(a) I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get them mad.
(b) I ignore the rules that get in my way.
(c) I like to see how much I can get away with.
23. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Prosocial Involvement
(a) How many times in the past year (12 months) have you
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. volunteered to do community service?
24. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you:
i. worked hard in school?
ii. defended someone who was being verbally abused at school?
iii. regularly volunteered to do community service?
25. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Prosocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. made the commitment to staying drug-free?
iii. tried to do well in school?
iv. liked school?
26. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Belief in Moral Order
(a) I think it is okay to take something without asking if you can get away with it.
(b) I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
(c) It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
(d) It is important to be honest with your parents, even if they become upset or you get punished.
27. SCHOOL: Academic Failure
(a) Putting them all together, what were your grades like last year?
28. SCHOOL: Low Commitment to School
(a) How often do you feel that the school work you are assigned is meaningful and important?
(b) How interesting are most of your courses to you?
(c) How important do you think the things you are learning in school are going to be for your later
life?
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(d) Now, thinking back over the past year in school, how often did you
i. enjoy being in school?
ii. hate being in school?
iii. try to do your best work in school?
(e) During the past 30 days how many whole days of school have you missed because you
skipped or “cut?”
29. SCHOOL: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) In my school, students have lots of chances to help decide things like class activities and
rules.
(b) There are lots of chances for students in my school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
(c) Teachers ask me to work on special classroom projects.
(d) There are lots of chances for students in my school to get involved in sports, clubs, and other
school activities outside of class.
(e) I have lots of chances to be part of class discussions or activities.
30. SCHOOL: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My teachers notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) The school lets my parents know when I have done something well.
(c) I feel safe at my school.
(d) My teachers praise me when I work hard in school.

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D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The following pages list all changes in questionnaire items, from the first administration of the AYS in
2004, until the current, 2016 version. Each row lists the exact wording for each question for each year
the survey was administered. The cells are sorted on the 2016 wording. A blank cell indicates that there
was no version of a particular question in a particular year.

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (a) Did you live with
anyone who was a
problem drinker or
an alcoholic?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (b) Did you live with
anyone who used
illegal street drugs
or who abused
prescription
medications?"

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2012

2014

2016
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (c) Did you live with
anyone who served
time or was
sentenced to serve
time in a prison, jail,
or other correctional
facility?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (d) Were your
parents separated
or divorced?"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (e) How often did
adults in your home
ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each
other up?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (f) How often did an
adult in your home
ever swear at you,
insult you, or put
you down?"
"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"
"Are your parents
separated or
divorced?"

2004

2006

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2008

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Compared to using
illegal drugs (e.g.,
cocaine, meth,
heroin), how
harmful do you
think it is for people
to take prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) No, I did not
talk with my parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, or drug
use."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
to my parents about
the dangers of
tobacco use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of alcohol use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of drug use."
"During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12
months, how many months, how many months, how many months, how many
times has someone times has someone times has someone times has someone
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
on school
on school
on school
ON SCHOOL
property?"
property?"
property?"
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of drug
use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

2012

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you seen
bullying ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY and
done nothing to
stop it?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been using
marijuana?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
electronic cigarettes
(e-cigarettes)?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) No one has
been in prison on
jail"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"

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"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have you ever
used electronic
cigarettes (ecigarettes)?"
"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"
"How many best
friends (the friends
you feel closest to)
do you have?"

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"How many peers
do you like to hang
out with and spend
time with?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

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"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

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"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you
for something
for something
for something
for something
for something
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (b)
have you: (b)
(b) played the
played the lottery or played the lottery or lottery or scratch-off
scratch-off tickets?" scratch-off tickets?" tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (c) bet on have you: (c) bet on anything of value:
team sports?"
team sports?"
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (h) bet on have you: (h) bet on anything of value:
dice games such as dice games such as (h) played a dice
craps?"
craps?"
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (i) bet on have you: (i) bet on (i) bet on a game of
games of personal games of personal personal skill such
skill such as pool,
skill such as pool,
as pool or a video
darts, or bowling?" darts, or bowling?" game?"
"How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?"
"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a)
smoked
smoked
smoked
smoked
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

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"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

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"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

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"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
smoke tobacco?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
smoke tobacco?"

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"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

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"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
father."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
mother."
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
father."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
mother."

"I feel very close to
my father."
"I feel very close to
my mother."

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2006

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2012

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2016

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
"If during the past
30 days you drank 30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
that apply.)
Someone under the Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to age of 21 gave it to
me"
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

2012

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

2004

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2006

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2008

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2010

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2012

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If I carried a
handgun without my
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If I skipped school,
my parents would
catch me."
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

2004

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other
(Please tell us other
reasons you had for
using substances in
the space
provided)"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

2004

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2006

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2008

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2010

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

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"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

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"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (d) Rx
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
about how many
about how many
about how many
about how many
times were you
times were you
times were you
times were you
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (e) other
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(a) Purchase
alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(b) Purchase
prescription (Rx)
drugs?"

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"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(c) Purchase illicit
drugs (e.g.
marijuana, meth,
heroin)?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(d) Purchase a gun,
knife, or other
weapon?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(e) Support gang
activities?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(f) Gamble or place
a bet?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
following ways
following ways
following ways
following ways
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other
drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
way of responding) way of responding) way of responding) way of responding)
(a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
why?"
why?"
why?"
why?"

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"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (a) that you
were unable to
control the
important things in
your life?"

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"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (b) confident
about your abilities
to handle your
personal
problems?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (c) that things
were going your
way?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (d) that
difficulties were
piling up so high
that you could not
overcome them?"
"It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
"It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"My parents would
know if I did not
come home on
time."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

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"My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (d) feel that
the school work you
were assigned was
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

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"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
hallucinogens
psychedelics in the psychedelics in the psychedelics in the during the past 30
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

2004
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"

2006

2008

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

2010

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during px, breeze) during px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
"On how many
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
occasions (if any)
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
have you: used
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such prescription
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, sedatives
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
(tranquilizers, such barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
as Valium or Xanax, sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
barbituates, or
without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
sleeping pills)
telling you to take
them, during the
them, during the
them, during the
during the past 30 them, during the
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"
past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
"On how many
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
occasions (if any)
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such have you: used
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, prescription
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
sedatives
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
(tranquilizers, such sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
as Valium or Xanax, without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
barbituates, or
telling you to take
them, in your
them, in your
them, in your
sleeping pills) in
them, in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any): occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
used stimulants,
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
other than
other than
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
methamphetamine methamphetamine have you: used
have you: used
stimulants
s (such as
s (such as
prescription
prescription
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
amphetamines,
stimulants (such as stimulants (such as
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, Adderal, or Ritalin, Adderal, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you
take them, in your to take them, in
to take them, in
to take them in your to take them in your
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
occasions (if any)
other than
have you: used
methamphetamine
stimulants
s (such as
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you
take them, during
to take them, during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any):
used stimulants,
other than
methamphetamine
s (such as
amphetamines,
Ritalin, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them, during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, in your
lifetime?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

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"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (a) How
often do other
students exclude
you from activities?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (b) How
often are other
students mean to
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (c) How
often do other
students push or hit
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (d) How
often do other
students make fun
of you?"
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or
yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other."

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"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (a) I expect
good things to
happen to me."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (b) I am
excited about my
future."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (c) I trust my
future will turn out
well."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (d) I develop
step-by-step plans
to reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (e) I have
goals in my life."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (f) If I set
goals, I take action
to reach them."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (g) It is
important to me that
I reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (h) I know how
to make my plans
happen."
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (a) How
often do you make
plans to achieve
your goals?"
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (b) How
often do you have
trouble figuring out
how to make your
goals happen?"

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"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were
your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2008

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2010

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2012

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

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"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"Think back over
the last two weeks.
How many times
have you had five
or more alcoholic
drinks in a row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

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"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Sister(s)
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Stepfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepmother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

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"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

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"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

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"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

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"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (h) were a
member of a
gang?"
"What grade are
you in?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
mother?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

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2006

2008

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

2010

2012

2014

2016

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

2004

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2006

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2008

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2010

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2012

2014

2016

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

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2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

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2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"
During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
marijuana use.

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"
"Where were you
and your parents
born?"
"Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the
following people live following people live following people live following people live following people live
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
(Choose all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

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2006

2008

"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

2010

2012

2014

"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are
younger than you?"
"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are older
than you?"
"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
father?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h)
carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (a)
done what feels
good no matter
what?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (b)
done something
dangerous because
someone dared you
to do it?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (c)
done crazy things
even if they are a
little dangerous?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

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"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(i) attacked
someone with a
weapon?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth less than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth more than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) gone into or
tried to go into a
building to steal
something?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(p) used a weapon
or force to get
money or other
material items from
someone?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

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"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

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"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

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"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four "Think of your four
best friends (the
best friends (the
friends you feel
friends you feel
closest to). In the
closest to). In the
past year (12
past year (12
months), how many months), how many
of your best friends of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
attended religious
services?"
services?"
"It is important to
think before you
act."
"Sometimes I think "Sometimes I think
that life is not worth that life is not worth
it."
it."
"At times I think I
"At times I think I
am no good at all." am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that inclined to think that
I am a failure."
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
"In the past year,
have you felt
have you felt
depressed or sad
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if MOST days, even if
you felt okay
you felt okay
sometimes?"
sometimes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
services?"

"Sometimes I think
that life is not worth
it."
"At times I think I
am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
have you felt
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if
you felt okay
sometimes?"

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"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

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"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"
"If a kid smoked
cigarettes in your
neighborhood,
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

2014

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

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2008

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

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2012

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Music"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Drama"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Foreign
Language Club"

2014

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

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"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
Council/Governmen
t"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper/Yearbo
ok"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentoring or
Tutoring"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I am
not involved in any
school-sponsored
activities"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

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2012

2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school "Which after-school
activities, that are
activities, that are
not schoolnot schoolsponsored, are you sponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
all that apply)
Other after school Other after school
activity"
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Other after school
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Religious group"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Music/Dance/Dram
a"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

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2012

2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I am
not involved in after
school activities that
are not schoolsponsored"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

2016

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"

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2004

"My family has clear
rules about
cigarettes and
tobacco use."
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who
carried a concealed
but unloaded gun in
the street be
convicted of a
weapons offense?"
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who has
ever been convicted
of a felony legally
carry a gun?"
"To your
knowledge, are
there federal
penalties for
carrying a gun?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
violence prevention
program or Project
Safe
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
violence prevention
program or Project
Safe
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"

2010

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
"Have you ever
violence prevention
heard of Project
program, Project
Safe
Safe
Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"
(PSN)?"
"How did you hear
"How did you hear "How did you hear "How did you hear about the gun
about Project Safe about the gun
about the gun
violence prevention
Neighborhoods?" ( violence prevention violence prevention program, Project
T.V. Radio
program or Project program or Project Safe
Billboard Other
Safe
Safe
Neighborhoods?
Have not heard of Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
(Mark all that
PSN)
(PSN)?"
(PSN)?"
apply.)
"How honest were "How honest were "How honest were "How honest were
you in filling out this you in filling out this you in filling out this you in filling out this
survey?"
survey?"
survey?"
survey?"

2012

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016
Pinal
December 20, 2016

Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
Arizona State University
NORC at the University of Chicago

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

ARIZONA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Chairperson
SEAN DUGGAN, Chief
Chandler Police Department
Vice-Chairperson
SHEILA POLK
Yavapai County Attorney

JOE ARPAIO
Maricopa County Sheriff

MARK BRNOVICH
Attorney General

JOE R. BRUGMAN, Chief
Safford Police Department

DAVID K. BYERS, Director
Administrative Office of the Courts

KELLY “KC” CLARK
Navajo County Sheriff

DAVE COLE
Former Judge

CHRIS GIBBS, Mayor
City of Safford

DREW JOHN
Graham County Supervisor

ELLEN KIRSCHBAUM, Chairperson
Board of Executive Clemency

BARBARA LAWALL
Pima County Attorney

FRANK MILSTEAD, Director
Department of Public Safety

BILL MONTGOMERY
Maricopa County Attorney

CHRIS NANOS
Pima County Sheriff

CHARLES RYAN, Director
Department of Corrections

DAVID SANDERS
Pima County Chief Probation Officer

DANIEL SHARP, Chief
Oro Valley Police Department

HESTON SILBERT
Law Enforcement Leader

ANDREW T. LEFEVRE
Executive Director

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Acknowledgments
The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) would like to thank Arizona State University’s Morrison
Institute for Public Policy and NORC at the University of Chicago for their professionalism and contributions to the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey. Additionally, ACJC would like to thank our
colleagues for their guidance and assistance throughout the administration process. ACJC would also
like to thank community leaders who provided their expertise for the betterment of our survey, including:
R. Bradley Snyder, New Amsterdam Consulting, Inc.
Shana Malone, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
Eric Hedberg, NORC at the University of Chicago
Wendy Wolfersteig, SIRC at Arizona State University
Timothy Leffel, NORC at the University of Chicago
Andrea Whitsett, Morrison Institute for Public Policy at ASU
Sarah Lindstrom Johnson, The Sanford School at Arizona State University
Dawn DeLay, Arizona State University
Furthermore, the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey could not have been possible without the
support and participation of school superintendents, principals, prevention coordinators, and teachers
throughout the state. Thank you for contributing your time and efforts toward the completion of this
report.
Finally, we extend our thanks to the students who responded to the survey. Their thoughtful participation
resulted in a wealth of information that can be used to improve the circumstances in which all youth live
and learn.
Data from the Arizona Youth Survey will be made available on the ACJC Community Data Project (CDP)
site after reports have been distributed to participating schools and government agencies. The CDP site
was made possible with funding from:
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
Governor’s Office of Youth Faith and Family
Arizona Department of Gaming

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Acknowledgments

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1 Executive Summary

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2 Introduction
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2.2 County Sample . . . .
2.3 About the Survey Data
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6.2 Perceived Risk of Harm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
6.3 Parent and Peer Disapproval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
7 School Climate Experiences
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7.1 Student-Teacher Interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
7.2 Negative Peer Interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
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8.2 Future Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
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A: List of References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B: Scantron Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade) . .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade) .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade) .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016 . .
Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . .
Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade) . . . . .
Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade) . . . . .
Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade) . . .
Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade) . . .
Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade) . . .
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Gang Involvement (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
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Gang Involvement (12th Grade) . . . . . . . .
Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade) . . .
Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade) . . .
Gang Involvement Trends, 2012-2016 . . . . .
Bullying (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Bullying (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade) .
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Impaired Driving (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
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School Safety (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
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Peer-Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . .
Peer-Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . .
Peer-Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade) . . .
Peer-Individual Protective Factors (8th Grade) .
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Family Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Family Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Family Risk Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Family Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
Family Protective Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . . .
Family Protective Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . . .
School Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
School Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
School Risk Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
School Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
School Protective Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . .
School Protective Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . .
Community Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . .
Community Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . . .
Community Risk Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . . .
Community Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . .
Community Protective Factors (10th Grade) . . . .
Community Protective Factors (12th Grade) . . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade) . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (10th Grade) . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (12th Grade) . . .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade) .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (12th Grade) .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (10th Grade) . .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (12th Grade) . .
Substance Offers (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Substance Offers (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (10th Grade) .
Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (12th Grade) .
Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade) .
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Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)
Age of Initiation (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade) . . . . .
Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade) . . . .
Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . .
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Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade) .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade) . . . . . .
Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade) . . . . . .
Parent Disapproval (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
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Parent Disapproval (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Peer Disapproval (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Peer Disapproval (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Peer Disapproval (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Student-Teacher Interactions (8th Grade) . . . .
Student-Teacher Interactions (10th Grade) . . . .
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Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade) . . . . . .
Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade) . . . . .
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Perceived Stress (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
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Perceived Stress (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Future Orientation (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Future Orientation (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Future Orientation (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Goal Setting (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section 1: Executive Summary
The Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) was administered to a statewide sample of 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students during the spring of 2016 under direction of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. Based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model and the Communities That Care survey (Hawkins et al., 1992),
the AYS assesses the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement, and other
risky behaviors in Arizona, and helps stakeholders to better understand the risk and protective factors
that are correlated with these behaviors.
At the local school and district level, administrators may use the data included in this report to guide their
decisions on programming and services. Planners at the regional, county, and state levels can use these
data as comparisons to data they may be collecting at the program level in order to better understand
needs and to help allocate resources to issues of greatest concern.
At all levels, stakeholders involved in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation efforts
around substance use and other problem behaviors can use the AYS data in a variety of ways:
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examine pertinent community issues,
design and implement a new project and/or policy,
look to obtain funding for a new project and/or policy, or
modify or redesign a project and/or policy.

Survey Findings: Highlights
These findings discuss some of the important attitudes and behaviors of Arizona youth who responded
to the 2016 survey.
Problem Behaviors
Alcohol Use in the Past 30 Days has continued to decline in Arizona; in 2016, 22.4 percent of youth
reported drinking alcohol in the past 30 days, a decline from 24.1 percent in 2014, and from 28.1 percent
in 2012.
Marijuana Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 14.2 percent, a very slight increase from the 13.6
percent who reported using marijuana in 2014, but similar to the rate in 2012 of 14.3 percent.
Cigarette Smoking in the Past 30 Days among youth has continued to remain at a rate of less than one
in ten who smokes regularly, with the 9.2 percent of youth who reported this in 2016 staying similar to
the 9.4 percent in 2014, down from 12.9 percent in 2012.
Prescription Pain Relievers Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 6.4 percent for 2016; this is an
increase since the 4.7 percent reported in 2014, but is similar to the 6.2 percent reported in 2012.
Bullying on School Property: When asked how often during the past 12 months they had seen bullying
on school property, 38.9 percent of youth said they have seen bullying on school property at least once,
and about 16 percent had seen bullying four or more times.

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Risk Factors
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: On average, students had unfavorable views towards drug use.
On a scale of 1 (very wrong) to 4 (not wrong), the mean was 1.55, and less than 5 percent of youth
scored a 3 or higher, showing that youth believed it was wrong for someone their age to use alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, or LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs.
Perceived Risk of Harm of Drug Use: Perceived risks of drug use showed a mean score that was towards
the middle of the 1-4 scale at 2.31 suggesting that youth only perceived some moderate to slight risk
for people using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to
take them.
Protective Factors
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: On average, youth responded that they each had an average of two
best friends who had participated in positive activities in the past year. Participating in clubs, committing
to staying drug free, trying to do well in and liking school are all positive attitudes and behaviors for youth.

Consequences
Rode in a Car with Someone Who had been Drinking Alcohol: The vast majority of youth practiced the
safe habit of not riding in a car with someone who had been drinking alcohol, with only about 20 percent
of youth reporting having ridden in a car with someone who had been drinking in the past 30 days.
ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
Adult Actions in the Home: Unfortunately, more than half of youth reported that in their lifetime, an adult
swore at, insulted, or put them down. Such early childhood experiences are linked to negative health
outcomes later in life.
School Safety
Feel Safe at School: About 80 percent of youth agree or strongly agree that they feel safe at school.
School safety can impact certain youth behaviors such as school attendance and bullying.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the aforementioned topics, complete with definitions
and charts, in turn providing an in-depth understanding of the youth landscape in Arizona. These AYS
findings, along with data from other disciplines (e.g. public health and education research), can support
the design and implementation of evidence-based programs intended to meet needs specific to the
populations most at risk or most likely to be impacted by substance abuse and other problem behaviors.

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Section 2: Introduction
2.1 Background
2016 Arizona Youth Survey Report
Every two years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center conducts the Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. This survey was designed
to assess the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement and other risky behaviors in Arizona, and to better understand the risk and protective factors that are correlated with these
behaviors. The AYS is based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model included in
the Communities That Care (CTC) survey. This framework was developed in 1989 by J. David Hawkins,
Ph.D., Richard F. Catalano, Ph.D., and a team of researchers at the University of Washington (Hawkins
et al., 1992).
The Risk and Protective Factor (RPF) model is a prevention model that is utilized to identify methods of
reducing concerning behaviors in youth by addressing the social factors that may increase or decrease
the risk of a behavior developing. This model categorizes these social factors in four domains: individual/peer, family, school, and community. Each domain contains a set of risk and protective factors that
youth may experience. Risk factors include concepts such as youth perceiving no risk in using drugs,
having high family conflict, having low commitment to their school, or perceiving that drugs are easily
obtainable. Protective factors include concepts such as youth interacting with prosocial peers, having a
strong attachment to their family, having opportunities for prosocial involvement, or receiving rewards for
prosocial involvement.
During each administration year, the Arizona Youth Survey is completed by 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students throughout all 15 counties in Arizona. Any school that serves these grade levels is eligible
to participate regardless of school type (e.g. traditional public, private, or charter schools). The 2016
survey was administered between February and May 2016, and resulted in the participation of 57,170
students from 249 schools across Arizona.
This report summarizes the findings obtained from the 2016 AYS for Pinal County, which includes 2200
8th grade students, 1476 10th grade students, and 1358 12th grade students. The sample size per chart
can be smaller because some youth did not answer all the questions. Due to significant changes to the
survey instruments over the years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) cautions readers
against comparing these data to pre-2002 survey results.

The Community Data Project
The Community Data Project (CDP), online at http://azcjc.gov/cdp_site/default.aspx, is a multi-agency
effort to create a central repository for Arizona’s substance abuse and criminal justice data (e.g. AYS
results, crime rates, and corrections). Through a user-friendly website, the public has access to a onestop portal where they can select the type of data they need by specific demographic characteristics and
geographic level of interest. The CDP can be used to obtain data for grant writing purposes, prevention
efforts, and to inform strategic planning and programmatic changes. Various output options are available,
including data tables, graphs, and maps, to cover a variety of reporting and visualization needs.
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2.2 County Sample
All schools in Arizona are eligible to participate in the survey, and recruitment efforts were successful
in obtaining participation by schools in all 15 counties. Careful planning and uniform administration of
the survey have resulted in data that are valid and representative of students in the 8th, 10th, and 12th
grades across the state.
In this report, the results for Pinal County are presented. Table 1 presents the summary demographic
statistics for the 2016 county sample, and compares them with the latest data from the National Center for
Education Statistics’ (NCES) Common Core of Data (2015). The first two columns in this table allow the
reader to judge the representativeness of the obtained sample. If there are large differences between
the sample and NCES data, the generalizability of the results should be re-considered (Maxfield and
Babbie, 2015). The first column is the AYS county data, the second is the NCES data for this county,
and the third column is the state-wide NCES data.
To better understand the diversity of Arizona’s youth population, respondents were asked separate questions about their ethnicity (Hispanic vs. Non-Hispanic) and their race (American Indian, Asian, Pacific
Islander, Black, and White — which includes Hispanic and Non-Hispanic). This method for obtaining ethnicity and race information provides more comprehensive data on youth cultural and racial selfidentification, and on Arizona’s diverse youth population. Note also that students were able to check as
many race categories as they felt applied to them, so percentages in the race categories may not add up
to 100%. To simplify this issue, percentages are reported for a composite race/ethnicity variable created
based on answers to the separate race and ethnicity questions.
Table 1: Demographic characteristics of the Pinal County and state samples.

Gender
Race/Ethnicity

Male
Female
American Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black
Hispanic
Multi-racial
White

County
Sample
48%
51%
4%
1%
5%
55%
5%
29%

County NCES
(2014-2015)
52%
48%
6%
2%
6%
41%
3%
43%

State NCES
(2014-2015)
51%
49%
5%
3%
5%
45%
2
40%

Whenever data are obtained from a sample of students instead of the entire population, it is important
to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of the data. One easy way to investigate the quality of the
sample is to look at the basic demographic characteristics of the students who participated in the survey
and compare them to what is known about the entire population of students. This will give the user of
these data a basic understanding of the degree to which the sample data can be generalized to the
entire population. Differences of greater than 5 percentage points may indicate that the results in this
report may be over- or underestimating the prevalence of various issues.
The data included in this report describe the level of risk and protective factors, substance use, antisocial
behavior, and delinquency of those youth who participated in the survey. These can be used to inform
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the development of school and community-based prevention and intervention activities that may benefit
both the youth who participated in the survey and those who did not.

2.3 About the Survey Data
The data reported here were collected using two modes. First, a self-administered questionnaire using
Scantron technology was utilized in schools which did not have extensive access to computers for their
students. The instrument used for these paper-and-pencil administrations is available in Appendix B. A
second mode, a self-administered online survey, was also available for schools to use if they preferred
to administer the survey online. This online tool presented the same questions as the paper-and-pencil
Scantron survey, except that students could answer the questions on a computer while in their classroom.
The data were compiled into the final analysis dataset using statistical software.

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2.4 Structure of the Report
Structure of Sections 3–8
Sections 3–8 of this report have the same basic structure. Each subsection presents definitions, followed
by bar- or line-graphs (“figures”), all relating to a particular topic area of the Arizona Youth Survey. The
figures visually represent the responses to a selection of questionnaire items associated with the topic
area. For example, Section 3.1: Substance Use and Frequency of Use begins with a Definitions portion,
which lists definitions for the AYS categories Substance Use in the Last 30 Days, Lifetime Substance
Use, Frequent Use of Substances, Binge Use, and Poly-Substance Use. Following these definitions is
a Figures portion, which presents a series of figures summarizing survey results for the questionnaire
items associated with the categories in the definitions portion.
While some subsections (topic areas) contain a larger number of specific definitions and figures than
others, all subsections in Sections 3–8 have this same basic structure.
The Figures portions of each topic area contain separate figures for 8th, 10th, and 12th grade responses
(with the exception of 2012-2016 line-graphs, in which the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade data appear sideby-side in the same graph). If a particular figure requires additional explanation or commentary, it is
included above it in the main text of the Figures portion.

Structure of Appendix Section
Following the main text of the report are four appendices:
Appendix A: List of References
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor Scale Definitions
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The contents of the appendices are summarized at the beginning of the Appendices section. Additional
information about each individual appendix is provided in the corresponding appendix subsection itself.

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2.5 Interpreting the Figures
Every figure in this report compares the responses of Pinal County students to the average responses
from the state-wide Arizona sample, for a selection of 2016 AYS questionnaire items.
Most of the figures are bar-graphs (or: “bar-charts,” “bar-plots,” etc.). With a few exceptions, such figures
depict what percentage of youth in the sample agreed with a statement (e.g. “it is wrong to smoke
marijuana”), reported having participated in some activity (e.g. have smoked marijuana in the last 30
days), or provided some specific answer to the relevant question (e.g. obtained marijuana from someone
with a medical card). Each percentage-based figure will specify exactly how the percentages should be
interpreted, via a main title above the plot window and label on the horizontal axis.
Some figures in the report display measurements other than percentages, such as initiation age in
Section 5.2, or composite Risk and Protective (RPF) scores in Section 5.1 (see Appendix C for RPF
scoring information). In figures that do not represent percentage-based data, the relevant units will be
clearly indicated in the title and/or horizontal axis.
In some cases, the number of youth who responded to a question was less than 25. In these cases, the
gray bar representing the school statistic is suppressed to protect the privacy of the survey respondents.
The following sample figure, Figure 0, is typical of the charts appearing throughout the report (the actual
numbers in the sample figure are not genuine — they are provided for illustrative purposes only). The
%-labels are provided for each bar in each figure, and are rounded to one decimal place throughout. For
county and district reports, the average responses for students in the county or district are compared to
the state average, instead of an individual school.
The black error bars ( |——| ) that appear on each of the school-level bars represent the margin of error.
Due to the nature of survey data, any given measurement is only an estimate of the true value. For
example, Figure 0 shows that 9.7% of Example School students have used Substance A in the last
30 days. However, if the survey was re-administered to the same students repeatedly, it is unlikely that
exactly 9.7% of them would report having used Substance A each and every time (again, see introductory
section). Thus, the margins of error on Example School’s bars in Figure 0 indicate the range within which
we can be confident that the “true” percentage lies. This is important primarily for comparison with the
corresponding state-level percentages.

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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

50.3%
Substance A
46.1%

9.7%
Substance B
22.6%

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State Average

Figure 0: Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

When comparing school-level numbers with state-level numbers, it is important to note the position of the
state-level bar as it relates to the position of the upper and lower margin of error on the corresponding
school-level bar. If the state average bar falls within the range of the school’s upper and lower margins
of error, then we cannot safely conclude that there is a meaningful difference between students in the
school and students in Arizona at large. For example we cannot conclude from Figure 0 that students at
Example School are more likely to use Substance A than Arizona students are on average, even though
Substance A use is at 50.3% within Example School but only 46.1% state-wide. This is because the state
average bar falls within the school’s margin of error (which ranges from about 43% to 57%, indicated by
the length of |——|). In other words, the “true” value of students at Example School who reported using
Substance A lies somewhere between 43% and 57%. Because the statewide rate of 46.1% falls within
this range, it is not plausible to conclude that there is a meaningful difference between Example School
and the state average.
On the other hand, we can conclude from Figure 0 that it is plausible that there is a meaningful difference
in use of Substance B between Example School and the state average. In particular, since the state average for 30-day use of Substance B (22.6%) is higher than the upper margin of error for Example School
(about 14%), it is plausible that students at Example School are indeed less likely to use Substance B
than Arizona students are on average. Put another way: since the state bar does not overlap with the
school’s error-bars, Figure 0 does provide evidence for a meaningful difference in use of Substance B.
Key points to remember about figures with this format:

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• Gray bars represent the data for Pinal County
• Blue bars represent Arizona state-average data
• Black error bars ( |——| ) represent the margin of error for the sample estimate that the bar
represents. This is a range that effectively represents the possible values of the bar length given the
sampling error. The smaller the sample, the larger this range becomes. This range allows readers
to judge the difference between the value of the reported statistics against the state averages. See
also Section 2.5: Interpreting the Figures.
• If the state-average bar is higher than the upper margin of error on the county’s bar, or lower than
the lower margin of error on the county’s bar, then it is plausible that the county’s student body
genuinely differs from the state of Arizona on that particular item (for the particular grade level
represented in the figure).

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Section 3: Problem Behaviors
3.1 Substance Use and Frequency of Use
Definitions
Youth were asked many questions on their use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and specifically on
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alcohol (beer, wine, or hard liquor);
cigarettes;
electronic cigarettes;
marijuana;
LSD or other hallucinogens;
cocaine or crack;
inhalants (sniffed glue or inhaled gases);
methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth);
heroin;
Ecstasy (MDMA);
steroids or anabolic steroids;
prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin,
OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to take them;

• prescription stimulants (such as Adderal, Ritalin, or Dexedrine) without a doctor telling
you to take them;
• prescription sedatives (tranquilizers such as
Valium or Xanax, barbiturates, or sleeping
pills) without a doctor telling you to take them;
• over the counter (OTC) drugs (such as cough
syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills) for the purpose of getting high;
• synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts or herbal
incense products);
• beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you
used prescription drugs; or
• “phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze).”

The drug phenoxydine does not exist, but was included for data validity purposes. Youth who responded
that they used this drug may not be answering questions honestly. We include these responses, but note
the prevalence of this answer as a measure for possible untruthful answers.
Substance Use in the Last 30 days is a measure of the percentage of youth who used a given substance
at least once in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This serves as a proxy for the level of current use
of the substance. Data are shown for the past three survey administrations in order to note any trends
of increased or decreased use.
Lifetime Substance Use is a measure of the percentage of youth who tried a particular substance at
least once in their lifetime, and is used to show the percentage of youth who have had experience with a
specific substance.
Frequent Use of Substances is a measure of the percentage of youth who used the substance at least
10-19 times in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This acts as a proxy for addiction or abuse of
substances.
Binge Use of alcohol defined as having had five or more drinks in a row, at some point during the two
weeks prior to the survey.
Poly-substance Use is defined in this survey as consuming alcohol and prescription drugs at the same
time, at some point during the 30 days prior to the survey.

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Figures
30-day Substance Use, 2016
Figure 1: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

5.8%
3.6%

Synthetic Drugs

3.9%
2.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

6.4%
4.5%

Rx Tranquilizers

5.1%
3.3%

Rx Stimulants

4.0%
2.4%

Rx Opioids

7.2%
5.0%

Steroids

4.1%
2.1%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

3.6%
1.9%

Heroin

3.3%
1.6%

Methamphetamine

3.2%
1.7%

Inhalants

5.1%
4.2%

Cocaine/Crack

3.5%
1.9%

Hallucinogens

3.7%
2.1%

Marijuana

11.1%
7.3%

Alcohol

20.0%
12.3%

*Phenoxydine

3.2%
1.6%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

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Figure 2: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

5.7%
5.7%

Synthetic Drugs

3.4%
3.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

5.9%
5.8%

Rx Tranquilizers

5.8%
5.2%

Rx Stimulants

4.0%
4.3%

Rx Opioids

8.1%
6.8%

Steroids

2.5%
3.0%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

3.1%
3.3%

Heroin

2.6%
2.7%

Methamphetamine

2.5%
2.8%

Inhalants

3.9%
3.8%

Cocaine/Crack

3.0%
3.3%

Hallucinogens

3.8%
4.1%

Marijuana

17.0%
15.2%

Alcohol

22.1%
23.4%

*Phenoxydine

2.7%
2.7%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

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Figure 3: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

5.9%
7.6%

Synthetic Drugs

3.3%
4.0%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

5.6%
6.7%

Rx Tranquilizers

5.5%
6.0%

Rx Stimulants

4.1%
5.5%

Rx Opioids

6.6%
7.8%

Steroids

3.4%
4.1%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

4.2%
4.6%

Heroin

3.1%
3.8%

Methamphetamine

3.4%
4.1%

Inhalants

3.7%
4.3%

Cocaine/Crack

4.6%
5.2%

Hallucinogens

5.1%
5.7%

Marijuana

19.5%
22.9%

Alcohol

30.5%
35.9%

*Phenoxydine

2.9%
3.8%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

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30-day Substance Use, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 4 shows 30-day substance use trends for a variety of common substances, drawing from the
results of the 2012, 2014, and 2016 Arizona Youth Surveys. The bars represent the percentage of youth
who report having used each of the substances in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. In some cases
the sample size for past years was too small for a specific grade in a specific county, and so the data are
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Figure 4: Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016

Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012−2016
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Lifetime Substance Use, 2016
Figure 5: Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)
31.3%

E−Cigarettes
22.4%
23.9%

Cigarettes
14.7%
7.0%

Rx Tranquilizers
4.7%
5.3%

Rx Stimulants
3.1%
10.0%

Rx Opioids
6.9%
21.6%

Marijuana
14.3%
37.4%

Alcohol
29.0%

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Figure 6: Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)
29.5%

E−Cigarettes
30.6%
25.2%

Cigarettes
22.4%
7.6%

Rx Tranquilizers
7.5%
6.0%

Rx Stimulants
6.8%
13.1%

Rx Opioids
10.8%
33.5%

Marijuana
28.9%
49.1%

Alcohol
45.6%

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Figure 7: Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)
31.5%

E−Cigarettes
36.8%
32.7%

Cigarettes
32.8%
8.8%

Rx Tranquilizers
10.0%
7.1%

Rx Stimulants
9.6%
11.4%

Rx Opioids
13.6%
40.5%

Marijuana
42.0%
56.4%

Alcohol
60.4%

0

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60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Frequent Substance Use, 2016
Figure 8: Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

3.1%
2.0%

Cigarettes

3.1%
1.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

1.9%
0.9%

Rx Opioids

2.0%
1.1%

Marijuana

3.9%
2.0%

Alcohol

3.2%
1.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

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70

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90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
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Figure 9: Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

3.8%
4.6%

Cigarettes

2.2%
3.0%

Rx Tranquilizers

2.0%
1.9%

Rx Opioids

1.7%
2.0%

Marijuana

6.0%
5.3%

Alcohol

2.7%
3.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
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Figure 10: Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

4.6%
7.0%

Cigarettes

4.1%
5.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

1.4%
2.1%

Rx Opioids

1.7%
2.4%

Marijuana

7.7%
9.4%

Alcohol

4.5%
6.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
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Binge Use, 2016
Figure 11: Binge Use (8th Grade)

2016 Binge Use (8th Grade)

12.5%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
6.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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2016 Binge Use (10th Grade)

13.0%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
13.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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2016 Binge Use (12th Grade)

18.4%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
21.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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Poly-Substance Use, 2016
Figure 14: Poly-Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Poly−Substance Use (8th Grade)

5.8%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
3.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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2016 Poly−Substance Use (10th Grade)

5.7%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
5.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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2016 Poly−Substance Use (12th Grade)

5.9%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
7.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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3.2 Gang Involvement
Definitions
Gang Involvement is measured by a series of questions centered on current and past gang membership
for self and friends, as well as the major reason for membership. Association with “delinquent” peers has
been identified as a correlate of individual gang involvement and other anti-social behaviors (Esbensen
et al., 2009; Klein and Maxson, 2006).This item is examined with a question pertaining to peer gang
membership (i.e. best friends were in a gang in the past year).
Research has also indicated that perceptions of gang involvement are important to understanding potential or future gang involvement of youth (Lopez et al., 2006). To inspect this further, Gang Involvement
also asks whether youth think that they will be seen as “cool” if they belong to a gang, as well as whether
or not they have taken money in the last 30 days to support gang activities.
• Ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who responded
“yes” or “no, but would like to.”
• Friends ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated
that one or more of their four best friends had been members of a gang in the last 12 months.
• The chances of being seen as cool if you were part of a gang percentages represented in charts
refer to those youth who stated some, pretty good, or very good chance.
• Taking money to support gang activities percentages represented in charts refer to those youth
who stated that they’ve stolen money to support gang activities one or more times in the past 30
days.
• Reasons for belonging to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who said
they had ever belonged to a gang, and then selected the major reason why they joined (those who
reported having belonged to a gang but did not provide a reason are not included).

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Figures
Gang Involvement, 2016
Figure 17: Gang Involvement (8th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (8th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

10.8%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

10.6%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

24.1%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

6.0%

7.1%

8.4%

19.5%

3.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Figure 18: Gang Involvement (10th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (10th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

9.2%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

10.1%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

20.5%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

5.7%

6.7%

7.1%

17.0%

3.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Figure 19: Gang Involvement (12th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (12th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

8.1%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

9.4%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

13.6%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

4.9%

7.4%

7.5%

13.1%

5.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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Reasons for Joining a Gang, 2016
Figure 20: Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)
To get respect

11.0%
10.0%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

8.7%
5.8%

Protection/safety

13.4%
16.1%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

3.9%
4.3%

Make money

26.8%
19.4%

Friendship

26.0%
24.2%

Felt pressured

1.6%
1.6%

Other

8.7%
18.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Figure 21: Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)
To get respect

7.7%
9.2%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

12.3%
7.1%

Protection/safety

13.8%
15.6%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

4.6%
6.0%

Make money

23.1%
20.9%

Friendship

23.1%
18.6%

Felt pressured

1.5%
3.6%

Other

13.8%
19.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Figure 22: Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)
To get respect

10.0%
11.4%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
3.8%

Protection/safety

6.7%
11.6%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

6.7%
5.6%

Make money

20.0%
25.4%

Friendship

21.7%
18.5%

Felt pressured

6.7%
4.2%

Other

28.3%
19.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Gang Involvement trends, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 23: Gang Involvement Trends, 2012-2016

Gang Involvement Trends, 2012−2016
10th grade

12th grade

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belonged
to a gang?

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Ever belonged
to a gang?

Percentage (%) of students
responding 'yes'

8th grade

2012

2014

2016

2012

2014

2016

2012

2014

2016

75
50
25
0
100
75
50
25
0

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3.3 Bullying
Definitions
Bullying is a form of aggression, often expressed through physical or psychological harassment, which
can lead to feelings of being unsafe and to increased absences (Batsche and Knoff, 1994; Gastic, 2008;
Kearney, 2008). It is measured by several questions including experiences with being bullied at school,
being a target of cyber-bullying (harassed online or via a cell phone or electronic device), as well as
any occurrences of bullying on the part of the respondent. Lastly, this section includes responses to
a question concerning being a witness to bullying on school property and willingness to intervene (i.e.
did nothing to stop it). Data represented in charts refer to the percentage of youth who engaged in or
witnessed each activity on one or more occasions over the past 12 months.

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Figures
Figure 24: Bullying (8th Grade)

2016 Bullying (8th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

47.0%

I was harassed
online

30.6%

47.0%

33.1%
24.7%

I bullied someone

26.1%
39.9%

I was bullied

42.2%

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Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Figure 25: Bullying (10th Grade)

2016 Bullying (10th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

40.4%

I was harassed
online

29.0%

37.4%

28.7%
18.7%

I bullied someone

18.8%
30.5%

I was bullied

31.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
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Figure 26: Bullying (12th Grade)

2016 Bullying (12th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

30.7%

I was harassed
online

25.1%

28.8%

23.6%
14.9%

I bullied someone

14.5%
24.1%

I was bullied

22.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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3.4 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Definitions
The original Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, conducted from 1995 to
1997, established the link between early childhood experiences of abuse or neglect and the presence
of health issues in adulthood (Felitti et al., 1998). Through this study, the prevention community was
able to determine that, as the number of ACEs a child is exposed to increases, so does the risk level for
negative health outcomes later in life.
Many researchers have now turned their focus to understanding the impact of adverse childhood experiences on behaviors during adolescence and beyond (Anda et al., 2006; Jonson-Reid et al., 2012).
To assess youths’ exposure to these situations, and the possible effects from experiencing ACEs, six
ACEs-related questions similar to several of those asked of adults in the national study were examined
in the 2016 AYS. Youth were asked questions regarding ever living with anyone who was a problem
drinker/alcoholic, living with anyone who has used or abuse drugs and medications, living with anyone
who had served time in prison or jail, having parents who are separated or divorced, and experiencing
the presence of physical or emotional abuse in their homes. Percentages reported are for those youth
who responded yes to each of the questions.

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Figures
Figure 27: Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)
25.9%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 23.1%
17.0%

Ever lived with a
drug user 13.8%
Ever lived with 27.7%
someone who had
been incarcerated 24.0%
Parents ever 45.7%
separated or
divorced 41.0%
Ever lived with 25.6%
adults who fought
each other 22.1%
Ever lived
51.3%
with adults who
insulted or put 50.9%
you down
0

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30

40

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60

70

80

90

100

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Figure 28: Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)
30.1%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 25.2%
20.4%

Ever lived with a
drug user 17.2%
Ever lived with 30.8%
someone who had
been incarcerated 22.9%
Parents ever 49.0%
separated or
divorced 42.3%
Ever lived with 27.9%
adults who fought
each other 23.2%
Ever lived
56.0%
with adults who
insulted or put 55.7%
you down
0

10

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70

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90

100

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Figure 29: Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)
27.4%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 26.4%
21.4%

Ever lived with a
drug user 19.1%
Ever lived with 29.3%
someone who had
been incarcerated 22.7%
Parents ever 49.3%
separated or
divorced 44.1%
Ever lived with 24.1%
adults who fought
each other 23.2%
Ever lived
50.0%
with adults who
insulted or put 53.9%
you down
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Consequences of Problem Behaviors

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Section 4: Consequences of Problem Behaviors
4.1 Impaired Driving
Definitions
Impaired Driving has often focused on alcohol use, but researchers have begun to explore the use of
other drugs and driving, especially marijuana (Maxwell, 2012).
Impaired Driving is measured by asking youth to answer four questions about their driving or passenger
behavior in the past 30 days. The percentage of youth who acknowledged that they engaged in each of
these behaviors at least once is reported:
•
•
•
•

rode with someone who had been drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after taking prescription drugs for the experience; and
drove a car/vehicle after using marijuana.

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Figures
Figure 30: Impaired Driving (8th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (8th Grade)
Rode in a car 24.2%
with someone who
had been drinking 20.4%
Drove while
drinking alcohol
(30 days)

7.7%

Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

5.2%

Drove while using
marijuana (30
days)

8.9%

4.2%

3.1%

5.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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Figure 31: Impaired Driving (10th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (10th Grade)
Rode in a car 23.4%
with someone who
had been drinking 19.9%
Drove while
drinking alcohol
(30 days)

6.7%

Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

5.6%

5.9%

4.8%

Drove while using 12.2%
marijuana (30
days) 10.5%
0

10

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30

40

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60

70

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Figure 32: Impaired Driving (12th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (12th Grade)
Rode in a car 20.6%
with someone who
had been drinking 21.4%
Drove while 10.2%
drinking alcohol
(30 days) 11.7%
Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

6.6%
7.5%

Drove while using 17.2%
marijuana (30
days) 19.7%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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4.2 School Safety
Definitions
School Safety is often viewed in terms of the absence of harmful incidents or crimes on school grounds,
usually measured within a year, or measured relative to other schools or benchmarks (Langbein and
Bess, 2002). School safety is measured by a series of questions that assess overall feelings of safety
and its impact on certain behaviors. Youth were asked if they felt safe at school, as well as the number of
days they did not attend due to feeling unsafe at, or on their way to campus in the last 30 days. Further,
youth responded to questions about being threatened or injured with a weapon on school property, as
well as the number of occasions they were in a physical fight on campus within the past year.

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Figures
Figure 33: School Safety (8th Grade)

2016 School Safety (8th Grade)
I feel safe at 72.5%
school 73.9%
I skipped school
because I felt 11.8%
unsafe (past 30 11.7%
days)
I got in a fight 18.6%
(12 months) 18.2%
I was threatened 12.3%
with a weapon (12
months) 11.7%
I brought a
weapon with me
(past 30 days)

7.0%
5.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding 'yes'
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Figure 34: School Safety (10th Grade)

2016 School Safety (10th Grade)
I feel safe at 68.7%
school 77.4%
I skipped school
because I felt 15.6%
unsafe (past 30 11.6%
days)
I got in a fight 13.2%
(12 months) 11.3%
I was threatened 11.9%
with a weapon (12
months) 10.3%
I brought a
weapon with me
(past 30 days)

8.0%
6.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding 'yes'
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Figure 35: School Safety (12th Grade)

2016 School Safety (12th Grade)
I feel safe at 72.4%
school 77.3%
I skipped school
because I felt 12.7%
unsafe (past 30 10.7%
days)
I got in a fight 12.4%
(12 months) 9.8%
I was threatened 10.9%
with a weapon (12
months) 9.4%
I brought a
weapon with me
(past 30 days)

8.0%
8.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding 'yes'
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Contextual Factors

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 5: Contextual Factors
5.1 Risk and Protective Factors
Definitions
Risk and Protective Factors (RPF) are personal and environmental factors that may influence a person’s
likelihood of engaging in problem behaviors (Hawkins et al., 1992). Risk Factors increase the chances
of a person participating in concerning behaviors, while Protective Factors decrease this likelihood. The
Risk and Protective Factor scales included in the AYS measure specific aspects of a youth’s life experience that are known to be associated with whether they will subsequently engage in problem behaviors.
The scales are grouped into four domains: peer/individual, family, school, and community. The Risk
and Protective Factor charts in Section 5.1 depict a composite ‘risk score’ or ‘protective score’ which
represent the degree to which respondents are at risk or have protection against developing problem behaviors in a particular domain. Ideally, risk scores should be on the lower end of the scale (indicating a
lower risk level among the sample), whereas protection scores should be higher (indicating a higher level
of protection among the sample). The composite scores were calculated from groups of questionnaire
items related to each particular domain.
Because many of the questions in the 2016 version of the AYS were carried over from earlier versions of
the instrument, it was possible to reconstruct a number of equivalent comprehensive scales for the 2016
data. The construction of the scales involved taking means (average scores) of each of their components,
which were mostly in the form of Likert scales (e.g. Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree), with some
requiring reverse coding for consistency. Other types of components included simple dichotomous Yes
or No responses; or count variables (e.g. “How many of your best friends...”). Individuals with missing
responses on more than one of the scales’ component questions were excluded from the construction
of the scales in order to minimize response bias.
For each of the charts, the scales are harmonized so that they each range to a maximum of 10. This
is done because some scales have a natural range of 1-4, while other scales range from 1-5, which
does not allow for accurate comparisons of factor levels. While the rescaling allows for the factors to be
compared, the meaning of actual scores should not be taken in real units, but instead taken as a Likert
scale range similar to the common phrase “on a scale of 0 to 10.”

Peer-Individual Risk Factors
Rewards for Antisocial Behavior: Youth who receive rewards for their antisocial behavior are at higher
risk for future engagement in problem behaviors. Rewards for antisocial behavior, in the peer-individual
domain, include being seen as cool by peers for using substances or participating in problem behaviors
(Fleming et al., 2008; Meghdadpour et al., 2012). Data represented in charts refer to to youth who
indicated that there would be a very good chance that they would be seen as cool if they used substances
or participated in problem behaviors (e.g. carrying a handgun). Higher scores indicate a higher level of
reward for antisocial behavior.
Rebelliousness: Youth who participate in behaviors considered against conventional laws and norms
have a high tolerance for deviant behavior, low perceived risk, or a strong need for independence and
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sensation seeking. These place youth at substantial risk for drug use (Cleveland et al., 2008). Youth
were asked if they often ignore rules or do the opposite of what they’re told to do just to get away with
it. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth demonstrate these behaviors. Higher
scores indicate a higher level of rebelliousness.
Perceived Risk of Harm: Youth who do not perceive drug use to be risky (i.e. believing people cannot be
harmed physically, mentally, or legally when using substances) are far more likely to engage in drug use
themselves (Danseco et al., 1999; Perron and Howard, 2008). Youth were asked if they think people risk
harming themselves when using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor
telling the youth to take them. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth perceive little
to no risk in using substances. Higher scores indicate a low level of perceived risk.
Interaction with Antisocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in problem behaviors are
at higher risk for engaging in antisocial behavior themselves (Jonkman et al., 2011; Stockwell et al.,
2004). Participants were asked about how many of their friends have been suspended from school,
dropped out of school, carried a handgun, sold drugs, stolen a car, or been arrested in the last 12
months. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity of friends who engaged in that behavior. Higher
scores indicate more interaction with antisocial peers.
Friends’ Use of Drugs: Youth who spend time with friends who engage in substance use are more likely
to engage in the same behavior. Peer drug use has consistently been found to be among the strongest
predictors of substance use among youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Iannotti et al., 1996; Yamaguchi and
Kandel, 1984). Participants were asked if any of their friends use alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other
illicit drugs or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them. Data represented in
charts refer to friends’ use or abuse of drugs. Higher values indicate more friends who use drugs.
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: As youth grow older, they have a higher likelihood of being exposed
to others who engage in drug use or have a greater acceptance of these behaviors. This exposure may
influence a youth’s attitude toward drug use and increase the likelihood of them engaging in a variety of
problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Bahr et al., 2005; Bauman and Ennett, 1996; Beyers et al., 2004).
This factor examines how wrong youth perceive it is to use four different substance groups: alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, and LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs. Data represented in charts refer to
youth attitudes towards using drugs. Higher values indicate more favorable attitudes toward drug use.
Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: As previously stated, youths’ attitudes may change as
they are exposed to different social circles (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). This factor aims to
understand youth perceptions of how wrong it would be to stay away from school, take a handgun to
school, pick a fight, seriously attack someone, and steal anything worth more than $5. Data represented
in charts refer to youth attitudes about these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Gang Involvement: Youth who belong to gangs and associate with gang-involved peers are more at risk
for antisocial behavior and drug use (Curry and Spergel, 1992; Herrenkohl et al., 2000). Conditioned on
ever being in a gang, this scale includes questions about age of first involvement and the membership
status of best friends. The Gang Involvement Risk Factor measures the participant’s own gang involvement. Data shown in charts refer to the degree to which youth are involved in gangs. Higher values
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Early Initiation of Drug Use: Early onset of drug use has been linked to increased drug use and abuse
through adolescence and beyond, with later age of onset more likely to lead to reduced drug involvement
and a greater likelihood of discontinuation of use (Kandel, 1975; Miller et al., 2006). To assess the scope
of onset among the sample, this factor looks at the age at which youth first tried cigarettes, marijuana,
or alcohol, and when youth first began drinking regularly. Data reported reflect participants who stated
they began using substances at an early age. Higher values indicate earlier use of substances.

Peer-Individual Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are rewarded for working hard in school and the community are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. Rewards for prosocial involvement include being
seen as cool for trying your best at school, defending someone who is being bullied, or regularly volunteering in the community (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data contained in charts
represent the extent to which youth think that they would be seen as cool if they participated in prosocial
activities. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Prosocial Involvement: Youth who participate in positive school and community activities are less likely
to participate in problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Data
contained in charts represent the degree to which youth participated in school clubs and organizations
or volunteered in the community. Higher scores indicate more prosocial involvement.
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in prosocial behavior are
more likely to participate in prosocial behavior as well. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity
of friends with whom youth have participated in prosocial activities in the past 12 months. Higher scores
indicate higher interaction with prosocial peers.
Belief in the Moral Order: Youth who have a belief in what is “right” or “wrong” are less likely to use drugs
(Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Participants were asked about how wrong they believe it
would be for someone their age to steal anything worth more than $5, cheat in school, or start a fight.
Data in these charts refer to youth attitudes towards these behaviors. Youth were also asked about how
important they think it is to be honest with their parents; data represent the extent to which youth agreed
that is it important for them to be honest with their parents. Higher scores indicate higher belief in moral
order.

Family Domain Risk Factors
Poor Family Management: Parents’ use of inconsistent and/or unusually harsh punishment with their
children places their children at a higher risk for participation in substance use and other problem behaviors. This higher risk is also seen in youth whose parents do not provide clear explanations for expected
behaviors and do not monitor their children’s activities (Arthur et al., 2002; Dishion et al., 2004). Youth
were asked if their parents usually know who they are spending time with, if there are clear rules in their
household, and if their parents would be aware of the youth’s participation in problem behaviors. Data
in charts display the extent to which youth indicated that their families had poor management practices.
Higher score indicate poor family management.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: In families where parents use illegal drugs, are heavy
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users of alcohol, or are tolerant of children’s use, youth are more likely to become drug abusers during
adolescence. The risk is further increased if parents involve children in their own drug use, such as
asking their child to light a cigarette or get a beer from the refrigerator (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl
et al., 2000). To capture data on this concept, participants were asked if their parents think it is wrong for
them to use cigarettes, alcohol or marijuana. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth
believe their parents would accept their child using substances. Higher scores indicate more favorable
parental attitudes towards drug use.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: Youth often follow the example of those around
them. Parental attitudes that are positive to antisocial or rebellious behaviors can be seen as an approval of the youth’s participation in those behaviors. Examples of parental attitudes being favorable
toward antisocial behavior include parents believing it is not wrong for someone to steal items, pick a
fight, or damage someone else’s property (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). Participants of the
survey were asked if their parents thought it would be wrong for them to participate in these antisocial
behaviors. The data in this chart represent the extent to which youth believe their parents would think it
is acceptable to participate in these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable parental attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Family History of Antisocial Behavior: When youth are raised in a family with a history of problem behaviors (e.g. violence, alcohol, or other drug use), they are more likely to engage in these behaviors
themselves (Corrigan et al., 2007). Participants were asked about the presence of alcohol or drug problems in their family, and the general use of alcohol and other drugs by family members. Data in the chart
represent the extent to which youth indicated that they have family members who engage in these problem behaviors or have engaged in these behaviors in the past. Higher values indicate more antisocial
behavior among family members.
Family Conflict: Youth raised in families who experience high levels of conflict, whether or not the child
is directly involved in these conflicts, are more likely to engage in delinquent behaviors and drug use
(Szapocznik and Williams, 2000). Youth were asked questions regarding the presence of conflict in their
home (e.g. household members having serious arguments or yelling at and insulting each other often).
Data contained in these charts represent the extent to which youth state that their family experiences
these heightened levels of conflict. Higher scores indicate more family conflict.

Family Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When parents, siblings, and other family members praise or encourage activities done well by a child, youth are less likely to engage in substance use and other problem
behaviors (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their parents often
communicate feeling proud of them or notice them doing a good job. Youth were also asked questions
regarding spending time with their mother or father. Data in the charts refer to the extent to which youth
stated that spending time with their mother and/or father is enjoyable, and that their parents communicate being proud of them and notice when they do a good job. Higher scores indicate more rewards for
prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are exposed to more opportunities to participate
meaningfully in the responsibilities and activities of the family are less likely to engage in drug use and
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other problem behaviors. Opportunities for prosocial involvement, at the family domain level, include
youth being able to do fun activities with their family members, being a part of family decision- making,
and being able to rely on family members for help when needed (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004;
Catalano et al., 1992). Data in the charts represent youth who stated that they have opportunities for
prosocial involvement. Higher scores indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.
Family Attachment: Youth who feel that they are close to or are a valued part of their family are less
likely to engage in substance use and other problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Catalano et al.,
1992). Youth were asked questions regarding if they feel close to their family members and if they share
thoughts and feelings with their mother and father. Data in charts refer to the extent to which youth
feel close with their family members, and believe it is important to share thoughts or feelings with their
parents. Higher scores indicate more family attachment.

School Domain Risk Factors
Low Commitment to School: Youth who do not feel connected to or have low commitment to school are
more likely to use drugs and participate in other problem behaviors. Low school commitment is measured
through items such as disliking school, spending little time on homework, and perceiving course work as
irrelevant to one’s future (Brown et al., 2005; Catalano et al., 2002). The data in the charts reflect the
extent to which youth stated that they dislike school or believe school is not important. Higher scores
indicate lower commitment to school.
Academic Failure: Youth who experience academic failure are at a higher risk of participating in drug
abuse and other problem behaviors throughout adolescence (Bryant et al., 2003; Catalano et al., 2002;
Hawkins et al., 1999). Participants were asked about the grades they received during the past year,
and scores indicate the extent to which youth received lower grades such as D’s and F’s. Higher scores
indicate more academic failure.

School Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are recognized and rewarded for their contributions at
school, they are less likely to be involved in substance use and other problem behaviors (Catalano et al.,
1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their teachers notice when they are doing a
good job, praise them for hard work, and tell their parents about how well they are doing in school. Data
represent the extent to which youth stated they receive rewards for participating in prosocial activities.
Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are given opportunities to participate meaningfully
in important activities at school, they are less likely to engage in drug use and other problem behaviors
(Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1992). Youth were asked about having the
chance to participate in school activities, being asked to work on special projects in the classroom, and
being able to speak with their teacher one-on-one. Data in each chart represent the extent to which
youth stated that they have opportunities to participate in prosocial activities in school. Higher scores
indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.

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Community Domain Risk Factors
Perceived Availability of Handguns: The perception that handguns are easily obtainable in the community
may influence the presence of violent behaviors in youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al., 2007).
Participants were asked if they believe it would be easy for them to obtain a handgun. Data shown in
charts represent the extent to which youth believe that it would be easy to obtain a handgun in their
community. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of handguns.
Perceived Availability of Drugs: If youth believe it is easy to obtain drugs they are more likely to use
these substances (Beyers et al., 2004; Johnston et al., 2009). Youth were asked if they believe it would
be easy for them to acquire substances such as cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, or other illicit drugs.
The data presented in each chart represent the extent to which youth believe it would be easy to obtain
substances. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of drugs.
Low Neighborhood Attachment: Youth who do not feel connected to the neighborhoods in which they
live are more likely to become involved in problem behaviors (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al.,
2000). Participants were asked if they liked living in the neighborhood or desired to move out of their
neighborhood. The data shown in each chart refer to the extent to which youth indicated that they did
not like their neighborhood or wished to move out of their neighborhood. Higher scores indicate lower
neighborhood attachment
Laws and Norms Favorable toward Drug Use: Legal restrictions on substance use, such as raising the
legal drinking age or restricting smoking in public places, may influence the degree to which youth consume these substances. Moreover, youth who live in communities that view substance use as “normal
activity” have a higher chance of using substances themselves (Arthur et al., 2002; Cleveland et al.,
2008; Hawkins et al., 2002). Participants were asked if adults in their neighborhood would think it is
wrong for them to use substances, or if they were likely to be caught by law enforcement when using
substances. Data in the chart refer to those youth who stated that they believe that people would not be
caught by law enforcement when using drugs, or stated that adults in their neighborhood believe using
drugs is acceptable. Higher scores indicate more favorable laws and norms towards drug use.

Community Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Rewards for positive participation in activities helps youth bond to
their communities, and lowers their risk of participating in problem behaviors. Youth were asked if their
neighbors encourage them to try their best in various activities, talk with them regarding something important, and if community members ever inform the youth that they are proud of them for doing something
well (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data in the charts represent the extent to which youth
agree with positive statements about their neighbors. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial
involvement.

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Figures
Peer-Individual RPFs, 2016
Figure 36: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.1
1.6
2.9
2.7

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

4.5

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.8

Gang Involvement

4.0

0.6
6.3
6.8

Friends Use of
Drugs

1.8

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

6.3

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

1.6

1.2

7.2

1.2
1.9
1.8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Pinal

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Figure 37: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.0
2.1
3.2
2.9

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

4.8

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.8

Gang Involvement

4.4

0.7
5.7
6.6

Friends Use of
Drugs

2.2

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

5.7

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

2.0

2.2

5.8

2.0
2.0
2.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Pinal

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Figure 38: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.0
2.4
3.1
3.1

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

5.3

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.8

Gang Involvement

4.9

0.8
5.9
6.1

Friends Use of
Drugs

2.6

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

4.4

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

2.4

2.9

4.4

2.6
1.9
2.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Pinal

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Figure 39: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.5
4.5
3.3
3.1
5.3
5.4
7.0
7.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Pinal

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Figure 40: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.5
4.5
3.6
3.8
4.7
5.1
6.5
6.8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Pinal

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Figure 41: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.5
4.6
3.6
4.1
4.4
4.8
6.5
6.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Pinal

71

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Family Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 42: Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

3.5
3.3
0.9
0.6
1.3
1.2
2.8
2.3
4.2

Family Conflict
4.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Pinal

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Figure 43: Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

3.7
3.6
1.1
1.0
1.4
1.3
3.4
2.9
4.5

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Pinal

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Figure 44: Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

4.3
4.1
1.6
1.6
1.3
1.4
3.5
3.4
4.3

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Pinal

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Figure 45: Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.5

6.7

6.3

6.6

5.9

Family Attachment
6.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Pinal

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Figure 46: Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.1

6.4

6.0

6.3

5.5

Family Attachment
5.9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Pinal

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Figure 47: Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.9

6.1

5.7

6.0

5.3

Family Attachment
5.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Pinal

77

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School Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 48: School Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

3.7
3.7

Academic Failure

2.7
2.5

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Pinal

State of Arizona

Figure 49: School Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.4
4.3

Academic Failure

3.1
2.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Pinal

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Figure 50: School Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.7
4.5

Academic Failure

3.0
2.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Pinal

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Figure 51: School Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.5
5.5
6.5
6.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Pinal

State of Arizona

Figure 52: School Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

4.9
5.2
6.0
6.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Pinal

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Figure 53: School Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.0
5.4
6.0
6.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Pinal

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Community Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 54: Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

2.3

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

3.7

Low neighborhood
Attachment

3.8

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

3.6

2.0

3.0

3.5

3.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Pinal

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Figure 55: Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

2.7

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

4.4

Low neighborhood
Attachment

4.2

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

4.2

2.4

4.5

3.8

4.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Pinal

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Figure 56: Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

3.2

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

5.2

Low neighborhood
Attachment

4.8

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

4.6

3.0

5.5

4.2

4.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Pinal

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Figure 57: Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

3.2

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Pinal

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Figure 58: Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

3.0

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.2

0

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Figure 59: Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2.7

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.0

0

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5.2 Other Contextual Factors
Definitions
Aside from the established Risk and Protective Factors, there are other contextual factors that may
influence the prevalence of drug use and other problem behaviors in youth. Data relating to a number
of these key indicators are provided by the Arizona Youth Survey, including: (1) sources of drugs and
alcohol; (2) substance offers and resistance strategies; (3) ease of access; (4) age of initiation; (5)
parent-youth communication; and (6) reasons for use and non-use.
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol
Several questions asked the participants who used alcohol, marijuana or prescription drugs during the
past 30 days how they obtained each substance (e.g. from home, parties, friends, or adults). The answer
categories for these questions are not mutually exclusive, and youth were able to select more than one
response option. The data shown in each table refer to the percentage of youth who reported having
obtained each substance via the categories shown in the figures. Importantly, the percentages refer to
the total percentage of students who selected each response, and do not reflect whether that particular
student also reported ever having used the relevant substance.

Substance Offers and Resistance Strategies
Youth may be offered substances without communicating an interest in using those substances (Pettigrew et al., 2012). Participants were asked if they were offered drugs in the past 30 days, if they avoided
areas where drug consumption was known to happen, and if they have had conversations with their
parents about how to respond to drug offers. The data presented in charts reflect those youth who answered that they had experienced at least one drug offer in the last 30 days, had avoided places where
drug consumption occurs at least once in the last 30 days, and if they have spoken to their parents at
least once in the past 12 months about resisting drug offers.
Youth were also asked how they responded to drug offers in the past 30 days. Data represented in
charts refer to those students who stated that they were offered substances and used a specific method
in order to resist these offers.

Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns
These charts examine youths’ perceptions about how easy they believe it would be to obtain specific
drugs or handguns. Percentages represented refer to those youth who believe it is very easy or sort of
easy to obtain alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other drugs, or handguns in their community.

Age of Initiation
The earlier youth participate in risky problem behaviors, the more likely they are to continue those behaviors later in their lifespan (Harachi et al., 2001; Hawkins et al., 1997). Participants were asked how old
they were when, if ever, they first used substances, attacked someone with the idea of seriously hurting

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them, belonged to a gang, or gambled. Data were calculated to produce the average age of initiation
and the median age of initiation for each problem behavior. Average age, also known as the mean, is
calculated by adding all the ages of the respondents and then dividing that number (the sum) by the
number of scores initially added together. Median age shows the middle value of the ages of initiation
for each activity. The median age is found by listing all the ages in numerical order and identifying the
number in which one-half of the values are larger than this middle number and one-half of the values are
smaller than this number. The average age and median age are important to note in order to obtain a
better understanding of when youth may begin participating in each of these behaviors.
Parent/Youth Communication
Youth who do not speak with their parents about the dangers of substance use are more likely to participate in drug use and other problem behaviors (Yu et al., 2006). Participants were asked questions
regarding having discussions with their parents about the dangers and risks of each drug. The Parent/Youth Communication charts represent the percentage of youth who report having talked with at
least one of their parents in the past 12 months about the dangers of various drugs. Percentages relating to the response category “did not talk to parents about these topics” refer to those youth who have
not talked to a parent about the dangers of substances during the past 12 months.

Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
There are multiple motivating factors that can influence someone’s decision to use or not use substances
(Boys et al., 2001). Participants were asked why they did and/or did not use drugs in the past 30 days,
and were able to select all the reasons that influenced their decisions. Percentages listed in charts are
categorized by substance users and non-users. Charts relating to reasons for use only include those
youth who stated they used a substance in the last 30 days. Charts relating to reasons youth did not use
substances only include participants that stated they did not use any substances in the last 30 days.

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Figures
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol, 2016
Figure 60: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

3.8%
2.7%
4.3%
2.2%
4.6%
2.7%

Parent/guardian

4.1%
2.9%

Gave someone
money to buy it

4.5%
2.3%

Public event

1.5%
1.0%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

3.6%
1.3%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

3.0%
1.5%
1.9%
1.3%
5.1%
3.6%
8.7%
4.4%
5.4%
3.6%
81.0%
88.7%

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Figure 61: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

4.6%
5.1%
5.1%
4.5%
5.8%
4.2%

Parent/guardian

3.9%
4.2%

Gave someone
money to buy it

5.2%
5.7%

Public event

1.3%
1.4%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

2.0%
1.7%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

2.2%
2.2%
2.8%
2.7%
4.8%
5.3%
8.1%
9.9%
5.9%
5.3%
78.4%
77.8%

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Figure 62: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

4.4%
7.0%
7.7%
8.7%
7.0%
6.0%

Parent/guardian

5.7%
6.4%

Gave someone
money to buy it

8.9%
11.9%

Public event

1.7%
2.2%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

1.6%
3.1%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

3.3%
4.5%
1.3%
2.5%
4.6%
5.4%
14.1%
16.9%
6.5%
6.2%
71.0%
65.2%

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Figure 63: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
2.9%

School
1.8%
2.2%

Home
1.1%
3.8%

Parties
2.6%
3.8%

Family
2.2%
10.6%

Friends
6.9%

Someone with a
medical card

2.8%
1.7%
4.8%

Other
3.3%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

85.2%
90.2%

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Figure 64: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
2.1%

School
2.6%
1.5%

Home
1.4%
5.0%

Parties
5.3%
3.9%

Family
2.8%
13.7%

Friends
13.8%

Someone with a
medical card

2.8%
3.3%
6.2%

Other
5.2%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

79.1%
80.5%

0

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Figure 65: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
3.2%

School
2.7%
2.6%

Home
2.0%
6.1%

Parties
7.2%
4.0%

Family
3.5%
15.6%

Friends
19.6%

Someone with a
medical card

5.1%
5.7%
8.3%

Other
7.4%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

75.7%
71.7%

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Figure 66: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
The internet
School

0.9%
0.7%
2.2%
1.1%

Doctor or
pharmacy

1.4%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

2.7%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.1%

1.6%
2.3%
1.5%
1.8%
1.2%
4.5%
3.0%
1.6%
0.9%
2.4%
1.7%
91.6%
94.5%

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Figure 67: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
The internet
School

1.0%
0.8%
1.4%
1.6%

Doctor or
pharmacy

2.4%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

3.0%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.5%

2.0%
2.6%
2.3%
2.0%
1.6%
5.3%
4.7%
1.4%
1.2%
3.4%
2.3%
88.5%
91.0%

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Figure 68: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
The internet
School

1.0%
1.0%
1.8%
1.5%

Doctor or
pharmacy

2.1%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

1.5%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

2.0%

1.9%
3.3%
2.8%
2.2%
1.9%
6.7%
6.1%
1.5%
1.4%
2.6%
2.6%
88.1%
88.7%

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Substance Offers, 2016
Figure 69: Substance Offers (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (8th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

29.1%
20.2%

Offered 18.1%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 11.4%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

29.5%
21.8%
8.2%
5.1%

Offered other 10.9%
drugs (last 30
days) 8.5%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

46.2%
51.5%
27.9%
27.3%

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Figure 70: Substance Offers (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (10th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

36.6%
36.0%

Offered 16.9%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 17.1%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

43.4%
37.5%
9.6%
9.9%

Offered other 12.6%
drugs (last 30
days) 13.0%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

41.8%
44.9%
27.6%
26.7%

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Figure 71: Substance Offers (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (12th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

46.2%
48.5%

Offered 19.6%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 22.9%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

43.4%
44.8%
11.3%
12.1%

Offered other 13.6%
drugs (last 30
days) 14.2%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

28.8%
33.9%
24.3%
24.0%

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Resistance Strategies, 2016
Note that the Resistance Strategies charts below are split into two groups: respondents who had used
alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs (ATOD) in the last month (left); and respondents who had not used
ATOD in the last month (right).
Figure 72: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 61.5%

60.5%

67.2%

Giving excuse 55.8%
and turning down
offer 59.2%

63.9%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 52.4%

46.6%

63.6%

Using other way 46.8%
to not accept
offer 50.7%

60.8%

0

70.2%

67.5%

66.8%

64.1%

20

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100

0

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Figure 73: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 56.2%

60.3%

64.4%

Giving excuse 58.4%
and turning down
offer 56.1%

59.6%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 40.8%

49.0%

56.7%

Using other way 45.6%
to not accept
offer 39.1%

53.7%

0

67.1%

64.2%

60.2%

56.9%

20

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100

0

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Figure 74: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 55.1%

60.6%

59.9%

Giving excuse 53.3%
and turning down
offer 54.5%

56.6%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 37.1%

44.3%

52.9%

Using other way 41.1%
to not accept
offer 34.9%

48.2%

0

61.5%

57.8%

53.5%

49.4%

20

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60

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100

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Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns, 2016
Figure 75: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

20.3%

Easy to get other
drugs

15.6%

Easy to get
marijuana

38.2%

Easy to get
alcohol

48.6%

Easy to get
cigarettes

44.1%

17.8%

10.4%

29.8%

42.3%

33.8%

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Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
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Figure 76: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

24.7%

Easy to get other
drugs

22.1%

Easy to get
marijuana

58.7%

Easy to get
alcohol

54.7%

Easy to get
cigarettes

47.2%

21.9%

21.2%

53.3%

58.9%

49.1%

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'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
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Figure 77: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

30.4%

Easy to get other
drugs

27.3%

Easy to get
marijuana

59.6%

Easy to get
alcohol

59.5%

Easy to get
cigarettes

64.9%

28.0%

27.5%

64.1%

65.6%

68.7%

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'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
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Age of Initiation, 2016
Figure 78: Age of Initiation (8th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (8th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

1913 students in this sample, median age 13
20333 students in this sample, median age 13
1981 students in this sample, median age 13
20780 students in this sample, median age 13
1766 students in this sample, median age 13

Drank alcohol
18687 students in this sample, median age 13

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

2025 students in this sample, median age 14
21013 students in this sample, median age 13
1992 students in this sample, median age 13
20770 students in this sample, median age 13
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

1777 students in this sample, median age 13
18383 students in this sample, median age 13
1943 students in this sample, median age 13
20211 students in this sample, median age 13
2018 students in this sample, median age 13
20973 students in this sample, median age 13

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Average age of first use or experience (years)
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Figure 79: Age of Initiation (10th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (10th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

1294 students in this sample, median age 14
16806 students in this sample, median age 14
1346 students in this sample, median age 14
17178 students in this sample, median age 14
1249 students in this sample, median age 14

Drank alcohol
16017 students in this sample, median age 14

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

1371 students in this sample, median age 15
17402 students in this sample, median age 15
1360 students in this sample, median age 14
17238 students in this sample, median age 14
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

1226 students in this sample, median age 13
15439 students in this sample, median age 13
1314 students in this sample, median age 14
16680 students in this sample, median age 14
1357 students in this sample, median age 13
17337 students in this sample, median age 13

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Figure 80: Age of Initiation (12th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (12th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

1170 students in this sample, median age 15
13866 students in this sample, median age 15
1206 students in this sample, median age 15
14197 students in this sample, median age 15
1140 students in this sample, median age 15

Drank alcohol
13433 students in this sample, median age 15

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

1240 students in this sample, median age 16
14371 students in this sample, median age 16
1219 students in this sample, median age 15
14280 students in this sample, median age 16
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

1103 students in this sample, median age 15
13066 students in this sample, median age 15
1198 students in this sample, median age 14
13926 students in this sample, median age 14
1230 students in this sample, median age 14
14355 students in this sample, median age 14

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Parent/Youth Communication, 2016
Figure 81: Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
34.4%

Illegal drug use
39.7%
30.2%

Marijuana use
33.9%

Prescription drug
use

27.1%
28.9%
33.9%

Alcohol use
36.0%
34.1%

Tobacco use
36.9%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

53.8%
49.6%

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Figure 82: Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
31.0%

Illegal drug use
34.8%
26.4%

Marijuana use
31.2%

Prescription drug
use

22.7%
26.0%
28.5%

Alcohol use
34.1%
29.6%

Tobacco use
31.9%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

57.4%
52.2%

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Figure 83: Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
21.9%

Illegal drug use
25.3%
19.8%

Marijuana use
23.4%

Prescription drug
use

18.2%
19.7%
24.3%

Alcohol use
27.6%
22.2%

Tobacco use
25.4%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

65.4%
59.4%

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Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
Figure 84: Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade)
To fit in

15.6%
16.7%

It was new and
exciting

26.3%
27.9%

To get parents'
attention

5.5%
6.1%

To lose weight

6.9%
8.0%

To avoid being
sad

36.1%
37.1%

Boredom

23.0%
21.0%

To feel good

35.4%
36.1%

To feel normal

14.8%
13.7%

To stay focused

20.3%
17.0%

To have fun

47.6%
41.2%

To be like an
actor or musician

4.1%
4.5%

To feel grown up

6.2%
6.4%

Craved it or
addicted

9.6%
9.6%

To deal with
stress

39.0%
40.0%

Other

27.0%
30.9%

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Figure 85: Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)
To fit in

11.3%
13.0%

It was new and
exciting

21.9%
25.2%

To get parents'
attention

4.8%
4.8%

To lose weight

7.1%
6.7%

To avoid being
sad

37.7%
32.2%

Boredom

21.0%
23.6%

To feel good

41.9%
40.1%

To feel normal

15.8%
12.8%

To stay focused

20.3%
17.6%

To have fun

47.4%
52.1%

To be like an
actor or musician

3.5%
3.4%

To feel grown up

4.5%
4.3%

Craved it or
addicted

8.4%
8.3%

To deal with
stress

42.9%
39.5%

Other

23.5%
24.0%

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Figure 86: Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)
To fit in

9.2%
11.8%

It was new and
exciting

14.1%
18.3%

To get parents'
attention

3.3%
3.0%

To lose weight

6.0%
5.3%

To avoid being
sad

24.5%
25.4%

Boredom

15.8%
21.5%

To feel good

32.9%
36.8%

To feel normal

10.1%
10.0%

To stay focused

19.0%
16.5%

To have fun

47.6%
53.8%

To be like an
actor or musician

1.9%
2.7%

To feel grown up

3.3%
3.5%

Craved it or
addicted

6.5%
7.4%

To deal with
stress

35.3%
35.5%

Other

29.6%
22.9%

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Figure 87: Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)
Against religious 20.2%
beliefs 22.5%
It is morally 47.7%
wrong 52.7%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

8.4%
5.7%
53.7%
57.9%
9.2%
6.1%

Would get a bad 40.6%
reputation 47.2%
Friends would 33.5%
stop hanging out 36.8%
Might get kicked 48.2%
out of school 51.3%
Other adults 47.9%
would be
disappointed 51.1%
Parents would be 62.2%
disappointed 65.5%
It is harmful
No interest

62.6%
67.0%
90.2%
91.4%

Parents would 48.6%
take away
privileges 50.4%
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Figure 88: Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Against religious 14.7%
beliefs 22.7%
It is morally 38.5%
wrong 44.6%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

7.4%
6.3%
44.3%
50.1%
4.9%
5.2%

Would get a bad 29.0%
reputation 35.0%
Friends would 19.2%
stop hanging out 25.8%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

37.6%
44.5%
36.6%
42.8%
53.3%
58.8%
53.6%
60.3%
89.8%
90.5%

Parents would 41.8%
take away
privileges 45.7%
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Figure 89: Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Against religious 13.4%
beliefs 20.1%
It is morally 29.8%
wrong 35.6%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

8.0%
7.4%
32.5%
41.4%
5.6%
3.9%

Would get a bad 18.0%
reputation 23.7%
Friends would 11.8%
stop hanging out 16.5%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

26.4%
31.5%
28.9%
34.0%
40.5%
47.2%
43.0%
52.2%
88.0%
91.4%

Parents would 25.7%
take away
privileges 31.5%
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(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
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Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 6: Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures
Background
These questions provide the measures that communities in Arizona with Drug-Free Communities grants
must report (DFC Regular Standard Terms of Award, 2015). Three overall areas are reported:
• Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
• Perceived Risk of Harm
• Disapproval (Parent and Peer)

6.1 Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
Charts for substance use over the most recent 30 days can be found in Section 3.1: Substance Use,
and Frequency of Use. Section 3.1 includes separate figures for the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade samples,
as well as a line graph that displays the usage trends of key substances over time (2012 to 2016).

6.2 Perceived Risk of Harm
Youth who perceive little to no risk of harm in using alcohol or drugs may be more likely to use or
abuse these substances (McCambridge and Strang, 2004; Tomar and Hatsukami, 2007). Charts for
perceived risk of harm associated with specific substance use represent youths’ perceptions about the
harm associated with the use of common substances. Percentages reported refer to those students who
believe there is no to slight risk in using each of the specific substances listed.

6.3 Parent and Peer Disapproval
Definitions
Parental and peer disapproval are important variables to consider when thinking about youth substance
use, as they may influence a youth’s decision to initiate, use, or continue to use or abuse substances
(Sawyer and Stevenson, 2008). This section includes measures of Parent and Peer Disapproval, defined
in this survey as the degree to which youth think their parents and peers would feel it is wrong, a little bit
wrong, or very wrong for youth to engage in the following behaviors:
•
•
•
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Smoke cigarettes;
Smoke marijuana;
Consume one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day; and
Use prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them.

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Perceived Risk of Harm, 2016
Figure 90: Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

26.4%
23.2%
27.2%
23.6%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

39.2%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

50.4%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

35.1%

41.9%
65.4%
59.2%
24.8%
21.8%

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90

100

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Figure 91: Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

26.3%
20.4%
26.7%
21.4%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

37.4%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

62.0%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

33.1%

53.7%
72.2%
70.7%
23.3%
17.3%

0

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90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
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Figure 92: Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

29.4%
22.1%
30.5%
24.9%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

41.7%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

69.4%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

35.9%

65.1%
79.9%
78.3%
24.7%
18.3%

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Parent Disapproval, 2016
Figure 93: Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

97.3%
98.2%
95.7%
97.7%
97.8%
98.7%
96.5%
98.0%

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Figure 94: Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

98.3%
97.9%
95.9%
95.8%
98.3%
98.2%
95.9%
97.0%

0

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Figure 95: Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

96.3%
96.9%
92.4%
92.9%
96.0%
96.4%
94.0%
94.6%

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Peer Disapproval, 2016
Figure 96: Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

96.0%

Use other illicit
drugs

97.2%

97.2%

97.9%
89.0%

Smoke marijuana
92.9%
95.6%

Smoke cigarettes
97.6%

Drink nearly
every day

96.2%
97.3%

0

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Figure 97: Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

95.7%

Use other illicit
drugs

96.7%

95.9%

96.2%
83.8%

Smoke marijuana
84.4%
95.3%

Smoke cigarettes
95.3%

Drink nearly
every day

94.7%
95.1%

0

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Figure 98: Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

95.0%

Use other illicit
drugs

95.1%

95.3%

95.1%
77.9%

Smoke marijuana
76.3%
91.7%

Smoke cigarettes
91.5%

Drink nearly
every day

93.5%
93.2%

0

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Percentage (%) of students who agree
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School Climate Experiences

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 7: School Climate Experiences
7.1 Student-Teacher Interactions
Definitions
Youth were asked about a variety of experiences at school and interactions with others, including teachers, peers, and parents. Questions were asked about their involvement in the classroom and other
activities, interactions with teachers, their school’s interaction with their parents, and their feeling safe at
school. The percentage of youth who agreed or strongly agreed with each of the statements is reported.

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Figure 99: Student-Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)
Teachers praise 51.8%
me when I work
hard 52.7%
The school tells 44.4%
my parents when I
do well 41.0%
Lots of chances 74.5%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 74.1%
Lots of chances
to get involved 92.1%
in school 90.7%
activities
Teachers notice 75.2%
when I am doing a
good job 76.3%
Teachers ask
me to work on 59.6%
special classroom 56.3%
projects
I can be part of 88.7%
class discussions
or activities 88.8%
Students help
decide class 62.0%
activities and 57.9%
rules
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Figure 100: Student-Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)
Teachers praise 41.7%
me when I work
hard 46.6%
The school tells 32.4%
my parents when I
do well 32.6%
Lots of chances 67.2%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 73.6%
Lots of chances
to get involved 87.4%
in school 90.8%
activities
Teachers notice 66.0%
when I am doing a
good job 71.0%
Teachers ask
me to work on 52.0%
special classroom 52.9%
projects
I can be part of 83.8%
class discussions
or activities 89.0%
Students help
decide class 53.4%
activities and 57.8%
rules
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Figure 101: Student-Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)
Teachers praise 42.4%
me when I work
hard 50.4%
The school tells 32.7%
my parents when I
do well 33.7%
Lots of chances 70.6%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 77.4%
Lots of chances
to get involved 85.0%
in school 88.5%
activities
Teachers notice 67.3%
when I am doing a
good job 72.9%
Teachers ask
me to work on 52.7%
special classroom 53.9%
projects
I can be part of 85.3%
class discussions
or activities 89.2%
Students help
decide class 52.7%
activities and 54.7%
rules
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7.2 Negative Peer Interactions
Definitions
Peer interactions at school are also important variables to consider when thinking about possible influences on behavior. Questions were asked regarding how often specific kinds of negative interactions
happen, including youth being made fun of by other students, being pushed or hit by other students,
feeling that other students are being mean to them, or feeling that they are excluded by other students
during activities. The responses were five-point scales with 1 defined as “Never/Almost never” and 5
defined as “Always/Almost always.” The figures depict the average response on this five-point scale.

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Figure 102: Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.7

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.4

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.7

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.8

Pinal
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1.8

1.4

1.7

1.8

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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Figure 103: Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.7

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.3

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.6

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.7

Pinal
State of Arizona

1.6

1.3

1.6

1.7

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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5
always/
almost
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Figure 104: Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.6

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.3

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.5

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.7

Pinal
State of Arizona

1.5

1.2

1.5

1.7

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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5
always/
almost
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Well-Being

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 8: Well-Being
8.1 Perceived Stress
Definitions
Perceived Stress has been connected to substance use by adolescents (Finkelstein et al., 2006; Kobus
and Reyes, 2000; Sussman et al., 1993). Cohen et al. (1983) developed the Perceived Stress Scale,
which has been widely used in research projects to assess stress (e.g., Mimura and Griffiths, 2004).
Percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated that in the last month they sometimes,
fairly often, or very often felt confident about their abilities to handle their personal problems, felt that
things were not going their way, or felt that they were unable to control important things in their life and
were unable to overcome difficulties.

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Figures
Figure 105: Perceived Stress (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (8th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 52.3%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 49.7%
(past month)
Felt that things 63.4%
were going your
way (past month) 67.4%
Felt confident
about abilities 69.6%
to handle
personal problems 73.5%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 51.8%
important things
in life (past 50.9%
month)
0

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'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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Figure 106: Perceived Stress (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (10th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 59.0%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 58.0%
(past month)
Felt that things 62.7%
were going your
way (past month) 66.6%
Felt confident
about abilities 68.9%
to handle
personal problems 73.9%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 57.2%
important things
in life (past 57.5%
month)
0

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100

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'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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Figure 107: Perceived Stress (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (12th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 59.2%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 59.4%
(past month)
Felt that things 66.0%
were going your
way (past month) 69.4%
Felt confident
about abilities 73.1%
to handle
personal problems 76.0%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 55.6%
important things
in life (past 58.6%
month)
0

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70

80

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100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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8.2 Future Orientation
Definitions
Youth who have a positive outlook on their future, establish goals for the future, or give greater attention
to future consequences of their behavior are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. These concepts
are often analyzed together in order to measure an individual’s future orientation (Keough et al., 1999).
Students were asked a series of statements about their future and goals, and percentages represented
in charts refer to those youth who stated these statements were exactly, a lot, or somewhat like them.
Participants were also asked how often they make plans for their goals or have trouble figuring out how
to make their goals happen. Percentages represented in these charts refer to those youth who stated
they create goals, or have trouble with their goals, all, most or some of the time.

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Figure 108: Future Orientation (8th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (8th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

76.1%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

83.7%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

79.2%

I have goals in
my life

83.0%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

67.6%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

76.9%

I am excited
about my future

77.3%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

64.5%

78.3%

85.6%

81.3%

86.4%

68.4%

79.5%

81.2%

68.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
Pinal

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Figure 109: Future Orientation (10th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (10th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

73.4%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

83.1%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

79.5%

I have goals in
my life

82.9%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

64.7%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

77.3%

I am excited
about my future

77.7%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

63.8%

76.6%

84.7%

80.2%

85.4%

65.3%

77.5%

79.4%

66.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
Pinal

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Figure 110: Future Orientation (12th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (12th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

76.5%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

83.4%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

79.2%

I have goals in
my life

82.7%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

68.1%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

77.8%

I am excited
about my future

76.5%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

64.3%

79.0%

86.1%

82.2%

85.6%

69.4%

79.5%

80.9%

69.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
Pinal

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Figure 111: Goal Setting (8th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (8th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

63.3%
62.9%
73.7%
76.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
Pinal

State of Arizona

Figure 112: Goal Setting (10th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (10th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

66.9%
66.8%
73.8%
76.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
Pinal

146

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Figure 113: Goal Setting (12th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (12th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

65.9%
67.4%
76.5%
79.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
Pinal

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Appendices

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section A: Appendices
This report includes four appendices containing supplementary information about the Arizona Youth
Survey. The appendices and their contents are described in the following list.
Appendix A: List of References
contains bibliographic information for all research articles and books cited in this report
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
contains the complete Scantron version of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
provides information about how questionnaire items were combined to form the RPF scales used
in the RPF figures in Section 5.1
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
lists all changes in the exact wording of questionnaire items, starting from the 2004 Arizona Youth
Survey, until the current 2016 administration

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A: List of References
This appendix provides citation information for all research articles and books referred to in this report.
A complete bibliography database file in BibTeX format is available upon request.

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Finkelstein, D. M., Kubzansky, L. D., and Goodman, E. (2006). Social status, stress, and adolescent
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B: Scantron Questionnaire
The following pages contain the 2016 AYS Scantron-format questionnaire in its entirety. All students in
the 2016 Arizona sample provided their responses either on this Scantron questionnaire, or a web-based
version that had identical text for every item. All figures in this document were constructed from students’
responses to the questions in the questionnaire.

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C

ARIZONA YOUTH SURVEY
1. Thank you for agreeing to participate in this survey. The purpose of this survey is to learn how students in our
schools feel about their community, family, peers, and school. The survey also asks about health behaviors.
2. The survey is completely voluntary and anonymous. DO NOT put your name on the questionnaire.
3. This is not a test, so there are no right or wrong answers. We would like you to work quickly so you can finish.
4. All of the questions should be answered by completely filling in one of the answer spaces. If you do not find an
answer that fits exactly, use the one that comes closest. If any question does not apply to you, or you are not
sure what it means, just leave it blank. You can skip any question that you do not wish to answer.
5. Please answer each question by completely filling in the oval with a #2 pencil.

Please fill in the following information with the help of your teacher/survey assistant.
1. County:

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6. Are you:

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9th

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11th

8. What grade are you in?
7th

8th

12th

9. Do you get a free or reduced cost lunch at school?
Free lunch

Reduced cost lunch

10. Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

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14. What is the highest level of education completed
by your mother?

FEMALE

7. How old are you?

6th

4. District Site:

Neither
No

8th grade or less
Some high school
Completed high school
or GED
Some college
Completed community
college or technical
school

15. What, if any, is the current military status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all that apply)
Neither of my parents have ever been in the military
Active Duty

In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

Reserve

Not Deployed
In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

11. What is your race? (Mark all that apply.)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
12. Think of where you live most of the time. Which of
the following people live there with you? (Mark
all that apply.)
Mother
Uncle
Stepmother
Other Adult(s)
Father
Brother(s)
Stepfather
Stepbrother(s)
Foster Parent(s)
Sister(s)
Grandparent(s)
Stepsister(s)
Aunt
Other Children
13. Are your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure

Completed 4 year college
(Bachelor’s Degree)
Graduate or Professional
(e.g., Master’s, Ph.D.,
M.D., Ed.D., J.D.)
Don’t know

Former military
Died while serving in the military
16. Which of the following people do you feel comfortable
going to for help when things go wrong or when you
need someone to talk to about your problems?
(Mark all that apply.)
Parents/Step-parents
Coaches/Instructors
Grandparents
Mentors
Siblings
Tutors
Other relatives
Counselors
Friends
Other adults
Teachers
I have no one I can talk to
or go to for help
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10-11 times
8-9 times
6-7 times
4-5 times
2-3 times
1 time
0 times

The next section asks about your experiences at school.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

17. In my school, students have lots of chances
to help decide things like class activities and
rules.

32. During the past 12 months, how
many times has someone
threatened or injured you with a
weapon such as a gun, knife, or
club ON SCHOOL PROPERTY?

18. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

33. During the past 12 months, how
many times were you in a
physical fight ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?

19. Teachers ask me to work on special
classroom projects.
20. My teachers notice when I am doing a good
job.

34. During the past 12 months, how
often have you been picked on
or bullied by a student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

21. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to get involved in sports, clubs, and
other school activities outside of class.

35. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you been
harassed, mistreated, or made
fun of by another person while
on-line or through a cell phone
or other electronic device?

22. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
23. I feel safe at my school.
24. The school lets my parents know when I
have done something well.

36. During the past 12 months, how
often have you picked on or
bullied another student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

25. My teachers praise me when I work hard in
school.
26. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

27. Now thinking back
over the past year in
school, how often
did you:

37. During the past 12 months, how
often have you seen bullying
ON SCHOOL PROPERTY and
done nothing to stop it?

Almost always
Often
Sometimes
Seldom
Never

38. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
NOT go to school because you felt you would be
unsafe at school or on the way to or from school?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

a. enjoy being in school?
b. hate being in school?
c. try to do your best work?

39. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
carry a weapon such as a gun, knife, or club ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

d. feel that the school work you were assigned
was meaningful and important?
28. Putting them all together, what were your grades like
last year?
Mostly A’s
Mostly D’s
Mostly B’s
Mostly F’s
Mostly C’s

40. What are the chances
you would be seen
as cool if you:

29. How important do you think the things you are learning
in school are going to be for you later in life?
Very important
Slightly important
Quite important
Not at all important
Fairly important

a. smoked cigarettes?
b. worked hard at school?
c. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly,
that is, at least once or twice a month?

30. How interesting are most of your courses to you?
Very interesting
Slightly interesting
Quite interesting
Not at all interesting
Fairly interesting
31. During the past 30 days, how many days of school have
you missed because you skipped or ‘cut’?
None
4-5 days
1 day
6-10 days
2 days
11 or more days
3 days

Very good chance
Pretty good chance
Some chance
Little chance
No or very little chance

d. defended someone who was being verbally
abused at school?
e. smoked marijuana?
f. carried a handgun?
g. regularly volunteered to do community
service?
h. were a member of a gang?
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19 or older
18
17
16

43. How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:

15

41. How old were you
when you first:

10 or more times
6 to 9 times
3 to 5 times
1 to 2 times
Never

14
13

a. been suspended from school?

12
11

b. carried a handgun?

10
9

c. sold illegal drugs?

8 or younger
Never

d. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as
a car or motorcycle?

a. smoked marijuana?
e. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

b. smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?

f. been arrested?
c. had more than a sip or
two of beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?

g. attacked someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?
h. been drunk or high at school?

d. began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?

i. volunteered to do community service?
j. taken a handgun to school?
k. been hit, slapped, pushed, shoved, kicked or
any other way physically assaulted by your
boyfriend or girlfriend?

e. attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?

l. seen someone punched with a fist, kicked,
choked, or beaten up?

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f. belonged to a gang?

m. seen someone attacked with a weapon, other
than a gun, such as a knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?

g. gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports, bingo,
dice, raffles, casino,
internet or video
games, etc.)?

n. seen someone shot or shot at?
44. How often have you done the following for money,
possessions, or anything of value:

h. used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?

Almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
At least once in the past 12 months
Before, but not in the past 12 months
Never

Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

42. How wrong do you think
it is for someone your
age to:

a. Played the lottery or scratch off tickets?

a. take a handgun to school?

b. Bet on a game of personal skill such as
pool or a video game?

b. steal anything worth more than $5?

c. Played cards?

c. pick a fight with someone?

d. Played a dice game?

d. attack someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?

e. Bet on sports?
45. How many peers do you like to hang out with and
spend time with?
0
6
1
7
2
8
3
9
4
10 or more
5

e. stay away from school all day when their
parents think they are at school?
f. have one or two drinks of beer, wine, or hard
liquor nearly every day?
g. smoke cigarettes?
h. smoke marijuana?
i. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another
illegal drug?
j. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?

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46. How many best friends (the friends you feel closest to)
do you have?
0
3
1
4 or more
2

47. Think of your four best friends. In the
past year (12 months), how many of
your best friends have:

55. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been drinking
alcohol?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

Number
of friends

0 1 2 3 4+

a. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

56. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been taking
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) that were not
prescribed to you by a doctor or that you took only for
the experience or feeling they cause?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

b. smoked cigarettes?
c. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) when
their parents didn’t know about it?
d. made a commitment to stay drug-free?

57. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been using
marijuana?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

e. used marijuana?
f. tried to do well in school?
g. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines,
or other illegal drugs?

58. Think back over the LAST TWO WEEKS. How many times
have you had five or more alcoholic drinks in a row?
None
Twice
6-9 times
Once
3-5 times
10 or more times

h. been suspended from school?
i. liked school?

59. Have you ever smoked cigarettes?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

j. carried a handgun?
k. sold illegal drugs?

60. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
smoke cigarettes?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

l. stolen or tried to steal a motor
vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
m. been arrested?
n. dropped out of school?

61. Have you ever used electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

o. been members of a gang?
p. been in a physical fight?

62. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use
electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

48. I ignore rules that get in my way.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True
49. I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get
them mad.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

63. How frequently have you used smokeless tobacco
during the past 30 days?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

50. I like to see how much I can get away with.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

64. In the last 30 days, about
how many times were
you offered:

51. I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

a. alcohol?

52. It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

b. cigarettes?
c. marijuana?

53. I think it is okay to take something without asking if
you can get away with it.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

d. Rx drugs?
e. other drugs?
65. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you talked with
your parents about strategies to
avoid or resist people or places
where you might be offered
alcohol, prescription drugs, or
other drugs?

54. During the past 30 days, how many times did you RIDE in
a car or other vehicle driven by someone who had been
drinking alcohol?
0 times
1 time

2 or 3 times
4 or 5 times

6 or more times
4

More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

On how many occasions (if any) have you:

OCCASIONS:

0

1-2

3-5

6-9 10-19 20-39 40+

66. had alcoholic beverages (beer, wine or hard liquor) to drink in your lifetime -- more
than just a few sips?
67. had beer, wine or hard liquor to drink during the past 30 days?
68. used marijuana in your lifetime?
69. used marijuana during the past 30 days?
70. used LSD or other hallucinogens in your lifetime?
71. used LSD or other hallucinogens during the past 30 days?
72. used cocaine or crack in your lifetime?
73. used cocaine or crack during the past 30 days?
74. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high in your lifetime?
75. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high during the past 30 days?
76. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) in your lifetime?
77. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) during the past 30 days?
78. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in your lifetime?
79. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in the past 30 days?
80. used heroin in your lifetime?
81. used heroin during the past 30 days?
82. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in your lifetime?
83. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in the past 30 days?
84. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in your lifetime?
85. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in the past 30 days?
86. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
87. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
88. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them in your lifetime?
89. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
90. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
91. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
92. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high in your lifetime?
93. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high during the past 30 days?
94. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) in your lifetime?
95. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) during the past 30 days?
96. drank beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you used prescription drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium, Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) during the past 30 days?

97. If during the past 30 days you used marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not use marijuana during the past 30 days
I got it from someone with a Medical Marijuana Card
Friends
Parties
School
Family/Relatives
Home
Other
98. In the last 30 days, how often have you avoided people
or places because you might be offered alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other drugs including
prescription drugs?
None
Once

2-3 times
4-6 times

100. How much do you think people
risk harming themselves
(physically or in other
ways) if they:

a. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
b. try marijuana once or twice?
c. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
d. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?

7-10 times
More than 10 times

99. In the last 30 days, how often did you respond in the
following ways when alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other
I never got offers
drugs including prescription
Four or more times
drugs were offered to you?
Three times
(Fill in an answer for
Twice
each way of
Once
responding)
Never
a. say “No” without giving a reason why.
b. give an explanation or excuse to turn
down the offer.
c. decide to leave the situation without
accepting the offer.
d. use some other way to not accept the
alcohol or drugs.

Great risk
Moderate risk
Slight risk
No risk

e. have five or more drinks of an alcoholic
beverage in a row once or twice a week?
f. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?
101. Compared to using illegal drugs (e.g., cocaine, meth,
heroin), how harmful do you think it is for people to take
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) without a doctor
telling them to take them?
A lot less harmful
Less harmful
5

No difference
More harmful

A lot more harmful

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These questions ask about the neighborhood and
community where you live.

102. If during the past 30 days you drank alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not drink alcohol in the past 30 days
I bought it in a store such as a liquor store, convenience
store, supermarket, discount store, or gas station
I bought it at a restaurant, bar, or club
I bought it at a public event such as a concert or sporting
event
I gave someone else money to buy it for me
My parent or guardian gave it to me
Another family member who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone not related to me who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone under the age of 21 gave it to me
I got it at a party
I took it from home
I took it from a store or someone else’s home
I got it some other way

106. About how many adults (over
21) have you known
personally who in the past
year have:

a. used marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other
drugs?
b. sold or dealt drugs?
c. done other things that could get them in
trouble with the police, like stealing,
selling stolen goods, mugging or
assaulting others, etc.?
d. gotten drunk or high?
Very easy
Sort of easy
Sort of hard
Very hard

103. If, during the past 30 days you used prescription drugs
in order to get high, not for a medical reason, how did
you get them? (Mark all that apply.)

107. If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
108. If you wanted to get some beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
109. If you wanted to get some marijuana, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
110. If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine,
LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it
be for you to get some?
111. If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy
would it be for you to get one?

Doctor/Pharmacy
School
Other
Over the Internet
Outside the United States
(e.g., Mexico, Canada)

104. If you used alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the past
30 days, please tell us about some of your reasons for
using (Mark all that apply):
To fit in with my friends
To try something new or exciting
To get back at my parents or to get my parent’s attention
To help me lose weight
To keep from feeling sad or down
I was bored and needed something to do
To get a high or to have a good feeling
To help me feel normal
To help me stay focused or think better
To have fun
To be like an actor or musician/band that I admire
To feel more grown up or prove that I am grown up
I needed it, craved it, or am addicted
To deal with the stress in my life (Please mark all areas
of stress that were related to your substance use below)
Parents/family
Peers/Friends (e.g., fighting with friends, getting
bullied, dealing with rumors, etc.)
School
Community
Other

112. If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
113. If a kid drank some beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your neighborhood,
he or she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
114. If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
115. Have you ever belonged to a gang?
No
Yes, belong now
No, but would like to
Yes, but would like to get out
Yes, in the past

105. If you did not use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the
past 30 days, please tell us about some of the reasons
for not using (Mark all that apply):

116. If you have ever belonged to a gang, what was the
one major reason you joined?
Protection/safety
Make money
Friendship
Felt pressured
Parent(s) are in a gang
To get respect
Sibling(s) are in a gang
Other

I’m not interested in using drugs
It can harm my body
My parents would be disappointed in me
My parents would take away my privileges if they found
out
My teachers/mentors/other adults in my life would be
disappointed in me
I might get kicked out of school or extracurricular
activities (e.g., sports, cheerleading, drama club/plays)
My friends would stop talking to me or hanging out with
me
I would get a bad reputation with peers
I wanted to, but I couldn’t get it or wasn’t offered it
It’s illegal – I could get arrested
I’ve tried them before and I don’t like them
It’s morally wrong
It’s against my religious or spiritual beliefs

117. How wrong would most
adults (over 21) in your
neighborhood think it is
for kids your age:

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Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

a. to use marijuana?
b. to drink alcohol?
c. to smoke cigarettes?

118. How wrong do your
friends feel it would be for you to:
a. have one or two drinks of an alcoholic
beverage nearly every day?
b. smoke tobacco?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. use prescription drugs not prescribed to you?

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I’ve never used prescription
drugs to get high
Friends
Family/Relatives
Parties
Home (e.g., Medicine Cabinet)

5 or more adults
4
3
2
1
0 adults

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119. During the past 12 months, do you recall hearing,
reading, or watching an advertisement about the
prevention of substance use?
No

133. How wrong do your
A little bit wrong
parents feel it would be
Wrong
for YOU to:
Very wrong
a. have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor
(for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) nearly
every day?
b. smoke cigarettes?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. steal something worth more than $5?
e. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on
buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
f. pick a fight with someone?
g. use prescription drugs without a doctor
telling you to take them?

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

Yes

120. If I had to move, I would miss the
neighborhood I now live in.
121. My neighbors notice when Iam doing a
good job and let me know about it.
122. I like my neighborhood.
123. There are lots of adults in my neighborhood
I could talk to about something important.
124. I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
125. There are people in my neighborhood who
are proud of me when I do something well.
126. There are people in my neighborhood who
encourage me to do my best.
127. I feel safe in my neighborhood.

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

134. The rules in my family are clear.
135. People in my family often insult or yell at
each other.
136. When I am not at home, one of my parents
knows where I am and who I am with.
137. We argue about the same things in my
family over and over.
138. If I drank some beer, wine or liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without
my parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
139. My family has clear rules about alcohol and
drug use.
140. If I carried a handgun without my
parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
141. If I skipped school, my parents would catch
me.
142. My parents ask me what I think before most
family decisions affecting me are made.
143. I feel very close to my mother.
144. I feel very close to my father.
145. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
mother.
146. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
father.
147. I enjoy spending time with my mother.
148. I enjoy spending time with my father.
149. If I had a personal problem, I could ask my
mom or dad for help.

128. During a typical week, how many days do all or
most of your family eat at least one meal together?
Number of days:

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

129. During the past 12 months, have you talked with at
least one of your parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs?
By parents, we mean your biological parents, adoptive
parents, stepparents, or adult guardians – whether or
not they live with you. (Mark all that apply.)
No, I did not talk with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
alcohol use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
prescription drug use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
marijuana use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
illegal drug use.
130. Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
I don’t have any brothers or sisters
Yes
No

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

a. drunk beer, wine or hard liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey or gin)?
b. smoked marijuana?

150. My parents give me lots of chances to do
fun things with them.
151. My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework
done.
152. People in my family have serious
arguments.
153. My parents would know if I did not come
home on time.
154. It is important to be honest with your
parents, even if they become upset or you
get punished.

c. smoked cigarettes?
d. taken a handgun to school?
131. Has anyone in your family ever had severe alcohol or
drug problems?
No
Yes
132. Have any of your relatives been in prison or jail any time
during the past year (12 months)? (Mark all that apply.)
No one has been in prison or jail
Mother
Father
Step-parent
Grandparent(s)
Other adult(s)
Sibling (i.e. brother, sister, step-sibling etc.)

155. My parents notice when I am doing a good job and
let me know about it.
Never or Almost Never
Sometimes
Often
All the Time

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156. How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of
you for something you’ve done?
Never or Almost Never
Often
Sometimes
All the Time

161. People have many different types of interactions with
their peers at school. Please answer the following
questions about your peer experiences in school
during the last month.
5 = Always/Almost always
4
3
2
1 = Never/Almost never

157. In a normal school week, how many days are you
home after school for at least one hour without an
adult there?
Never or Almost Never
3 days
1 day
4 day
2 days
5 days
Very often
Fairly often
Sometimes
Almost never
Never

162. Please indicate how
much these statements
describe you.

a. that you were unable to control the
important things in your life?
b. confident about you abilities to handle your
personal problems?
c. that things were going your way?
d. that difficulties were piling up so high that
you could not overcome them?

a. I expect good things to happen to me.
b. I am excited about my future.
c. I trust my future will turn out well.
d. I develop step-by-step plans to reach my
goals.
e. I have goals in my life.
f. If I set goals, I take action to reach them.
g. It is important to me that I reach my goals.
h. I know how to make my plans happen.

159. In the last 30 days, how many times have you taken
money that didn’t belong to you or used someone
else’s credit card without their approval in order to:
More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

163. Please indicate how
often this happens.

a. Purchase alcohol?
b. Purchase prescription (Rx) drugs?
c. Purchase illicit drugs (e.g. marijuana,
meth, heroin)?
d. Purchase a gun, knife, or other weapon?
e. Support gang activities?
f. Gamble or place a bet?

a. Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or
alcoholic?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
b. Did you live with anyone who used illegal street drugs or
who abused prescription medications?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
c. Did you live with anyone who served time or was sentenced
to serve time in a prison, jail, or other correctional facility?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
d. Were your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure
e. How often did adults in your home ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each other up?
Never
Once
More than once
f. How often did an adult in your home ever swear at you,
insult you, or put you down?
Once

All of the time
Most of the time
Some of the time
A little of the time
None of the time

a. How often do you make plans to achieve
your goals?
b. How often do you have trouble figuring out
how to make your goals happen?

160. All questions refer to the time period from when
you were born until now. Now, looking back —

Never

Exactly like me
A lot like me
Somewhat like me
A little like me
Not at all like me

More than once
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158. In the last month,
how often have
you felt:

a. How often do other students exclude you
from activities?
b. How often are other students mean to you?
c. How often do other students push or hit you?
d. How often do other students make fun of
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C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
In this appendix we detail the items used to construct the risk and protective factor (RPF) scales presented in Section 5.1 the report. Many of the items used in the scales were “reverse coded” to ensure
that high values correlated with “risk” or “protection” accordingly.
1. COMMUNITY: Laws and Norms Favorable to Drug Use
(a) How wrong would most adults (over 21) in your neighborhood think it is for kids your age
i. to use marijuana?
ii. to drink alcohol?
iii. to smoke cigarettes?
(b) If a kid drank some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your
neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(c) If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(d) If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
2. COMMUNITY: Low neighborhood Attachment
(a) I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
(b) I like my neighborhood.
(c) If I had to move, I would miss the neighborhood I now live in.
3. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Drugs
(a) If you wanted to get some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
(b) If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(c) If you wanted to get some marijuana, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(d) If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine, LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it be for you
to get some?
4. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Handguns
(a) If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy would it be for you to get one?
5. COMMUNITY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My neighbors notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) There are people in my neighborhood who encourage me to do my best.
(c) There are people in my neighborhood who are proud of me when I do something well.
6. FAMILY: Family Conflict
(a) People in my family often insult or yell at each other.
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(b) People in my family have serious arguments.
(c) We argue about the same things in my family over and over.
7. FAMILY: Poor Family Management
(a) My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework done.
(b) Would your parents know if you did not come home on time?
(c) When I am not at home, one of my parents knows where I am and who I am with.
(d) The rules in my family are clear.
(e) My family has clear rules about alcohol and drug use.
(f) If you drank some beer or wine or liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without your
parents’ permission, would you be caught by your parents?
(g) If you skipped school would you be caught by your parents?
(h) If you carried a handgun without your parents’ permission, would you be caught by your
parents?
8. FAMILY: Family History of Antisocial Behavior
(a) Has anyone in your family ever had a severe alcohol or drug problem?
(b) Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
i. drunk beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)?
ii. smoked marijuana?
iii. smoked cigarettes?
iv. taken a handgun to school?
(c) About how many adults (over 21) have you known personally who in the past year have used
marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other drugs?
9. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable to Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. steal anything worth more than $5?
ii. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
10. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. Have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
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11. FAMILY: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents give me lots of chances to do fun things with them.
(b) My parents ask me what I think before most family decisions affecting me are made.
(c) If I had a personal problem, I could ask my mom or dad for help.
12. FAMILY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of you for something you’ve done?
(c) Do you enjoy spending time with your mother?
(d) Do you enjoy spending time with your father?
13. FAMILY: Attachment
(a) Do you feel very close to your mother?
(b) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your mother?
(c) Do you feel very close to your father?
(d) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your father?
14. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong it is to
i. take a handgun to school?
ii. steal anything worth more than $5?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
iv. attack someone with the idea of seriously hurting them?
v. stay away from school all day when their parents think they are at school?
15. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Antisocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. been suspended from school?
ii. carried a handgun?
iii. sold illegal drugs?
iv. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
v. been arrested?
vi. dropped out of school?
16. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Antisocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you
i. smoked cigarettes?
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ii. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
iii. smoked marijuana?
iv. carried a handgun?
17. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your friends feel it would be for you to:
i. Have one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
iv. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another illegal drug?
18. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Friends Use of Drugs
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. smoked cigarettes?
ii. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) when their parents
didn’t know about it?
iii. used marijuana?
iv. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines, or other illegal drugs?
19. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Perceived Risks of Drug Use
(a) How much do you think people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they
i. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
ii. try marijuana once or twice?
iii. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
iv. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage (beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?
20. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Early Initiation of Drug Use
(a) How old were you when first
i. smoked marijuana?
ii. smoked a cigarette, even just a puff?
iii. had more than a sip or two of beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or
gin)?
iv. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
21. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Gang Involvement
(a) In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have been members of a gang?
(b) Have you ever belonged to a gang?
(c) How old were you when you first belonged to a gang?
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22. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rebelliousness
(a) I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get them mad.
(b) I ignore the rules that get in my way.
(c) I like to see how much I can get away with.
23. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Prosocial Involvement
(a) How many times in the past year (12 months) have you
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. volunteered to do community service?
24. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you:
i. worked hard in school?
ii. defended someone who was being verbally abused at school?
iii. regularly volunteered to do community service?
25. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Prosocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. made the commitment to staying drug-free?
iii. tried to do well in school?
iv. liked school?
26. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Belief in Moral Order
(a) I think it is okay to take something without asking if you can get away with it.
(b) I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
(c) It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
(d) It is important to be honest with your parents, even if they become upset or you get punished.
27. SCHOOL: Academic Failure
(a) Putting them all together, what were your grades like last year?
28. SCHOOL: Low Commitment to School
(a) How often do you feel that the school work you are assigned is meaningful and important?
(b) How interesting are most of your courses to you?
(c) How important do you think the things you are learning in school are going to be for your later
life?
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(d) Now, thinking back over the past year in school, how often did you
i. enjoy being in school?
ii. hate being in school?
iii. try to do your best work in school?
(e) During the past 30 days how many whole days of school have you missed because you
skipped or “cut?”
29. SCHOOL: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) In my school, students have lots of chances to help decide things like class activities and
rules.
(b) There are lots of chances for students in my school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
(c) Teachers ask me to work on special classroom projects.
(d) There are lots of chances for students in my school to get involved in sports, clubs, and other
school activities outside of class.
(e) I have lots of chances to be part of class discussions or activities.
30. SCHOOL: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My teachers notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) The school lets my parents know when I have done something well.
(c) I feel safe at my school.
(d) My teachers praise me when I work hard in school.

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D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The following pages list all changes in questionnaire items, from the first administration of the AYS in
2004, until the current, 2016 version. Each row lists the exact wording for each question for each year
the survey was administered. The cells are sorted on the 2016 wording. A blank cell indicates that there
was no version of a particular question in a particular year.

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2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (a) Did you live with
anyone who was a
problem drinker or
an alcoholic?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (b) Did you live with
anyone who used
illegal street drugs
or who abused
prescription
medications?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (c) Did you live with
anyone who served
time or was
sentenced to serve
time in a prison, jail,
or other correctional
facility?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (d) Were your
parents separated
or divorced?"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (e) How often did
adults in your home
ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each
other up?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (f) How often did an
adult in your home
ever swear at you,
insult you, or put
you down?"
"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"
"Are your parents
separated or
divorced?"

2004

2006

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2008

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Compared to using
illegal drugs (e.g.,
cocaine, meth,
heroin), how
harmful do you
think it is for people
to take prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) No, I did not
talk with my parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, or drug
use."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
to my parents about
the dangers of
tobacco use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of alcohol use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

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"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of drug use."
"During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12
months, how many months, how many months, how many months, how many
times has someone times has someone times has someone times has someone
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
on school
on school
on school
ON SCHOOL
property?"
property?"
property?"
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of drug
use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

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"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

2012

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you seen
bullying ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY and
done nothing to
stop it?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been using
marijuana?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"

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"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
electronic cigarettes
(e-cigarettes)?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

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"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) No one has
been in prison on
jail"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"

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"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have you ever
used electronic
cigarettes (ecigarettes)?"
"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"
"How many best
friends (the friends
you feel closest to)
do you have?"

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"How many peers
do you like to hang
out with and spend
time with?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

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"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

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"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you
for something
for something
for something
for something
for something
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (b)
have you: (b)
(b) played the
played the lottery or played the lottery or lottery or scratch-off
scratch-off tickets?" scratch-off tickets?" tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (c) bet on have you: (c) bet on anything of value:
team sports?"
team sports?"
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (h) bet on have you: (h) bet on anything of value:
dice games such as dice games such as (h) played a dice
craps?"
craps?"
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (i) bet on have you: (i) bet on (i) bet on a game of
games of personal games of personal personal skill such
skill such as pool,
skill such as pool,
as pool or a video
darts, or bowling?" darts, or bowling?" game?"
"How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?"
"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a)
smoked
smoked
smoked
smoked
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

2008

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

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"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

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"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
smoke tobacco?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
smoke tobacco?"

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"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

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"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
father."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
mother."
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
father."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
mother."

"I feel very close to
my father."
"I feel very close to
my mother."

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"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
"If during the past
30 days you drank 30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
that apply.)
Someone under the Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to age of 21 gave it to
me"
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

2012

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

2004

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2006

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2008

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2010

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2012

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If I carried a
handgun without my
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If I skipped school,
my parents would
catch me."
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

2004

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other
(Please tell us other
reasons you had for
using substances in
the space
provided)"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

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2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

2004

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2006

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2008

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2010

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2004

2006

2008

"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (d) Rx
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
about how many
about how many
about how many
about how many
times were you
times were you
times were you
times were you
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (e) other
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(a) Purchase
alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(b) Purchase
prescription (Rx)
drugs?"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(c) Purchase illicit
drugs (e.g.
marijuana, meth,
heroin)?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(d) Purchase a gun,
knife, or other
weapon?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(e) Support gang
activities?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(f) Gamble or place
a bet?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
following ways
following ways
following ways
following ways
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other
drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
way of responding) way of responding) way of responding) way of responding)
(a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
why?"
why?"
why?"
why?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (a) that you
were unable to
control the
important things in
your life?"

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"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (b) confident
about your abilities
to handle your
personal
problems?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (c) that things
were going your
way?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (d) that
difficulties were
piling up so high
that you could not
overcome them?"
"It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
"It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"My parents would
know if I did not
come home on
time."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

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"My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (d) feel that
the school work you
were assigned was
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

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"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
hallucinogens
psychedelics in the psychedelics in the psychedelics in the during the past 30
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

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"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"

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"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

2010

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during px, breeze) during px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
"On how many
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
occasions (if any)
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
have you: used
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such prescription
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, sedatives
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
(tranquilizers, such barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
as Valium or Xanax, sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
barbituates, or
without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
sleeping pills)
telling you to take
them, during the
them, during the
them, during the
during the past 30 them, during the
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"
past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
"On how many
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
occasions (if any)
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such have you: used
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, prescription
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
sedatives
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
(tranquilizers, such sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
as Valium or Xanax, without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
barbituates, or
telling you to take
them, in your
them, in your
them, in your
sleeping pills) in
them, in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any): occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
used stimulants,
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
other than
other than
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
methamphetamine methamphetamine have you: used
have you: used
stimulants
s (such as
s (such as
prescription
prescription
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
amphetamines,
stimulants (such as stimulants (such as
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, Adderal, or Ritalin, Adderal, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you
take them, in your to take them, in
to take them, in
to take them in your to take them in your
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
occasions (if any)
other than
have you: used
methamphetamine
stimulants
s (such as
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you
take them, during
to take them, during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any):
used stimulants,
other than
methamphetamine
s (such as
amphetamines,
Ritalin, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them, during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, in your
lifetime?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (a) How
often do other
students exclude
you from activities?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (b) How
often are other
students mean to
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (c) How
often do other
students push or hit
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (d) How
often do other
students make fun
of you?"
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or
yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (a) I expect
good things to
happen to me."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (b) I am
excited about my
future."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (c) I trust my
future will turn out
well."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (d) I develop
step-by-step plans
to reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (e) I have
goals in my life."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (f) If I set
goals, I take action
to reach them."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (g) It is
important to me that
I reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (h) I know how
to make my plans
happen."
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (a) How
often do you make
plans to achieve
your goals?"
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (b) How
often do you have
trouble figuring out
how to make your
goals happen?"

2004

2006

2014

2016

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were
your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2008

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2010

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2012

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"Think back over
the last two weeks.
How many times
have you had five
or more alcoholic
drinks in a row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Sister(s)
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Stepfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepmother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

2004

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2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

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"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

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"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

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"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (h) were a
member of a
gang?"
"What grade are
you in?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
mother?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

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2006

2008

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

2010

2012

2014

2016

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

2004

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2006

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2008

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2010

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2012

2014

2016

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"
During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
marijuana use.

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"
"Where were you
and your parents
born?"
"Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the
following people live following people live following people live following people live following people live
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
(Choose all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

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2006

2008

"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

2010

2012

2014

"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are
younger than you?"
"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are older
than you?"
"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
father?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h)
carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (a)
done what feels
good no matter
what?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (b)
done something
dangerous because
someone dared you
to do it?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (c)
done crazy things
even if they are a
little dangerous?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

2016

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(i) attacked
someone with a
weapon?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth less than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth more than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) gone into or
tried to go into a
building to steal
something?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(p) used a weapon
or force to get
money or other
material items from
someone?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

2010

2012

2014

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

2016

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four "Think of your four
best friends (the
best friends (the
friends you feel
friends you feel
closest to). In the
closest to). In the
past year (12
past year (12
months), how many months), how many
of your best friends of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
attended religious
services?"
services?"
"It is important to
think before you
act."
"Sometimes I think "Sometimes I think
that life is not worth that life is not worth
it."
it."
"At times I think I
"At times I think I
am no good at all." am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that inclined to think that
I am a failure."
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
"In the past year,
have you felt
have you felt
depressed or sad
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if MOST days, even if
you felt okay
you felt okay
sometimes?"
sometimes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
services?"

"Sometimes I think
that life is not worth
it."
"At times I think I
am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
have you felt
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if
you felt okay
sometimes?"

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"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

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"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"
"If a kid smoked
cigarettes in your
neighborhood,
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

2014

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

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2008

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

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2012

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Music"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Drama"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Foreign
Language Club"

2014

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

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"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
Council/Governmen
t"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper/Yearbo
ok"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentoring or
Tutoring"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I am
not involved in any
school-sponsored
activities"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

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2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school "Which after-school
activities, that are
activities, that are
not schoolnot schoolsponsored, are you sponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
all that apply)
Other after school Other after school
activity"
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Other after school
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Religious group"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Music/Dance/Dram
a"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"

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2008

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

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2012

2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I am
not involved in after
school activities that
are not schoolsponsored"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

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2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"

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"My family has clear
rules about
cigarettes and
tobacco use."
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who
carried a concealed
but unloaded gun in
the street be
convicted of a
weapons offense?"
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who has
ever been convicted
of a felony legally
carry a gun?"
"To your
knowledge, are
there federal
penalties for
carrying a gun?"

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2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

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2008

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
violence prevention
program or Project
Safe
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
violence prevention
program or Project
Safe
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"

2010

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
"Have you ever
violence prevention
heard of Project
program, Project
Safe
Safe
Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"
(PSN)?"
"How did you hear
"How did you hear "How did you hear "How did you hear about the gun
about Project Safe about the gun
about the gun
violence prevention
Neighborhoods?" ( violence prevention violence prevention program, Project
T.V. Radio
program or Project program or Project Safe
Billboard Other
Safe
Safe
Neighborhoods?
Have not heard of Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
(Mark all that
PSN)
(PSN)?"
(PSN)?"
apply.)
"How honest were "How honest were "How honest were "How honest were
you in filling out this you in filling out this you in filling out this you in filling out this
survey?"
survey?"
survey?"
survey?"

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016
Santa Cruz
December 20, 2016

Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
Arizona State University
NORC at the University of Chicago

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

ARIZONA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Chairperson
SEAN DUGGAN, Chief
Chandler Police Department
Vice-Chairperson
SHEILA POLK
Yavapai County Attorney

JOE ARPAIO
Maricopa County Sheriff

MARK BRNOVICH
Attorney General

JOE R. BRUGMAN, Chief
Safford Police Department

DAVID K. BYERS, Director
Administrative Office of the Courts

KELLY “KC” CLARK
Navajo County Sheriff

DAVE COLE
Former Judge

CHRIS GIBBS, Mayor
City of Safford

DREW JOHN
Graham County Supervisor

ELLEN KIRSCHBAUM, Chairperson
Board of Executive Clemency

BARBARA LAWALL
Pima County Attorney

FRANK MILSTEAD, Director
Department of Public Safety

BILL MONTGOMERY
Maricopa County Attorney

CHRIS NANOS
Pima County Sheriff

CHARLES RYAN, Director
Department of Corrections

DAVID SANDERS
Pima County Chief Probation Officer

DANIEL SHARP, Chief
Oro Valley Police Department

HESTON SILBERT
Law Enforcement Leader

ANDREW T. LEFEVRE
Executive Director

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Acknowledgments
The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) would like to thank Arizona State University’s Morrison
Institute for Public Policy and NORC at the University of Chicago for their professionalism and contributions to the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey. Additionally, ACJC would like to thank our
colleagues for their guidance and assistance throughout the administration process. ACJC would also
like to thank community leaders who provided their expertise for the betterment of our survey, including:
R. Bradley Snyder, New Amsterdam Consulting, Inc.
Shana Malone, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
Eric Hedberg, NORC at the University of Chicago
Wendy Wolfersteig, SIRC at Arizona State University
Timothy Leffel, NORC at the University of Chicago
Andrea Whitsett, Morrison Institute for Public Policy at ASU
Sarah Lindstrom Johnson, The Sanford School at Arizona State University
Dawn DeLay, Arizona State University
Furthermore, the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey could not have been possible without the
support and participation of school superintendents, principals, prevention coordinators, and teachers
throughout the state. Thank you for contributing your time and efforts toward the completion of this
report.
Finally, we extend our thanks to the students who responded to the survey. Their thoughtful participation
resulted in a wealth of information that can be used to improve the circumstances in which all youth live
and learn.
Data from the Arizona Youth Survey will be made available on the ACJC Community Data Project (CDP)
site after reports have been distributed to participating schools and government agencies. The CDP site
was made possible with funding from:
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
Governor’s Office of Youth Faith and Family
Arizona Department of Gaming

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2.2 County Sample . . . .
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6.2 Perceived Risk of Harm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
6.3 Parent and Peer Disapproval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
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7.1 Student-Teacher Interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
7.2 Negative Peer Interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
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8.2 Future Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
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A: List of References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B: Scantron Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade) . .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade) .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade) .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016 . .
Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . .
Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade) . . . . .
Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade) . . . . .
Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade) . . .
Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade) . . .
Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade) . . .
Binge Use (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Gang Involvement (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
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Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade) . . .
Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade) . . .
Gang Involvement Trends, 2012-2016 . . . . .
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Peer-Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . .
Peer-Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . .
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Family Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
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Family Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
Family Protective Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . . .
Family Protective Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . . .
School Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
School Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
School Risk Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
School Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
School Protective Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . .
School Protective Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . .
Community Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . .
Community Risk Factors (10th Grade) . . . . . . .
Community Risk Factors (12th Grade) . . . . . . .
Community Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . .
Community Protective Factors (10th Grade) . . . .
Community Protective Factors (12th Grade) . . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade) . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (10th Grade) . . .
Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (12th Grade) . . .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade) .
Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (12th Grade) .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (10th Grade) . .
Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (12th Grade) . .
Substance Offers (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Substance Offers (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Substance Offers (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (10th Grade) .
Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (12th Grade) .
Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade) .
Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)
Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)
Age of Initiation (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Age of Initiation (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Age of Initiation (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade) . . . . .
Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade) . . . .
Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . .
Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade) . . . . .

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Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade) .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade) . . . . . .
Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade) . . . . . .
Parent Disapproval (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Parent Disapproval (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Parent Disapproval (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Peer Disapproval (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Peer Disapproval (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Peer Disapproval (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Student-Teacher Interactions (8th Grade) . . . .
Student-Teacher Interactions (10th Grade) . . . .
Student-Teacher Interactions (12th Grade) . . . .
Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade) . . . . . .
Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade) . . . . .
Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade) . . . . .
Perceived Stress (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . .
Perceived Stress (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Perceived Stress (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Future Orientation (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
Future Orientation (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Future Orientation (12th Grade) . . . . . . . . .
Goal Setting (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Goal Setting (10th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Executive Summary

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 1: Executive Summary
The Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) was administered to a statewide sample of 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students during the spring of 2016 under direction of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. Based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model and the Communities That Care survey (Hawkins et al., 1992),
the AYS assesses the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement, and other
risky behaviors in Arizona, and helps stakeholders to better understand the risk and protective factors
that are correlated with these behaviors.
At the local school and district level, administrators may use the data included in this report to guide their
decisions on programming and services. Planners at the regional, county, and state levels can use these
data as comparisons to data they may be collecting at the program level in order to better understand
needs and to help allocate resources to issues of greatest concern.
At all levels, stakeholders involved in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation efforts
around substance use and other problem behaviors can use the AYS data in a variety of ways:
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examine pertinent community issues,
design and implement a new project and/or policy,
look to obtain funding for a new project and/or policy, or
modify or redesign a project and/or policy.

Survey Findings: Highlights
These findings discuss some of the important attitudes and behaviors of Arizona youth who responded
to the 2016 survey.
Problem Behaviors
Alcohol Use in the Past 30 Days has continued to decline in Arizona; in 2016, 22.4 percent of youth
reported drinking alcohol in the past 30 days, a decline from 24.1 percent in 2014, and from 28.1 percent
in 2012.
Marijuana Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 14.2 percent, a very slight increase from the 13.6
percent who reported using marijuana in 2014, but similar to the rate in 2012 of 14.3 percent.
Cigarette Smoking in the Past 30 Days among youth has continued to remain at a rate of less than one
in ten who smokes regularly, with the 9.2 percent of youth who reported this in 2016 staying similar to
the 9.4 percent in 2014, down from 12.9 percent in 2012.
Prescription Pain Relievers Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 6.4 percent for 2016; this is an
increase since the 4.7 percent reported in 2014, but is similar to the 6.2 percent reported in 2012.
Bullying on School Property: When asked how often during the past 12 months they had seen bullying
on school property, 38.9 percent of youth said they have seen bullying on school property at least once,
and about 16 percent had seen bullying four or more times.

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Executive Summary

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Risk Factors
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: On average, students had unfavorable views towards drug use.
On a scale of 1 (very wrong) to 4 (not wrong), the mean was 1.55, and less than 5 percent of youth
scored a 3 or higher, showing that youth believed it was wrong for someone their age to use alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, or LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs.
Perceived Risk of Harm of Drug Use: Perceived risks of drug use showed a mean score that was towards
the middle of the 1-4 scale at 2.31 suggesting that youth only perceived some moderate to slight risk
for people using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to
take them.
Protective Factors
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: On average, youth responded that they each had an average of two
best friends who had participated in positive activities in the past year. Participating in clubs, committing
to staying drug free, trying to do well in and liking school are all positive attitudes and behaviors for youth.

Consequences
Rode in a Car with Someone Who had been Drinking Alcohol: The vast majority of youth practiced the
safe habit of not riding in a car with someone who had been drinking alcohol, with only about 20 percent
of youth reporting having ridden in a car with someone who had been drinking in the past 30 days.
ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
Adult Actions in the Home: Unfortunately, more than half of youth reported that in their lifetime, an adult
swore at, insulted, or put them down. Such early childhood experiences are linked to negative health
outcomes later in life.
School Safety
Feel Safe at School: About 80 percent of youth agree or strongly agree that they feel safe at school.
School safety can impact certain youth behaviors such as school attendance and bullying.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the aforementioned topics, complete with definitions
and charts, in turn providing an in-depth understanding of the youth landscape in Arizona. These AYS
findings, along with data from other disciplines (e.g. public health and education research), can support
the design and implementation of evidence-based programs intended to meet needs specific to the
populations most at risk or most likely to be impacted by substance abuse and other problem behaviors.

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Introduction

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 2: Introduction
2.1 Background
2016 Arizona Youth Survey Report
Every two years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center conducts the Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. This survey was designed
to assess the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement and other risky behaviors in Arizona, and to better understand the risk and protective factors that are correlated with these
behaviors. The AYS is based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model included in
the Communities That Care (CTC) survey. This framework was developed in 1989 by J. David Hawkins,
Ph.D., Richard F. Catalano, Ph.D., and a team of researchers at the University of Washington (Hawkins
et al., 1992).
The Risk and Protective Factor (RPF) model is a prevention model that is utilized to identify methods of
reducing concerning behaviors in youth by addressing the social factors that may increase or decrease
the risk of a behavior developing. This model categorizes these social factors in four domains: individual/peer, family, school, and community. Each domain contains a set of risk and protective factors that
youth may experience. Risk factors include concepts such as youth perceiving no risk in using drugs,
having high family conflict, having low commitment to their school, or perceiving that drugs are easily
obtainable. Protective factors include concepts such as youth interacting with prosocial peers, having a
strong attachment to their family, having opportunities for prosocial involvement, or receiving rewards for
prosocial involvement.
During each administration year, the Arizona Youth Survey is completed by 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students throughout all 15 counties in Arizona. Any school that serves these grade levels is eligible
to participate regardless of school type (e.g. traditional public, private, or charter schools). The 2016
survey was administered between February and May 2016, and resulted in the participation of 57,170
students from 249 schools across Arizona.
This report summarizes the findings obtained from the 2016 AYS for Santa Cruz County, which includes
630 8th grade students, 375 10th grade students, and 333 12th grade students. The sample size per
chart can be smaller because some youth did not answer all the questions. Due to significant changes
to the survey instruments over the years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) cautions
readers against comparing these data to pre-2002 survey results.

The Community Data Project
The Community Data Project (CDP), online at http://azcjc.gov/cdp_site/default.aspx, is a multi-agency
effort to create a central repository for Arizona’s substance abuse and criminal justice data (e.g. AYS
results, crime rates, and corrections). Through a user-friendly website, the public has access to a onestop portal where they can select the type of data they need by specific demographic characteristics and
geographic level of interest. The CDP can be used to obtain data for grant writing purposes, prevention
efforts, and to inform strategic planning and programmatic changes. Various output options are available,
including data tables, graphs, and maps, to cover a variety of reporting and visualization needs.
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2.2 County Sample
All schools in Arizona are eligible to participate in the survey, and recruitment efforts were successful
in obtaining participation by schools in all 15 counties. Careful planning and uniform administration of
the survey have resulted in data that are valid and representative of students in the 8th, 10th, and 12th
grades across the state.
In this report, the results for Santa Cruz County are presented. Table 1 presents the summary demographic statistics for the 2016 county sample, and compares them with the latest data from the National
Center for Education Statistics’ (NCES) Common Core of Data (2015). The first two columns in this table
allow the reader to judge the representativeness of the obtained sample. If there are large differences
between the sample and NCES data, the generalizability of the results should be re-considered (Maxfield and Babbie, 2015). The first column is the AYS county data, the second is the NCES data for this
county, and the third column is the state-wide NCES data.
To better understand the diversity of Arizona’s youth population, respondents were asked separate questions about their ethnicity (Hispanic vs. Non-Hispanic) and their race (American Indian, Asian, Pacific
Islander, Black, and White — which includes Hispanic and Non-Hispanic). This method for obtaining ethnicity and race information provides more comprehensive data on youth cultural and racial selfidentification, and on Arizona’s diverse youth population. Note also that students were able to check as
many race categories as they felt applied to them, so percentages in the race categories may not add up
to 100%. To simplify this issue, percentages are reported for a composite race/ethnicity variable created
based on answers to the separate race and ethnicity questions.
Table 1: Demographic characteristics of the Santa Cruz County and state samples.

Gender
Race/Ethnicity

Male
Female
American Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black
Hispanic
Multi-racial
White

County
Sample
54%
45%
0%
1%
1%
92%
1%
5%

County NCES
(2014-2015)
51%
49%
0%
0%
0%
96%
0%
3%

State NCES
(2014-2015)
51%
49%
5%
3%
5%
45%
2
40%

Whenever data are obtained from a sample of students instead of the entire population, it is important
to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of the data. One easy way to investigate the quality of the
sample is to look at the basic demographic characteristics of the students who participated in the survey
and compare them to what is known about the entire population of students. This will give the user of
these data a basic understanding of the degree to which the sample data can be generalized to the
entire population. Differences of greater than 5 percentage points may indicate that the results in this
report may be over- or underestimating the prevalence of various issues.
The data included in this report describe the level of risk and protective factors, substance use, antisocial
behavior, and delinquency of those youth who participated in the survey. These can be used to inform
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the development of school and community-based prevention and intervention activities that may benefit
both the youth who participated in the survey and those who did not.

2.3 About the Survey Data
The data reported here were collected using two modes. First, a self-administered questionnaire using
Scantron technology was utilized in schools which did not have extensive access to computers for their
students. The instrument used for these paper-and-pencil administrations is available in Appendix B. A
second mode, a self-administered online survey, was also available for schools to use if they preferred
to administer the survey online. This online tool presented the same questions as the paper-and-pencil
Scantron survey, except that students could answer the questions on a computer while in their classroom.
The data were compiled into the final analysis dataset using statistical software.

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2.4 Structure of the Report
Structure of Sections 3–8
Sections 3–8 of this report have the same basic structure. Each subsection presents definitions, followed
by bar- or line-graphs (“figures”), all relating to a particular topic area of the Arizona Youth Survey. The
figures visually represent the responses to a selection of questionnaire items associated with the topic
area. For example, Section 3.1: Substance Use and Frequency of Use begins with a Definitions portion,
which lists definitions for the AYS categories Substance Use in the Last 30 Days, Lifetime Substance
Use, Frequent Use of Substances, Binge Use, and Poly-Substance Use. Following these definitions is
a Figures portion, which presents a series of figures summarizing survey results for the questionnaire
items associated with the categories in the definitions portion.
While some subsections (topic areas) contain a larger number of specific definitions and figures than
others, all subsections in Sections 3–8 have this same basic structure.
The Figures portions of each topic area contain separate figures for 8th, 10th, and 12th grade responses
(with the exception of 2012-2016 line-graphs, in which the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade data appear sideby-side in the same graph). If a particular figure requires additional explanation or commentary, it is
included above it in the main text of the Figures portion.

Structure of Appendix Section
Following the main text of the report are four appendices:
Appendix A: List of References
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor Scale Definitions
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The contents of the appendices are summarized at the beginning of the Appendices section. Additional
information about each individual appendix is provided in the corresponding appendix subsection itself.

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2.5 Interpreting the Figures
Every figure in this report compares the responses of Santa Cruz County students to the average responses from the state-wide Arizona sample, for a selection of 2016 AYS questionnaire items.
Most of the figures are bar-graphs (or: “bar-charts,” “bar-plots,” etc.). With a few exceptions, such figures
depict what percentage of youth in the sample agreed with a statement (e.g. “it is wrong to smoke
marijuana”), reported having participated in some activity (e.g. have smoked marijuana in the last 30
days), or provided some specific answer to the relevant question (e.g. obtained marijuana from someone
with a medical card). Each percentage-based figure will specify exactly how the percentages should be
interpreted, via a main title above the plot window and label on the horizontal axis.
Some figures in the report display measurements other than percentages, such as initiation age in
Section 5.2, or composite Risk and Protective (RPF) scores in Section 5.1 (see Appendix C for RPF
scoring information). In figures that do not represent percentage-based data, the relevant units will be
clearly indicated in the title and/or horizontal axis.
In some cases, the number of youth who responded to a question was less than 25. In these cases, the
gray bar representing the school statistic is suppressed to protect the privacy of the survey respondents.
The following sample figure, Figure 0, is typical of the charts appearing throughout the report (the actual
numbers in the sample figure are not genuine — they are provided for illustrative purposes only). The
%-labels are provided for each bar in each figure, and are rounded to one decimal place throughout. For
county and district reports, the average responses for students in the county or district are compared to
the state average, instead of an individual school.
The black error bars ( |——| ) that appear on each of the school-level bars represent the margin of error.
Due to the nature of survey data, any given measurement is only an estimate of the true value. For
example, Figure 0 shows that 9.7% of Example School students have used Substance A in the last
30 days. However, if the survey was re-administered to the same students repeatedly, it is unlikely that
exactly 9.7% of them would report having used Substance A each and every time (again, see introductory
section). Thus, the margins of error on Example School’s bars in Figure 0 indicate the range within which
we can be confident that the “true” percentage lies. This is important primarily for comparison with the
corresponding state-level percentages.

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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

50.3%
Substance A
46.1%

9.7%
Substance B
22.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Example School

State Average

Figure 0: Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

When comparing school-level numbers with state-level numbers, it is important to note the position of the
state-level bar as it relates to the position of the upper and lower margin of error on the corresponding
school-level bar. If the state average bar falls within the range of the school’s upper and lower margins
of error, then we cannot safely conclude that there is a meaningful difference between students in the
school and students in Arizona at large. For example we cannot conclude from Figure 0 that students at
Example School are more likely to use Substance A than Arizona students are on average, even though
Substance A use is at 50.3% within Example School but only 46.1% state-wide. This is because the state
average bar falls within the school’s margin of error (which ranges from about 43% to 57%, indicated by
the length of |——|). In other words, the “true” value of students at Example School who reported using
Substance A lies somewhere between 43% and 57%. Because the statewide rate of 46.1% falls within
this range, it is not plausible to conclude that there is a meaningful difference between Example School
and the state average.
On the other hand, we can conclude from Figure 0 that it is plausible that there is a meaningful difference
in use of Substance B between Example School and the state average. In particular, since the state average for 30-day use of Substance B (22.6%) is higher than the upper margin of error for Example School
(about 14%), it is plausible that students at Example School are indeed less likely to use Substance B
than Arizona students are on average. Put another way: since the state bar does not overlap with the
school’s error-bars, Figure 0 does provide evidence for a meaningful difference in use of Substance B.
Key points to remember about figures with this format:

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• Gray bars represent the data for Santa Cruz County
• Blue bars represent Arizona state-average data
• Black error bars ( |——| ) represent the margin of error for the sample estimate that the bar
represents. This is a range that effectively represents the possible values of the bar length given the
sampling error. The smaller the sample, the larger this range becomes. This range allows readers
to judge the difference between the value of the reported statistics against the state averages. See
also Section 2.5: Interpreting the Figures.
• If the state-average bar is higher than the upper margin of error on the county’s bar, or lower than
the lower margin of error on the county’s bar, then it is plausible that the county’s student body
genuinely differs from the state of Arizona on that particular item (for the particular grade level
represented in the figure).

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Section 3: Problem Behaviors
3.1 Substance Use and Frequency of Use
Definitions
Youth were asked many questions on their use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and specifically on
•
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alcohol (beer, wine, or hard liquor);
cigarettes;
electronic cigarettes;
marijuana;
LSD or other hallucinogens;
cocaine or crack;
inhalants (sniffed glue or inhaled gases);
methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth);
heroin;
Ecstasy (MDMA);
steroids or anabolic steroids;
prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin,
OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to take them;

• prescription stimulants (such as Adderal, Ritalin, or Dexedrine) without a doctor telling
you to take them;
• prescription sedatives (tranquilizers such as
Valium or Xanax, barbiturates, or sleeping
pills) without a doctor telling you to take them;
• over the counter (OTC) drugs (such as cough
syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills) for the purpose of getting high;
• synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts or herbal
incense products);
• beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you
used prescription drugs; or
• “phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze).”

The drug phenoxydine does not exist, but was included for data validity purposes. Youth who responded
that they used this drug may not be answering questions honestly. We include these responses, but note
the prevalence of this answer as a measure for possible untruthful answers.
Substance Use in the Last 30 days is a measure of the percentage of youth who used a given substance
at least once in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This serves as a proxy for the level of current use
of the substance. Data are shown for the past three survey administrations in order to note any trends
of increased or decreased use.
Lifetime Substance Use is a measure of the percentage of youth who tried a particular substance at
least once in their lifetime, and is used to show the percentage of youth who have had experience with a
specific substance.
Frequent Use of Substances is a measure of the percentage of youth who used the substance at least
10-19 times in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This acts as a proxy for addiction or abuse of
substances.
Binge Use of alcohol defined as having had five or more drinks in a row, at some point during the two
weeks prior to the survey.
Poly-substance Use is defined in this survey as consuming alcohol and prescription drugs at the same
time, at some point during the 30 days prior to the survey.

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Figures
30-day Substance Use, 2016
Figure 1: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

2.6%
3.6%

Synthetic Drugs

1.7%
2.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

3.6%
4.5%

Rx Tranquilizers

2.2%
3.3%

Rx Stimulants

2.1%
2.4%

Rx Opioids

5.0%
5.0%

Steroids

1.4%
2.1%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

1.4%
1.9%

Heroin

1.4%
1.6%

Methamphetamine

1.5%
1.7%

Inhalants

3.8%
4.2%

Cocaine/Crack

1.5%
1.9%

Hallucinogens

1.7%
2.1%

Marijuana

6.1%
7.3%

Alcohol

15.9%
12.3%

*Phenoxydine

1.5%
1.6%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Figure 2: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

5.4%
5.7%

Synthetic Drugs

2.6%
3.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

6.3%
5.8%

Rx Tranquilizers

4.9%
5.2%

Rx Stimulants

2.6%
4.3%

Rx Opioids

6.5%
6.8%

Steroids

1.7%
3.0%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

2.0%
3.3%

Heroin

2.0%
2.7%

Methamphetamine

2.3%
2.8%

Inhalants

3.4%
3.8%

Cocaine/Crack

3.7%
3.3%

Hallucinogens

3.1%
4.1%

Marijuana

12.8%
15.2%

Alcohol

36.0%
23.4%

*Phenoxydine

2.5%
2.7%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Santa Cruz

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Figure 3: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

9.2%
7.6%

Synthetic Drugs

3.6%
4.0%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

6.2%
6.7%

Rx Tranquilizers

5.2%
6.0%

Rx Stimulants

4.6%
5.5%

Rx Opioids

7.2%
7.8%

Steroids

2.6%
4.1%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

3.6%
4.6%

Heroin

2.6%
3.8%

Methamphetamine

3.3%
4.1%

Inhalants

3.3%
4.3%

Cocaine/Crack

4.3%
5.2%

Hallucinogens

4.2%
5.7%

Marijuana

20.1%
22.9%

Alcohol

48.2%
35.9%

*Phenoxydine

2.3%
3.8%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Santa Cruz

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30-day Substance Use, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 4 shows 30-day substance use trends for a variety of common substances, drawing from the
results of the 2012, 2014, and 2016 Arizona Youth Surveys. The bars represent the percentage of youth
who report having used each of the substances in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. In some cases
the sample size for past years was too small for a specific grade in a specific county, and so the data are
suppressed.

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Figure 4: Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016

Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012−2016
8th grade

10th grade

12th grade

100
50
25

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100

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2012

2014

2016

75
50
25
0
100

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Rx
Opioids

75
50
25
0
100

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75
50
25
0
100

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75
50
25
0
100
50
25
0

●

●

●

2012

2014

2016

●

●

●

2012

2014

2016

Year
● Santa Cruz

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Cigarettes

75

Rx
Tranquilizers

●

●

Rx
Stimulants

●

●

Marijuana

●
●

Alcohol

75

Percentage (%) of students reporting use

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Lifetime Substance Use, 2016
Figure 5: Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)
27.2%

E−Cigarettes
22.4%
16.6%

Cigarettes
14.7%
2.1%

Rx Tranquilizers
4.7%
2.2%

Rx Stimulants
3.1%
7.3%

Rx Opioids
6.9%
11.4%

Marijuana
14.3%
33.7%

Alcohol
29.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Santa Cruz

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Figure 6: Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)
50.3%

E−Cigarettes
30.6%
35.3%

Cigarettes
22.4%
8.3%

Rx Tranquilizers
7.5%
5.2%

Rx Stimulants
6.8%
11.1%

Rx Opioids
10.8%
27.7%

Marijuana
28.9%
57.5%

Alcohol
45.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Santa Cruz

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Figure 7: Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)
50.6%

E−Cigarettes
36.8%
47.6%

Cigarettes
32.8%
9.5%

Rx Tranquilizers
10.0%
6.2%

Rx Stimulants
9.6%
11.8%

Rx Opioids
13.6%
36.3%

Marijuana
42.0%
66.7%

Alcohol
60.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Santa Cruz

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Frequent Substance Use, 2016
Figure 8: Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

1.6%
2.0%

Cigarettes

1.3%
1.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

0.2%
0.9%

Rx Opioids

0.5%
1.1%

Marijuana

0.7%
2.0%

Alcohol

0.7%
1.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
Santa Cruz

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Figure 9: Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

5.3%
4.6%

Cigarettes

3.9%
3.0%

Rx Tranquilizers

0.6%
1.9%

Rx Opioids

0.6%
2.0%

Marijuana

2.1%
5.3%

Alcohol

4.5%
3.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
Santa Cruz

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Figure 10: Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

5.5%
7.0%

Cigarettes

7.2%
5.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

0.3%
2.1%

Rx Opioids

0.7%
2.4%

Marijuana

6.2%
9.4%

Alcohol

10.0%
6.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
Santa Cruz

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Binge Use, 2016
Figure 11: Binge Use (8th Grade)

2016 Binge Use (8th Grade)

8.4%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
6.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Santa Cruz

Figure 12: Binge Use (10th Grade)

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2016 Binge Use (10th Grade)

23.8%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
13.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Santa Cruz

Figure 13: Binge Use (12th Grade)

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33.6%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
21.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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Poly-Substance Use, 2016
Figure 14: Poly-Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Poly−Substance Use (8th Grade)

2.6%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
3.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Santa Cruz

Figure 15: Poly-Substance Use (10th Grade)

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5.4%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
5.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
Santa Cruz

Figure 16: Poly-Substance Use (12th Grade)

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9.2%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
7.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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3.2 Gang Involvement
Definitions
Gang Involvement is measured by a series of questions centered on current and past gang membership
for self and friends, as well as the major reason for membership. Association with “delinquent” peers has
been identified as a correlate of individual gang involvement and other anti-social behaviors (Esbensen
et al., 2009; Klein and Maxson, 2006).This item is examined with a question pertaining to peer gang
membership (i.e. best friends were in a gang in the past year).
Research has also indicated that perceptions of gang involvement are important to understanding potential or future gang involvement of youth (Lopez et al., 2006). To inspect this further, Gang Involvement
also asks whether youth think that they will be seen as “cool” if they belong to a gang, as well as whether
or not they have taken money in the last 30 days to support gang activities.
• Ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who responded
“yes” or “no, but would like to.”
• Friends ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated
that one or more of their four best friends had been members of a gang in the last 12 months.
• The chances of being seen as cool if you were part of a gang percentages represented in charts
refer to those youth who stated some, pretty good, or very good chance.
• Taking money to support gang activities percentages represented in charts refer to those youth
who stated that they’ve stolen money to support gang activities one or more times in the past 30
days.
• Reasons for belonging to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who said
they had ever belonged to a gang, and then selected the major reason why they joined (those who
reported having belonged to a gang but did not provide a reason are not included).

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Figures
Gang Involvement, 2016
Figure 17: Gang Involvement (8th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (8th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

5.7%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

5.8%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

16.4%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

1.9%

7.1%

8.4%

19.5%

3.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Figure 18: Gang Involvement (10th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (10th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

5.1%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

3.3%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

18.8%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

3.4%

6.7%

7.1%

17.0%

3.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Figure 19: Gang Involvement (12th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (12th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

5.9%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

7.4%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

13.0%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

4.8%

7.4%

7.5%

13.1%

5.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Reasons for Joining a Gang, 2016
Figure 20: Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)
To get respect

10.0%
10.0%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
5.8%

Protection/safety

35.0%
16.1%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
4.3%

Make money

10.0%
19.4%

Friendship

30.0%
24.2%

Felt pressured

0.0%
1.6%

Other

15.0%
18.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Figure 21: Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)
To get respect

9.1%
9.2%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

9.1%
7.1%

Protection/safety

9.1%
15.6%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

27.3%
6.0%

Make money

0.0%
20.9%

Friendship

27.3%
18.6%

Felt pressured

0.0%
3.6%

Other

18.2%
19.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Figure 22: Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)
To get respect

0.0%
11.4%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

10.0%
3.8%

Protection/safety

10.0%
11.6%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

0.0%
5.6%

Make money

40.0%
25.4%

Friendship

40.0%
18.5%

Felt pressured

0.0%
4.2%

Other

0.0%
19.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
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Gang Involvement trends, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 23: Gang Involvement Trends, 2012-2016

Gang Involvement Trends, 2012−2016
10th grade

12th grade

100
75
50
25
0
100

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50
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0

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2016

Year
● Santa Cruz

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belonged
to a gang?

●

Ever belonged
to a gang?

Percentage (%) of students
responding 'yes'

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3.3 Bullying
Definitions
Bullying is a form of aggression, often expressed through physical or psychological harassment, which
can lead to feelings of being unsafe and to increased absences (Batsche and Knoff, 1994; Gastic, 2008;
Kearney, 2008). It is measured by several questions including experiences with being bullied at school,
being a target of cyber-bullying (harassed online or via a cell phone or electronic device), as well as
any occurrences of bullying on the part of the respondent. Lastly, this section includes responses to
a question concerning being a witness to bullying on school property and willingness to intervene (i.e.
did nothing to stop it). Data represented in charts refer to the percentage of youth who engaged in or
witnessed each activity on one or more occasions over the past 12 months.

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Figures
Figure 24: Bullying (8th Grade)

2016 Bullying (8th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

48.4%

I was harassed
online

27.3%

47.0%

33.1%
24.5%

I bullied someone

26.1%
35.0%

I was bullied

42.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
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Figure 25: Bullying (10th Grade)

2016 Bullying (10th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

39.1%

I was harassed
online

22.1%

37.4%

28.7%
14.2%

I bullied someone

18.8%
19.9%

I was bullied

31.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
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Figure 26: Bullying (12th Grade)

2016 Bullying (12th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

28.3%

I was harassed
online

16.1%

28.8%

23.6%
14.6%

I bullied someone

14.5%
16.1%

I was bullied

22.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
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3.4 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Definitions
The original Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, conducted from 1995 to
1997, established the link between early childhood experiences of abuse or neglect and the presence
of health issues in adulthood (Felitti et al., 1998). Through this study, the prevention community was
able to determine that, as the number of ACEs a child is exposed to increases, so does the risk level for
negative health outcomes later in life.
Many researchers have now turned their focus to understanding the impact of adverse childhood experiences on behaviors during adolescence and beyond (Anda et al., 2006; Jonson-Reid et al., 2012).
To assess youths’ exposure to these situations, and the possible effects from experiencing ACEs, six
ACEs-related questions similar to several of those asked of adults in the national study were examined
in the 2016 AYS. Youth were asked questions regarding ever living with anyone who was a problem
drinker/alcoholic, living with anyone who has used or abuse drugs and medications, living with anyone
who had served time in prison or jail, having parents who are separated or divorced, and experiencing
the presence of physical or emotional abuse in their homes. Percentages reported are for those youth
who responded yes to each of the questions.

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Figures
Figure 27: Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)
19.7%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 23.1%
9.2%

Ever lived with a
drug user 13.8%
Ever lived with 21.9%
someone who had
been incarcerated 24.0%
Parents ever 34.0%
separated or
divorced 41.0%
Ever lived with 21.5%
adults who fought
each other 22.1%
Ever lived
47.5%
with adults who
insulted or put 50.9%
you down
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Figure 28: Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)
19.0%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 25.2%
10.8%

Ever lived with a
drug user 17.2%
Ever lived with 19.4%
someone who had
been incarcerated 22.9%
Parents ever 37.6%
separated or
divorced 42.3%
Ever lived with 19.2%
adults who fought
each other 23.2%
Ever lived
48.2%
with adults who
insulted or put 55.7%
you down
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Figure 29: Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)
18.2%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 26.4%
9.3%

Ever lived with a
drug user 19.1%
Ever lived with 17.9%
someone who had
been incarcerated 22.7%
Parents ever 41.0%
separated or
divorced 44.1%
Ever lived with 18.9%
adults who fought
each other 23.2%
Ever lived
42.0%
with adults who
insulted or put 53.9%
you down
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Section 4: Consequences of Problem Behaviors
4.1 Impaired Driving
Definitions
Impaired Driving has often focused on alcohol use, but researchers have begun to explore the use of
other drugs and driving, especially marijuana (Maxwell, 2012).
Impaired Driving is measured by asking youth to answer four questions about their driving or passenger
behavior in the past 30 days. The percentage of youth who acknowledged that they engaged in each of
these behaviors at least once is reported:
•
•
•
•

rode with someone who had been drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after taking prescription drugs for the experience; and
drove a car/vehicle after using marijuana.

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Figures
Figure 30: Impaired Driving (8th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (8th Grade)
Rode in a car 26.0%
with someone who
had been drinking 20.4%
Drove while
drinking alcohol
(30 days)

6.3%

Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

2.3%

Drove while using
marijuana (30
days)

5.6%

4.2%

3.1%

5.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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Figure 31: Impaired Driving (10th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (10th Grade)
Rode in a car 28.3%
with someone who
had been drinking 19.9%
Drove while
drinking alcohol
(30 days)

9.2%

Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

2.8%

5.9%

4.8%

Drove while using 11.8%
marijuana (30
days) 10.5%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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Figure 32: Impaired Driving (12th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (12th Grade)
Rode in a car 32.0%
with someone who
had been drinking 21.4%
Drove while 22.7%
drinking alcohol
(30 days) 11.7%
Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

9.0%
7.5%

Drove while using 22.7%
marijuana (30
days) 19.7%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
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4.2 School Safety
Definitions
School Safety is often viewed in terms of the absence of harmful incidents or crimes on school grounds,
usually measured within a year, or measured relative to other schools or benchmarks (Langbein and
Bess, 2002). School safety is measured by a series of questions that assess overall feelings of safety
and its impact on certain behaviors. Youth were asked if they felt safe at school, as well as the number of
days they did not attend due to feeling unsafe at, or on their way to campus in the last 30 days. Further,
youth responded to questions about being threatened or injured with a weapon on school property, as
well as the number of occasions they were in a physical fight on campus within the past year.

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Figures
Figure 33: School Safety (8th Grade)

2016 School Safety (8th Grade)
I feel safe at 81.9%
school 73.9%
I skipped school
because I felt 10.3%
unsafe (past 30 11.7%
days)
I got in a fight 19.7%
(12 months) 18.2%
I was threatened 7.6%
with a weapon (12
months) 11.7%
I brought a
weapon with me
(past 30 days)

4.7%
5.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding 'yes'
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Figure 34: School Safety (10th Grade)

2016 School Safety (10th Grade)
I feel safe at 81.3%
school 77.4%
I skipped school
because I felt 7.9%
unsafe (past 30 11.6%
days)
I got in a fight 9.5%
(12 months) 11.3%
I was threatened 4.6%
with a weapon (12
months) 10.3%
I brought a
weapon with me
(past 30 days)

5.7%
6.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding 'yes'
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Figure 35: School Safety (12th Grade)

2016 School Safety (12th Grade)
I feel safe at 80.2%
school 77.3%
I skipped school
because I felt 8.8%
unsafe (past 30 10.7%
days)
I got in a fight 11.3%
(12 months) 9.8%
I was threatened
with a weapon (12
months)

6.9%

I brought a
weapon with me
(past 30 days)

7.6%

9.4%

8.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding 'yes'
Santa Cruz

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Section 5: Contextual Factors
5.1 Risk and Protective Factors
Definitions
Risk and Protective Factors (RPF) are personal and environmental factors that may influence a person’s
likelihood of engaging in problem behaviors (Hawkins et al., 1992). Risk Factors increase the chances
of a person participating in concerning behaviors, while Protective Factors decrease this likelihood. The
Risk and Protective Factor scales included in the AYS measure specific aspects of a youth’s life experience that are known to be associated with whether they will subsequently engage in problem behaviors.
The scales are grouped into four domains: peer/individual, family, school, and community. The Risk
and Protective Factor charts in Section 5.1 depict a composite ‘risk score’ or ‘protective score’ which
represent the degree to which respondents are at risk or have protection against developing problem behaviors in a particular domain. Ideally, risk scores should be on the lower end of the scale (indicating a
lower risk level among the sample), whereas protection scores should be higher (indicating a higher level
of protection among the sample). The composite scores were calculated from groups of questionnaire
items related to each particular domain.
Because many of the questions in the 2016 version of the AYS were carried over from earlier versions of
the instrument, it was possible to reconstruct a number of equivalent comprehensive scales for the 2016
data. The construction of the scales involved taking means (average scores) of each of their components,
which were mostly in the form of Likert scales (e.g. Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree), with some
requiring reverse coding for consistency. Other types of components included simple dichotomous Yes
or No responses; or count variables (e.g. “How many of your best friends...”). Individuals with missing
responses on more than one of the scales’ component questions were excluded from the construction
of the scales in order to minimize response bias.
For each of the charts, the scales are harmonized so that they each range to a maximum of 10. This
is done because some scales have a natural range of 1-4, while other scales range from 1-5, which
does not allow for accurate comparisons of factor levels. While the rescaling allows for the factors to be
compared, the meaning of actual scores should not be taken in real units, but instead taken as a Likert
scale range similar to the common phrase “on a scale of 0 to 10.”

Peer-Individual Risk Factors
Rewards for Antisocial Behavior: Youth who receive rewards for their antisocial behavior are at higher
risk for future engagement in problem behaviors. Rewards for antisocial behavior, in the peer-individual
domain, include being seen as cool by peers for using substances or participating in problem behaviors
(Fleming et al., 2008; Meghdadpour et al., 2012). Data represented in charts refer to to youth who
indicated that there would be a very good chance that they would be seen as cool if they used substances
or participated in problem behaviors (e.g. carrying a handgun). Higher scores indicate a higher level of
reward for antisocial behavior.
Rebelliousness: Youth who participate in behaviors considered against conventional laws and norms
have a high tolerance for deviant behavior, low perceived risk, or a strong need for independence and
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sensation seeking. These place youth at substantial risk for drug use (Cleveland et al., 2008). Youth
were asked if they often ignore rules or do the opposite of what they’re told to do just to get away with
it. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth demonstrate these behaviors. Higher
scores indicate a higher level of rebelliousness.
Perceived Risk of Harm: Youth who do not perceive drug use to be risky (i.e. believing people cannot be
harmed physically, mentally, or legally when using substances) are far more likely to engage in drug use
themselves (Danseco et al., 1999; Perron and Howard, 2008). Youth were asked if they think people risk
harming themselves when using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor
telling the youth to take them. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth perceive little
to no risk in using substances. Higher scores indicate a low level of perceived risk.
Interaction with Antisocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in problem behaviors are
at higher risk for engaging in antisocial behavior themselves (Jonkman et al., 2011; Stockwell et al.,
2004). Participants were asked about how many of their friends have been suspended from school,
dropped out of school, carried a handgun, sold drugs, stolen a car, or been arrested in the last 12
months. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity of friends who engaged in that behavior. Higher
scores indicate more interaction with antisocial peers.
Friends’ Use of Drugs: Youth who spend time with friends who engage in substance use are more likely
to engage in the same behavior. Peer drug use has consistently been found to be among the strongest
predictors of substance use among youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Iannotti et al., 1996; Yamaguchi and
Kandel, 1984). Participants were asked if any of their friends use alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other
illicit drugs or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them. Data represented in
charts refer to friends’ use or abuse of drugs. Higher values indicate more friends who use drugs.
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: As youth grow older, they have a higher likelihood of being exposed
to others who engage in drug use or have a greater acceptance of these behaviors. This exposure may
influence a youth’s attitude toward drug use and increase the likelihood of them engaging in a variety of
problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Bahr et al., 2005; Bauman and Ennett, 1996; Beyers et al., 2004).
This factor examines how wrong youth perceive it is to use four different substance groups: alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, and LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs. Data represented in charts refer to
youth attitudes towards using drugs. Higher values indicate more favorable attitudes toward drug use.
Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: As previously stated, youths’ attitudes may change as
they are exposed to different social circles (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). This factor aims to
understand youth perceptions of how wrong it would be to stay away from school, take a handgun to
school, pick a fight, seriously attack someone, and steal anything worth more than $5. Data represented
in charts refer to youth attitudes about these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Gang Involvement: Youth who belong to gangs and associate with gang-involved peers are more at risk
for antisocial behavior and drug use (Curry and Spergel, 1992; Herrenkohl et al., 2000). Conditioned on
ever being in a gang, this scale includes questions about age of first involvement and the membership
status of best friends. The Gang Involvement Risk Factor measures the participant’s own gang involvement. Data shown in charts refer to the degree to which youth are involved in gangs. Higher values
indicate more gang involvement.

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Early Initiation of Drug Use: Early onset of drug use has been linked to increased drug use and abuse
through adolescence and beyond, with later age of onset more likely to lead to reduced drug involvement
and a greater likelihood of discontinuation of use (Kandel, 1975; Miller et al., 2006). To assess the scope
of onset among the sample, this factor looks at the age at which youth first tried cigarettes, marijuana,
or alcohol, and when youth first began drinking regularly. Data reported reflect participants who stated
they began using substances at an early age. Higher values indicate earlier use of substances.

Peer-Individual Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are rewarded for working hard in school and the community are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. Rewards for prosocial involvement include being
seen as cool for trying your best at school, defending someone who is being bullied, or regularly volunteering in the community (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data contained in charts
represent the extent to which youth think that they would be seen as cool if they participated in prosocial
activities. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Prosocial Involvement: Youth who participate in positive school and community activities are less likely
to participate in problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Data
contained in charts represent the degree to which youth participated in school clubs and organizations
or volunteered in the community. Higher scores indicate more prosocial involvement.
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in prosocial behavior are
more likely to participate in prosocial behavior as well. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity
of friends with whom youth have participated in prosocial activities in the past 12 months. Higher scores
indicate higher interaction with prosocial peers.
Belief in the Moral Order: Youth who have a belief in what is “right” or “wrong” are less likely to use drugs
(Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Participants were asked about how wrong they believe it
would be for someone their age to steal anything worth more than $5, cheat in school, or start a fight.
Data in these charts refer to youth attitudes towards these behaviors. Youth were also asked about how
important they think it is to be honest with their parents; data represent the extent to which youth agreed
that is it important for them to be honest with their parents. Higher scores indicate higher belief in moral
order.

Family Domain Risk Factors
Poor Family Management: Parents’ use of inconsistent and/or unusually harsh punishment with their
children places their children at a higher risk for participation in substance use and other problem behaviors. This higher risk is also seen in youth whose parents do not provide clear explanations for expected
behaviors and do not monitor their children’s activities (Arthur et al., 2002; Dishion et al., 2004). Youth
were asked if their parents usually know who they are spending time with, if there are clear rules in their
household, and if their parents would be aware of the youth’s participation in problem behaviors. Data
in charts display the extent to which youth indicated that their families had poor management practices.
Higher score indicate poor family management.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: In families where parents use illegal drugs, are heavy
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users of alcohol, or are tolerant of children’s use, youth are more likely to become drug abusers during
adolescence. The risk is further increased if parents involve children in their own drug use, such as
asking their child to light a cigarette or get a beer from the refrigerator (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl
et al., 2000). To capture data on this concept, participants were asked if their parents think it is wrong for
them to use cigarettes, alcohol or marijuana. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth
believe their parents would accept their child using substances. Higher scores indicate more favorable
parental attitudes towards drug use.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: Youth often follow the example of those around
them. Parental attitudes that are positive to antisocial or rebellious behaviors can be seen as an approval of the youth’s participation in those behaviors. Examples of parental attitudes being favorable
toward antisocial behavior include parents believing it is not wrong for someone to steal items, pick a
fight, or damage someone else’s property (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). Participants of the
survey were asked if their parents thought it would be wrong for them to participate in these antisocial
behaviors. The data in this chart represent the extent to which youth believe their parents would think it
is acceptable to participate in these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable parental attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Family History of Antisocial Behavior: When youth are raised in a family with a history of problem behaviors (e.g. violence, alcohol, or other drug use), they are more likely to engage in these behaviors
themselves (Corrigan et al., 2007). Participants were asked about the presence of alcohol or drug problems in their family, and the general use of alcohol and other drugs by family members. Data in the chart
represent the extent to which youth indicated that they have family members who engage in these problem behaviors or have engaged in these behaviors in the past. Higher values indicate more antisocial
behavior among family members.
Family Conflict: Youth raised in families who experience high levels of conflict, whether or not the child
is directly involved in these conflicts, are more likely to engage in delinquent behaviors and drug use
(Szapocznik and Williams, 2000). Youth were asked questions regarding the presence of conflict in their
home (e.g. household members having serious arguments or yelling at and insulting each other often).
Data contained in these charts represent the extent to which youth state that their family experiences
these heightened levels of conflict. Higher scores indicate more family conflict.

Family Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When parents, siblings, and other family members praise or encourage activities done well by a child, youth are less likely to engage in substance use and other problem
behaviors (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their parents often
communicate feeling proud of them or notice them doing a good job. Youth were also asked questions
regarding spending time with their mother or father. Data in the charts refer to the extent to which youth
stated that spending time with their mother and/or father is enjoyable, and that their parents communicate being proud of them and notice when they do a good job. Higher scores indicate more rewards for
prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are exposed to more opportunities to participate
meaningfully in the responsibilities and activities of the family are less likely to engage in drug use and
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other problem behaviors. Opportunities for prosocial involvement, at the family domain level, include
youth being able to do fun activities with their family members, being a part of family decision- making,
and being able to rely on family members for help when needed (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004;
Catalano et al., 1992). Data in the charts represent youth who stated that they have opportunities for
prosocial involvement. Higher scores indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.
Family Attachment: Youth who feel that they are close to or are a valued part of their family are less
likely to engage in substance use and other problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Catalano et al.,
1992). Youth were asked questions regarding if they feel close to their family members and if they share
thoughts and feelings with their mother and father. Data in charts refer to the extent to which youth
feel close with their family members, and believe it is important to share thoughts or feelings with their
parents. Higher scores indicate more family attachment.

School Domain Risk Factors
Low Commitment to School: Youth who do not feel connected to or have low commitment to school are
more likely to use drugs and participate in other problem behaviors. Low school commitment is measured
through items such as disliking school, spending little time on homework, and perceiving course work as
irrelevant to one’s future (Brown et al., 2005; Catalano et al., 2002). The data in the charts reflect the
extent to which youth stated that they dislike school or believe school is not important. Higher scores
indicate lower commitment to school.
Academic Failure: Youth who experience academic failure are at a higher risk of participating in drug
abuse and other problem behaviors throughout adolescence (Bryant et al., 2003; Catalano et al., 2002;
Hawkins et al., 1999). Participants were asked about the grades they received during the past year,
and scores indicate the extent to which youth received lower grades such as D’s and F’s. Higher scores
indicate more academic failure.

School Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are recognized and rewarded for their contributions at
school, they are less likely to be involved in substance use and other problem behaviors (Catalano et al.,
1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their teachers notice when they are doing a
good job, praise them for hard work, and tell their parents about how well they are doing in school. Data
represent the extent to which youth stated they receive rewards for participating in prosocial activities.
Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are given opportunities to participate meaningfully
in important activities at school, they are less likely to engage in drug use and other problem behaviors
(Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1992). Youth were asked about having the
chance to participate in school activities, being asked to work on special projects in the classroom, and
being able to speak with their teacher one-on-one. Data in each chart represent the extent to which
youth stated that they have opportunities to participate in prosocial activities in school. Higher scores
indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.

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Community Domain Risk Factors
Perceived Availability of Handguns: The perception that handguns are easily obtainable in the community
may influence the presence of violent behaviors in youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al., 2007).
Participants were asked if they believe it would be easy for them to obtain a handgun. Data shown in
charts represent the extent to which youth believe that it would be easy to obtain a handgun in their
community. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of handguns.
Perceived Availability of Drugs: If youth believe it is easy to obtain drugs they are more likely to use
these substances (Beyers et al., 2004; Johnston et al., 2009). Youth were asked if they believe it would
be easy for them to acquire substances such as cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, or other illicit drugs.
The data presented in each chart represent the extent to which youth believe it would be easy to obtain
substances. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of drugs.
Low Neighborhood Attachment: Youth who do not feel connected to the neighborhoods in which they
live are more likely to become involved in problem behaviors (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al.,
2000). Participants were asked if they liked living in the neighborhood or desired to move out of their
neighborhood. The data shown in each chart refer to the extent to which youth indicated that they did
not like their neighborhood or wished to move out of their neighborhood. Higher scores indicate lower
neighborhood attachment
Laws and Norms Favorable toward Drug Use: Legal restrictions on substance use, such as raising the
legal drinking age or restricting smoking in public places, may influence the degree to which youth consume these substances. Moreover, youth who live in communities that view substance use as “normal
activity” have a higher chance of using substances themselves (Arthur et al., 2002; Cleveland et al.,
2008; Hawkins et al., 2002). Participants were asked if adults in their neighborhood would think it is
wrong for them to use substances, or if they were likely to be caught by law enforcement when using
substances. Data in the chart refer to those youth who stated that they believe that people would not be
caught by law enforcement when using drugs, or stated that adults in their neighborhood believe using
drugs is acceptable. Higher scores indicate more favorable laws and norms towards drug use.

Community Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Rewards for positive participation in activities helps youth bond to
their communities, and lowers their risk of participating in problem behaviors. Youth were asked if their
neighbors encourage them to try their best in various activities, talk with them regarding something important, and if community members ever inform the youth that they are proud of them for doing something
well (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data in the charts represent the extent to which youth
agree with positive statements about their neighbors. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial
involvement.

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Figures
Peer-Individual RPFs, 2016
Figure 36: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

1.5
1.6
3.0
2.7

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

3.7

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.5

Gang Involvement

6.8

Friends Use of
Drugs

1.2

Early Initiation
of Drug Use
Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

4.0

0.6

1.2
7.2
1.0
1.2
1.7
1.8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 37: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.5
2.1
3.2
2.9

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

4.5

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.7

Gang Involvement

6.6

Friends Use of
Drugs

2.9

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

4.3

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

2.1

4.4

0.7

2.2

5.8

2.0
1.8
2.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Santa Cruz

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Figure 38: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.2
2.4
3.2
3.1

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

5.2

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.8

Gang Involvement

6.1

Friends Use of
Drugs

3.6

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

2.7

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

2.7

4.9

0.8

2.9

4.4

2.6
1.7
2.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Santa Cruz

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Figure 39: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.7
4.5
3.1
3.1
5.8
5.4
7.1
7.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Santa Cruz

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Figure 40: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.5
4.5
3.0
3.8
4.9
5.1
6.7
6.8

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Santa Cruz

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Figure 41: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.4
4.6
3.9
4.1
5.0
4.8
6.7
6.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Family Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 42: Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

3.6
3.3
0.9
0.6
1.4
1.2
2.5
2.3
3.8

Family Conflict
4.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Santa Cruz

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Figure 43: Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

3.9
3.6
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.3
3.1
2.9
4.0

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Santa Cruz

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Figure 44: Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

4.0
4.1
1.4
1.6
1.1
1.4
3.0
3.4
3.9

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 45: Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.9

6.7

6.7

6.6

6.2

Family Attachment
6.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Figure 46: Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.4

6.4

6.1

6.3

5.8

Family Attachment
5.9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Santa Cruz

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Figure 47: Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.0

6.1

5.8

6.0

5.4

Family Attachment
5.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Santa Cruz

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School Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 48: School Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

3.4
3.7

Academic Failure

2.8
2.5

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Santa Cruz

State of Arizona

Figure 49: School Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

5.0
4.3

Academic Failure

3.4
2.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Santa Cruz

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Figure 50: School Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

3.7
4.5

Academic Failure

3.1
2.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 51: School Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.0
5.5
6.6
6.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Santa Cruz

State of Arizona

Figure 52: School Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.5
5.2
6.3
6.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Santa Cruz

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Figure 53: School Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.6
5.4
6.1
6.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
Santa Cruz

81

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Community Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 54: Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

1.7

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

2.6

Low neighborhood
Attachment

3.3

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

3.1

2.0

3.0

3.5

3.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Santa Cruz

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Figure 55: Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

1.6

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

4.6

Low neighborhood
Attachment

3.9

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

3.9

2.4

4.5

3.8

4.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Santa Cruz

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Figure 56: Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

2.2

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

5.1

Low neighborhood
Attachment

4.5

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

4.5

3.0

5.5

4.2

4.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
Santa Cruz

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Figure 57: Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

3.7

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Figure 58: Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

3.2

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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Figure 59: Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

3.0

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
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5.2 Other Contextual Factors
Definitions
Aside from the established Risk and Protective Factors, there are other contextual factors that may
influence the prevalence of drug use and other problem behaviors in youth. Data relating to a number
of these key indicators are provided by the Arizona Youth Survey, including: (1) sources of drugs and
alcohol; (2) substance offers and resistance strategies; (3) ease of access; (4) age of initiation; (5)
parent-youth communication; and (6) reasons for use and non-use.
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol
Several questions asked the participants who used alcohol, marijuana or prescription drugs during the
past 30 days how they obtained each substance (e.g. from home, parties, friends, or adults). The answer
categories for these questions are not mutually exclusive, and youth were able to select more than one
response option. The data shown in each table refer to the percentage of youth who reported having
obtained each substance via the categories shown in the figures. Importantly, the percentages refer to
the total percentage of students who selected each response, and do not reflect whether that particular
student also reported ever having used the relevant substance.

Substance Offers and Resistance Strategies
Youth may be offered substances without communicating an interest in using those substances (Pettigrew et al., 2012). Participants were asked if they were offered drugs in the past 30 days, if they avoided
areas where drug consumption was known to happen, and if they have had conversations with their
parents about how to respond to drug offers. The data presented in charts reflect those youth who answered that they had experienced at least one drug offer in the last 30 days, had avoided places where
drug consumption occurs at least once in the last 30 days, and if they have spoken to their parents at
least once in the past 12 months about resisting drug offers.
Youth were also asked how they responded to drug offers in the past 30 days. Data represented in
charts refer to those students who stated that they were offered substances and used a specific method
in order to resist these offers.

Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns
These charts examine youths’ perceptions about how easy they believe it would be to obtain specific
drugs or handguns. Percentages represented refer to those youth who believe it is very easy or sort of
easy to obtain alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other drugs, or handguns in their community.

Age of Initiation
The earlier youth participate in risky problem behaviors, the more likely they are to continue those behaviors later in their lifespan (Harachi et al., 2001; Hawkins et al., 1997). Participants were asked how old
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them, belonged to a gang, or gambled. Data were calculated to produce the average age of initiation
and the median age of initiation for each problem behavior. Average age, also known as the mean, is
calculated by adding all the ages of the respondents and then dividing that number (the sum) by the
number of scores initially added together. Median age shows the middle value of the ages of initiation
for each activity. The median age is found by listing all the ages in numerical order and identifying the
number in which one-half of the values are larger than this middle number and one-half of the values are
smaller than this number. The average age and median age are important to note in order to obtain a
better understanding of when youth may begin participating in each of these behaviors.
Parent/Youth Communication
Youth who do not speak with their parents about the dangers of substance use are more likely to participate in drug use and other problem behaviors (Yu et al., 2006). Participants were asked questions
regarding having discussions with their parents about the dangers and risks of each drug. The Parent/Youth Communication charts represent the percentage of youth who report having talked with at
least one of their parents in the past 12 months about the dangers of various drugs. Percentages relating to the response category “did not talk to parents about these topics” refer to those youth who have
not talked to a parent about the dangers of substances during the past 12 months.

Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
There are multiple motivating factors that can influence someone’s decision to use or not use substances
(Boys et al., 2001). Participants were asked why they did and/or did not use drugs in the past 30 days,
and were able to select all the reasons that influenced their decisions. Percentages listed in charts are
categorized by substance users and non-users. Charts relating to reasons for use only include those
youth who stated they used a substance in the last 30 days. Charts relating to reasons youth did not use
substances only include participants that stated they did not use any substances in the last 30 days.

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Figures
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol, 2016
Figure 60: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

2.6%
2.7%
1.8%
2.2%
2.2%
2.7%

Parent/guardian

1.6%
2.9%

Gave someone
money to buy it

2.2%
2.3%

Public event

0.7%
1.0%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

0.2%
1.3%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

0.4%
1.5%
1.1%
1.3%
2.6%
3.6%
5.3%
4.4%
3.3%
3.6%
87.6%
88.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 61: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

3.8%
5.1%
4.7%
4.5%
7.0%
4.2%

Parent/guardian

5.5%
4.2%

Gave someone
money to buy it

8.4%
5.7%

Public event

1.7%
1.4%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

4.9%
1.7%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

5.2%
2.2%
1.2%
2.7%
3.5%
5.3%
18.6%
9.9%
4.4%
5.3%
69.5%
77.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
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Figure 62: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

4.3%
7.0%
5.7%
8.7%
9.7%
6.0%

Parent/guardian

7.4%
6.4%

Gave someone
money to buy it

11.7%
11.9%

Public event

5.4%
2.2%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

24.1%
3.1%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

10.4%
4.5%
3.0%
2.5%
5.7%
5.4%
24.7%
16.9%
8.4%
6.2%
53.5%
65.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Santa Cruz

92

State of Arizona

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Figure 63: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
0.7%

School
1.8%
0.7%

Home
1.1%
2.6%

Parties
2.6%
0.9%

Family
2.2%
5.1%

Friends
6.9%

Someone with a
medical card

0.5%
1.7%
2.8%

Other
3.3%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

90.9%
90.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Santa Cruz

93

State of Arizona

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Figure 64: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
0.6%

School
2.6%
0.0%

Home
1.4%
5.2%

Parties
5.3%
0.6%

Family
2.8%
11.5%

Friends
13.8%

Someone with a
medical card

1.2%
3.3%
5.2%

Other
5.2%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

83.3%
80.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Santa Cruz

94

State of Arizona

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Figure 65: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
2.3%

School
2.7%
1.0%

Home
2.0%
6.9%

Parties
7.2%
3.0%

Family
3.5%
16.5%

Friends
19.6%

Someone with a
medical card

4.0%
5.7%
9.2%

Other
7.4%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

71.9%
71.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Santa Cruz

95

State of Arizona

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Figure 66: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
The internet
School

0.2%
0.7%
0.7%
1.1%

Doctor or
pharmacy

0.7%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

0.6%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.1%

1.6%
1.1%
1.5%
0.4%
1.2%
2.4%
3.0%
1.1%
0.9%
1.5%
1.7%
94.9%
94.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Santa Cruz

96

State of Arizona

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Figure 67: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
The internet
School

0.9%
0.8%
0.9%
1.6%

Doctor or
pharmacy

0.3%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

0.9%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.5%

2.0%
2.9%
2.3%
0.6%
1.6%
2.6%
4.7%
1.2%
1.2%
1.5%
2.3%
93.0%
91.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Santa Cruz

97

State of Arizona

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Figure 68: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
The internet
School

0.7%
1.0%
2.7%
1.5%

Doctor or
pharmacy

1.7%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

1.4%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

2.0%

1.9%
4.7%
2.8%
1.4%
1.9%
10.1%
6.1%
2.7%
1.4%
3.7%
2.6%
85.1%
88.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
Santa Cruz

98

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Substance Offers, 2016
Figure 69: Substance Offers (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (8th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

25.3%
20.2%

Offered 13.7%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 11.4%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

Offered other
drugs (last 30
days)
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

18.0%
21.8%
4.0%
5.1%
6.7%
8.5%
54.6%
51.5%
25.6%
27.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
Santa Cruz

99

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016
Figure 70: Substance Offers (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (10th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

49.7%
36.0%

Offered 32.4%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 17.1%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

36.0%
37.5%
11.2%
9.9%

Offered other 14.9%
drugs (last 30
days) 13.0%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

47.3%
44.9%
32.9%
26.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
Santa Cruz

100

State of Arizona

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Figure 71: Substance Offers (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (12th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

56.5%
48.5%

Offered 42.3%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 22.9%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

41.3%
44.8%
11.1%
12.1%

Offered other 15.7%
drugs (last 30
days) 14.2%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

43.3%
33.9%
23.4%
24.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
Santa Cruz

101

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Resistance Strategies, 2016
Note that the Resistance Strategies charts below are split into two groups: respondents who had used
alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs (ATOD) in the last month (left); and respondents who had not used
ATOD in the last month (right).
Figure 72: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 61.5%

63.6%

72.5%

Giving excuse 61.5%
and turning down
offer 59.2%

67.1%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 52.4%

54.6%

66.2%

Using other way 49.5%
to not accept
offer 50.7%

63.4%

0

70.2%

67.5%

66.8%

64.1%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
Santa Cruz

102

State of Arizona

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Figure 73: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 56.2%

68.3%

73.6%

Giving excuse 59.6%
and turning down
offer 56.1%

63.9%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 40.8%

45.2%

62.8%

Using other way 45.2%
to not accept
offer 39.1%

61.7%

0

67.1%

64.2%

60.2%

56.9%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
Santa Cruz

103

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Figure 74: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 55.1%

60.4%

59.7%

Giving excuse 51.5%
and turning down
offer 54.5%

50.8%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 37.1%

44.6%

51.2%

Using other way 41.0%
to not accept
offer 34.9%

46.1%

0

61.5%

57.8%

53.5%

49.4%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
Santa Cruz

104

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns, 2016
Figure 75: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

16.4%

Easy to get other
drugs

8.5%

17.8%

10.4%

Easy to get
marijuana

20.4%

Easy to get
alcohol

42.2%

Easy to get
cigarettes

30.3%

29.8%

42.3%

33.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Santa Cruz

105

State of Arizona

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Figure 76: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

13.3%

Easy to get other
drugs

22.2%

Easy to get
marijuana

51.5%

Easy to get
alcohol

62.0%

Easy to get
cigarettes

56.3%

21.9%

21.2%

53.3%

58.9%

49.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Santa Cruz

106

State of Arizona

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Figure 77: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

19.2%

Easy to get other
drugs

27.7%

Easy to get
marijuana

55.9%

Easy to get
alcohol

54.7%

Easy to get
cigarettes

67.8%

28.0%

27.5%

64.1%

65.6%

68.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
Santa Cruz

107

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Age of Initiation, 2016
Figure 78: Age of Initiation (8th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (8th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

591 students in this sample, median age 13
20333 students in this sample, median age 13
607 students in this sample, median age 13
20780 students in this sample, median age 13
546 students in this sample, median age 13

Drank alcohol
18687 students in this sample, median age 13

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

614 students in this sample, median age 13
21013 students in this sample, median age 13
606 students in this sample, median age 13
20770 students in this sample, median age 13
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

523 students in this sample, median age 12
18383 students in this sample, median age 13
585 students in this sample, median age 13
20211 students in this sample, median age 13
609 students in this sample, median age 13
20973 students in this sample, median age 13

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Santa Cruz

108

State of Arizona

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Figure 79: Age of Initiation (10th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (10th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

349 students in this sample, median age 15
16806 students in this sample, median age 14
358 students in this sample, median age 15
17178 students in this sample, median age 14
335 students in this sample, median age 15

Drank alcohol
16017 students in this sample, median age 14

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

362 students in this sample, median age 15
17402 students in this sample, median age 15
354 students in this sample, median age 15
17238 students in this sample, median age 14
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

320 students in this sample, median age 14
15439 students in this sample, median age 13
353 students in this sample, median age 14
16680 students in this sample, median age 14
362 students in this sample, median age 14.5
17337 students in this sample, median age 13

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Santa Cruz

109

State of Arizona

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Figure 80: Age of Initiation (12th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (12th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette
Smoked
marijuana

308 students in this sample, median age 16
13866 students in this sample, median age 15
317 students in this sample, median age 15
14197 students in this sample, median age 15
301 students in this sample, median age 15

Drank alcohol
13433 students in this sample, median age 15

Began drinking
regularly
Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor
Gambled on
anything*
Attacked
someone
(fought)
Belonged to a
gang

313 students in this sample, median age 16
14371 students in this sample, median age 16
316 students in this sample, median age 16
14280 students in this sample, median age 16
*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

285 students in this sample, median age 16
13066 students in this sample, median age 15
310 students in this sample, median age 15
13926 students in this sample, median age 14
320 students in this sample, median age 14
14355 students in this sample, median age 14

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
Santa Cruz

110

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Parent/Youth Communication, 2016
Figure 81: Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
42.3%

Illegal drug use
39.7%
32.2%

Marijuana use
33.9%

Prescription drug
use

27.2%
28.9%
37.0%

Alcohol use
36.0%
42.9%

Tobacco use
36.9%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

43.1%
49.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Santa Cruz

111

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016
Figure 82: Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
30.5%

Illegal drug use
34.8%
24.1%

Marijuana use
31.2%

Prescription drug
use

17.8%
26.0%
30.5%

Alcohol use
34.1%
30.2%

Tobacco use
31.9%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

52.7%
52.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Santa Cruz

112

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016
Figure 83: Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
30.9%

Illegal drug use
25.3%
25.4%

Marijuana use
23.4%

Prescription drug
use

23.9%
19.7%
29.4%

Alcohol use
27.6%
30.5%

Tobacco use
25.4%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

51.5%
59.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
Santa Cruz

113

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
Figure 84: Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade)
To fit in

20.0%
16.7%

It was new and
exciting

22.5%
27.9%

To get parents'
attention

5.0%
6.1%

To lose weight

13.8%
8.0%

To avoid being
sad

32.5%
37.1%

Boredom

12.5%
21.0%

To feel good

30.0%
36.1%

To feel normal

8.8%
13.7%

To stay focused

8.8%
17.0%

To have fun

32.5%
41.2%

To be like an
actor or musician

3.8%
4.5%

To feel grown up

3.8%
6.4%

Craved it or
addicted

6.2%
9.6%

To deal with
stress

28.7%
40.0%

Other

38.8%
30.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Santa Cruz

114

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016
Figure 85: Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)
To fit in

14.0%
13.0%

It was new and
exciting

26.4%
25.2%

To get parents'
attention

4.1%
4.8%

To lose weight

5.8%
6.7%

To avoid being
sad

28.1%
32.2%

Boredom

15.7%
23.6%

To feel good

30.6%
40.1%

To feel normal

7.4%
12.8%

To stay focused

13.2%
17.6%

To have fun

52.9%
52.1%

To be like an
actor or musician

0.0%
3.4%

To feel grown up

1.7%
4.3%

Craved it or
addicted

2.5%
8.3%

To deal with
stress

29.8%
39.5%

Other

19.8%
24.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Santa Cruz

115

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016
Figure 86: Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)
To fit in

14.8%
11.8%

It was new and
exciting

15.5%
18.3%

To get parents'
attention

3.5%
3.0%

To lose weight

4.2%
5.3%

To avoid being
sad

26.1%
25.4%

Boredom

16.2%
21.5%

To feel good

31.0%
36.8%

To feel normal

6.3%
10.0%

To stay focused

13.4%
16.5%

To have fun

53.5%
53.8%

To be like an
actor or musician

2.8%
2.7%

To feel grown up

3.5%
3.5%

Craved it or
addicted

7.7%
7.4%

To deal with
stress

29.6%
35.5%

Other

25.4%
22.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
Santa Cruz

116

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016
Figure 87: Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)
Against religious 18.0%
beliefs 22.5%
It is morally 46.6%
wrong 52.7%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

7.2%
5.7%
52.2%
57.9%
4.8%
6.1%

Would get a bad 46.9%
reputation 47.2%
Friends would 32.5%
stop hanging out 36.8%
Might get kicked 48.1%
out of school 51.3%
Other adults 48.8%
would be
disappointed 51.1%
Parents would be 63.7%
disappointed 65.5%
It is harmful
No interest

65.4%
67.0%
92.3%
91.4%

Parents would 46.6%
take away
privileges 50.4%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Santa Cruz

117

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Figure 88: Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Against religious 10.0%
beliefs 22.7%
It is morally 30.0%
wrong 44.6%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

5.0%
6.3%
33.9%
50.1%
2.2%
5.2%

Would get a bad 28.3%
reputation 35.0%
Friends would 17.2%
stop hanging out 25.8%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

37.2%
44.5%
31.7%
42.8%
48.3%
58.8%
44.4%
60.3%
92.2%
90.5%

Parents would 36.7%
take away
privileges 45.7%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Santa Cruz

118

State of Arizona

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Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Figure 89: Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Against religious 9.8%
beliefs 20.1%
It is morally 19.7%
wrong 35.6%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

8.2%
7.4%
26.2%
41.4%
1.6%
3.9%

Would get a bad 9.8%
reputation 23.7%
Friends would 4.1%
stop hanging out 16.5%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

16.4%
31.5%
18.9%
34.0%
32.0%
47.2%
37.7%
52.2%
91.0%
91.4%

Parents would 17.2%
take away
privileges 31.5%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
Santa Cruz

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Section 6: Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures
Background
These questions provide the measures that communities in Arizona with Drug-Free Communities grants
must report (DFC Regular Standard Terms of Award, 2015). Three overall areas are reported:
• Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
• Perceived Risk of Harm
• Disapproval (Parent and Peer)

6.1 Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
Charts for substance use over the most recent 30 days can be found in Section 3.1: Substance Use,
and Frequency of Use. Section 3.1 includes separate figures for the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade samples,
as well as a line graph that displays the usage trends of key substances over time (2012 to 2016).

6.2 Perceived Risk of Harm
Youth who perceive little to no risk of harm in using alcohol or drugs may be more likely to use or
abuse these substances (McCambridge and Strang, 2004; Tomar and Hatsukami, 2007). Charts for
perceived risk of harm associated with specific substance use represent youths’ perceptions about the
harm associated with the use of common substances. Percentages reported refer to those students who
believe there is no to slight risk in using each of the specific substances listed.

6.3 Parent and Peer Disapproval
Definitions
Parental and peer disapproval are important variables to consider when thinking about youth substance
use, as they may influence a youth’s decision to initiate, use, or continue to use or abuse substances
(Sawyer and Stevenson, 2008). This section includes measures of Parent and Peer Disapproval, defined
in this survey as the degree to which youth think their parents and peers would feel it is wrong, a little bit
wrong, or very wrong for youth to engage in the following behaviors:
•
•
•
•

Smoke cigarettes;
Smoke marijuana;
Consume one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day; and
Use prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them.

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Perceived Risk of Harm, 2016
Figure 90: Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

21.2%
23.2%
18.9%
23.6%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

28.2%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

37.3%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

35.1%

41.9%
56.2%
59.2%
18.8%
21.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
Santa Cruz

121

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Figure 91: Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

23.5%
20.4%
25.9%
21.4%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

31.9%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

54.3%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

33.1%

53.7%
66.8%
70.7%
23.0%
17.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
Santa Cruz

122

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Figure 92: Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

31.1%
22.1%
33.9%
24.9%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

39.1%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

66.7%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

35.9%

65.1%
77.1%
78.3%
26.8%
18.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
Santa Cruz

123

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Parent Disapproval, 2016
Figure 93: Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

99.2%
98.2%
99.2%
97.7%
99.6%
98.7%
99.0%
98.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Santa Cruz

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Figure 94: Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

98.4%
97.9%
98.4%
95.8%
99.0%
98.2%
97.5%
97.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Santa Cruz

125

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Figure 95: Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

97.4%
96.9%
96.3%
92.9%
96.7%
96.4%
94.8%
94.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Santa Cruz

126

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Peer Disapproval, 2016
Figure 96: Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

98.4%

Use other illicit
drugs

98.9%

97.2%

97.9%
95.6%

Smoke marijuana
92.9%
98.2%

Smoke cigarettes
97.6%

Drink nearly
every day

97.6%
97.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Santa Cruz

127

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Figure 97: Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

97.3%

Use other illicit
drugs

97.8%

95.9%

96.2%
86.5%

Smoke marijuana
84.4%
93.5%

Smoke cigarettes
95.3%

Drink nearly
every day

95.1%
95.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Santa Cruz

128

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Figure 98: Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

95.3%

Use other illicit
drugs

94.4%

95.3%

95.1%
80.2%

Smoke marijuana
76.3%
83.8%

Smoke cigarettes
91.5%

Drink nearly
every day

92.5%
93.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
Santa Cruz

129

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School Climate Experiences

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 7: School Climate Experiences
7.1 Student-Teacher Interactions
Definitions
Youth were asked about a variety of experiences at school and interactions with others, including teachers, peers, and parents. Questions were asked about their involvement in the classroom and other
activities, interactions with teachers, their school’s interaction with their parents, and their feeling safe at
school. The percentage of youth who agreed or strongly agreed with each of the statements is reported.

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Figures
Figure 99: Student-Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)
Teachers praise 58.8%
me when I work
hard 52.7%
The school tells 46.8%
my parents when I
do well 41.0%
Lots of chances 75.3%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 74.1%
Lots of chances
to get involved 92.3%
in school 90.7%
activities
Teachers notice 84.0%
when I am doing a
good job 76.3%
Teachers ask
me to work on 61.3%
special classroom 56.3%
projects
I can be part of 88.4%
class discussions
or activities 88.8%
Students help
decide class 65.0%
activities and 57.9%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
Santa Cruz

131

State of Arizona

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Figure 100: Student-Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)
Teachers praise 46.1%
me when I work
hard 46.6%
The school tells 41.4%
my parents when I
do well 32.6%
Lots of chances 73.8%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 73.6%
Lots of chances
to get involved 85.1%
in school 90.8%
activities
Teachers notice 76.8%
when I am doing a
good job 71.0%
Teachers ask
me to work on 58.9%
special classroom 52.9%
projects
I can be part of 85.4%
class discussions
or activities 89.0%
Students help
decide class 65.9%
activities and 57.8%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
Santa Cruz

132

State of Arizona

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Figure 101: Student-Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)
Teachers praise 56.2%
me when I work
hard 50.4%
The school tells 49.1%
my parents when I
do well 33.7%
Lots of chances 74.8%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 77.4%
Lots of chances
to get involved 80.3%
in school 88.5%
activities
Teachers notice 79.1%
when I am doing a
good job 72.9%
Teachers ask
me to work on 59.3%
special classroom 53.9%
projects
I can be part of 84.2%
class discussions
or activities 89.2%
Students help
decide class 62.3%
activities and 54.7%
rules
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree or strongly agree
Santa Cruz

133

State of Arizona

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7.2 Negative Peer Interactions
Definitions
Peer interactions at school are also important variables to consider when thinking about possible influences on behavior. Questions were asked regarding how often specific kinds of negative interactions
happen, including youth being made fun of by other students, being pushed or hit by other students,
feeling that other students are being mean to them, or feeling that they are excluded by other students
during activities. The responses were five-point scales with 1 defined as “Never/Almost never” and 5
defined as “Always/Almost always.” The figures depict the average response on this five-point scale.

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Figure 102: Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.6

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.3

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.6

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.6

Santa Cruz
State of Arizona

1.8

1.4

1.7

1.8

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

135

5
always/
almost
always

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Figure 103: Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.5

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.1

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.5

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.5

Santa Cruz
State of Arizona

1.6

1.3

1.6

1.7

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

136

5
always/
almost
always

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Figure 104: Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.4

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.2

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.4

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.5

Santa Cruz
State of Arizona

1.5

1.2

1.5

1.7

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

137

5
always/
almost
always

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Well-Being

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 8: Well-Being
8.1 Perceived Stress
Definitions
Perceived Stress has been connected to substance use by adolescents (Finkelstein et al., 2006; Kobus
and Reyes, 2000; Sussman et al., 1993). Cohen et al. (1983) developed the Perceived Stress Scale,
which has been widely used in research projects to assess stress (e.g., Mimura and Griffiths, 2004).
Percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated that in the last month they sometimes,
fairly often, or very often felt confident about their abilities to handle their personal problems, felt that
things were not going their way, or felt that they were unable to control important things in their life and
were unable to overcome difficulties.

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Figures
Figure 105: Perceived Stress (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (8th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 48.8%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 49.7%
(past month)
Felt that things 64.5%
were going your
way (past month) 67.4%
Felt confident
about abilities 70.7%
to handle
personal problems 73.5%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 51.4%
important things
in life (past 50.9%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
Santa Cruz

139

State of Arizona

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Figure 106: Perceived Stress (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (10th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 55.9%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 58.0%
(past month)
Felt that things 63.3%
were going your
way (past month) 66.6%
Felt confident
about abilities 67.7%
to handle
personal problems 73.9%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 55.9%
important things
in life (past 57.5%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
Santa Cruz

140

State of Arizona

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Figure 107: Perceived Stress (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (12th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 49.2%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 59.4%
(past month)
Felt that things 64.8%
were going your
way (past month) 69.4%
Felt confident
about abilities 69.5%
to handle
personal problems 76.0%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 52.2%
important things
in life (past 58.6%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
Santa Cruz

141

State of Arizona

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8.2 Future Orientation
Definitions
Youth who have a positive outlook on their future, establish goals for the future, or give greater attention
to future consequences of their behavior are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. These concepts
are often analyzed together in order to measure an individual’s future orientation (Keough et al., 1999).
Students were asked a series of statements about their future and goals, and percentages represented
in charts refer to those youth who stated these statements were exactly, a lot, or somewhat like them.
Participants were also asked how often they make plans for their goals or have trouble figuring out how
to make their goals happen. Percentages represented in these charts refer to those youth who stated
they create goals, or have trouble with their goals, all, most or some of the time.

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Figures
Figure 108: Future Orientation (8th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (8th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

80.0%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

86.3%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

84.7%

I have goals in
my life

86.0%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

72.4%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

81.4%

I am excited
about my future

83.7%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

72.7%

78.3%

85.6%

81.3%

86.4%

68.4%

79.5%

81.2%

68.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
Santa Cruz

143

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Figure 109: Future Orientation (10th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (10th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

77.0%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

85.6%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

79.2%

I have goals in
my life

84.4%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

70.6%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

77.1%

I am excited
about my future

77.8%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

70.3%

76.6%

84.7%

80.2%

85.4%

65.3%

77.5%

79.4%

66.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
Santa Cruz

144

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Figure 110: Future Orientation (12th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (12th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

76.6%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

82.2%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

78.8%

I have goals in
my life

80.9%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

71.4%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

76.5%

I am excited
about my future

75.6%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

68.6%

79.0%

86.1%

82.2%

85.6%

69.4%

79.5%

80.9%

69.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
Santa Cruz

145

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Figure 111: Goal Setting (8th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (8th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

65.7%
62.9%
78.3%
76.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
Santa Cruz

State of Arizona

Figure 112: Goal Setting (10th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (10th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

68.1%
66.8%
77.2%
76.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
Santa Cruz

146

State of Arizona

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Figure 113: Goal Setting (12th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (12th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

65.0%
67.4%
74.9%
79.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
Santa Cruz

147

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Appendices

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section A: Appendices
This report includes four appendices containing supplementary information about the Arizona Youth
Survey. The appendices and their contents are described in the following list.
Appendix A: List of References
contains bibliographic information for all research articles and books cited in this report
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
contains the complete Scantron version of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
provides information about how questionnaire items were combined to form the RPF scales used
in the RPF figures in Section 5.1
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
lists all changes in the exact wording of questionnaire items, starting from the 2004 Arizona Youth
Survey, until the current 2016 administration

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A: List of References
This appendix provides citation information for all research articles and books referred to in this report.
A complete bibliography database file in BibTeX format is available upon request.

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B: Scantron Questionnaire
The following pages contain the 2016 AYS Scantron-format questionnaire in its entirety. All students in
the 2016 Arizona sample provided their responses either on this Scantron questionnaire, or a web-based
version that had identical text for every item. All figures in this document were constructed from students’
responses to the questions in the questionnaire.

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1. Thank you for agreeing to participate in this survey. The purpose of this survey is to learn how students in our
schools feel about their community, family, peers, and school. The survey also asks about health behaviors.
2. The survey is completely voluntary and anonymous. DO NOT put your name on the questionnaire.
3. This is not a test, so there are no right or wrong answers. We would like you to work quickly so you can finish.
4. All of the questions should be answered by completely filling in one of the answer spaces. If you do not find an
answer that fits exactly, use the one that comes closest. If any question does not apply to you, or you are not
sure what it means, just leave it blank. You can skip any question that you do not wish to answer.
5. Please answer each question by completely filling in the oval with a #2 pencil.

Please fill in the following information with the help of your teacher/survey assistant.
1. County:

0
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2. Type:

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6. Are you:

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10 or younger

12

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19 or older

9th

10th

11th

8. What grade are you in?
7th

8th

12th

9. Do you get a free or reduced cost lunch at school?
Free lunch

Reduced cost lunch

10. Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

5. Student’s Zip Code:

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14. What is the highest level of education completed
by your mother?

FEMALE

7. How old are you?

6th

4. District Site:

Neither
No

8th grade or less
Some high school
Completed high school
or GED
Some college
Completed community
college or technical
school

15. What, if any, is the current military status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all that apply)
Neither of my parents have ever been in the military
Active Duty

In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

Reserve

Not Deployed
In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

11. What is your race? (Mark all that apply.)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
12. Think of where you live most of the time. Which of
the following people live there with you? (Mark
all that apply.)
Mother
Uncle
Stepmother
Other Adult(s)
Father
Brother(s)
Stepfather
Stepbrother(s)
Foster Parent(s)
Sister(s)
Grandparent(s)
Stepsister(s)
Aunt
Other Children
13. Are your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure

Completed 4 year college
(Bachelor’s Degree)
Graduate or Professional
(e.g., Master’s, Ph.D.,
M.D., Ed.D., J.D.)
Don’t know

Former military
Died while serving in the military
16. Which of the following people do you feel comfortable
going to for help when things go wrong or when you
need someone to talk to about your problems?
(Mark all that apply.)
Parents/Step-parents
Coaches/Instructors
Grandparents
Mentors
Siblings
Tutors
Other relatives
Counselors
Friends
Other adults
Teachers
I have no one I can talk to
or go to for help
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10-11 times
8-9 times
6-7 times
4-5 times
2-3 times
1 time
0 times

The next section asks about your experiences at school.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

17. In my school, students have lots of chances
to help decide things like class activities and
rules.

32. During the past 12 months, how
many times has someone
threatened or injured you with a
weapon such as a gun, knife, or
club ON SCHOOL PROPERTY?

18. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

33. During the past 12 months, how
many times were you in a
physical fight ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?

19. Teachers ask me to work on special
classroom projects.
20. My teachers notice when I am doing a good
job.

34. During the past 12 months, how
often have you been picked on
or bullied by a student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

21. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to get involved in sports, clubs, and
other school activities outside of class.

35. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you been
harassed, mistreated, or made
fun of by another person while
on-line or through a cell phone
or other electronic device?

22. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
23. I feel safe at my school.
24. The school lets my parents know when I
have done something well.

36. During the past 12 months, how
often have you picked on or
bullied another student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

25. My teachers praise me when I work hard in
school.
26. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

27. Now thinking back
over the past year in
school, how often
did you:

37. During the past 12 months, how
often have you seen bullying
ON SCHOOL PROPERTY and
done nothing to stop it?

Almost always
Often
Sometimes
Seldom
Never

38. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
NOT go to school because you felt you would be
unsafe at school or on the way to or from school?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

a. enjoy being in school?
b. hate being in school?
c. try to do your best work?

39. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
carry a weapon such as a gun, knife, or club ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

d. feel that the school work you were assigned
was meaningful and important?
28. Putting them all together, what were your grades like
last year?
Mostly A’s
Mostly D’s
Mostly B’s
Mostly F’s
Mostly C’s

40. What are the chances
you would be seen
as cool if you:

29. How important do you think the things you are learning
in school are going to be for you later in life?
Very important
Slightly important
Quite important
Not at all important
Fairly important

a. smoked cigarettes?
b. worked hard at school?
c. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly,
that is, at least once or twice a month?

30. How interesting are most of your courses to you?
Very interesting
Slightly interesting
Quite interesting
Not at all interesting
Fairly interesting
31. During the past 30 days, how many days of school have
you missed because you skipped or ‘cut’?
None
4-5 days
1 day
6-10 days
2 days
11 or more days
3 days

Very good chance
Pretty good chance
Some chance
Little chance
No or very little chance

d. defended someone who was being verbally
abused at school?
e. smoked marijuana?
f. carried a handgun?
g. regularly volunteered to do community
service?
h. were a member of a gang?
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18
17
16

43. How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:

15

41. How old were you
when you first:

10 or more times
6 to 9 times
3 to 5 times
1 to 2 times
Never

14
13

a. been suspended from school?

12
11

b. carried a handgun?

10
9

c. sold illegal drugs?

8 or younger
Never

d. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as
a car or motorcycle?

a. smoked marijuana?
e. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

b. smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?

f. been arrested?
c. had more than a sip or
two of beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?

g. attacked someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?
h. been drunk or high at school?

d. began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?

i. volunteered to do community service?
j. taken a handgun to school?
k. been hit, slapped, pushed, shoved, kicked or
any other way physically assaulted by your
boyfriend or girlfriend?

e. attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?

l. seen someone punched with a fist, kicked,
choked, or beaten up?

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f. belonged to a gang?

m. seen someone attacked with a weapon, other
than a gun, such as a knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?

g. gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports, bingo,
dice, raffles, casino,
internet or video
games, etc.)?

n. seen someone shot or shot at?
44. How often have you done the following for money,
possessions, or anything of value:

h. used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?

Almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
At least once in the past 12 months
Before, but not in the past 12 months
Never

Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

42. How wrong do you think
it is for someone your
age to:

a. Played the lottery or scratch off tickets?

a. take a handgun to school?

b. Bet on a game of personal skill such as
pool or a video game?

b. steal anything worth more than $5?

c. Played cards?

c. pick a fight with someone?

d. Played a dice game?

d. attack someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?

e. Bet on sports?
45. How many peers do you like to hang out with and
spend time with?
0
6
1
7
2
8
3
9
4
10 or more
5

e. stay away from school all day when their
parents think they are at school?
f. have one or two drinks of beer, wine, or hard
liquor nearly every day?
g. smoke cigarettes?
h. smoke marijuana?
i. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another
illegal drug?
j. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?

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46. How many best friends (the friends you feel closest to)
do you have?
0
3
1
4 or more
2

47. Think of your four best friends. In the
past year (12 months), how many of
your best friends have:

55. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been drinking
alcohol?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

Number
of friends

0 1 2 3 4+

a. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

56. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been taking
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) that were not
prescribed to you by a doctor or that you took only for
the experience or feeling they cause?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

b. smoked cigarettes?
c. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) when
their parents didn’t know about it?
d. made a commitment to stay drug-free?

57. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been using
marijuana?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

e. used marijuana?
f. tried to do well in school?
g. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines,
or other illegal drugs?

58. Think back over the LAST TWO WEEKS. How many times
have you had five or more alcoholic drinks in a row?
None
Twice
6-9 times
Once
3-5 times
10 or more times

h. been suspended from school?
i. liked school?

59. Have you ever smoked cigarettes?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

j. carried a handgun?
k. sold illegal drugs?

60. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
smoke cigarettes?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

l. stolen or tried to steal a motor
vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
m. been arrested?
n. dropped out of school?

61. Have you ever used electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

o. been members of a gang?
p. been in a physical fight?

62. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use
electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

48. I ignore rules that get in my way.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True
49. I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get
them mad.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

63. How frequently have you used smokeless tobacco
during the past 30 days?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

50. I like to see how much I can get away with.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

64. In the last 30 days, about
how many times were
you offered:

51. I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

a. alcohol?

52. It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

b. cigarettes?
c. marijuana?

53. I think it is okay to take something without asking if
you can get away with it.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

d. Rx drugs?
e. other drugs?
65. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you talked with
your parents about strategies to
avoid or resist people or places
where you might be offered
alcohol, prescription drugs, or
other drugs?

54. During the past 30 days, how many times did you RIDE in
a car or other vehicle driven by someone who had been
drinking alcohol?
0 times
1 time

2 or 3 times
4 or 5 times

6 or more times
4

More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

On how many occasions (if any) have you:

OCCASIONS:

0

1-2

3-5

6-9 10-19 20-39 40+

66. had alcoholic beverages (beer, wine or hard liquor) to drink in your lifetime -- more
than just a few sips?
67. had beer, wine or hard liquor to drink during the past 30 days?
68. used marijuana in your lifetime?
69. used marijuana during the past 30 days?
70. used LSD or other hallucinogens in your lifetime?
71. used LSD or other hallucinogens during the past 30 days?
72. used cocaine or crack in your lifetime?
73. used cocaine or crack during the past 30 days?
74. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high in your lifetime?
75. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high during the past 30 days?
76. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) in your lifetime?
77. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) during the past 30 days?
78. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in your lifetime?
79. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in the past 30 days?
80. used heroin in your lifetime?
81. used heroin during the past 30 days?
82. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in your lifetime?
83. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in the past 30 days?
84. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in your lifetime?
85. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in the past 30 days?
86. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
87. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
88. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them in your lifetime?
89. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
90. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
91. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
92. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high in your lifetime?
93. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high during the past 30 days?
94. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) in your lifetime?
95. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) during the past 30 days?
96. drank beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you used prescription drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium, Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) during the past 30 days?

97. If during the past 30 days you used marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not use marijuana during the past 30 days
I got it from someone with a Medical Marijuana Card
Friends
Parties
School
Family/Relatives
Home
Other
98. In the last 30 days, how often have you avoided people
or places because you might be offered alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other drugs including
prescription drugs?
None
Once

2-3 times
4-6 times

100. How much do you think people
risk harming themselves
(physically or in other
ways) if they:

a. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
b. try marijuana once or twice?
c. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
d. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?

7-10 times
More than 10 times

99. In the last 30 days, how often did you respond in the
following ways when alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other
I never got offers
drugs including prescription
Four or more times
drugs were offered to you?
Three times
(Fill in an answer for
Twice
each way of
Once
responding)
Never
a. say “No” without giving a reason why.
b. give an explanation or excuse to turn
down the offer.
c. decide to leave the situation without
accepting the offer.
d. use some other way to not accept the
alcohol or drugs.

Great risk
Moderate risk
Slight risk
No risk

e. have five or more drinks of an alcoholic
beverage in a row once or twice a week?
f. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?
101. Compared to using illegal drugs (e.g., cocaine, meth,
heroin), how harmful do you think it is for people to take
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) without a doctor
telling them to take them?
A lot less harmful
Less harmful
5

No difference
More harmful

A lot more harmful

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These questions ask about the neighborhood and
community where you live.

102. If during the past 30 days you drank alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not drink alcohol in the past 30 days
I bought it in a store such as a liquor store, convenience
store, supermarket, discount store, or gas station
I bought it at a restaurant, bar, or club
I bought it at a public event such as a concert or sporting
event
I gave someone else money to buy it for me
My parent or guardian gave it to me
Another family member who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone not related to me who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone under the age of 21 gave it to me
I got it at a party
I took it from home
I took it from a store or someone else’s home
I got it some other way

106. About how many adults (over
21) have you known
personally who in the past
year have:

a. used marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other
drugs?
b. sold or dealt drugs?
c. done other things that could get them in
trouble with the police, like stealing,
selling stolen goods, mugging or
assaulting others, etc.?
d. gotten drunk or high?
Very easy
Sort of easy
Sort of hard
Very hard

103. If, during the past 30 days you used prescription drugs
in order to get high, not for a medical reason, how did
you get them? (Mark all that apply.)

107. If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
108. If you wanted to get some beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
109. If you wanted to get some marijuana, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
110. If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine,
LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it
be for you to get some?
111. If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy
would it be for you to get one?

Doctor/Pharmacy
School
Other
Over the Internet
Outside the United States
(e.g., Mexico, Canada)

104. If you used alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the past
30 days, please tell us about some of your reasons for
using (Mark all that apply):
To fit in with my friends
To try something new or exciting
To get back at my parents or to get my parent’s attention
To help me lose weight
To keep from feeling sad or down
I was bored and needed something to do
To get a high or to have a good feeling
To help me feel normal
To help me stay focused or think better
To have fun
To be like an actor or musician/band that I admire
To feel more grown up or prove that I am grown up
I needed it, craved it, or am addicted
To deal with the stress in my life (Please mark all areas
of stress that were related to your substance use below)
Parents/family
Peers/Friends (e.g., fighting with friends, getting
bullied, dealing with rumors, etc.)
School
Community
Other

112. If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
113. If a kid drank some beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your neighborhood,
he or she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
114. If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
115. Have you ever belonged to a gang?
No
Yes, belong now
No, but would like to
Yes, but would like to get out
Yes, in the past

105. If you did not use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the
past 30 days, please tell us about some of the reasons
for not using (Mark all that apply):

116. If you have ever belonged to a gang, what was the
one major reason you joined?
Protection/safety
Make money
Friendship
Felt pressured
Parent(s) are in a gang
To get respect
Sibling(s) are in a gang
Other

I’m not interested in using drugs
It can harm my body
My parents would be disappointed in me
My parents would take away my privileges if they found
out
My teachers/mentors/other adults in my life would be
disappointed in me
I might get kicked out of school or extracurricular
activities (e.g., sports, cheerleading, drama club/plays)
My friends would stop talking to me or hanging out with
me
I would get a bad reputation with peers
I wanted to, but I couldn’t get it or wasn’t offered it
It’s illegal – I could get arrested
I’ve tried them before and I don’t like them
It’s morally wrong
It’s against my religious or spiritual beliefs

117. How wrong would most
adults (over 21) in your
neighborhood think it is
for kids your age:

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Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

a. to use marijuana?
b. to drink alcohol?
c. to smoke cigarettes?

118. How wrong do your
friends feel it would be for you to:
a. have one or two drinks of an alcoholic
beverage nearly every day?
b. smoke tobacco?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. use prescription drugs not prescribed to you?

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I’ve never used prescription
drugs to get high
Friends
Family/Relatives
Parties
Home (e.g., Medicine Cabinet)

5 or more adults
4
3
2
1
0 adults

Not wrong at all

119. During the past 12 months, do you recall hearing,
reading, or watching an advertisement about the
prevention of substance use?
No

133. How wrong do your
A little bit wrong
parents feel it would be
Wrong
for YOU to:
Very wrong
a. have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor
(for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) nearly
every day?
b. smoke cigarettes?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. steal something worth more than $5?
e. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on
buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
f. pick a fight with someone?
g. use prescription drugs without a doctor
telling you to take them?

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

Yes

120. If I had to move, I would miss the
neighborhood I now live in.
121. My neighbors notice when Iam doing a
good job and let me know about it.
122. I like my neighborhood.
123. There are lots of adults in my neighborhood
I could talk to about something important.
124. I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
125. There are people in my neighborhood who
are proud of me when I do something well.
126. There are people in my neighborhood who
encourage me to do my best.
127. I feel safe in my neighborhood.

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

134. The rules in my family are clear.
135. People in my family often insult or yell at
each other.
136. When I am not at home, one of my parents
knows where I am and who I am with.
137. We argue about the same things in my
family over and over.
138. If I drank some beer, wine or liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without
my parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
139. My family has clear rules about alcohol and
drug use.
140. If I carried a handgun without my
parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
141. If I skipped school, my parents would catch
me.
142. My parents ask me what I think before most
family decisions affecting me are made.
143. I feel very close to my mother.
144. I feel very close to my father.
145. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
mother.
146. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
father.
147. I enjoy spending time with my mother.
148. I enjoy spending time with my father.
149. If I had a personal problem, I could ask my
mom or dad for help.

128. During a typical week, how many days do all or
most of your family eat at least one meal together?
Number of days:

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

129. During the past 12 months, have you talked with at
least one of your parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs?
By parents, we mean your biological parents, adoptive
parents, stepparents, or adult guardians – whether or
not they live with you. (Mark all that apply.)
No, I did not talk with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
alcohol use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
prescription drug use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
marijuana use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
illegal drug use.
130. Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
I don’t have any brothers or sisters
Yes
No

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

a. drunk beer, wine or hard liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey or gin)?
b. smoked marijuana?

150. My parents give me lots of chances to do
fun things with them.
151. My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework
done.
152. People in my family have serious
arguments.
153. My parents would know if I did not come
home on time.
154. It is important to be honest with your
parents, even if they become upset or you
get punished.

c. smoked cigarettes?
d. taken a handgun to school?
131. Has anyone in your family ever had severe alcohol or
drug problems?
No
Yes
132. Have any of your relatives been in prison or jail any time
during the past year (12 months)? (Mark all that apply.)
No one has been in prison or jail
Mother
Father
Step-parent
Grandparent(s)
Other adult(s)
Sibling (i.e. brother, sister, step-sibling etc.)

155. My parents notice when I am doing a good job and
let me know about it.
Never or Almost Never
Sometimes
Often
All the Time

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156. How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of
you for something you’ve done?
Never or Almost Never
Often
Sometimes
All the Time

161. People have many different types of interactions with
their peers at school. Please answer the following
questions about your peer experiences in school
during the last month.
5 = Always/Almost always
4
3
2
1 = Never/Almost never

157. In a normal school week, how many days are you
home after school for at least one hour without an
adult there?
Never or Almost Never
3 days
1 day
4 day
2 days
5 days
Very often
Fairly often
Sometimes
Almost never
Never

162. Please indicate how
much these statements
describe you.

a. that you were unable to control the
important things in your life?
b. confident about you abilities to handle your
personal problems?
c. that things were going your way?
d. that difficulties were piling up so high that
you could not overcome them?

a. I expect good things to happen to me.
b. I am excited about my future.
c. I trust my future will turn out well.
d. I develop step-by-step plans to reach my
goals.
e. I have goals in my life.
f. If I set goals, I take action to reach them.
g. It is important to me that I reach my goals.
h. I know how to make my plans happen.

159. In the last 30 days, how many times have you taken
money that didn’t belong to you or used someone
else’s credit card without their approval in order to:
More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

163. Please indicate how
often this happens.

a. Purchase alcohol?
b. Purchase prescription (Rx) drugs?
c. Purchase illicit drugs (e.g. marijuana,
meth, heroin)?
d. Purchase a gun, knife, or other weapon?
e. Support gang activities?
f. Gamble or place a bet?

a. Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or
alcoholic?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
b. Did you live with anyone who used illegal street drugs or
who abused prescription medications?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
c. Did you live with anyone who served time or was sentenced
to serve time in a prison, jail, or other correctional facility?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
d. Were your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure
e. How often did adults in your home ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each other up?
Never
Once
More than once
f. How often did an adult in your home ever swear at you,
insult you, or put you down?
Once

All of the time
Most of the time
Some of the time
A little of the time
None of the time

a. How often do you make plans to achieve
your goals?
b. How often do you have trouble figuring out
how to make your goals happen?

160. All questions refer to the time period from when
you were born until now. Now, looking back —

Never

Exactly like me
A lot like me
Somewhat like me
A little like me
Not at all like me

More than once
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158. In the last month,
how often have
you felt:

a. How often do other students exclude you
from activities?
b. How often are other students mean to you?
c. How often do other students push or hit you?
d. How often do other students make fun of
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C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
In this appendix we detail the items used to construct the risk and protective factor (RPF) scales presented in Section 5.1 the report. Many of the items used in the scales were “reverse coded” to ensure
that high values correlated with “risk” or “protection” accordingly.
1. COMMUNITY: Laws and Norms Favorable to Drug Use
(a) How wrong would most adults (over 21) in your neighborhood think it is for kids your age
i. to use marijuana?
ii. to drink alcohol?
iii. to smoke cigarettes?
(b) If a kid drank some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your
neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(c) If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(d) If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
2. COMMUNITY: Low neighborhood Attachment
(a) I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
(b) I like my neighborhood.
(c) If I had to move, I would miss the neighborhood I now live in.
3. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Drugs
(a) If you wanted to get some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
(b) If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(c) If you wanted to get some marijuana, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(d) If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine, LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it be for you
to get some?
4. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Handguns
(a) If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy would it be for you to get one?
5. COMMUNITY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My neighbors notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) There are people in my neighborhood who encourage me to do my best.
(c) There are people in my neighborhood who are proud of me when I do something well.
6. FAMILY: Family Conflict
(a) People in my family often insult or yell at each other.
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(b) People in my family have serious arguments.
(c) We argue about the same things in my family over and over.
7. FAMILY: Poor Family Management
(a) My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework done.
(b) Would your parents know if you did not come home on time?
(c) When I am not at home, one of my parents knows where I am and who I am with.
(d) The rules in my family are clear.
(e) My family has clear rules about alcohol and drug use.
(f) If you drank some beer or wine or liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without your
parents’ permission, would you be caught by your parents?
(g) If you skipped school would you be caught by your parents?
(h) If you carried a handgun without your parents’ permission, would you be caught by your
parents?
8. FAMILY: Family History of Antisocial Behavior
(a) Has anyone in your family ever had a severe alcohol or drug problem?
(b) Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
i. drunk beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)?
ii. smoked marijuana?
iii. smoked cigarettes?
iv. taken a handgun to school?
(c) About how many adults (over 21) have you known personally who in the past year have used
marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other drugs?
9. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable to Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. steal anything worth more than $5?
ii. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
10. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. Have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
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11. FAMILY: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents give me lots of chances to do fun things with them.
(b) My parents ask me what I think before most family decisions affecting me are made.
(c) If I had a personal problem, I could ask my mom or dad for help.
12. FAMILY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of you for something you’ve done?
(c) Do you enjoy spending time with your mother?
(d) Do you enjoy spending time with your father?
13. FAMILY: Attachment
(a) Do you feel very close to your mother?
(b) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your mother?
(c) Do you feel very close to your father?
(d) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your father?
14. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong it is to
i. take a handgun to school?
ii. steal anything worth more than $5?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
iv. attack someone with the idea of seriously hurting them?
v. stay away from school all day when their parents think they are at school?
15. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Antisocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. been suspended from school?
ii. carried a handgun?
iii. sold illegal drugs?
iv. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
v. been arrested?
vi. dropped out of school?
16. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Antisocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you
i. smoked cigarettes?
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ii. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
iii. smoked marijuana?
iv. carried a handgun?
17. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your friends feel it would be for you to:
i. Have one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
iv. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another illegal drug?
18. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Friends Use of Drugs
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. smoked cigarettes?
ii. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) when their parents
didn’t know about it?
iii. used marijuana?
iv. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines, or other illegal drugs?
19. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Perceived Risks of Drug Use
(a) How much do you think people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they
i. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
ii. try marijuana once or twice?
iii. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
iv. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage (beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?
20. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Early Initiation of Drug Use
(a) How old were you when first
i. smoked marijuana?
ii. smoked a cigarette, even just a puff?
iii. had more than a sip or two of beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or
gin)?
iv. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
21. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Gang Involvement
(a) In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have been members of a gang?
(b) Have you ever belonged to a gang?
(c) How old were you when you first belonged to a gang?
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22. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rebelliousness
(a) I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get them mad.
(b) I ignore the rules that get in my way.
(c) I like to see how much I can get away with.
23. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Prosocial Involvement
(a) How many times in the past year (12 months) have you
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. volunteered to do community service?
24. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you:
i. worked hard in school?
ii. defended someone who was being verbally abused at school?
iii. regularly volunteered to do community service?
25. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Prosocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. made the commitment to staying drug-free?
iii. tried to do well in school?
iv. liked school?
26. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Belief in Moral Order
(a) I think it is okay to take something without asking if you can get away with it.
(b) I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
(c) It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
(d) It is important to be honest with your parents, even if they become upset or you get punished.
27. SCHOOL: Academic Failure
(a) Putting them all together, what were your grades like last year?
28. SCHOOL: Low Commitment to School
(a) How often do you feel that the school work you are assigned is meaningful and important?
(b) How interesting are most of your courses to you?
(c) How important do you think the things you are learning in school are going to be for your later
life?
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(d) Now, thinking back over the past year in school, how often did you
i. enjoy being in school?
ii. hate being in school?
iii. try to do your best work in school?
(e) During the past 30 days how many whole days of school have you missed because you
skipped or “cut?”
29. SCHOOL: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) In my school, students have lots of chances to help decide things like class activities and
rules.
(b) There are lots of chances for students in my school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
(c) Teachers ask me to work on special classroom projects.
(d) There are lots of chances for students in my school to get involved in sports, clubs, and other
school activities outside of class.
(e) I have lots of chances to be part of class discussions or activities.
30. SCHOOL: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My teachers notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) The school lets my parents know when I have done something well.
(c) I feel safe at my school.
(d) My teachers praise me when I work hard in school.

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D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The following pages list all changes in questionnaire items, from the first administration of the AYS in
2004, until the current, 2016 version. Each row lists the exact wording for each question for each year
the survey was administered. The cells are sorted on the 2016 wording. A blank cell indicates that there
was no version of a particular question in a particular year.

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2006

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2010

2012

2014

2016

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (a) Did you live with
anyone who was a
problem drinker or
an alcoholic?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (b) Did you live with
anyone who used
illegal street drugs
or who abused
prescription
medications?"

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2010

2012

2014

2016
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (c) Did you live with
anyone who served
time or was
sentenced to serve
time in a prison, jail,
or other correctional
facility?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (d) Were your
parents separated
or divorced?"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (e) How often did
adults in your home
ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each
other up?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (f) How often did an
adult in your home
ever swear at you,
insult you, or put
you down?"
"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"
"Are your parents
separated or
divorced?"

2004

2006

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2008

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Compared to using
illegal drugs (e.g.,
cocaine, meth,
heroin), how
harmful do you
think it is for people
to take prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) No, I did not
talk with my parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, or drug
use."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
to my parents about
the dangers of
tobacco use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of alcohol use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of drug use."
"During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12
months, how many months, how many months, how many months, how many
times has someone times has someone times has someone times has someone
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
on school
on school
on school
ON SCHOOL
property?"
property?"
property?"
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of drug
use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

2012

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you seen
bullying ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY and
done nothing to
stop it?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been using
marijuana?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"

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"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
electronic cigarettes
(e-cigarettes)?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

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"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) No one has
been in prison on
jail"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"

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"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have you ever
used electronic
cigarettes (ecigarettes)?"
"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"
"How many best
friends (the friends
you feel closest to)
do you have?"

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"How many peers
do you like to hang
out with and spend
time with?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

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"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
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twice a week?"

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"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you
for something
for something
for something
for something
for something
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (b)
have you: (b)
(b) played the
played the lottery or played the lottery or lottery or scratch-off
scratch-off tickets?" scratch-off tickets?" tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (c) bet on have you: (c) bet on anything of value:
team sports?"
team sports?"
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (h) bet on have you: (h) bet on anything of value:
dice games such as dice games such as (h) played a dice
craps?"
craps?"
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (i) bet on have you: (i) bet on (i) bet on a game of
games of personal games of personal personal skill such
skill such as pool,
skill such as pool,
as pool or a video
darts, or bowling?" darts, or bowling?" game?"
"How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?"
"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a)
smoked
smoked
smoked
smoked
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

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"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

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"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

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"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
smoke tobacco?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
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"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

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"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
father."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
mother."
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
father."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
mother."

"I feel very close to
my father."
"I feel very close to
my mother."

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"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

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"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

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"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
"If during the past
30 days you drank 30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
that apply.)
Someone under the Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to age of 21 gave it to
me"
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

2012

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

2004

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2006

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2008

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2010

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2012

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If I carried a
handgun without my
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If I skipped school,
my parents would
catch me."
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

2004

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other
(Please tell us other
reasons you had for
using substances in
the space
provided)"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

2004

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2006

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2008

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2010

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2004

2006

2008

"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (d) Rx
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
about how many
about how many
about how many
about how many
times were you
times were you
times were you
times were you
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (e) other
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(a) Purchase
alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(b) Purchase
prescription (Rx)
drugs?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(c) Purchase illicit
drugs (e.g.
marijuana, meth,
heroin)?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(d) Purchase a gun,
knife, or other
weapon?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(e) Support gang
activities?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(f) Gamble or place
a bet?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
following ways
following ways
following ways
following ways
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other
drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
way of responding) way of responding) way of responding) way of responding)
(a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
why?"
why?"
why?"
why?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (a) that you
were unable to
control the
important things in
your life?"

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2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (b) confident
about your abilities
to handle your
personal
problems?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (c) that things
were going your
way?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (d) that
difficulties were
piling up so high
that you could not
overcome them?"
"It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
"It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"My parents would
know if I did not
come home on
time."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

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"My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (d) feel that
the school work you
were assigned was
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

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"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
hallucinogens
psychedelics in the psychedelics in the psychedelics in the during the past 30
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

2004
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"

2006

2008

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

2010

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during px, breeze) during px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
"On how many
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
occasions (if any)
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
have you: used
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such prescription
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, sedatives
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
(tranquilizers, such barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
as Valium or Xanax, sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
barbituates, or
without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
sleeping pills)
telling you to take
them, during the
them, during the
them, during the
during the past 30 them, during the
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"
past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
"On how many
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
occasions (if any)
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such have you: used
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, prescription
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
sedatives
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
(tranquilizers, such sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
as Valium or Xanax, without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
barbituates, or
telling you to take
them, in your
them, in your
them, in your
sleeping pills) in
them, in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any): occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
used stimulants,
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
other than
other than
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
methamphetamine methamphetamine have you: used
have you: used
stimulants
s (such as
s (such as
prescription
prescription
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
amphetamines,
stimulants (such as stimulants (such as
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, Adderal, or Ritalin, Adderal, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you
take them, in your to take them, in
to take them, in
to take them in your to take them in your
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
occasions (if any)
other than
have you: used
methamphetamine
stimulants
s (such as
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you
take them, during
to take them, during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any):
used stimulants,
other than
methamphetamine
s (such as
amphetamines,
Ritalin, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them, during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, in your
lifetime?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (a) How
often do other
students exclude
you from activities?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (b) How
often are other
students mean to
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (c) How
often do other
students push or hit
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (d) How
often do other
students make fun
of you?"
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or
yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (a) I expect
good things to
happen to me."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (b) I am
excited about my
future."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (c) I trust my
future will turn out
well."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (d) I develop
step-by-step plans
to reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (e) I have
goals in my life."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (f) If I set
goals, I take action
to reach them."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (g) It is
important to me that
I reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (h) I know how
to make my plans
happen."
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (a) How
often do you make
plans to achieve
your goals?"
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (b) How
often do you have
trouble figuring out
how to make your
goals happen?"

2004

2006

2014

2016

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were
your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2008

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2010

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2012

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"Think back over
the last two weeks.
How many times
have you had five
or more alcoholic
drinks in a row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

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"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Sister(s)
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Stepfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepmother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

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"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

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"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

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"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (h) were a
member of a
gang?"
"What grade are
you in?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
mother?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

2004

2006

2008

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

2010

2012

2014

2016

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

2004

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2006

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2008

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2010

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2012

2014

2016

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

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2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

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"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

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"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"
During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
marijuana use.

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"
"Where were you
and your parents
born?"
"Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the
following people live following people live following people live following people live following people live
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
(Choose all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

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"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

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"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are
younger than you?"
"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are older
than you?"
"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
father?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h)
carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (a)
done what feels
good no matter
what?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (b)
done something
dangerous because
someone dared you
to do it?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (c)
done crazy things
even if they are a
little dangerous?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

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"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(i) attacked
someone with a
weapon?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth less than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth more than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) gone into or
tried to go into a
building to steal
something?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(p) used a weapon
or force to get
money or other
material items from
someone?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

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"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

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"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

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"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four "Think of your four
best friends (the
best friends (the
friends you feel
friends you feel
closest to). In the
closest to). In the
past year (12
past year (12
months), how many months), how many
of your best friends of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
attended religious
services?"
services?"
"It is important to
think before you
act."
"Sometimes I think "Sometimes I think
that life is not worth that life is not worth
it."
it."
"At times I think I
"At times I think I
am no good at all." am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that inclined to think that
I am a failure."
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
"In the past year,
have you felt
have you felt
depressed or sad
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if MOST days, even if
you felt okay
you felt okay
sometimes?"
sometimes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
services?"

"Sometimes I think
that life is not worth
it."
"At times I think I
am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
have you felt
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if
you felt okay
sometimes?"

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"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

2012

2014

2016

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"
"If a kid smoked
cigarettes in your
neighborhood,
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

2014

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

2010

2012

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Music"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Drama"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Foreign
Language Club"

2014

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

2016

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
Council/Governmen
t"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper/Yearbo
ok"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentoring or
Tutoring"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I am
not involved in any
school-sponsored
activities"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

2016

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school "Which after-school
activities, that are
activities, that are
not schoolnot schoolsponsored, are you sponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
all that apply)
Other after school Other after school
activity"
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Other after school
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Religious group"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Music/Dance/Dram
a"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

2010

2012

2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I am
not involved in after
school activities that
are not schoolsponsored"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

2016

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"

2016

2004

"My family has clear
rules about
cigarettes and
tobacco use."
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who
carried a concealed
but unloaded gun in
the street be
convicted of a
weapons offense?"
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who has
ever been convicted
of a felony legally
carry a gun?"
"To your
knowledge, are
there federal
penalties for
carrying a gun?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
violence prevention
program or Project
Safe
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
violence prevention
program or Project
Safe
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"

2010

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
"Have you ever
violence prevention
heard of Project
program, Project
Safe
Safe
Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"
(PSN)?"
"How did you hear
"How did you hear "How did you hear "How did you hear about the gun
about Project Safe about the gun
about the gun
violence prevention
Neighborhoods?" ( violence prevention violence prevention program, Project
T.V. Radio
program or Project program or Project Safe
Billboard Other
Safe
Safe
Neighborhoods?
Have not heard of Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
(Mark all that
PSN)
(PSN)?"
(PSN)?"
apply.)
"How honest were "How honest were "How honest were "How honest were
you in filling out this you in filling out this you in filling out this you in filling out this
survey?"
survey?"
survey?"
survey?"

2012

2014

2016

Arizona Youth Survey 2016
Yavapai
December 20, 2016

Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
Arizona State University
NORC at the University of Chicago

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

ARIZONA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Chairperson
SEAN DUGGAN, Chief
Chandler Police Department
Vice-Chairperson
SHEILA POLK
Yavapai County Attorney

JOE ARPAIO
Maricopa County Sheriff

MARK BRNOVICH
Attorney General

JOE R. BRUGMAN, Chief
Safford Police Department

DAVID K. BYERS, Director
Administrative Office of the Courts

KELLY “KC” CLARK
Navajo County Sheriff

DAVE COLE
Former Judge

CHRIS GIBBS, Mayor
City of Safford

DREW JOHN
Graham County Supervisor

ELLEN KIRSCHBAUM, Chairperson
Board of Executive Clemency

BARBARA LAWALL
Pima County Attorney

FRANK MILSTEAD, Director
Department of Public Safety

BILL MONTGOMERY
Maricopa County Attorney

CHRIS NANOS
Pima County Sheriff

CHARLES RYAN, Director
Department of Corrections

DAVID SANDERS
Pima County Chief Probation Officer

DANIEL SHARP, Chief
Oro Valley Police Department

HESTON SILBERT
Law Enforcement Leader

ANDREW T. LEFEVRE
Executive Director

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Acknowledgments
The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) would like to thank Arizona State University’s Morrison
Institute for Public Policy and NORC at the University of Chicago for their professionalism and contributions to the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey. Additionally, ACJC would like to thank our
colleagues for their guidance and assistance throughout the administration process. ACJC would also
like to thank community leaders who provided their expertise for the betterment of our survey, including:
R. Bradley Snyder, New Amsterdam Consulting, Inc.
Shana Malone, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
Eric Hedberg, NORC at the University of Chicago
Wendy Wolfersteig, SIRC at Arizona State University
Timothy Leffel, NORC at the University of Chicago
Andrea Whitsett, Morrison Institute for Public Policy at ASU
Sarah Lindstrom Johnson, The Sanford School at Arizona State University
Dawn DeLay, Arizona State University
Furthermore, the success of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey could not have been possible without the
support and participation of school superintendents, principals, prevention coordinators, and teachers
throughout the state. Thank you for contributing your time and efforts toward the completion of this
report.
Finally, we extend our thanks to the students who responded to the survey. Their thoughtful participation
resulted in a wealth of information that can be used to improve the circumstances in which all youth live
and learn.
Data from the Arizona Youth Survey will be made available on the ACJC Community Data Project (CDP)
site after reports have been distributed to participating schools and government agencies. The CDP site
was made possible with funding from:
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
Governor’s Office of Youth Faith and Family
Arizona Department of Gaming

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2.2 County Sample . . . .
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A: List of References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B: Scantron Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days
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Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade) .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade) .
Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016 . .
Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade) . . . . . .
Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade) . . . . .
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Family Risk Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
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Family Protective Factors (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
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Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
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Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade) . .
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Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade) . . . .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade) .
Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade) . . . . . . .
Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade) . . . . . .
Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade) . . . . . .
Parent Disapproval (8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . .
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Section 1: Executive Summary
The Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) was administered to a statewide sample of 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students during the spring of 2016 under direction of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. Based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model and the Communities That Care survey (Hawkins et al., 1992),
the AYS assesses the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement, and other
risky behaviors in Arizona, and helps stakeholders to better understand the risk and protective factors
that are correlated with these behaviors.
At the local school and district level, administrators may use the data included in this report to guide their
decisions on programming and services. Planners at the regional, county, and state levels can use these
data as comparisons to data they may be collecting at the program level in order to better understand
needs and to help allocate resources to issues of greatest concern.
At all levels, stakeholders involved in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation efforts
around substance use and other problem behaviors can use the AYS data in a variety of ways:
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examine pertinent community issues,
design and implement a new project and/or policy,
look to obtain funding for a new project and/or policy, or
modify or redesign a project and/or policy.

Survey Findings: Highlights
These findings discuss some of the important attitudes and behaviors of Arizona youth who responded
to the 2016 survey.
Problem Behaviors
Alcohol Use in the Past 30 Days has continued to decline in Arizona; in 2016, 22.4 percent of youth
reported drinking alcohol in the past 30 days, a decline from 24.1 percent in 2014, and from 28.1 percent
in 2012.
Marijuana Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 14.2 percent, a very slight increase from the 13.6
percent who reported using marijuana in 2014, but similar to the rate in 2012 of 14.3 percent.
Cigarette Smoking in the Past 30 Days among youth has continued to remain at a rate of less than one
in ten who smokes regularly, with the 9.2 percent of youth who reported this in 2016 staying similar to
the 9.4 percent in 2014, down from 12.9 percent in 2012.
Prescription Pain Relievers Use in the Past 30 Days was reported at 6.4 percent for 2016; this is an
increase since the 4.7 percent reported in 2014, but is similar to the 6.2 percent reported in 2012.
Bullying on School Property: When asked how often during the past 12 months they had seen bullying
on school property, 38.9 percent of youth said they have seen bullying on school property at least once,
and about 16 percent had seen bullying four or more times.

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Risk Factors
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: On average, students had unfavorable views towards drug use.
On a scale of 1 (very wrong) to 4 (not wrong), the mean was 1.55, and less than 5 percent of youth
scored a 3 or higher, showing that youth believed it was wrong for someone their age to use alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, or LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs.
Perceived Risk of Harm of Drug Use: Perceived risks of drug use showed a mean score that was towards
the middle of the 1-4 scale at 2.31 suggesting that youth only perceived some moderate to slight risk
for people using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to
take them.
Protective Factors
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: On average, youth responded that they each had an average of two
best friends who had participated in positive activities in the past year. Participating in clubs, committing
to staying drug free, trying to do well in and liking school are all positive attitudes and behaviors for youth.

Consequences
Rode in a Car with Someone Who had been Drinking Alcohol: The vast majority of youth practiced the
safe habit of not riding in a car with someone who had been drinking alcohol, with only about 20 percent
of youth reporting having ridden in a car with someone who had been drinking in the past 30 days.
ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
Adult Actions in the Home: Unfortunately, more than half of youth reported that in their lifetime, an adult
swore at, insulted, or put them down. Such early childhood experiences are linked to negative health
outcomes later in life.
School Safety
Feel Safe at School: About 80 percent of youth agree or strongly agree that they feel safe at school.
School safety can impact certain youth behaviors such as school attendance and bullying.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the aforementioned topics, complete with definitions
and charts, in turn providing an in-depth understanding of the youth landscape in Arizona. These AYS
findings, along with data from other disciplines (e.g. public health and education research), can support
the design and implementation of evidence-based programs intended to meet needs specific to the
populations most at risk or most likely to be impacted by substance abuse and other problem behaviors.

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Section 2: Introduction
2.1 Background
2016 Arizona Youth Survey Report
Every two years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Statistical Analysis Center conducts the Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §41-2416. This survey was designed
to assess the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement and other risky behaviors in Arizona, and to better understand the risk and protective factors that are correlated with these
behaviors. The AYS is based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model included in
the Communities That Care (CTC) survey. This framework was developed in 1989 by J. David Hawkins,
Ph.D., Richard F. Catalano, Ph.D., and a team of researchers at the University of Washington (Hawkins
et al., 1992).
The Risk and Protective Factor (RPF) model is a prevention model that is utilized to identify methods of
reducing concerning behaviors in youth by addressing the social factors that may increase or decrease
the risk of a behavior developing. This model categorizes these social factors in four domains: individual/peer, family, school, and community. Each domain contains a set of risk and protective factors that
youth may experience. Risk factors include concepts such as youth perceiving no risk in using drugs,
having high family conflict, having low commitment to their school, or perceiving that drugs are easily
obtainable. Protective factors include concepts such as youth interacting with prosocial peers, having a
strong attachment to their family, having opportunities for prosocial involvement, or receiving rewards for
prosocial involvement.
During each administration year, the Arizona Youth Survey is completed by 8th, 10th, and 12th grade
students throughout all 15 counties in Arizona. Any school that serves these grade levels is eligible
to participate regardless of school type (e.g. traditional public, private, or charter schools). The 2016
survey was administered between February and May 2016, and resulted in the participation of 57,170
students from 249 schools across Arizona.
This report summarizes the findings obtained from the 2016 AYS for Yavapai County, which includes 856
8th grade students, 1180 10th grade students, and 980 12th grade students. The sample size per chart
can be smaller because some youth did not answer all the questions. Due to significant changes to the
survey instruments over the years, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) cautions readers
against comparing these data to pre-2002 survey results.

The Community Data Project
The Community Data Project (CDP), online at http://azcjc.gov/cdp_site/default.aspx, is a multi-agency
effort to create a central repository for Arizona’s substance abuse and criminal justice data (e.g. AYS
results, crime rates, and corrections). Through a user-friendly website, the public has access to a onestop portal where they can select the type of data they need by specific demographic characteristics and
geographic level of interest. The CDP can be used to obtain data for grant writing purposes, prevention
efforts, and to inform strategic planning and programmatic changes. Various output options are available,
including data tables, graphs, and maps, to cover a variety of reporting and visualization needs.
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2.2 County Sample
All schools in Arizona are eligible to participate in the survey, and recruitment efforts were successful
in obtaining participation by schools in all 15 counties. Careful planning and uniform administration of
the survey have resulted in data that are valid and representative of students in the 8th, 10th, and 12th
grades across the state.
In this report, the results for Yavapai County are presented. Table 1 presents the summary demographic
statistics for the 2016 county sample, and compares them with the latest data from the National Center for
Education Statistics’ (NCES) Common Core of Data (2015). The first two columns in this table allow the
reader to judge the representativeness of the obtained sample. If there are large differences between
the sample and NCES data, the generalizability of the results should be re-considered (Maxfield and
Babbie, 2015). The first column is the AYS county data, the second is the NCES data for this county,
and the third column is the state-wide NCES data.
To better understand the diversity of Arizona’s youth population, respondents were asked separate questions about their ethnicity (Hispanic vs. Non-Hispanic) and their race (American Indian, Asian, Pacific
Islander, Black, and White — which includes Hispanic and Non-Hispanic). This method for obtaining ethnicity and race information provides more comprehensive data on youth cultural and racial selfidentification, and on Arizona’s diverse youth population. Note also that students were able to check as
many race categories as they felt applied to them, so percentages in the race categories may not add up
to 100%. To simplify this issue, percentages are reported for a composite race/ethnicity variable created
based on answers to the separate race and ethnicity questions.
Table 1: Demographic characteristics of the Yavapai County and state samples.

Gender
Race/Ethnicity

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Female
American Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black
Hispanic
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White

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Whenever data are obtained from a sample of students instead of the entire population, it is important
to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of the data. One easy way to investigate the quality of the
sample is to look at the basic demographic characteristics of the students who participated in the survey
and compare them to what is known about the entire population of students. This will give the user of
these data a basic understanding of the degree to which the sample data can be generalized to the
entire population. Differences of greater than 5 percentage points may indicate that the results in this
report may be over- or underestimating the prevalence of various issues.
The data included in this report describe the level of risk and protective factors, substance use, antisocial
behavior, and delinquency of those youth who participated in the survey. These can be used to inform
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the development of school and community-based prevention and intervention activities that may benefit
both the youth who participated in the survey and those who did not.

2.3 About the Survey Data
The data reported here were collected using two modes. First, a self-administered questionnaire using
Scantron technology was utilized in schools which did not have extensive access to computers for their
students. The instrument used for these paper-and-pencil administrations is available in Appendix B. A
second mode, a self-administered online survey, was also available for schools to use if they preferred
to administer the survey online. This online tool presented the same questions as the paper-and-pencil
Scantron survey, except that students could answer the questions on a computer while in their classroom.
The data were compiled into the final analysis dataset using statistical software.

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2.4 Structure of the Report
Structure of Sections 3–8
Sections 3–8 of this report have the same basic structure. Each subsection presents definitions, followed
by bar- or line-graphs (“figures”), all relating to a particular topic area of the Arizona Youth Survey. The
figures visually represent the responses to a selection of questionnaire items associated with the topic
area. For example, Section 3.1: Substance Use and Frequency of Use begins with a Definitions portion,
which lists definitions for the AYS categories Substance Use in the Last 30 Days, Lifetime Substance
Use, Frequent Use of Substances, Binge Use, and Poly-Substance Use. Following these definitions is
a Figures portion, which presents a series of figures summarizing survey results for the questionnaire
items associated with the categories in the definitions portion.
While some subsections (topic areas) contain a larger number of specific definitions and figures than
others, all subsections in Sections 3–8 have this same basic structure.
The Figures portions of each topic area contain separate figures for 8th, 10th, and 12th grade responses
(with the exception of 2012-2016 line-graphs, in which the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade data appear sideby-side in the same graph). If a particular figure requires additional explanation or commentary, it is
included above it in the main text of the Figures portion.

Structure of Appendix Section
Following the main text of the report are four appendices:
Appendix A: List of References
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor Scale Definitions
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The contents of the appendices are summarized at the beginning of the Appendices section. Additional
information about each individual appendix is provided in the corresponding appendix subsection itself.

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2.5 Interpreting the Figures
Every figure in this report compares the responses of Yavapai County students to the average responses
from the state-wide Arizona sample, for a selection of 2016 AYS questionnaire items.
Most of the figures are bar-graphs (or: “bar-charts,” “bar-plots,” etc.). With a few exceptions, such figures
depict what percentage of youth in the sample agreed with a statement (e.g. “it is wrong to smoke
marijuana”), reported having participated in some activity (e.g. have smoked marijuana in the last 30
days), or provided some specific answer to the relevant question (e.g. obtained marijuana from someone
with a medical card). Each percentage-based figure will specify exactly how the percentages should be
interpreted, via a main title above the plot window and label on the horizontal axis.
Some figures in the report display measurements other than percentages, such as initiation age in
Section 5.2, or composite Risk and Protective (RPF) scores in Section 5.1 (see Appendix C for RPF
scoring information). In figures that do not represent percentage-based data, the relevant units will be
clearly indicated in the title and/or horizontal axis.
In some cases, the number of youth who responded to a question was less than 25. In these cases, the
gray bar representing the school statistic is suppressed to protect the privacy of the survey respondents.
The following sample figure, Figure 0, is typical of the charts appearing throughout the report (the actual
numbers in the sample figure are not genuine — they are provided for illustrative purposes only). The
%-labels are provided for each bar in each figure, and are rounded to one decimal place throughout. For
county and district reports, the average responses for students in the county or district are compared to
the state average, instead of an individual school.
The black error bars ( |——| ) that appear on each of the school-level bars represent the margin of error.
Due to the nature of survey data, any given measurement is only an estimate of the true value. For
example, Figure 0 shows that 9.7% of Example School students have used Substance A in the last
30 days. However, if the survey was re-administered to the same students repeatedly, it is unlikely that
exactly 9.7% of them would report having used Substance A each and every time (again, see introductory
section). Thus, the margins of error on Example School’s bars in Figure 0 indicate the range within which
we can be confident that the “true” percentage lies. This is important primarily for comparison with the
corresponding state-level percentages.

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Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

50.3%
Substance A
46.1%

9.7%
Substance B
22.6%

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Percentage (%) of students reporting use
Example School

State Average

Figure 0: Sample Figure: Substance Use in Last 30 Days

When comparing school-level numbers with state-level numbers, it is important to note the position of the
state-level bar as it relates to the position of the upper and lower margin of error on the corresponding
school-level bar. If the state average bar falls within the range of the school’s upper and lower margins
of error, then we cannot safely conclude that there is a meaningful difference between students in the
school and students in Arizona at large. For example we cannot conclude from Figure 0 that students at
Example School are more likely to use Substance A than Arizona students are on average, even though
Substance A use is at 50.3% within Example School but only 46.1% state-wide. This is because the state
average bar falls within the school’s margin of error (which ranges from about 43% to 57%, indicated by
the length of |——|). In other words, the “true” value of students at Example School who reported using
Substance A lies somewhere between 43% and 57%. Because the statewide rate of 46.1% falls within
this range, it is not plausible to conclude that there is a meaningful difference between Example School
and the state average.
On the other hand, we can conclude from Figure 0 that it is plausible that there is a meaningful difference
in use of Substance B between Example School and the state average. In particular, since the state average for 30-day use of Substance B (22.6%) is higher than the upper margin of error for Example School
(about 14%), it is plausible that students at Example School are indeed less likely to use Substance B
than Arizona students are on average. Put another way: since the state bar does not overlap with the
school’s error-bars, Figure 0 does provide evidence for a meaningful difference in use of Substance B.
Key points to remember about figures with this format:

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• Gray bars represent the data for Yavapai County
• Blue bars represent Arizona state-average data
• Black error bars ( |——| ) represent the margin of error for the sample estimate that the bar
represents. This is a range that effectively represents the possible values of the bar length given the
sampling error. The smaller the sample, the larger this range becomes. This range allows readers
to judge the difference between the value of the reported statistics against the state averages. See
also Section 2.5: Interpreting the Figures.
• If the state-average bar is higher than the upper margin of error on the county’s bar, or lower than
the lower margin of error on the county’s bar, then it is plausible that the county’s student body
genuinely differs from the state of Arizona on that particular item (for the particular grade level
represented in the figure).

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Section 3: Problem Behaviors
3.1 Substance Use and Frequency of Use
Definitions
Youth were asked many questions on their use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and specifically on
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alcohol (beer, wine, or hard liquor);
cigarettes;
electronic cigarettes;
marijuana;
LSD or other hallucinogens;
cocaine or crack;
inhalants (sniffed glue or inhaled gases);
methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth);
heroin;
Ecstasy (MDMA);
steroids or anabolic steroids;
prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin,
OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to take them;

• prescription stimulants (such as Adderal, Ritalin, or Dexedrine) without a doctor telling
you to take them;
• prescription sedatives (tranquilizers such as
Valium or Xanax, barbiturates, or sleeping
pills) without a doctor telling you to take them;
• over the counter (OTC) drugs (such as cough
syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills) for the purpose of getting high;
• synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts or herbal
incense products);
• beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you
used prescription drugs; or
• “phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze).”

The drug phenoxydine does not exist, but was included for data validity purposes. Youth who responded
that they used this drug may not be answering questions honestly. We include these responses, but note
the prevalence of this answer as a measure for possible untruthful answers.
Substance Use in the Last 30 days is a measure of the percentage of youth who used a given substance
at least once in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This serves as a proxy for the level of current use
of the substance. Data are shown for the past three survey administrations in order to note any trends
of increased or decreased use.
Lifetime Substance Use is a measure of the percentage of youth who tried a particular substance at
least once in their lifetime, and is used to show the percentage of youth who have had experience with a
specific substance.
Frequent Use of Substances is a measure of the percentage of youth who used the substance at least
10-19 times in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. This acts as a proxy for addiction or abuse of
substances.
Binge Use of alcohol defined as having had five or more drinks in a row, at some point during the two
weeks prior to the survey.
Poly-substance Use is defined in this survey as consuming alcohol and prescription drugs at the same
time, at some point during the 30 days prior to the survey.

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Figures
30-day Substance Use, 2016
Figure 1: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (8th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

3.6%
4.5%

Synthetic Drugs

2.2%
2.6%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

4.5%
5.7%

Rx Tranquilizers

3.3%
4.0%

Rx Stimulants

2.4%
3.3%

Rx Opioids

5.0%
6.1%

Steroids

2.1%
2.2%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

1.9%
2.5%

Heroin

1.6%
2.1%

Methamphetamine

1.7%
1.9%

Inhalants

4.2%
5.8%

Cocaine/Crack

1.9%
2.2%

Hallucinogens

2.1%
3.4%

Marijuana

7.3%
10.3%

Alcohol

12.3%
13.5%

*Phenoxydine

1.6%
1.9%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
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Figure 2: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (10th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

5.7%
7.3%

Synthetic Drugs

3.2%
4.7%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

5.8%
7.5%

Rx Tranquilizers

5.2%
5.9%

Rx Stimulants

4.3%
5.4%

Rx Opioids

6.8%
8.6%

Steroids

3.0%
4.8%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

3.3%
4.6%

Heroin

2.7%
4.0%

Methamphetamine

2.8%
3.9%

Inhalants

3.8%
5.3%

Cocaine/Crack

3.3%
4.4%

Hallucinogens

4.1%
6.4%

Marijuana

15.2%
21.1%

Alcohol

23.4%
25.6%

*Phenoxydine

2.7%
4.1%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
State of Arizona

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Figure 3: Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Use in Last 30 Days (12th Grade)
Rx w/Alcohol

7.6%
8.2%

Synthetic Drugs

4.0%
5.2%

Over−the−Counter
Drugs

6.7%
8.1%

Rx Tranquilizers

6.0%
6.8%

Rx Stimulants

5.5%
6.2%

Rx Opioids

7.8%
8.7%

Steroids

4.1%
5.4%

MDMA (Ecstasy)

4.6%
5.9%

Heroin

3.8%
5.3%

Methamphetamine

4.1%
6.0%

Inhalants

4.3%
5.7%

Cocaine/Crack

5.2%
6.2%

Hallucinogens

5.7%
7.3%

Marijuana

22.9%
26.4%

Alcohol

35.9%
38.3%

*Phenoxydine

3.8%
5.6%

*Phenoxydine is not a real drug

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
State of Arizona

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30-day Substance Use, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 4 shows 30-day substance use trends for a variety of common substances, drawing from the
results of the 2012, 2014, and 2016 Arizona Youth Surveys. The bars represent the percentage of youth
who report having used each of the substances in the 30 days prior to taking the survey. In some cases
the sample size for past years was too small for a specific grade in a specific county, and so the data are
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Figure 4: Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012-2016

Substance Use in Last 30 Days, 2012−2016
8th grade

10th grade

12th grade

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Rx
Tranquilizers

25

Marijuana

50

Alcohol

75

2012

2014

2016

2012

2014

2016

2012

2014

2016

0
100
75
50
25
0
100
75

Rx
Opioids

50
25
0
100
75
50
25
0
100
75
50
25
0
100
75
50
25
0

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● State of Arizona

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Stimulants

Percentage (%) of students reporting use

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Lifetime Substance Use, 2016
Figure 5: Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (8th Grade)
22.4%

E−Cigarettes
25.7%
14.7%

Cigarettes
17.7%
4.7%

Rx Tranquilizers
6.1%
3.1%

Rx Stimulants
4.8%
6.9%

Rx Opioids
8.1%
14.3%

Marijuana
18.2%
29.0%

Alcohol
33.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
State of Arizona

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Figure 6: Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (10th Grade)
30.6%

E−Cigarettes
34.9%
22.4%

Cigarettes
27.7%
7.5%

Rx Tranquilizers
8.4%
6.8%

Rx Stimulants
8.6%
10.8%

Rx Opioids
12.2%
28.9%

Marijuana
36.2%
45.6%

Alcohol
50.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
State of Arizona

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Figure 7: Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)

2016 Lifetime Substance Use (12th Grade)
36.8%

E−Cigarettes
39.4%
32.8%

Cigarettes
35.3%
10.0%

Rx Tranquilizers
10.6%
9.6%

Rx Stimulants
8.7%
13.6%

Rx Opioids
14.9%
42.0%

Marijuana
44.5%
60.4%

Alcohol
62.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting use
State of Arizona

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Frequent Substance Use, 2016
Figure 8: Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (8th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

2.0%
3.1%

Cigarettes

1.3%
1.2%

Rx Tranquilizers

0.9%
1.2%

Rx Opioids

1.1%
2.0%

Marijuana

2.0%
3.3%

Alcohol

1.4%
2.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
State of Arizona

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Figure 9: Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (10th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

4.6%
5.2%

Cigarettes

3.0%
4.7%

Rx Tranquilizers

1.9%
2.7%

Rx Opioids

2.0%
2.7%

Marijuana

5.3%
6.9%

Alcohol

3.6%
4.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
State of Arizona

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Figure 10: Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)

2016 Frequent Use of Substances (12th Grade)
E−Cigarettes

7.0%
7.8%

Cigarettes

5.3%
8.3%

Rx Tranquilizers

2.1%
2.9%

Rx Opioids

2.4%
2.8%

Marijuana

9.4%
11.7%

Alcohol

6.4%
6.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who used 10+ times in last 30 days
State of Arizona

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Binge Use, 2016
Figure 11: Binge Use (8th Grade)

2016 Binge Use (8th Grade)

6.9%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
7.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
State of Arizona

Figure 12: Binge Use (10th Grade)

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2016 Binge Use (10th Grade)

13.1%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
12.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
State of Arizona

Figure 13: Binge Use (12th Grade)

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2016 Binge Use (12th Grade)

21.6%

Had five or more
drinks (in the
last two weeks)
22.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
State of Arizona

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Poly-Substance Use, 2016
Figure 14: Poly-Substance Use (8th Grade)

2016 Poly−Substance Use (8th Grade)

3.6%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
4.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
State of Arizona

Figure 15: Poly-Substance Use (10th Grade)

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2016 Poly−Substance Use (10th Grade)

5.7%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
7.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
State of Arizona

Figure 16: Poly-Substance Use (12th Grade)

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7.6%

Drank while using
Rx drugs (in the
last 30 days)
8.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting behavior
State of Arizona

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3.2 Gang Involvement
Definitions
Gang Involvement is measured by a series of questions centered on current and past gang membership
for self and friends, as well as the major reason for membership. Association with “delinquent” peers has
been identified as a correlate of individual gang involvement and other anti-social behaviors (Esbensen
et al., 2009; Klein and Maxson, 2006).This item is examined with a question pertaining to peer gang
membership (i.e. best friends were in a gang in the past year).
Research has also indicated that perceptions of gang involvement are important to understanding potential or future gang involvement of youth (Lopez et al., 2006). To inspect this further, Gang Involvement
also asks whether youth think that they will be seen as “cool” if they belong to a gang, as well as whether
or not they have taken money in the last 30 days to support gang activities.
• Ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who responded
“yes” or “no, but would like to.”
• Friends ever belonged to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated
that one or more of their four best friends had been members of a gang in the last 12 months.
• The chances of being seen as cool if you were part of a gang percentages represented in charts
refer to those youth who stated some, pretty good, or very good chance.
• Taking money to support gang activities percentages represented in charts refer to those youth
who stated that they’ve stolen money to support gang activities one or more times in the past 30
days.
• Reasons for belonging to a gang percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who said
they had ever belonged to a gang, and then selected the major reason why they joined (those who
reported having belonged to a gang but did not provide a reason are not included).

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Figures
Gang Involvement, 2016
Figure 17: Gang Involvement (8th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (8th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

7.1%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

8.4%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

19.5%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

3.5%

9.1%

7.5%

15.7%

6.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
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Figure 18: Gang Involvement (10th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (10th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

6.7%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

7.1%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

17.0%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

3.9%

7.8%

8.2%

21.3%

4.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
State of Arizona

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Figure 19: Gang Involvement (12th Grade)

2016 Gang Involvement (12th Grade)
Ever belonged to
a gang

7.4%

Friends ever
belonged to a
gang

7.5%

Thinks it's cool
to belong to a
gang

13.1%

Ever stolen to
support a gang

5.2%

8.8%

8.3%

15.0%

6.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of youth indicating experience with gangs
State of Arizona

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Reasons for Joining a Gang, 2016
Figure 20: Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (8th Grade)
To get respect

10.0%
13.2%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

5.8%
7.9%

Protection/safety

16.1%
10.5%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

4.3%
7.9%

Make money

19.4%
10.5%

Friendship

24.2%
28.9%

Felt pressured

1.6%
5.3%

Other

18.6%
15.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
State of Arizona

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Figure 21: Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (10th Grade)
To get respect

9.2%
11.3%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

7.1%
3.2%

Protection/safety

15.6%
12.9%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

6.0%
3.2%

Make money

20.9%
30.6%

Friendship

18.6%
16.1%

Felt pressured

3.6%
3.2%

Other

19.1%
19.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
State of Arizona

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Figure 22: Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)

2016 Reasons for Joining a Gang (12th Grade)
To get respect

11.4%
8.3%

Sibling(s) are in
a gang

3.8%
4.2%

Protection/safety

11.6%
6.2%

Parent(s) are in
a gang

5.6%
0.0%

Make money

25.4%
33.3%

Friendship

18.5%
20.8%

Felt pressured

4.2%
6.2%

Other

19.4%
20.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students indicating major reason
(only includes students who have belonged to a gang)
State of Arizona

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Gang Involvement trends, from 2012 to 2016
Figure 23: Gang Involvement Trends, 2012-2016

Gang Involvement Trends, 2012−2016
10th grade

12th grade

100
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Ever belonged
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3.3 Bullying
Definitions
Bullying is a form of aggression, often expressed through physical or psychological harassment, which
can lead to feelings of being unsafe and to increased absences (Batsche and Knoff, 1994; Gastic, 2008;
Kearney, 2008). It is measured by several questions including experiences with being bullied at school,
being a target of cyber-bullying (harassed online or via a cell phone or electronic device), as well as
any occurrences of bullying on the part of the respondent. Lastly, this section includes responses to
a question concerning being a witness to bullying on school property and willingness to intervene (i.e.
did nothing to stop it). Data represented in charts refer to the percentage of youth who engaged in or
witnessed each activity on one or more occasions over the past 12 months.

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Figures
Figure 24: Bullying (8th Grade)

2016 Bullying (8th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

47.0%

I was harassed
online

33.1%

53.2%

42.1%
26.1%

I bullied someone

30.5%
42.2%

I was bullied

50.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
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Figure 25: Bullying (10th Grade)

2016 Bullying (10th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

37.4%

I was harassed
online

28.7%

44.0%

32.8%
18.8%

I bullied someone

24.7%
31.0%

I was bullied

37.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
in the last 12 months
State of Arizona

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Figure 26: Bullying (12th Grade)

2016 Bullying (12th Grade)
I saw bullying
but didn't
intervene

28.8%

I was harassed
online

23.6%

36.1%

28.1%
14.5%

I bullied someone

18.6%
22.7%

I was bullied

28.5%

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90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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3.4 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Definitions
The original Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, conducted from 1995 to
1997, established the link between early childhood experiences of abuse or neglect and the presence
of health issues in adulthood (Felitti et al., 1998). Through this study, the prevention community was
able to determine that, as the number of ACEs a child is exposed to increases, so does the risk level for
negative health outcomes later in life.
Many researchers have now turned their focus to understanding the impact of adverse childhood experiences on behaviors during adolescence and beyond (Anda et al., 2006; Jonson-Reid et al., 2012).
To assess youths’ exposure to these situations, and the possible effects from experiencing ACEs, six
ACEs-related questions similar to several of those asked of adults in the national study were examined
in the 2016 AYS. Youth were asked questions regarding ever living with anyone who was a problem
drinker/alcoholic, living with anyone who has used or abuse drugs and medications, living with anyone
who had served time in prison or jail, having parents who are separated or divorced, and experiencing
the presence of physical or emotional abuse in their homes. Percentages reported are for those youth
who responded yes to each of the questions.

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Figures
Figure 27: Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (8th Grade)
23.1%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 27.3%
13.8%

Ever lived with a
drug user 18.9%
Ever lived with 24.0%
someone who had
been incarcerated 26.8%
Parents ever 41.0%
separated or
divorced 41.6%
Ever lived with 22.1%
adults who fought
each other 22.3%
Ever lived
50.9%
with adults who
insulted or put 53.8%
you down
0

10

20

30

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50

60

70

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90

100

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Figure 28: Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (10th Grade)
25.2%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 29.0%
17.2%

Ever lived with a
drug user 19.6%
Ever lived with 22.9%
someone who had
been incarcerated 27.1%
Parents ever 42.3%
separated or
divorced 48.1%
Ever lived with 23.2%
adults who fought
each other 25.3%
Ever lived
55.7%
with adults who
insulted or put 57.1%
you down
0

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30

40

50

60

70

80

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100

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Figure 29: Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)

2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences (12th Grade)
26.4%

Ever lived with
an alcoholic 31.2%
19.1%

Ever lived with a
drug user 22.4%
Ever lived with 22.7%
someone who had
been incarcerated 28.1%
Parents ever 44.1%
separated or
divorced 46.3%
Ever lived with 23.2%
adults who fought
each other 28.3%
Ever lived
53.9%
with adults who
insulted or put 55.1%
you down
0

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30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students with experience
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Section 4: Consequences of Problem Behaviors
4.1 Impaired Driving
Definitions
Impaired Driving has often focused on alcohol use, but researchers have begun to explore the use of
other drugs and driving, especially marijuana (Maxwell, 2012).
Impaired Driving is measured by asking youth to answer four questions about their driving or passenger
behavior in the past 30 days. The percentage of youth who acknowledged that they engaged in each of
these behaviors at least once is reported:
•
•
•
•

rode with someone who had been drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after drinking alcohol;
drove a car/vehicle after taking prescription drugs for the experience; and
drove a car/vehicle after using marijuana.

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Figures
Figure 30: Impaired Driving (8th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (8th Grade)
Rode in a car 20.4%
with someone who
had been drinking 21.1%
Drove while
drinking alcohol
(30 days)

4.2%

Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

3.1%

Drove while using
marijuana (30
days)

5.7%

4.1%

4.4%

7.2%

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Figure 31: Impaired Driving (10th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (10th Grade)
Rode in a car 19.9%
with someone who
had been drinking 21.9%
Drove while
drinking alcohol
(30 days)

5.9%

Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

4.8%

7.6%

5.2%

Drove while using 10.5%
marijuana (30
days) 11.6%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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Figure 32: Impaired Driving (12th Grade)

2016 Impaired Driving (12th Grade)
Rode in a car 21.4%
with someone who
had been drinking 21.5%
Drove while 11.7%
drinking alcohol
(30 days) 12.9%
Drove while using
Rx drugs (30
days)

7.5%
7.6%

Drove while using 19.7%
marijuana (30
days) 21.1%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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4.2 School Safety
Definitions
School Safety is often viewed in terms of the absence of harmful incidents or crimes on school grounds,
usually measured within a year, or measured relative to other schools or benchmarks (Langbein and
Bess, 2002). School safety is measured by a series of questions that assess overall feelings of safety
and its impact on certain behaviors. Youth were asked if they felt safe at school, as well as the number of
days they did not attend due to feeling unsafe at, or on their way to campus in the last 30 days. Further,
youth responded to questions about being threatened or injured with a weapon on school property, as
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Figures
Figure 33: School Safety (8th Grade)

2016 School Safety (8th Grade)
I feel safe at 73.9%
school 66.7%
I skipped school
because I felt 11.7%
unsafe (past 30 16.9%
days)
I got in a fight 18.2%
(12 months) 24.5%
I was threatened 11.7%
with a weapon (12
months) 15.9%
I brought a
weapon with me
(past 30 days)

5.9%
7.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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Figure 34: School Safety (10th Grade)

2016 School Safety (10th Grade)
I feel safe at 77.4%
school 73.1%
I skipped school
because I felt 11.6%
unsafe (past 30 11.4%
days)
I got in a fight 11.3%
(12 months) 15.8%
I was threatened 10.3%
with a weapon (12
months) 11.1%
I brought a 6.7%
weapon with me
(past 30 days) 10.8%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

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Figure 35: School Safety (12th Grade)

2016 School Safety (12th Grade)
I feel safe at 77.3%
school 76.7%
I skipped school
because I felt 10.7%
unsafe (past 30 9.5%
days)
I got in a fight 9.8%
(12 months) 12.5%
I was threatened
with a weapon (12
months)

9.4%
9.9%

I brought a 8.3%
weapon with me
(past 30 days) 12.5%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding 'yes'
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Section 5: Contextual Factors
5.1 Risk and Protective Factors
Definitions
Risk and Protective Factors (RPF) are personal and environmental factors that may influence a person’s
likelihood of engaging in problem behaviors (Hawkins et al., 1992). Risk Factors increase the chances
of a person participating in concerning behaviors, while Protective Factors decrease this likelihood. The
Risk and Protective Factor scales included in the AYS measure specific aspects of a youth’s life experience that are known to be associated with whether they will subsequently engage in problem behaviors.
The scales are grouped into four domains: peer/individual, family, school, and community. The Risk
and Protective Factor charts in Section 5.1 depict a composite ‘risk score’ or ‘protective score’ which
represent the degree to which respondents are at risk or have protection against developing problem behaviors in a particular domain. Ideally, risk scores should be on the lower end of the scale (indicating a
lower risk level among the sample), whereas protection scores should be higher (indicating a higher level
of protection among the sample). The composite scores were calculated from groups of questionnaire
items related to each particular domain.
Because many of the questions in the 2016 version of the AYS were carried over from earlier versions of
the instrument, it was possible to reconstruct a number of equivalent comprehensive scales for the 2016
data. The construction of the scales involved taking means (average scores) of each of their components,
which were mostly in the form of Likert scales (e.g. Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree), with some
requiring reverse coding for consistency. Other types of components included simple dichotomous Yes
or No responses; or count variables (e.g. “How many of your best friends...”). Individuals with missing
responses on more than one of the scales’ component questions were excluded from the construction
of the scales in order to minimize response bias.
For each of the charts, the scales are harmonized so that they each range to a maximum of 10. This
is done because some scales have a natural range of 1-4, while other scales range from 1-5, which
does not allow for accurate comparisons of factor levels. While the rescaling allows for the factors to be
compared, the meaning of actual scores should not be taken in real units, but instead taken as a Likert
scale range similar to the common phrase “on a scale of 0 to 10.”

Peer-Individual Risk Factors
Rewards for Antisocial Behavior: Youth who receive rewards for their antisocial behavior are at higher
risk for future engagement in problem behaviors. Rewards for antisocial behavior, in the peer-individual
domain, include being seen as cool by peers for using substances or participating in problem behaviors
(Fleming et al., 2008; Meghdadpour et al., 2012). Data represented in charts refer to to youth who
indicated that there would be a very good chance that they would be seen as cool if they used substances
or participated in problem behaviors (e.g. carrying a handgun). Higher scores indicate a higher level of
reward for antisocial behavior.
Rebelliousness: Youth who participate in behaviors considered against conventional laws and norms
have a high tolerance for deviant behavior, low perceived risk, or a strong need for independence and
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sensation seeking. These place youth at substantial risk for drug use (Cleveland et al., 2008). Youth
were asked if they often ignore rules or do the opposite of what they’re told to do just to get away with
it. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth demonstrate these behaviors. Higher
scores indicate a higher level of rebelliousness.
Perceived Risk of Harm: Youth who do not perceive drug use to be risky (i.e. believing people cannot be
harmed physically, mentally, or legally when using substances) are far more likely to engage in drug use
themselves (Danseco et al., 1999; Perron and Howard, 2008). Youth were asked if they think people risk
harming themselves when using alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or prescription drugs without a doctor
telling the youth to take them. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth perceive little
to no risk in using substances. Higher scores indicate a low level of perceived risk.
Interaction with Antisocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in problem behaviors are
at higher risk for engaging in antisocial behavior themselves (Jonkman et al., 2011; Stockwell et al.,
2004). Participants were asked about how many of their friends have been suspended from school,
dropped out of school, carried a handgun, sold drugs, stolen a car, or been arrested in the last 12
months. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity of friends who engaged in that behavior. Higher
scores indicate more interaction with antisocial peers.
Friends’ Use of Drugs: Youth who spend time with friends who engage in substance use are more likely
to engage in the same behavior. Peer drug use has consistently been found to be among the strongest
predictors of substance use among youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Iannotti et al., 1996; Yamaguchi and
Kandel, 1984). Participants were asked if any of their friends use alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other
illicit drugs or prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them. Data represented in
charts refer to friends’ use or abuse of drugs. Higher values indicate more friends who use drugs.
Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: As youth grow older, they have a higher likelihood of being exposed
to others who engage in drug use or have a greater acceptance of these behaviors. This exposure may
influence a youth’s attitude toward drug use and increase the likelihood of them engaging in a variety of
problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Bahr et al., 2005; Bauman and Ennett, 1996; Beyers et al., 2004).
This factor examines how wrong youth perceive it is to use four different substance groups: alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana, and LSD/cocaine/amphetamines/illegal drugs. Data represented in charts refer to
youth attitudes towards using drugs. Higher values indicate more favorable attitudes toward drug use.
Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: As previously stated, youths’ attitudes may change as
they are exposed to different social circles (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). This factor aims to
understand youth perceptions of how wrong it would be to stay away from school, take a handgun to
school, pick a fight, seriously attack someone, and steal anything worth more than $5. Data represented
in charts refer to youth attitudes about these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Gang Involvement: Youth who belong to gangs and associate with gang-involved peers are more at risk
for antisocial behavior and drug use (Curry and Spergel, 1992; Herrenkohl et al., 2000). Conditioned on
ever being in a gang, this scale includes questions about age of first involvement and the membership
status of best friends. The Gang Involvement Risk Factor measures the participant’s own gang involvement. Data shown in charts refer to the degree to which youth are involved in gangs. Higher values
indicate more gang involvement.

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Early Initiation of Drug Use: Early onset of drug use has been linked to increased drug use and abuse
through adolescence and beyond, with later age of onset more likely to lead to reduced drug involvement
and a greater likelihood of discontinuation of use (Kandel, 1975; Miller et al., 2006). To assess the scope
of onset among the sample, this factor looks at the age at which youth first tried cigarettes, marijuana,
or alcohol, and when youth first began drinking regularly. Data reported reflect participants who stated
they began using substances at an early age. Higher values indicate earlier use of substances.

Peer-Individual Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are rewarded for working hard in school and the community are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. Rewards for prosocial involvement include being
seen as cool for trying your best at school, defending someone who is being bullied, or regularly volunteering in the community (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data contained in charts
represent the extent to which youth think that they would be seen as cool if they participated in prosocial
activities. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Prosocial Involvement: Youth who participate in positive school and community activities are less likely
to participate in problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Data
contained in charts represent the degree to which youth participated in school clubs and organizations
or volunteered in the community. Higher scores indicate more prosocial involvement.
Interaction with Prosocial Peers: Youth who associate with peers who engage in prosocial behavior are
more likely to participate in prosocial behavior as well. Data represented in charts refer to the quantity
of friends with whom youth have participated in prosocial activities in the past 12 months. Higher scores
indicate higher interaction with prosocial peers.
Belief in the Moral Order: Youth who have a belief in what is “right” or “wrong” are less likely to use drugs
(Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1996). Participants were asked about how wrong they believe it
would be for someone their age to steal anything worth more than $5, cheat in school, or start a fight.
Data in these charts refer to youth attitudes towards these behaviors. Youth were also asked about how
important they think it is to be honest with their parents; data represent the extent to which youth agreed
that is it important for them to be honest with their parents. Higher scores indicate higher belief in moral
order.

Family Domain Risk Factors
Poor Family Management: Parents’ use of inconsistent and/or unusually harsh punishment with their
children places their children at a higher risk for participation in substance use and other problem behaviors. This higher risk is also seen in youth whose parents do not provide clear explanations for expected
behaviors and do not monitor their children’s activities (Arthur et al., 2002; Dishion et al., 2004). Youth
were asked if their parents usually know who they are spending time with, if there are clear rules in their
household, and if their parents would be aware of the youth’s participation in problem behaviors. Data
in charts display the extent to which youth indicated that their families had poor management practices.
Higher score indicate poor family management.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Drug Use: In families where parents use illegal drugs, are heavy
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users of alcohol, or are tolerant of children’s use, youth are more likely to become drug abusers during
adolescence. The risk is further increased if parents involve children in their own drug use, such as
asking their child to light a cigarette or get a beer from the refrigerator (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl
et al., 2000). To capture data on this concept, participants were asked if their parents think it is wrong for
them to use cigarettes, alcohol or marijuana. Data represented in charts refer to the extent to which youth
believe their parents would accept their child using substances. Higher scores indicate more favorable
parental attitudes towards drug use.
Parental Attitudes Favorable toward Antisocial Behavior: Youth often follow the example of those around
them. Parental attitudes that are positive to antisocial or rebellious behaviors can be seen as an approval of the youth’s participation in those behaviors. Examples of parental attitudes being favorable
toward antisocial behavior include parents believing it is not wrong for someone to steal items, pick a
fight, or damage someone else’s property (Gassman et al., 2012; Maguire, 2013). Participants of the
survey were asked if their parents thought it would be wrong for them to participate in these antisocial
behaviors. The data in this chart represent the extent to which youth believe their parents would think it
is acceptable to participate in these behaviors. Higher scores indicate more favorable parental attitudes
towards antisocial behavior.
Family History of Antisocial Behavior: When youth are raised in a family with a history of problem behaviors (e.g. violence, alcohol, or other drug use), they are more likely to engage in these behaviors
themselves (Corrigan et al., 2007). Participants were asked about the presence of alcohol or drug problems in their family, and the general use of alcohol and other drugs by family members. Data in the chart
represent the extent to which youth indicated that they have family members who engage in these problem behaviors or have engaged in these behaviors in the past. Higher values indicate more antisocial
behavior among family members.
Family Conflict: Youth raised in families who experience high levels of conflict, whether or not the child
is directly involved in these conflicts, are more likely to engage in delinquent behaviors and drug use
(Szapocznik and Williams, 2000). Youth were asked questions regarding the presence of conflict in their
home (e.g. household members having serious arguments or yelling at and insulting each other often).
Data contained in these charts represent the extent to which youth state that their family experiences
these heightened levels of conflict. Higher scores indicate more family conflict.

Family Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When parents, siblings, and other family members praise or encourage activities done well by a child, youth are less likely to engage in substance use and other problem
behaviors (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their parents often
communicate feeling proud of them or notice them doing a good job. Youth were also asked questions
regarding spending time with their mother or father. Data in the charts refer to the extent to which youth
stated that spending time with their mother and/or father is enjoyable, and that their parents communicate being proud of them and notice when they do a good job. Higher scores indicate more rewards for
prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: Youth who are exposed to more opportunities to participate
meaningfully in the responsibilities and activities of the family are less likely to engage in drug use and
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other problem behaviors. Opportunities for prosocial involvement, at the family domain level, include
youth being able to do fun activities with their family members, being a part of family decision- making,
and being able to rely on family members for help when needed (Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004;
Catalano et al., 1992). Data in the charts represent youth who stated that they have opportunities for
prosocial involvement. Higher scores indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.
Family Attachment: Youth who feel that they are close to or are a valued part of their family are less
likely to engage in substance use and other problem behaviors (Arthur et al., 2002; Catalano et al.,
1992). Youth were asked questions regarding if they feel close to their family members and if they share
thoughts and feelings with their mother and father. Data in charts refer to the extent to which youth
feel close with their family members, and believe it is important to share thoughts or feelings with their
parents. Higher scores indicate more family attachment.

School Domain Risk Factors
Low Commitment to School: Youth who do not feel connected to or have low commitment to school are
more likely to use drugs and participate in other problem behaviors. Low school commitment is measured
through items such as disliking school, spending little time on homework, and perceiving course work as
irrelevant to one’s future (Brown et al., 2005; Catalano et al., 2002). The data in the charts reflect the
extent to which youth stated that they dislike school or believe school is not important. Higher scores
indicate lower commitment to school.
Academic Failure: Youth who experience academic failure are at a higher risk of participating in drug
abuse and other problem behaviors throughout adolescence (Bryant et al., 2003; Catalano et al., 2002;
Hawkins et al., 1999). Participants were asked about the grades they received during the past year,
and scores indicate the extent to which youth received lower grades such as D’s and F’s. Higher scores
indicate more academic failure.

School Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are recognized and rewarded for their contributions at
school, they are less likely to be involved in substance use and other problem behaviors (Catalano et al.,
1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Participants were asked if their teachers notice when they are doing a
good job, praise them for hard work, and tell their parents about how well they are doing in school. Data
represent the extent to which youth stated they receive rewards for participating in prosocial activities.
Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial involvement.
Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement: When youth are given opportunities to participate meaningfully
in important activities at school, they are less likely to engage in drug use and other problem behaviors
(Arthur et al., 2002; Beyers et al., 2004; Catalano et al., 1992). Youth were asked about having the
chance to participate in school activities, being asked to work on special projects in the classroom, and
being able to speak with their teacher one-on-one. Data in each chart represent the extent to which
youth stated that they have opportunities to participate in prosocial activities in school. Higher scores
indicate more opportunities for prosocial involvement.

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Community Domain Risk Factors
Perceived Availability of Handguns: The perception that handguns are easily obtainable in the community
may influence the presence of violent behaviors in youth (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al., 2007).
Participants were asked if they believe it would be easy for them to obtain a handgun. Data shown in
charts represent the extent to which youth believe that it would be easy to obtain a handgun in their
community. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of handguns.
Perceived Availability of Drugs: If youth believe it is easy to obtain drugs they are more likely to use
these substances (Beyers et al., 2004; Johnston et al., 2009). Youth were asked if they believe it would
be easy for them to acquire substances such as cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, or other illicit drugs.
The data presented in each chart represent the extent to which youth believe it would be easy to obtain
substances. Higher scores indicate greater perceived availability of drugs.
Low Neighborhood Attachment: Youth who do not feel connected to the neighborhoods in which they
live are more likely to become involved in problem behaviors (Beyers et al., 2004; Herrenkohl et al.,
2000). Participants were asked if they liked living in the neighborhood or desired to move out of their
neighborhood. The data shown in each chart refer to the extent to which youth indicated that they did
not like their neighborhood or wished to move out of their neighborhood. Higher scores indicate lower
neighborhood attachment
Laws and Norms Favorable toward Drug Use: Legal restrictions on substance use, such as raising the
legal drinking age or restricting smoking in public places, may influence the degree to which youth consume these substances. Moreover, youth who live in communities that view substance use as “normal
activity” have a higher chance of using substances themselves (Arthur et al., 2002; Cleveland et al.,
2008; Hawkins et al., 2002). Participants were asked if adults in their neighborhood would think it is
wrong for them to use substances, or if they were likely to be caught by law enforcement when using
substances. Data in the chart refer to those youth who stated that they believe that people would not be
caught by law enforcement when using drugs, or stated that adults in their neighborhood believe using
drugs is acceptable. Higher scores indicate more favorable laws and norms towards drug use.

Community Domain Protective Factors
Rewards for Prosocial Involvement: Rewards for positive participation in activities helps youth bond to
their communities, and lowers their risk of participating in problem behaviors. Youth were asked if their
neighbors encourage them to try their best in various activities, talk with them regarding something important, and if community members ever inform the youth that they are proud of them for doing something
well (Catalano et al., 1996; Cleveland et al., 2008). Data in the charts represent the extent to which youth
agree with positive statements about their neighbors. Higher scores indicate more rewards for prosocial
involvement.

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Figures
Peer-Individual RPFs, 2016
Figure 36: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

1.6
1.6
2.7
2.8

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

4.0

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.6

Gang Involvement

6.8

Friends Use of
Drugs

1.2

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

7.2

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

1.2

4.0

0.7

1.5

7.0

1.5
1.8
1.9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 37: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.1
2.5
2.9
3.0

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

4.4

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.7

Gang Involvement

4.5

0.8
6.6
5.9

Friends Use of
Drugs

2.2

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

5.8

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

2.0

2.5

6.1

2.4
2.0
2.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
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Figure 38: Peer-Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Antisocial
Involvement
Rebelliousness

2.4
2.6
3.1
3.2

Perceived Risks
of Drug Use

4.9

Interaction with
Antisocial Peers

0.8

Gang Involvement

5.0

0.9
6.1
5.1

Friends Use of
Drugs

2.9

Early Initiation
of Drug Use

4.4

Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior

2.6

3.1

4.7

2.9
2.0
2.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
State of Arizona

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Figure 39: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.5
4.9
3.1
3.3
5.4
5.2
7.3
7.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
State of Arizona

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Figure 40: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.5
4.3
3.8
3.8
5.1
4.8
6.8
6.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
State of Arizona

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Figure 41: Peer-Individual Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Peer−Individual Protective Factors
(12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Prosocial
Involvement

Interaction with
Prosocial Peers

Belief in Moral
Order

4.6
4.4
4.1
4.2
4.8
4.8
6.6
6.6

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
State of Arizona

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Family Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 42: Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

3.3
3.9
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.4
2.3
2.6
4.1

Family Conflict
4.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
State of Arizona

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Figure 43: Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

3.6
3.7
1.0
1.3
1.3
1.7
2.9
3.3
4.3

Family Conflict
4.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
State of Arizona

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Figure 44: Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Poor Family
Management
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to Drug
Use
Parent Attitudes
Favorable to
Antisocial
Behavior
Family History
of Antisocial
Behavior

4.1
4.2
1.6
1.8
1.4
1.5
3.4
3.7
4.3

Family Conflict
4.3

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
State of Arizona

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Figure 45: Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.7

6.6

6.6

6.5

6.2

Family Attachment
6.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
State of Arizona

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Figure 46: Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.4

6.3

6.3

6.2

5.9

Family Attachment
5.9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
State of Arizona

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Figure 47: Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Family Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement

Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

6.1

6.1

6.0

6.0

5.7

Family Attachment
5.7

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
State of Arizona

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School Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 48: School Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

3.7
4.1

Academic Failure

2.5
2.5

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
State of Arizona

Yavapai

Figure 49: School Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.3
4.5

Academic Failure

2.7
2.9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
State of Arizona

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Figure 50: School Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Low Commitment to
School

4.5
4.5

Academic Failure

2.6
2.4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
State of Arizona

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Figure 51: School Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (8th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.5
5.3
6.4
6.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
State of Arizona

Yavapai

Figure 52: School Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (10th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.2
5.1
6.3
6.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
State of Arizona

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Figure 53: School Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 School Protective Factors (12th Grade)
Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
Opportunities
for Prosocial
Involvement

5.4
5.3
6.3
6.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
State of Arizona

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Community Domain RPFs, 2016
Figure 54: Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (8th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

2.0

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

3.0

Low neighborhood
Attachment

3.5

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

3.1

2.9

3.6

3.5

3.5

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
State of Arizona

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Figure 55: Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (10th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

2.4

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

4.5

Low neighborhood
Attachment

3.8

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

4.0

2.8

4.7

4.0

4.2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
State of Arizona

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Figure 56: Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Risk Factors (12th Grade)
Perceived
Availability of
Handguns

3.0

Perceived
Availability of
Drugs

5.5

Low neighborhood
Attachment

4.2

Laws and Norms
Favorable to Drug
Use

4.7

3.6

5.7

4.5

5.0

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Risk Score
(0 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)
State of Arizona

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Figure 57: Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (8th Grade)

3.4

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.5

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
State of Arizona

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Figure 58: Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (10th Grade)

3.2

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
3.1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
State of Arizona

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Figure 59: Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

2016 Community Protective Factors (12th Grade)

3.0

Rewards for
Prosocial
Involvement
2.9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Composite Protective Score
(0 = Low Protection, 10 = High Protection)
State of Arizona

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5.2 Other Contextual Factors
Definitions
Aside from the established Risk and Protective Factors, there are other contextual factors that may
influence the prevalence of drug use and other problem behaviors in youth. Data relating to a number
of these key indicators are provided by the Arizona Youth Survey, including: (1) sources of drugs and
alcohol; (2) substance offers and resistance strategies; (3) ease of access; (4) age of initiation; (5)
parent-youth communication; and (6) reasons for use and non-use.
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol
Several questions asked the participants who used alcohol, marijuana or prescription drugs during the
past 30 days how they obtained each substance (e.g. from home, parties, friends, or adults). The answer
categories for these questions are not mutually exclusive, and youth were able to select more than one
response option. The data shown in each table refer to the percentage of youth who reported having
obtained each substance via the categories shown in the figures. Importantly, the percentages refer to
the total percentage of students who selected each response, and do not reflect whether that particular
student also reported ever having used the relevant substance.

Substance Offers and Resistance Strategies
Youth may be offered substances without communicating an interest in using those substances (Pettigrew et al., 2012). Participants were asked if they were offered drugs in the past 30 days, if they avoided
areas where drug consumption was known to happen, and if they have had conversations with their
parents about how to respond to drug offers. The data presented in charts reflect those youth who answered that they had experienced at least one drug offer in the last 30 days, had avoided places where
drug consumption occurs at least once in the last 30 days, and if they have spoken to their parents at
least once in the past 12 months about resisting drug offers.
Youth were also asked how they responded to drug offers in the past 30 days. Data represented in
charts refer to those students who stated that they were offered substances and used a specific method
in order to resist these offers.

Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns
These charts examine youths’ perceptions about how easy they believe it would be to obtain specific
drugs or handguns. Percentages represented refer to those youth who believe it is very easy or sort of
easy to obtain alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, other drugs, or handguns in their community.

Age of Initiation
The earlier youth participate in risky problem behaviors, the more likely they are to continue those behaviors later in their lifespan (Harachi et al., 2001; Hawkins et al., 1997). Participants were asked how old
they were when, if ever, they first used substances, attacked someone with the idea of seriously hurting

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them, belonged to a gang, or gambled. Data were calculated to produce the average age of initiation
and the median age of initiation for each problem behavior. Average age, also known as the mean, is
calculated by adding all the ages of the respondents and then dividing that number (the sum) by the
number of scores initially added together. Median age shows the middle value of the ages of initiation
for each activity. The median age is found by listing all the ages in numerical order and identifying the
number in which one-half of the values are larger than this middle number and one-half of the values are
smaller than this number. The average age and median age are important to note in order to obtain a
better understanding of when youth may begin participating in each of these behaviors.
Parent/Youth Communication
Youth who do not speak with their parents about the dangers of substance use are more likely to participate in drug use and other problem behaviors (Yu et al., 2006). Participants were asked questions
regarding having discussions with their parents about the dangers and risks of each drug. The Parent/Youth Communication charts represent the percentage of youth who report having talked with at
least one of their parents in the past 12 months about the dangers of various drugs. Percentages relating to the response category “did not talk to parents about these topics” refer to those youth who have
not talked to a parent about the dangers of substances during the past 12 months.

Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
There are multiple motivating factors that can influence someone’s decision to use or not use substances
(Boys et al., 2001). Participants were asked why they did and/or did not use drugs in the past 30 days,
and were able to select all the reasons that influenced their decisions. Percentages listed in charts are
categorized by substance users and non-users. Charts relating to reasons for use only include those
youth who stated they used a substance in the last 30 days. Charts relating to reasons youth did not use
substances only include participants that stated they did not use any substances in the last 30 days.

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Figures
Sources of Drugs and Alcohol, 2016
Figure 60: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

2.7%
3.7%
2.2%
4.6%
2.7%
3.7%

Parent/guardian

2.9%
3.5%

Gave someone
money to buy it

2.3%
2.4%

Public event

1.0%
1.3%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

1.3%
1.7%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

1.5%
2.2%
1.3%
1.9%
3.6%
4.9%
4.4%
5.1%
3.6%
4.4%
88.7%
87.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
State of Arizona

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Figure 61: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

5.1%
5.4%
4.5%
5.7%
4.2%
4.4%

Parent/guardian

4.2%
5.4%

Gave someone
money to buy it

5.7%
6.2%

Public event

1.4%
1.9%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

1.7%
1.7%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

2.2%
2.7%
2.7%
2.9%
5.3%
5.5%
9.9%
8.8%
5.3%
7.7%
77.8%
77.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
State of Arizona

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Figure 62: Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Alcohol, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
Someone else
(under 21)
Someone else
(21+)
Another family
member (21+)

8.7%
10.0%

Parent/guardian

6.4%
6.6%

Gave someone
money to buy it

11.9%
11.1%

Public event

2.2%
1.6%

Restaurant, bar,
or club

3.1%
1.9%

Bought at a store
Took from a store
or someone's
house
Home
Party
Other
Have not drunk
alcohol in last
30 days

7.0%
6.8%

6.0%
6.1%

4.5%
2.4%
2.5%
1.9%
5.4%
4.5%
16.9%
15.4%
6.2%
6.5%
65.2%
64.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
State of Arizona

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Figure 63: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
1.8%

School
3.0%
1.1%

Home
2.4%
2.6%

Parties
3.6%
2.2%

Family
2.5%
6.9%

Friends
8.7%

Someone with a
medical card

1.7%
3.2%
3.3%

Other
3.8%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

90.2%
89.0%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
State of Arizona

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Figure 64: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
2.6%

School
3.9%
1.4%

Home
1.9%
5.3%

Parties
5.9%
2.8%

Family
4.4%
13.8%

Friends
15.5%

Someone with a
medical card

3.3%
4.3%
5.2%

Other
7.3%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

80.5%
76.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
State of Arizona

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Figure 65: Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Marijuana, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
2.7%

School
3.2%
2.0%

Home
1.4%
7.2%

Parties
8.0%
3.5%

Family
3.2%
19.6%

Friends
19.8%

Someone with a
medical card

5.7%
5.8%
7.4%

Other
7.7%

Have not used
marijuana in last
30 days

71.7%
71.5%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
State of Arizona

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Figure 66: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
The internet
School

0.7%
2.0%
1.1%
1.4%

Doctor or
pharmacy

1.1%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

1.6%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

2.2%

3.2%
1.5%
2.9%
1.2%
1.7%
3.0%
4.7%
0.9%
1.2%
1.7%
2.9%
94.5%
92.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
State of Arizona

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Figure 67: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
The internet
School

0.8%
1.5%
1.6%
2.7%

Doctor or
pharmacy

1.5%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

2.0%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

1.5%

2.1%
2.3%
3.0%
1.6%
1.8%
4.7%
5.9%
1.2%
1.9%
2.3%
3.1%
91.0%
89.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
State of Arizona

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Figure 68: Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Sources of Rx Drugs, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
The internet
School

1.0%
1.0%
1.5%
1.7%

Doctor or
pharmacy

2.0%

Home (e.g.
cabinet)

1.9%

Parties
Family/relatives
Friends
Outside the US
Other
Never used Rx to
get high

2.6%

2.5%
2.8%
3.4%
1.9%
2.0%
6.1%
5.6%
1.4%
1.9%
2.6%
3.1%
88.7%
88.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting source
State of Arizona

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Substance Offers, 2016
Figure 69: Substance Offers (8th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (8th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

20.2%
23.0%

Offered 11.4%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 15.7%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

21.8%
24.1%
5.1%
6.5%

Offered other 8.5%
drugs (last 30
days) 12.0%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

51.5%
52.0%
27.3%
30.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
State of Arizona

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Figure 70: Substance Offers (10th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (10th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

36.0%
37.3%

Offered 17.1%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 21.9%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

37.5%
40.6%
9.9%
10.7%

Offered other 13.0%
drugs (last 30
days) 14.5%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

44.9%
42.9%
26.7%
30.4%

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Figure 71: Substance Offers (12th Grade)

2016 Substance Offers (12th Grade)
Offered alcohol
(last 30 days)

48.5%
51.0%

Offered 22.9%
cigarettes (last
30 days) 28.4%

Offered marijuana
(last 30 days)

Offered Rx drugs
(last 30 days)

44.8%
47.7%
12.1%
12.5%

Offered other 14.2%
drugs (last 30
days) 16.1%
Talked to parents
about how to
avoid/resist
drugs (last 12
months)
Avoided people/
places because
there might be
drugs (last 30
days)

33.9%
34.1%
24.0%
24.5%

0

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30

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50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting experience
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Resistance Strategies, 2016
Note that the Resistance Strategies charts below are split into two groups: respondents who had used
alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs (ATOD) in the last month (left); and respondents who had not used
ATOD in the last month (right).
Figure 72: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (8th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(8th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 45.7%

61.5%

70.2%

Giving excuse 59.2%
and turning down
offer 51.1%

67.5%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 40.1%

52.4%

66.8%

Using other way 50.7%
to not accept
offer 36.3%

64.1%

0

70.6%

66.8%

67.4%

63.9%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
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Figure 73: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (10th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(10th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 53.7%

56.2%

67.1%

Giving excuse 56.1%
and turning down
offer 55.9%

64.2%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 36.8%

40.8%

60.2%

Using other way 39.1%
to not accept
offer 35.0%

56.9%

0

61.5%

61.1%

56.4%

54.7%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
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Figure 74: Resistance Strategies, last 30 days (12th Grade)

2016 Resistance Strategies, last 30 days
(12th Grade)
substance users

non−users

Saying 'no' w/out
giving a reason 56.6%

55.1%

61.5%

Giving excuse 54.5%
and turning down
offer 57.7%

57.8%

Leaving w/out
accepting offer 41.6%

37.1%

53.5%

Using other way 34.9%
to not accept
offer 37.0%

49.4%

0

62.2%

60.0%

56.0%

52.7%

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded to an offer by...
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Ease of Access to Substances and Handguns, 2016
Figure 75: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (8th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

17.8%

Easy to get other
drugs

10.4%

Easy to get
marijuana

29.8%

Easy to get
alcohol

42.3%

Easy to get
cigarettes

33.8%

26.7%

14.8%

37.1%

49.8%

43.5%

0

10

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60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
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Figure 76: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (10th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

21.9%

Easy to get other
drugs

21.2%

Easy to get
marijuana

53.3%

Easy to get
alcohol

58.9%

Easy to get
cigarettes

49.1%

26.5%

19.6%

58.0%

61.0%

56.2%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
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Figure 77: Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)

2016 Ease of Access to Substances/Guns (12th Grade)
Easy to get a
handgun

28.0%

Easy to get other
drugs

27.5%

Easy to get
marijuana

64.1%

Easy to get
alcohol

65.6%

Easy to get
cigarettes

68.7%

33.4%

28.1%

66.5%

68.7%

74.9%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students responding
'sort of easy' or 'very easy'
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Age of Initiation, 2016
Figure 78: Age of Initiation (8th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (8th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette

20333 students in this sample, median age 13

Smoked
marijuana

20780 students in this sample, median age 13

713 students in this sample, median age 13

727 students in this sample, median age 13
18687 students in this sample, median age 13

Drank alcohol
650 students in this sample, median age 13

Began drinking
regularly

21013 students in this sample, median age 13

Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor

20770 students in this sample, median age 13

Gambled on
anything*

18383 students in this sample, median age 13

Attacked
someone
(fought)

20211 students in this sample, median age 13

Belonged to a
gang

20973 students in this sample, median age 13

732 students in this sample, median age 13

723 students in this sample, median age 13

649 students in this sample, median age 13

*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

695 students in this sample, median age 13

730 students in this sample, median age 13

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
State of Arizona

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Figure 79: Age of Initiation (10th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (10th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette

16806 students in this sample, median age 14

Smoked
marijuana

17178 students in this sample, median age 14

1049 students in this sample, median age 14

1080 students in this sample, median age 14
16017 students in this sample, median age 14

Drank alcohol
996 students in this sample, median age 14

Began drinking
regularly

17402 students in this sample, median age 15

Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor

17238 students in this sample, median age 14

Gambled on
anything*

15439 students in this sample, median age 13

Attacked
someone
(fought)

16680 students in this sample, median age 14

Belonged to a
gang

17337 students in this sample, median age 13

1100 students in this sample, median age 15

1084 students in this sample, median age 14

973 students in this sample, median age 14

*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

1036 students in this sample, median age 13

1090 students in this sample, median age 13

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
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Figure 80: Age of Initiation (12th Grade)

2016 Age of Initiation (12th Grade)
Smoked a
cigarette

13866 students in this sample, median age 15

Smoked
marijuana

14197 students in this sample, median age 15

838 students in this sample, median age 15

872 students in this sample, median age 15
13433 students in this sample, median age 15

Drank alcohol
807 students in this sample, median age 15

Began drinking
regularly

14371 students in this sample, median age 16

Used Rx drugs
without a
doctor

14280 students in this sample, median age 16

Gambled on
anything*

13066 students in this sample, median age 15

Attacked
someone
(fought)

13926 students in this sample, median age 14

Belonged to a
gang

14355 students in this sample, median age 14

873 students in this sample, median age 16

882 students in this sample, median age 16

812 students in this sample, median age 15

*(cards, lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet,
video games)

858 students in this sample, median age 14

878 students in this sample, median age 14

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Average age of first use or experience (years)
among students reporting behavior
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Parent/Youth Communication, 2016
Figure 81: Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (8th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
39.7%

Illegal drug use
44.6%
33.9%

Marijuana use
38.4%

Prescription drug
use

28.9%
32.7%
36.0%

Alcohol use
38.0%
36.9%

Tobacco use
39.3%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

49.6%
45.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
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Figure 82: Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (10th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
34.8%

Illegal drug use
37.6%
31.2%

Marijuana use
30.4%

Prescription drug
use

26.0%
26.8%
34.1%

Alcohol use
33.8%
31.9%

Tobacco use
35.9%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

52.2%
48.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
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Figure 83: Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)

2016 Parent/Youth Communication (12th Grade)
'Talked to parent(s) in last year about dangers of...'
25.3%

Illegal drug use
27.8%
23.4%

Marijuana use
24.9%

Prescription drug
use

19.7%
22.1%
27.6%

Alcohol use
27.8%
25.4%

Tobacco use
28.2%

Did not talk to
parents about
these topics

59.4%
59.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage of Students Reporting Experience
in the last 12 months
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Reasons for Substance Use and Non-Use
Figure 84: Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (8th Grade)
To fit in

16.7%
14.0%

It was new and
exciting

27.9%
28.0%

To get parents'
attention

6.1%
6.5%

To lose weight

8.0%
10.3%

To avoid being
sad

37.1%
47.7%

Boredom

21.0%
21.5%

To feel good

36.1%
51.4%

To feel normal

13.7%
20.6%

To stay focused

17.0%
23.4%

To have fun

41.2%
48.6%

To be like an
actor or musician

4.5%
6.5%

To feel grown up

6.4%
6.5%

Craved it or
addicted

9.6%
14.0%

To deal with
stress

40.0%
49.5%

Other

30.9%
27.1%

0

10

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30

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50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
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Figure 85: Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (10th Grade)
To fit in

13.0%
11.1%

It was new and
exciting

25.2%
25.6%

To get parents'
attention

4.8%
6.6%

To lose weight

6.7%
7.9%

To avoid being
sad

32.2%
36.1%

Boredom

23.6%
23.6%

To feel good

40.1%
37.4%

To feel normal

12.8%
15.4%

To stay focused

17.6%
18.4%

To have fun

52.1%
49.2%

To be like an
actor or musician

3.4%
4.9%

To feel grown up

4.3%
5.9%

Craved it or
addicted

8.3%
11.1%

To deal with
stress

39.5%
43.6%

Other

24.0%
35.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
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Figure 86: Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)

Reasons for Substance Use (12th Grade)
To fit in

11.8%
10.7%

It was new and
exciting

18.3%
16.6%

To get parents'
attention

3.0%
3.8%

To lose weight

5.3%
5.9%

To avoid being
sad

25.4%
29.8%

Boredom

21.5%
20.4%

To feel good

36.8%
34.0%

To feel normal

10.0%
12.3%

To stay focused

16.5%
18.5%

To have fun

53.8%
53.9%

To be like an
actor or musician

2.7%
4.6%

To feel grown up

3.5%
4.3%

Craved it or
addicted

7.4%
10.2%

To deal with
stress

35.5%
41.0%

Other

22.9%
26.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported substance
use in last 30 days included)
State of Arizona

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Figure 87: Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (8th Grade)
Against religious 22.5%
beliefs 22.9%
It is morally 52.7%
wrong 49.5%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

5.7%
6.4%
57.9%
56.4%
6.1%
7.1%

Would get a bad 47.2%
reputation 49.8%
Friends would 36.8%
stop hanging out 41.7%
Might get kicked 51.3%
out of school 51.0%
Other adults 51.1%
would be
disappointed 53.8%
Parents would be 65.5%
disappointed 61.9%
It is harmful
No interest

67.0%
64.5%
91.4%
91.7%

Parents would 50.4%
take away
privileges 48.6%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
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Figure 88: Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (10th Grade)
Against religious 22.7%
beliefs 22.6%
It is morally 44.6%
wrong 40.9%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

6.3%
6.7%
50.1%
50.4%
5.2%
6.4%

Would get a bad 35.0%
reputation 33.0%
Friends would 25.8%
stop hanging out 24.9%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

44.5%
45.9%
42.8%
43.5%
58.8%
58.5%
60.3%
59.2%
90.5%
90.0%

Parents would 45.7%
take away
privileges 45.1%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
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Figure 89: Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)

Reasons for Not Using Substances (12th Grade)
Against religious 20.1%
beliefs 23.7%
It is morally 35.6%
wrong 41.3%
Tried before and
don't like
It is illegal
Wanted to use but
no access

7.4%
6.1%
41.4%
46.4%
3.9%
4.8%

Would get a bad 23.7%
reputation 24.2%
Friends would 16.5%
stop hanging out 19.9%
Might get kicked
out of school
Other adults
would be
disappointed
Parents would be
disappointed
It is harmful
No interest

31.5%
35.5%
34.0%
37.5%
47.2%
51.8%
52.2%
54.6%
91.4%
91.6%

Parents would 31.5%
take away
privileges 35.2%
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students reporting reason
(only students who reported not using
substances in last 30 days included)
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Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section 6: Drug-Free Communities – National Outcome Measures
Background
These questions provide the measures that communities in Arizona with Drug-Free Communities grants
must report (DFC Regular Standard Terms of Award, 2015). Three overall areas are reported:
• Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
• Perceived Risk of Harm
• Disapproval (Parent and Peer)

6.1 Substance Use in the Past 30 Days
Charts for substance use over the most recent 30 days can be found in Section 3.1: Substance Use,
and Frequency of Use. Section 3.1 includes separate figures for the 8th, 10th, and 12th grade samples,
as well as a line graph that displays the usage trends of key substances over time (2012 to 2016).

6.2 Perceived Risk of Harm
Youth who perceive little to no risk of harm in using alcohol or drugs may be more likely to use or
abuse these substances (McCambridge and Strang, 2004; Tomar and Hatsukami, 2007). Charts for
perceived risk of harm associated with specific substance use represent youths’ perceptions about the
harm associated with the use of common substances. Percentages reported refer to those students who
believe there is no to slight risk in using each of the specific substances listed.

6.3 Parent and Peer Disapproval
Definitions
Parental and peer disapproval are important variables to consider when thinking about youth substance
use, as they may influence a youth’s decision to initiate, use, or continue to use or abuse substances
(Sawyer and Stevenson, 2008). This section includes measures of Parent and Peer Disapproval, defined
in this survey as the degree to which youth think their parents and peers would feel it is wrong, a little bit
wrong, or very wrong for youth to engage in the following behaviors:
•
•
•
•

Smoke cigarettes;
Smoke marijuana;
Consume one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day; and
Use prescription drugs without a doctor telling the youth to take them.

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Figures
Perceived Risk of Harm, 2016
Figure 90: Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (8th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

23.2%
22.4%
23.6%
23.8%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

35.1%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

41.9%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

36.8%

40.7%
59.2%
55.8%
21.8%
19.6%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
State of Arizona

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Figure 91: Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (10th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

20.4%
20.1%
21.4%
21.6%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

33.1%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

53.7%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

34.3%

58.1%
70.7%
72.5%
17.3%
16.3%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
State of Arizona

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Figure 92: Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Risk of Harm (12th Grade)
'Do you think people harm themselves if they...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Have five+
alcoholic drinks
once or twice a
week

22.1%
18.1%
24.9%
24.5%

Have one or two
alcoholic drinks
daily

35.9%

Smoke marijuana
once or twice a
week

65.1%

Try marijuana
once or twice

Smoke a pack of
cigarettes a day

40.7%

65.6%
78.3%
77.9%
18.3%
18.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students perceiving
no to slight risk
State of Arizona

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Parent Disapproval, 2016
Figure 93: Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (8th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

98.2%
98.1%
97.7%
95.7%
98.7%
98.5%
98.0%
97.2%

0

10

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30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
State of Arizona

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Figure 94: Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (10th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

97.9%
96.9%
95.8%
94.0%
98.2%
97.2%
97.0%
96.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
State of Arizona

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Figure 95: Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Parent Disapproval (12th Grade)
'Parents believe it would be wrong for me to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation
Smoke marijuana

Smoke cigarettes
Drink nearly
every day

96.9%
97.2%
92.9%
90.3%
96.4%
96.0%
94.6%
94.7%

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Peer Disapproval, 2016
Figure 96: Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (8th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

97.2%

Use other illicit
drugs

97.9%

97.0%

97.7%
92.9%

Smoke marijuana
91.8%
97.6%

Smoke cigarettes
97.0%

Drink nearly
every day

97.3%
96.6%

0

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Figure 97: Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (10th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

95.9%

Use other illicit
drugs

96.2%

94.8%

94.9%
84.4%

Smoke marijuana
81.2%
95.3%

Smoke cigarettes
92.8%

Drink nearly
every day

95.1%
94.0%

0

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Figure 98: Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)

2016 Peer Disapproval (12th Grade)
'It is wrong for someone your age to...'
Use Rx drugs w/
out a doctor's
recommendation

95.3%

Use other illicit
drugs

95.1%

95.6%

93.7%
76.3%

Smoke marijuana
75.2%
91.5%

Smoke cigarettes
89.5%

Drink nearly
every day

93.2%
91.8%

0

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30

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90

100

Percentage (%) of students who agree
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School Climate Experiences

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Section 7: School Climate Experiences
7.1 Student-Teacher Interactions
Definitions
Youth were asked about a variety of experiences at school and interactions with others, including teachers, peers, and parents. Questions were asked about their involvement in the classroom and other
activities, interactions with teachers, their school’s interaction with their parents, and their feeling safe at
school. The percentage of youth who agreed or strongly agreed with each of the statements is reported.

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Figures
Figure 99: Student-Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (8th Grade)
Teachers praise 52.7%
me when I work
hard 52.5%
The school tells 41.0%
my parents when I
do well 37.4%
Lots of chances 74.1%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 68.7%
Lots of chances
to get involved 90.7%
in school 88.3%
activities
Teachers notice 76.3%
when I am doing a
good job 72.9%
Teachers ask
me to work on 56.3%
special classroom 55.4%
projects
I can be part of 88.8%
class discussions
or activities 85.9%
Students help
decide class 57.9%
activities and 57.5%
rules
0

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Figure 100: Student-Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (10th Grade)
Teachers praise 46.6%
me when I work
hard 45.7%
The school tells 32.6%
my parents when I
do well 35.1%
Lots of chances 73.6%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 70.0%
Lots of chances
to get involved 90.8%
in school 90.5%
activities
Teachers notice 71.0%
when I am doing a
good job 68.3%
Teachers ask
me to work on 52.9%
special classroom 53.8%
projects
I can be part of 89.0%
class discussions
or activities 84.0%
Students help
decide class 57.8%
activities and 52.4%
rules
0

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Figure 101: Student-Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Student−Teacher Interactions (12th Grade)
Teachers praise 50.4%
me when I work
hard 48.4%
The school tells 33.7%
my parents when I
do well 36.4%
Lots of chances 77.4%
to talk with
teachers 1−on−1 75.1%
Lots of chances
to get involved 88.5%
in school 89.6%
activities
Teachers notice 72.9%
when I am doing a
good job 71.1%
Teachers ask
me to work on 53.9%
special classroom 51.3%
projects
I can be part of 89.2%
class discussions
or activities 86.3%
Students help
decide class 54.7%
activities and 49.9%
rules
0

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7.2 Negative Peer Interactions
Definitions
Peer interactions at school are also important variables to consider when thinking about possible influences on behavior. Questions were asked regarding how often specific kinds of negative interactions
happen, including youth being made fun of by other students, being pushed or hit by other students,
feeling that other students are being mean to them, or feeling that they are excluded by other students
during activities. The responses were five-point scales with 1 defined as “Never/Almost never” and 5
defined as “Always/Almost always.” The figures depict the average response on this five-point scale.

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Figures
Figure 102: Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (8th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.8

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.4

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.7

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.8

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1.9

1.5

1.8

1.8

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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almost
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Figure 103: Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (10th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.6

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.3

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.6

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.7

State of Arizona
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1.7

1.3

1.7

1.8

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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always/
almost
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Figure 104: Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)

2016 Negative Peer Interactions (12th Grade)
How often do
other students
make fun of you?

1.5

How often do
other students
push or hit you?

1.2

How often are
other students
mean to you?

1.5

How often do
other students
exclude you from
activities?

1.7

State of Arizona
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1.6

1.3

1.6

1.8

1
never/
almost
never

2

3

4

Average response on the 1 to 5 scale

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always/
almost
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Well-Being

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Section 8: Well-Being
8.1 Perceived Stress
Definitions
Perceived Stress has been connected to substance use by adolescents (Finkelstein et al., 2006; Kobus
and Reyes, 2000; Sussman et al., 1993). Cohen et al. (1983) developed the Perceived Stress Scale,
which has been widely used in research projects to assess stress (e.g., Mimura and Griffiths, 2004).
Percentages represented in charts refer to those youth who stated that in the last month they sometimes,
fairly often, or very often felt confident about their abilities to handle their personal problems, felt that
things were not going their way, or felt that they were unable to control important things in their life and
were unable to overcome difficulties.

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Figures
Figure 105: Perceived Stress (8th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (8th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 49.7%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 53.1%
(past month)
Felt that things 67.4%
were going your
way (past month) 64.4%
Felt confident
about abilities 73.5%
to handle
personal problems 68.3%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 50.9%
important things
in life (past 55.4%
month)
0

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Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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Figure 106: Perceived Stress (10th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (10th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 58.0%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 61.7%
(past month)
Felt that things 66.6%
were going your
way (past month) 65.5%
Felt confident
about abilities 73.9%
to handle
personal problems 73.2%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 57.5%
important things
in life (past 60.2%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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Figure 107: Perceived Stress (12th Grade)

2016 Perceived Stress (12th Grade)
Felt that
difficulties were 59.4%
piling up so high
that you could
not overcome them 62.1%
(past month)
Felt that things 69.4%
were going your
way (past month) 69.2%
Felt confident
about abilities 76.0%
to handle
personal problems 75.0%
(past month)
Felt unable
to control the 58.6%
important things
in life (past 59.7%
month)
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'sometimes', 'fairly often', or 'very often'
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8.2 Future Orientation
Definitions
Youth who have a positive outlook on their future, establish goals for the future, or give greater attention
to future consequences of their behavior are less likely to engage in problem behaviors. These concepts
are often analyzed together in order to measure an individual’s future orientation (Keough et al., 1999).
Students were asked a series of statements about their future and goals, and percentages represented
in charts refer to those youth who stated these statements were exactly, a lot, or somewhat like them.
Participants were also asked how often they make plans for their goals or have trouble figuring out how
to make their goals happen. Percentages represented in these charts refer to those youth who stated
they create goals, or have trouble with their goals, all, most or some of the time.

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Figures
Figure 108: Future Orientation (8th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (8th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

78.3%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

85.6%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

81.3%

I have goals in
my life

86.4%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

68.4%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

79.5%

I am excited
about my future

81.2%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

68.3%

72.9%

84.5%

78.1%

84.3%

65.2%

78.1%

78.8%

61.9%

0

10

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30

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60

70

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100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 109: Future Orientation (10th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (10th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

76.6%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

84.7%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

80.2%

I have goals in
my life

85.4%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

65.3%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

77.5%

I am excited
about my future

79.4%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

66.5%

73.1%

82.1%

78.3%

83.7%

59.2%

74.9%

77.7%

64.7%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 110: Future Orientation (12th Grade)

2016 Future Orientation (12th Grade)
I know how to
make my plans
happen

79.0%

It is important
to me that I
reach my goals

86.1%

If I set goals,
I take action to
reach them

82.2%

I have goals in
my life

85.6%

I develop step−
by−step plans to
reach my goals

69.4%

I trust my future
will turn out
well

79.5%

I am excited
about my future

80.9%

I expect good
things to happen
to me

69.3%

77.8%

85.8%

81.3%

84.9%

67.8%

78.6%

79.9%

69.1%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'somewhat', 'a lot', or 'exactly like me'
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Figure 111: Goal Setting (8th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (8th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

62.9%
62.2%
76.1%
74.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
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Yavapai

Figure 112: Goal Setting (10th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (10th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

66.8%
66.2%
76.4%
72.4%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
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Figure 113: Goal Setting (12th Grade)

2016 Goal Setting (12th Grade)
Have trouble
figuring out how
to make goals
happen
Make plans to
achieve goals

67.4%
68.4%
79.0%
77.8%

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Percentage (%) of students who responded
'some', 'most', or 'all of the time'
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Appendices

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Section A: Appendices
This report includes four appendices containing supplementary information about the Arizona Youth
Survey. The appendices and their contents are described in the following list.
Appendix A: List of References
contains bibliographic information for all research articles and books cited in this report
Appendix B: Scantron Questionnaire
contains the complete Scantron version of the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey
Appendix C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
provides information about how questionnaire items were combined to form the RPF scales used
in the RPF figures in Section 5.1
Appendix D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
lists all changes in the exact wording of questionnaire items, starting from the 2004 Arizona Youth
Survey, until the current 2016 administration

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A: List of References
This appendix provides citation information for all research articles and books referred to in this report.
A complete bibliography database file in BibTeX format is available upon request.

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B: Scantron Questionnaire
The following pages contain the 2016 AYS Scantron-format questionnaire in its entirety. All students in
the 2016 Arizona sample provided their responses either on this Scantron questionnaire, or a web-based
version that had identical text for every item. All figures in this document were constructed from students’
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1. Thank you for agreeing to participate in this survey. The purpose of this survey is to learn how students in our
schools feel about their community, family, peers, and school. The survey also asks about health behaviors.
2. The survey is completely voluntary and anonymous. DO NOT put your name on the questionnaire.
3. This is not a test, so there are no right or wrong answers. We would like you to work quickly so you can finish.
4. All of the questions should be answered by completely filling in one of the answer spaces. If you do not find an
answer that fits exactly, use the one that comes closest. If any question does not apply to you, or you are not
sure what it means, just leave it blank. You can skip any question that you do not wish to answer.
5. Please answer each question by completely filling in the oval with a #2 pencil.

Please fill in the following information with the help of your teacher/survey assistant.
1. County:

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9th

10th

11th

8. What grade are you in?
7th

8th

12th

9. Do you get a free or reduced cost lunch at school?
Free lunch

Reduced cost lunch

10. Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

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14. What is the highest level of education completed
by your mother?

FEMALE

7. How old are you?

6th

4. District Site:

Neither
No

8th grade or less
Some high school
Completed high school
or GED
Some college
Completed community
college or technical
school

15. What, if any, is the current military status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all that apply)
Neither of my parents have ever been in the military
Active Duty

In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

Reserve

Not Deployed
In country
Overseas – not in a combat zone
Overseas – in a combat zone

11. What is your race? (Mark all that apply.)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
12. Think of where you live most of the time. Which of
the following people live there with you? (Mark
all that apply.)
Mother
Uncle
Stepmother
Other Adult(s)
Father
Brother(s)
Stepfather
Stepbrother(s)
Foster Parent(s)
Sister(s)
Grandparent(s)
Stepsister(s)
Aunt
Other Children
13. Are your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure

Completed 4 year college
(Bachelor’s Degree)
Graduate or Professional
(e.g., Master’s, Ph.D.,
M.D., Ed.D., J.D.)
Don’t know

Former military
Died while serving in the military
16. Which of the following people do you feel comfortable
going to for help when things go wrong or when you
need someone to talk to about your problems?
(Mark all that apply.)
Parents/Step-parents
Coaches/Instructors
Grandparents
Mentors
Siblings
Tutors
Other relatives
Counselors
Friends
Other adults
Teachers
I have no one I can talk to
or go to for help
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10-11 times
8-9 times
6-7 times
4-5 times
2-3 times
1 time
0 times

The next section asks about your experiences at school.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

17. In my school, students have lots of chances
to help decide things like class activities and
rules.

32. During the past 12 months, how
many times has someone
threatened or injured you with a
weapon such as a gun, knife, or
club ON SCHOOL PROPERTY?

18. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

33. During the past 12 months, how
many times were you in a
physical fight ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?

19. Teachers ask me to work on special
classroom projects.
20. My teachers notice when I am doing a good
job.

34. During the past 12 months, how
often have you been picked on
or bullied by a student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

21. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to get involved in sports, clubs, and
other school activities outside of class.

35. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you been
harassed, mistreated, or made
fun of by another person while
on-line or through a cell phone
or other electronic device?

22. There are lots of chances for students in my
school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
23. I feel safe at my school.
24. The school lets my parents know when I
have done something well.

36. During the past 12 months, how
often have you picked on or
bullied another student ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?

25. My teachers praise me when I work hard in
school.
26. I have lots of chances to be part of class
discussions or activities.

27. Now thinking back
over the past year in
school, how often
did you:

37. During the past 12 months, how
often have you seen bullying
ON SCHOOL PROPERTY and
done nothing to stop it?

Almost always
Often
Sometimes
Seldom
Never

38. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
NOT go to school because you felt you would be
unsafe at school or on the way to or from school?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

a. enjoy being in school?
b. hate being in school?
c. try to do your best work?

39. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
carry a weapon such as a gun, knife, or club ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY?
0 days
4 or 5 days
1 day
6 or more days
2 or 3 days

d. feel that the school work you were assigned
was meaningful and important?
28. Putting them all together, what were your grades like
last year?
Mostly A’s
Mostly D’s
Mostly B’s
Mostly F’s
Mostly C’s

40. What are the chances
you would be seen
as cool if you:

29. How important do you think the things you are learning
in school are going to be for you later in life?
Very important
Slightly important
Quite important
Not at all important
Fairly important

a. smoked cigarettes?
b. worked hard at school?
c. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly,
that is, at least once or twice a month?

30. How interesting are most of your courses to you?
Very interesting
Slightly interesting
Quite interesting
Not at all interesting
Fairly interesting
31. During the past 30 days, how many days of school have
you missed because you skipped or ‘cut’?
None
4-5 days
1 day
6-10 days
2 days
11 or more days
3 days

Very good chance
Pretty good chance
Some chance
Little chance
No or very little chance

d. defended someone who was being verbally
abused at school?
e. smoked marijuana?
f. carried a handgun?
g. regularly volunteered to do community
service?
h. were a member of a gang?
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18
17
16

43. How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:

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41. How old were you
when you first:

10 or more times
6 to 9 times
3 to 5 times
1 to 2 times
Never

14
13

a. been suspended from school?

12
11

b. carried a handgun?

10
9

c. sold illegal drugs?

8 or younger
Never

d. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as
a car or motorcycle?

a. smoked marijuana?
e. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

b. smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?

f. been arrested?
c. had more than a sip or
two of beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?

g. attacked someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?
h. been drunk or high at school?

d. began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?

i. volunteered to do community service?
j. taken a handgun to school?
k. been hit, slapped, pushed, shoved, kicked or
any other way physically assaulted by your
boyfriend or girlfriend?

e. attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?

l. seen someone punched with a fist, kicked,
choked, or beaten up?

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f. belonged to a gang?

m. seen someone attacked with a weapon, other
than a gun, such as a knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?

g. gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports, bingo,
dice, raffles, casino,
internet or video
games, etc.)?

n. seen someone shot or shot at?
44. How often have you done the following for money,
possessions, or anything of value:

h. used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?

Almost every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
At least once in the past 12 months
Before, but not in the past 12 months
Never

Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

42. How wrong do you think
it is for someone your
age to:

a. Played the lottery or scratch off tickets?

a. take a handgun to school?

b. Bet on a game of personal skill such as
pool or a video game?

b. steal anything worth more than $5?

c. Played cards?

c. pick a fight with someone?

d. Played a dice game?

d. attack someone with the idea of seriously
hurting them?

e. Bet on sports?
45. How many peers do you like to hang out with and
spend time with?
0
6
1
7
2
8
3
9
4
10 or more
5

e. stay away from school all day when their
parents think they are at school?
f. have one or two drinks of beer, wine, or hard
liquor nearly every day?
g. smoke cigarettes?
h. smoke marijuana?
i. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another
illegal drug?
j. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?

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46. How many best friends (the friends you feel closest to)
do you have?
0
3
1
4 or more
2

47. Think of your four best friends. In the
past year (12 months), how many of
your best friends have:

55. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been drinking
alcohol?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

Number
of friends

0 1 2 3 4+

a. participated in clubs, organizations or
activities at school?

56. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been taking
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) that were not
prescribed to you by a doctor or that you took only for
the experience or feeling they cause?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

b. smoked cigarettes?
c. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) when
their parents didn’t know about it?
d. made a commitment to stay drug-free?

57. During the past 30 days, how many times did you DRIVE
a car or other vehicle when you had been using
marijuana?
0 times
2 or 3 times
6 or more times
1 time
4 or 5 times

e. used marijuana?
f. tried to do well in school?
g. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines,
or other illegal drugs?

58. Think back over the LAST TWO WEEKS. How many times
have you had five or more alcoholic drinks in a row?
None
Twice
6-9 times
Once
3-5 times
10 or more times

h. been suspended from school?
i. liked school?

59. Have you ever smoked cigarettes?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

j. carried a handgun?
k. sold illegal drugs?

60. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you
smoke cigarettes?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

l. stolen or tried to steal a motor
vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
m. been arrested?
n. dropped out of school?

61. Have you ever used electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
Never
Regularly in the past
Once or twice
Regularly now
Once in a while but not regularly

o. been members of a gang?
p. been in a physical fight?

62. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use
electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

48. I ignore rules that get in my way.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True
49. I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get
them mad.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

63. How frequently have you used smokeless tobacco
during the past 30 days?
0 days
6 to 9 days
All 30 days
1 or 2 days
10 to 19 days
3 to 5 days
20 to 29 days

50. I like to see how much I can get away with.
Very False
Somewhat True
Somewhat False
Very True

64. In the last 30 days, about
how many times were
you offered:

51. I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

a. alcohol?

52. It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

b. cigarettes?
c. marijuana?

53. I think it is okay to take something without asking if
you can get away with it.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree

d. Rx drugs?
e. other drugs?
65. During the past 12 months, how
many times have you talked with
your parents about strategies to
avoid or resist people or places
where you might be offered
alcohol, prescription drugs, or
other drugs?

54. During the past 30 days, how many times did you RIDE in
a car or other vehicle driven by someone who had been
drinking alcohol?
0 times
1 time

2 or 3 times
4 or 5 times

6 or more times
4

More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

On how many occasions (if any) have you:

OCCASIONS:

0

1-2

3-5

6-9 10-19 20-39 40+

66. had alcoholic beverages (beer, wine or hard liquor) to drink in your lifetime -- more
than just a few sips?
67. had beer, wine or hard liquor to drink during the past 30 days?
68. used marijuana in your lifetime?
69. used marijuana during the past 30 days?
70. used LSD or other hallucinogens in your lifetime?
71. used LSD or other hallucinogens during the past 30 days?
72. used cocaine or crack in your lifetime?
73. used cocaine or crack during the past 30 days?
74. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high in your lifetime?
75. sniffed glue, breathed the contents of an aerosol spray can, or inhaled other gases or
sprays, in order to get high during the past 30 days?
76. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) in your lifetime?
77. used phenoxydine (pox, px, breeze) during the past 30 days?
78. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in your lifetime?
79. used methamphetamines (meth, crystal meth) in the past 30 days?
80. used heroin in your lifetime?
81. used heroin during the past 30 days?
82. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in your lifetime?
83. used Ecstasy (‘X’, ‘E’, MDMA, or ’Molly’) in the past 30 days?
84. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in your lifetime?
85. used steroids or anabolic steroids (such as Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Equipoise
or Depotesterone) in the past 30 days?
86. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
87. used prescription pain relievers (such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, or Codeine)
without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
88. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them in your lifetime?
89. used prescription stimulants (such as Ritalin, Adderal, or Dexedrine) without a doctor
telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
90. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them in your lifetime?
91. used prescription sedatives (tranquilizers, such as Valium or Xanax, barbiturates,
or sleeping pills) without a doctor telling you to take them during the past 30 days?
92. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high in your lifetime?
93. used over the counter drugs (such as cough syrup, cold medicine, or diet pills)
for the purposes of getting high during the past 30 days?
94. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) in your lifetime?
95. used synthetic drugs (such as Bath Salts like Ivory Wave or White Lightning or herbal
incense products like K2, Spice, or Gold) during the past 30 days?
96. drank beer, wine or hard liquor at the same time you used prescription drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium, Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) during the past 30 days?

97. If during the past 30 days you used marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not use marijuana during the past 30 days
I got it from someone with a Medical Marijuana Card
Friends
Parties
School
Family/Relatives
Home
Other
98. In the last 30 days, how often have you avoided people
or places because you might be offered alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other drugs including
prescription drugs?
None
Once

2-3 times
4-6 times

100. How much do you think people
risk harming themselves
(physically or in other
ways) if they:

a. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
b. try marijuana once or twice?
c. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
d. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?

7-10 times
More than 10 times

99. In the last 30 days, how often did you respond in the
following ways when alcohol,
cigarettes, marijuana or other
I never got offers
drugs including prescription
Four or more times
drugs were offered to you?
Three times
(Fill in an answer for
Twice
each way of
Once
responding)
Never
a. say “No” without giving a reason why.
b. give an explanation or excuse to turn
down the offer.
c. decide to leave the situation without
accepting the offer.
d. use some other way to not accept the
alcohol or drugs.

Great risk
Moderate risk
Slight risk
No risk

e. have five or more drinks of an alcoholic
beverage in a row once or twice a week?
f. use prescription drugs without a doctor telling
them to take them?
101. Compared to using illegal drugs (e.g., cocaine, meth,
heroin), how harmful do you think it is for people to take
prescription drugs (e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin, Adderal, sleeping pills) without a doctor
telling them to take them?
A lot less harmful
Less harmful
5

No difference
More harmful

A lot more harmful

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These questions ask about the neighborhood and
community where you live.

102. If during the past 30 days you drank alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all that apply.)
I did not drink alcohol in the past 30 days
I bought it in a store such as a liquor store, convenience
store, supermarket, discount store, or gas station
I bought it at a restaurant, bar, or club
I bought it at a public event such as a concert or sporting
event
I gave someone else money to buy it for me
My parent or guardian gave it to me
Another family member who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone not related to me who is 21 or older gave it to me
Someone under the age of 21 gave it to me
I got it at a party
I took it from home
I took it from a store or someone else’s home
I got it some other way

106. About how many adults (over
21) have you known
personally who in the past
year have:

a. used marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other
drugs?
b. sold or dealt drugs?
c. done other things that could get them in
trouble with the police, like stealing,
selling stolen goods, mugging or
assaulting others, etc.?
d. gotten drunk or high?
Very easy
Sort of easy
Sort of hard
Very hard

103. If, during the past 30 days you used prescription drugs
in order to get high, not for a medical reason, how did
you get them? (Mark all that apply.)

107. If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
108. If you wanted to get some beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
109. If you wanted to get some marijuana, how
easy would it be for you to get some?
110. If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine,
LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it
be for you to get some?
111. If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy
would it be for you to get one?

Doctor/Pharmacy
School
Other
Over the Internet
Outside the United States
(e.g., Mexico, Canada)

104. If you used alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the past
30 days, please tell us about some of your reasons for
using (Mark all that apply):
To fit in with my friends
To try something new or exciting
To get back at my parents or to get my parent’s attention
To help me lose weight
To keep from feeling sad or down
I was bored and needed something to do
To get a high or to have a good feeling
To help me feel normal
To help me stay focused or think better
To have fun
To be like an actor or musician/band that I admire
To feel more grown up or prove that I am grown up
I needed it, craved it, or am addicted
To deal with the stress in my life (Please mark all areas
of stress that were related to your substance use below)
Parents/family
Peers/Friends (e.g., fighting with friends, getting
bullied, dealing with rumors, etc.)
School
Community
Other

112. If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
113. If a kid drank some beer, wine or hard liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your neighborhood,
he or she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
114. If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood, he or
she would be caught by the police.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly agree
115. Have you ever belonged to a gang?
No
Yes, belong now
No, but would like to
Yes, but would like to get out
Yes, in the past

105. If you did not use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs in the
past 30 days, please tell us about some of the reasons
for not using (Mark all that apply):

116. If you have ever belonged to a gang, what was the
one major reason you joined?
Protection/safety
Make money
Friendship
Felt pressured
Parent(s) are in a gang
To get respect
Sibling(s) are in a gang
Other

I’m not interested in using drugs
It can harm my body
My parents would be disappointed in me
My parents would take away my privileges if they found
out
My teachers/mentors/other adults in my life would be
disappointed in me
I might get kicked out of school or extracurricular
activities (e.g., sports, cheerleading, drama club/plays)
My friends would stop talking to me or hanging out with
me
I would get a bad reputation with peers
I wanted to, but I couldn’t get it or wasn’t offered it
It’s illegal – I could get arrested
I’ve tried them before and I don’t like them
It’s morally wrong
It’s against my religious or spiritual beliefs

117. How wrong would most
adults (over 21) in your
neighborhood think it is
for kids your age:

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Not wrong at all
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong

a. to use marijuana?
b. to drink alcohol?
c. to smoke cigarettes?

118. How wrong do your
friends feel it would be for you to:
a. have one or two drinks of an alcoholic
beverage nearly every day?
b. smoke tobacco?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. use prescription drugs not prescribed to you?

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I’ve never used prescription
drugs to get high
Friends
Family/Relatives
Parties
Home (e.g., Medicine Cabinet)

5 or more adults
4
3
2
1
0 adults

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119. During the past 12 months, do you recall hearing,
reading, or watching an advertisement about the
prevention of substance use?
No

133. How wrong do your
A little bit wrong
parents feel it would be
Wrong
for YOU to:
Very wrong
a. have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor
(for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) nearly
every day?
b. smoke cigarettes?
c. smoke marijuana?
d. steal something worth more than $5?
e. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on
buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
f. pick a fight with someone?
g. use prescription drugs without a doctor
telling you to take them?

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

Yes

120. If I had to move, I would miss the
neighborhood I now live in.
121. My neighbors notice when Iam doing a
good job and let me know about it.
122. I like my neighborhood.
123. There are lots of adults in my neighborhood
I could talk to about something important.
124. I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
125. There are people in my neighborhood who
are proud of me when I do something well.
126. There are people in my neighborhood who
encourage me to do my best.
127. I feel safe in my neighborhood.

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

134. The rules in my family are clear.
135. People in my family often insult or yell at
each other.
136. When I am not at home, one of my parents
knows where I am and who I am with.
137. We argue about the same things in my
family over and over.
138. If I drank some beer, wine or liquor (for
example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without
my parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
139. My family has clear rules about alcohol and
drug use.
140. If I carried a handgun without my
parents’ permission, my parents would
catch me.
141. If I skipped school, my parents would catch
me.
142. My parents ask me what I think before most
family decisions affecting me are made.
143. I feel very close to my mother.
144. I feel very close to my father.
145. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
mother.
146. I share my thoughts and feelings with my
father.
147. I enjoy spending time with my mother.
148. I enjoy spending time with my father.
149. If I had a personal problem, I could ask my
mom or dad for help.

128. During a typical week, how many days do all or
most of your family eat at least one meal together?
Number of days:

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

129. During the past 12 months, have you talked with at
least one of your parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs?
By parents, we mean your biological parents, adoptive
parents, stepparents, or adult guardians – whether or
not they live with you. (Mark all that apply.)
No, I did not talk with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
tobacco use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
alcohol use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
prescription drug use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
marijuana use.
Yes, I talked with my parents about the dangers of
illegal drug use.
130. Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
I don’t have any brothers or sisters
Yes
No

Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

a. drunk beer, wine or hard liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey or gin)?
b. smoked marijuana?

150. My parents give me lots of chances to do
fun things with them.
151. My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework
done.
152. People in my family have serious
arguments.
153. My parents would know if I did not come
home on time.
154. It is important to be honest with your
parents, even if they become upset or you
get punished.

c. smoked cigarettes?
d. taken a handgun to school?
131. Has anyone in your family ever had severe alcohol or
drug problems?
No
Yes
132. Have any of your relatives been in prison or jail any time
during the past year (12 months)? (Mark all that apply.)
No one has been in prison or jail
Mother
Father
Step-parent
Grandparent(s)
Other adult(s)
Sibling (i.e. brother, sister, step-sibling etc.)

155. My parents notice when I am doing a good job and
let me know about it.
Never or Almost Never
Sometimes
Often
All the Time

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156. How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of
you for something you’ve done?
Never or Almost Never
Often
Sometimes
All the Time

161. People have many different types of interactions with
their peers at school. Please answer the following
questions about your peer experiences in school
during the last month.
5 = Always/Almost always
4
3
2
1 = Never/Almost never

157. In a normal school week, how many days are you
home after school for at least one hour without an
adult there?
Never or Almost Never
3 days
1 day
4 day
2 days
5 days
Very often
Fairly often
Sometimes
Almost never
Never

162. Please indicate how
much these statements
describe you.

a. that you were unable to control the
important things in your life?
b. confident about you abilities to handle your
personal problems?
c. that things were going your way?
d. that difficulties were piling up so high that
you could not overcome them?

a. I expect good things to happen to me.
b. I am excited about my future.
c. I trust my future will turn out well.
d. I develop step-by-step plans to reach my
goals.
e. I have goals in my life.
f. If I set goals, I take action to reach them.
g. It is important to me that I reach my goals.
h. I know how to make my plans happen.

159. In the last 30 days, how many times have you taken
money that didn’t belong to you or used someone
else’s credit card without their approval in order to:
More than 10 times
7-10 times
4-6 times
2-3 times
Once
Never

163. Please indicate how
often this happens.

a. Purchase alcohol?
b. Purchase prescription (Rx) drugs?
c. Purchase illicit drugs (e.g. marijuana,
meth, heroin)?
d. Purchase a gun, knife, or other weapon?
e. Support gang activities?
f. Gamble or place a bet?

a. Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or
alcoholic?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
b. Did you live with anyone who used illegal street drugs or
who abused prescription medications?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
c. Did you live with anyone who served time or was sentenced
to serve time in a prison, jail, or other correctional facility?
Yes
No
Don’t know / Not sure
d. Were your parents separated or divorced?
Yes
Parents not married
No
Don’t know / Not sure
e. How often did adults in your home ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each other up?
Never
Once
More than once
f. How often did an adult in your home ever swear at you,
insult you, or put you down?
Once

All of the time
Most of the time
Some of the time
A little of the time
None of the time

a. How often do you make plans to achieve
your goals?
b. How often do you have trouble figuring out
how to make your goals happen?

160. All questions refer to the time period from when
you were born until now. Now, looking back —

Never

Exactly like me
A lot like me
Somewhat like me
A little like me
Not at all like me

More than once
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158. In the last month,
how often have
you felt:

a. How often do other students exclude you
from activities?
b. How often are other students mean to you?
c. How often do other students push or hit you?
d. How often do other students make fun of
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C: Risk & Protective Factor (RPF) Scale Definitions
In this appendix we detail the items used to construct the risk and protective factor (RPF) scales presented in Section 5.1 the report. Many of the items used in the scales were “reverse coded” to ensure
that high values correlated with “risk” or “protection” accordingly.
1. COMMUNITY: Laws and Norms Favorable to Drug Use
(a) How wrong would most adults (over 21) in your neighborhood think it is for kids your age
i. to use marijuana?
ii. to drink alcohol?
iii. to smoke cigarettes?
(b) If a kid drank some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) in your
neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(c) If a kid smoked marijuana in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
(d) If a kid carried a handgun in your neighborhood would he or she be caught by the police?
2. COMMUNITY: Low neighborhood Attachment
(a) I’d like to get out of my neighborhood.
(b) I like my neighborhood.
(c) If I had to move, I would miss the neighborhood I now live in.
3. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Drugs
(a) If you wanted to get some beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin),
how easy would it be for you to get some?
(b) If you wanted to get some cigarettes, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(c) If you wanted to get some marijuana, how easy would it be for you to get some?
(d) If you wanted to get a drug like cocaine, LSD, or amphetamines, how easy would it be for you
to get some?
4. COMMUNITY: Perceived Availability of Handguns
(a) If you wanted to get a handgun, how easy would it be for you to get one?
5. COMMUNITY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My neighbors notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) There are people in my neighborhood who encourage me to do my best.
(c) There are people in my neighborhood who are proud of me when I do something well.
6. FAMILY: Family Conflict
(a) People in my family often insult or yell at each other.
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(b) People in my family have serious arguments.
(c) We argue about the same things in my family over and over.
7. FAMILY: Poor Family Management
(a) My parents ask if I’ve gotten my homework done.
(b) Would your parents know if you did not come home on time?
(c) When I am not at home, one of my parents knows where I am and who I am with.
(d) The rules in my family are clear.
(e) My family has clear rules about alcohol and drug use.
(f) If you drank some beer or wine or liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin) without your
parents’ permission, would you be caught by your parents?
(g) If you skipped school would you be caught by your parents?
(h) If you carried a handgun without your parents’ permission, would you be caught by your
parents?
8. FAMILY: Family History of Antisocial Behavior
(a) Has anyone in your family ever had a severe alcohol or drug problem?
(b) Have any of your brothers or sisters ever:
i. drunk beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)?
ii. smoked marijuana?
iii. smoked cigarettes?
iv. taken a handgun to school?
(c) About how many adults (over 21) have you known personally who in the past year have used
marijuana, crack, cocaine, or other drugs?
9. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable to Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. steal anything worth more than $5?
ii. draw graffiti, write things, or draw pictures on buildings or other property (without the
owner’s permission)?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
10. FAMILY: Parental Attitudes Favorable Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to...
i. Have 1 to 2 drinks of beer, wine, or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
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11. FAMILY: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents give me lots of chances to do fun things with them.
(b) My parents ask me what I think before most family decisions affecting me are made.
(c) If I had a personal problem, I could ask my mom or dad for help.
12. FAMILY: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My parents notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) How often do your parents tell you they’re proud of you for something you’ve done?
(c) Do you enjoy spending time with your mother?
(d) Do you enjoy spending time with your father?
13. FAMILY: Attachment
(a) Do you feel very close to your mother?
(b) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your mother?
(c) Do you feel very close to your father?
(d) Do you share your thoughts and feeling with your father?
14. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Antisocial Behavior
(a) How wrong it is to
i. take a handgun to school?
ii. steal anything worth more than $5?
iii. pick a fight with someone?
iv. attack someone with the idea of seriously hurting them?
v. stay away from school all day when their parents think they are at school?
15. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Antisocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. been suspended from school?
ii. carried a handgun?
iii. sold illegal drugs?
iv. stolen or tried to steal a motor vehicle such as a car or motorcycle?
v. been arrested?
vi. dropped out of school?
16. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Antisocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you
i. smoked cigarettes?
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ii. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
iii. smoked marijuana?
iv. carried a handgun?
17. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Favorable Attitudes Toward Drug Use
(a) How wrong do your friends feel it would be for you to:
i. Have one or two drinks of beer, wine or hard liquor nearly every day?
ii. smoke cigarettes?
iii. smoke marijuana?
iv. use LSD, cocaine, amphetamines or another illegal drug?
18. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Friends Use of Drugs
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. smoked cigarettes?
ii. tried beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey or gin) when their parents
didn’t know about it?
iii. used marijuana?
iv. used LSD, cocaine, amphetamines, or other illegal drugs?
19. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Perceived Risks of Drug Use
(a) How much do you think people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they
i. smoke one or more packs of cigarettes per day?
ii. try marijuana once or twice?
iii. smoke marijuana once or twice a week?
iv. take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage (beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day?
20. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Early Initiation of Drug Use
(a) How old were you when first
i. smoked marijuana?
ii. smoked a cigarette, even just a puff?
iii. had more than a sip or two of beer, wine or hard liquor (for example, vodka, whiskey, or
gin)?
iv. began drinking alcoholic beverages regularly, that is, at least once or twice a month?
21. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Gang Involvement
(a) In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends have been members of a gang?
(b) Have you ever belonged to a gang?
(c) How old were you when you first belonged to a gang?
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22. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rebelliousness
(a) I do the opposite of what people tell me, just to get them mad.
(b) I ignore the rules that get in my way.
(c) I like to see how much I can get away with.
23. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Prosocial Involvement
(a) How many times in the past year (12 months) have you
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. volunteered to do community service?
24. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) What are the chances you would be seen as cool if you:
i. worked hard in school?
ii. defended someone who was being verbally abused at school?
iii. regularly volunteered to do community service?
25. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Interaction with Prosocial Peers
(a) Think of your four best friends. In the past year (12 months), how many of your best friends
have
i. participated in clubs, organizations and activities at school?
ii. made the commitment to staying drug-free?
iii. tried to do well in school?
iv. liked school?
26. PEER-INDIVIDUALS: Belief in Moral Order
(a) I think it is okay to take something without asking if you can get away with it.
(b) I think sometimes it’s okay to cheat at school.
(c) It is all right to beat up people if they start the fight.
(d) It is important to be honest with your parents, even if they become upset or you get punished.
27. SCHOOL: Academic Failure
(a) Putting them all together, what were your grades like last year?
28. SCHOOL: Low Commitment to School
(a) How often do you feel that the school work you are assigned is meaningful and important?
(b) How interesting are most of your courses to you?
(c) How important do you think the things you are learning in school are going to be for your later
life?
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(d) Now, thinking back over the past year in school, how often did you
i. enjoy being in school?
ii. hate being in school?
iii. try to do your best work in school?
(e) During the past 30 days how many whole days of school have you missed because you
skipped or “cut?”
29. SCHOOL: Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement
(a) In my school, students have lots of chances to help decide things like class activities and
rules.
(b) There are lots of chances for students in my school to talk with a teacher one-on-one.
(c) Teachers ask me to work on special classroom projects.
(d) There are lots of chances for students in my school to get involved in sports, clubs, and other
school activities outside of class.
(e) I have lots of chances to be part of class discussions or activities.
30. SCHOOL: Rewards for Prosocial Involvement
(a) My teachers notice when I am doing a good job and let me know about it.
(b) The school lets my parents know when I have done something well.
(c) I feel safe at my school.
(d) My teachers praise me when I work hard in school.

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D: Wording Changes in 2016 Questionnaire
The following pages list all changes in questionnaire items, from the first administration of the AYS in
2004, until the current, 2016 version. Each row lists the exact wording for each question for each year
the survey was administered. The cells are sorted on the 2016 wording. A blank cell indicates that there
was no version of a particular question in a particular year.

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"

"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(a) used marijuana,
crack, cocaine, or
other drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(b) sold or dealt
drugs?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(c) done other
things that could get
them in trouble with
the police, like
stealing, selling
stolen goods,
mugging or
assaulting others,
etc.?"
"About how many
adults (over 21)
have you known
personally who in
the past year have:
(d) gotten drunk or
high?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (a) Did you live with
anyone who was a
problem drinker or
an alcoholic?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (b) Did you live with
anyone who used
illegal street drugs
or who abused
prescription
medications?"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (c) Did you live with
anyone who served
time or was
sentenced to serve
time in a prison, jail,
or other correctional
facility?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (d) Were your
parents separated
or divorced?"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"

"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (e) How often did
adults in your home
ever slap, hit, kick,
punch, or beat each
other up?"
"All questions refer
to the time period
from when you
were born until now.
Now, looking back (f) How often did an
adult in your home
ever swear at you,
insult you, or put
you down?"
"Are you Hispanic
or Latino?"
"Are you: ( MALE;
FEMALE)"
"Are your parents
separated or
divorced?"

2004

2006

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2008

"During a typical
week, how many
times do all or most
of your family living
in your home eat a
meal together?" (a)
Breakfast (b) Lunch
(c) Dinner

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"Compared to using
illegal drugs (e.g.,
cocaine, meth,
heroin), how
harmful do you
think it is for people
to take prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"Do you get a free
or reduced cost
lunch at school?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) No, I did not
talk with my parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, or drug
use."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

"During a typical
week, how many
days do all or most
of your family eat at
least one meal
together?"
"During the past 12
months, do you
recall hearing,
reading, or
watching an
advertisement
about the
prevention of
substance use?"
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) No, I
did not talk with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or illegal
drugs."

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2006

2008

2010

2012

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
to my parents about
the dangers of
tobacco use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of alcohol use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of tobacco
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of alcohol
use."
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
prescription drug
use."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016
"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you.
(Choose all that
apply) Yes, I talked
with my parents
about the dangers
of drug use."
"During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12 "During the past 12
months, how many months, how many months, how many months, how many
times has someone times has someone times has someone times has someone
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
threatened or
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
injured you with a
weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
gun, knife, or club
on school
on school
on school
ON SCHOOL
property?"
property?"
property?"
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
or drug use? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of drug
use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes, I
talked with my
parents about the
dangers of illegal
drug use."
"During the past 12
months, how many
times has someone
threatened or
injured you with a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times have you
talked with your
parents about
strategies to avoid
or resist people or
places where you
might be offered
alcohol, prescription
drugs, or other
drugs?"
"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
harassed,
mistreated, or made
fun of by another
person while on-line
or through a cell
phone or other
electronic device?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

"During the past 12
months, how many
times were you in a
physical fight on
school property?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

2012

2014

2016

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"

"During the past 12
months, how often
have you been
picked on or bullied
by a student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you picked on
or bullied another
student ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY?"
"During the past 12
months, how often
have you seen
bullying ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY and
done nothing to
stop it?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
times did you
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when other vehicle when
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
you had been
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
drinking alcohol?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been
taking prescription
drugs (e.g.,
OxyContin, Vicodin,
Valium, Xanax,
Ritalin, Adderal,
sleeping pills) that
were not prescribed
to you by a doctor
or that you took
only for the
experience or the
feeling they cause?"
"During the past 30
days, how many
times did you
DRIVE a car or
other vehicle when
you had been using
marijuana?"
"During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30 "During the past 30
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
days, how many
times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE times did you RIDE
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
in a car or other
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
vehicle driven by
someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had someone who had
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
been drinking
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"
alcohol?"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the LAST
FOUR WEEKS how
many whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, how many
whole days of
school have you
missed because
you skipped or
'cut'?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you carry a
weapon such as a
gun, knife, or club
on school
property?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you NOT
go to school
because you felt
you would be
unsafe at school or
on the way home
from school?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you smoke
cigarettes?"
"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
electronic cigarettes
(e-cigarettes)?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

"Has anyone in your
family ever had a
severe alcohol or
drug problem?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (a) drunk
beer, wine or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka whiskey or
gin)?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (b) smoked
marijuana?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (c) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (d) taken a
handgun to
school?"

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"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Father"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Mother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) No one has
been in prison or
jail"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Adult(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Brother(s)

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepbrother(s)"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) No one has
been in prison on
jail"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"

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"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Sister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply)
Stepsister(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepmother"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Stepfather"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"During the past 30
days, on how many
days did you use
chewing tobacco,
snuff, or dip?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"

2016
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sibling (i.e.,
brother, sister, stepsibling, etc.)"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have any of your
relatives been in
prison or jail any
time during the past
year (12 months)?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepparent"
"Have you ever
belonged to a
gang?"
"Have you ever
smoked
cigarettes?"
"Have you ever
used electronic
cigarettes (ecigarettes)?"
"How frequently
have you used
smokeless tobacco
during the past 30
days?"
"How important do
you think the things
you are learning are
going to be for your
later life?"
"How interesting are
most of your
courses to you?"
"How many best
friends (the friends
you feel closest to)
do you have?"

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"How many peers
do you like to hang
out with and spend
time with?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(a) been suspended
from school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(b) carried a
handgun?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(c) sold illegal
drugs?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(d) stolen or tried to
steal a motor
vehicle such as a
car or motorcycle?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(e) participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(f) been arrested?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(h) attacked
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(j) been drunk or
high at school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(k) volunteered to
do community
service?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) taken a handgun
to school?"

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"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) seen someone
punched with a fist,
kicked, choked, or
beaten up?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) seen someone
attacked with a
weapon, other than
a gun, such as a
knife, bat, bottle, or
chain?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) seen someone
shot or shot at?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they
(d) take one or two
drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
(beer, wine, liquor)
nearly every day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(a) smoke one or
more packs of
cigarettes per day?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana
regularly?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(c) smoke
marijuana once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(e) have five or
more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage
in a row once or
twice a week?"

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"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your "How often do your
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
parents tell you
they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you they're proud of you
for something
for something
for something
for something
for something
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(f) use prescription
drugs without a
doctor tellilng them
to take them?"
"How often do your
parents tell you
they're proud of you
for something
you've done?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (b)
have you: (b)
(b) played the
played the lottery or played the lottery or lottery or scratch-off
scratch-off tickets?" scratch-off tickets?" tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(b) played the
lottery or scratch-off
tickets?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (c) bet on have you: (c) bet on anything of value:
team sports?"
team sports?"
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(c) bet on sports?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(d) played cards?"

"How often have
you done the
"How often in the
"How often in the
following for money,
past 12 months
past 12 months
possessions, or
have you: (h) bet on have you: (h) bet on anything of value:
dice games such as dice games such as (h) played a dice
craps?"
craps?"
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(h) played a dice
game?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
"How often in the
"How often in the
possessions, or
past 12 months
past 12 months
anything of value:
have you: (i) bet on have you: (i) bet on (i) bet on a game of
games of personal games of personal personal skill such
skill such as pool,
skill such as pool,
as pool or a video
darts, or bowling?" darts, or bowling?" game?"
"How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?" "How old are you?"
"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a) when you first: (a)
smoked
smoked
smoked
smoked
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(i) bet on a game of
personal skill such
as pool or a video
game?"
"How old are you?"
"How old were you
when you first: (a)
smoked
marijuana?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

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"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (d)
played cards for
money?"

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"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (b)
smoked a cigarette,
even just a puff?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (c)
had more than a sip
or two of beer, wine
or hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
to: (a) take a
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
handgun to
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
school?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
to: (b) steal
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
anything worth
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you "How wrong do you
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
think it is for
someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

"How old were you
when you first: (d)
began drinking
alcoholic beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"
"How old were you
when you first: (i)
attacked someone
with the idea of
seriously hurting
them?"
"How old were you
when you first: (j)
belonged to a
gang?"
"How old were you
when you first: (k)
gambled or bet on
anything (cards,
lottery, sports,
bingo, dice, raffles,
casino, internet or
video games,
etc.)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (l)
used prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (a) take a
handgun to
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (b) steal
anything worth
more than $5?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (c) pick a fight
with someone?"

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"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) drink beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) regularly?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (d) attack
someone with the
idea of seriously
hurting them?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (e) stay away
from school all day
when their parents
think they are at
school?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (f) have one or
two drinks of beer,
wine, or hard liquor
nearly every day?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (g) smoke
cigarettes?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (i) use LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) smoke
marijuana?"
"How wrong do you
think it is for
someone your age
to: (j) use
prescription drugs
without a doctor
telling them to take
them?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (a) have
one or two drinks of
an alcoholic
beverage nearly
every day?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
smoke tobacco?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (b)
smoke tobacco?"

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"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
friends feel it would
be for you: (d) use
prescription drugs
not prescribed to
you?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
drink beer, wine or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey or gin)
regularly?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (a)
have 1 to 2 drinks
of beer, wine, or
hard liquor (for
example, vodka,
whiskey, or gin)
nearly every day?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (b)
smoke cigarettes?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (c)
smoke marijuana?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (d)
steal something
worth more than
$5?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (e)
draw graffiti, write
things, or draw
pictures on
buildings or other
property without the
owner's
permission)?"
"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (f)
pick a fight with
someone?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

"How wrong do your
parents feel it would
be for YOU to: (g)
use prescription
drugs without a
doctor telling you to
take them?"

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"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your father?"
"Do you enjoy
spending time with
your mother?"
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."
"Do you feel very
close to your
father?"
"Do you feel very
close to your
mother?"

"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (a) to use
marijuana?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (b) to drink
alcohol?"
"How wrong would
most adults (over
21) in your
neighborhood think
it is for kids your
age: (c) to smoke
cigarettes?"
"I do the opposite of
what people tell me,
just to get them
mad."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
father."
"I enjoy spending
time with my
mother."
"I feel safe at my
school."
"I feel safe in my
neighborhood."

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
father?"
"Do you share your
thoughts and
feelings with your
mother?"

"I have lots of
chances to be part
of class discussions
or activities."
"I ignore rules that
get in my way."
"I like my
neighborhood."
"I like to see how
much I can get
away with."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
father."
"I share my
thoughts and
feelings with my
mother."

"I feel very close to
my father."
"I feel very close to
my mother."

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

"I think it okay to
take something
without asking if
you can get away
with it."
"I think sometimes
it's okay to cheat at
school."
"I'd like to get out of
my neighborhood."
"If a kid carried a
handgun in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid drank some
beer, wine, or hard
liquor (for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If a kid smoked
marijuana in your
neighborhood
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Another family
member who is 21
or older gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a public
event such as a
concert or sporting
event"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it at a
restaurant, bar, or
club"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I
bought it in a store
such as a liquor
store, convenience
store, supermarket,
discount store, or
gas station"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not drink alcohol in
the past 30 days"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I gave
someone else
money to buy it for
me"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
at a party"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
some other way"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from a store or
someone else's
home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I took it
from home"
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) My
parent or guardian
gave it to me"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
"If during the past
30 days you drank 30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
that apply.)
Someone under the Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to age of 21 gave it to
me"
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

2012

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone not
related to me who is
21 or older gave it
to me."
"If during the past
30 days you drank
alcohol, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.)
Someone under the
age of 21 gave it to
me"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Home"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I did
not use marijuana
during the past 30
days"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) I got it
from someone with
a Medical Marijuana
Card"
"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Other"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) Parties"

2004

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2006

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2008

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2010

"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"

2012

2014

2016

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If you carried a
handgun without
your parents'
permission, would
you be caught by
your parents?"
"If you drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
would you be
caught by your
parents?"
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If you skipped
school would you
be caught by your
parents?"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

"If during the past
30 days you used
marijuana, how did
you get it? (Mark all
that apply.) School"
"If I carried a
handgun without my
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I drank some
beer, wine, or liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) without your
parents' permission,
my parents would
catch me."
"If I had a personal
problem, I could ask
my mom or dad for
help."
"If I had to move, I
would miss the
neighborhood I now
live in."
"If I skipped school,
my parents would
catch me."
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I might get
kicked out of school
or extracurricular
activities (e.g.,
sports,
cheerleading,
drama club/plays)"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I wanted to,
but I couldn't get it
or wasn't offered it"

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2006

2008

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"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I would get
a bad reputation
with peers"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I'm not
interested in using
drugs"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): I've tried
them before and I
don't like them"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It can harm
my body"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's against
my religious or
spiritual beliefs"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's illegal --I
could get arrested"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): It's morally
wrong"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My friends
would stop talking
to me or hanging
out with me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My parents
would take away
my privileges if they
found out"

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"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

"If you did not use
alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs in the
past 30 days,
please tell us about
some of the
reasons for not
using (Mark all that
apply): My
teachers/mentors/ot
her adults in my life
would be
disappointed in me"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
what was the one
major reason you
joined?"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Doctor/Pharmacy"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.)
Family/Relatives"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Friends"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Home (e.g.,
Medicine Cabinet)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) I've never
used prescription
drugs to get high"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Other"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Outside the
United States (e.g.,
Mexico, Canada)"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Over the
Internet"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) Parties"
"If you have ever
used prescription
drugs in order to get
high, not for a
medical reason,
how did you get
them? (Mark all the
apply.) School"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I needed it,
craved it, or am
addicted"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): I was bored
and needed
something to do"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other
(Please tell us other
reasons you had for
using substances in
the space
provided)"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): Other"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To be like
an actor or
musician/band that I
admire"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To deal with
the stress in my life"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To feel
more grown up or
prove that I am
grown up"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To fit in with
my friends"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get back
at my parents or to
get my parent's
attention"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To get high
or to have a good
feeling"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To have
fun"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
feel normal"
"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30

2004

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2006

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2008

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2010

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

2012

2014

2016

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To help me
stay focused or
think better"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To keep
from feeling sad or
down"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you used alcohol,
tobacco, or other
drugs in the past 30
days, please tell us
about some of your
reasons for using
(Mark all that
apply): To try
something new or
exciting"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

"If you wanted to
get a drug like
cocaine, LSD, or
amphetamines, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get a handgun, how
easy would it be for
you to get one?"
"If you wanted to
get some beer,
wine, or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin), how easy
would it be for you
to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
cigarettes, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"
"If you wanted to
get some
marijuana, how
easy would it be for
you to get some?"

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2006

2008

"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"On average, how
much time do you
spend after school
each day at home
with no adult
present? (Count the
hours between the
end of school and
when you go to
bed.)"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In a normal school
week, how many
days are you home
after school for at
least one hour
without an adult
there?"
"In my school,
students have lots
of chances to help
decide things like
class activities and
rules."

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"

"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (a) alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (b)
cigarettes?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (c)
marijuana?"
"In the last 30 days,
about how many
times were you
offered (d) Rx
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
about how many
about how many
about how many
about how many
times were you
times were you
times were you
times were you
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (d) other
offered (e) other
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
drugs?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(a) Purchase
alcohol?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(b) Purchase
prescription (Rx)
drugs?"

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"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(c) Purchase illicit
drugs (e.g.
marijuana, meth,
heroin)?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(d) Purchase a gun,
knife, or other
weapon?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(e) Support gang
activities?"
"In the last 30 days,
how many times
have you taken
money that didn't
belong to you or
used someone
else's credit card
without their
approval in order to:
(f) Gamble or place
a bet?"
"In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days, "In the last 30 days,
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
how often did you
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
respond in the
following ways
following ways
following ways
following ways
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other marijuana or other
drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
answer for each
way of responding) way of responding) way of responding) way of responding)
(a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without (a) say "No" without
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
giving a reason
why?"
why?"
why?"
why?"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(b) give an
explanation or
excuse to turn down
the offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(c) decide to leave
the situation without
accepting the
offer?"
"In the last 30 days,
how often did you
respond in the
following ways
when alcohol,
cigarettes,
marijuana or other
drugs were offered
to you? (Fill in an
answer for each
way of responding)
(d) use some other
way to not accept
the alcohol or
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"

"In the last 30 days,
how often have you
avoided people or
places because you
might be offered
alcohol, cigarettes,
marijuana, or other
drugs?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (a) that you
were unable to
control the
important things in
your life?"

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"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (b) confident
about your abilities
to handle your
personal
problems?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (c) that things
were going your
way?"
"In the last month,
how often have you
felt: (d) that
difficulties were
piling up so high
that you could not
overcome them?"
"It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat "It is all right to beat
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
up people if they
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
start the fight."
"It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be "It is important to be
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
honest with your
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
parents, even if
they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset they become upset
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
or you get
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
punished."
"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"
"My teacher(s)
notices when I am
doing a good job
and lets me know
about it."

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"Would your
parents know if you
did not come home
on time?"

"My family has clear
rules about alcohol
and drug use."
"My neighbors
notice when I am
doing a good job
and let me know
about it."
"My parents ask if
I've gotten my
homework done."
"My parents ask me
what I think before
most family
decisions affecting
me are made."
"My parents give
me lots of chances
to do fun things with
them."
"My parents notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."
"My parents would
know if I did not
come home on
time."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

"My teachers notice
when I am doing a
good job and let me
know about it."

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"My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise "My teachers praise
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
me when I work
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
hard in school."
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (a) enjoy
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"
"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work in
school?'

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (b) hate
being in school?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (c) try to do
your best work?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"

"How often do you
feel that the school
work you are
assigned is
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"Now thinking back
over the past year
in school, how often
did you: (d) feel that
the school work you
were assigned was
meaningful and
important?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: drank
beer, wine, or hard
liquor at the same
time you used
prescription drugs
(e.g., Oxycontin,
Vicodin, Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderal, sleeping
pills) during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had
alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine or hard
liquor) to drink in
your lifetime - more
than just a few
sips?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: had beer,
wine or hard liquor
to drink during the
past 30 days?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: sniffed
glue, breathed the
contents of an
aerosol spray can,
or inhaled other
gases or sprays, in
order to get high in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
cocaine or crack in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
MDMA ('X', 'E', or
ecstasy) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin or other
opiates in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
LSD or other
hallucinogens
psychedelics in the psychedelics in the psychedelics in the during the past 30
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E', or
MDMA) in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
Ecstasy ('X', 'E',
MDMA, or 'Molly') in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
heroin in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens
during the past 30
days?"

2004
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"

2006

2008

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
psychedelics in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"

2010

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during px, breeze) during px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox, phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2012

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
LSD or other
hallucinogens in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
marijuana in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high during the past
30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
over the counter
drugs (such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine, or diet
pills) for the
purposes of getting
high in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
phenoxydine (pox,
px, breeze) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
"On how many
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
occasions (if any)
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
have you: used
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such prescription
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, sedatives
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
(tranquilizers, such barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
as Valium or Xanax, sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
barbituates, or
without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
sleeping pills)
telling you to take
them, during the
them, during the
them, during the
during the past 30 them, during the
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
past 30 days?"
days?"
past 30 days?"
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
have you: used
"On how many
prescription
sedatives
sedatives
sedatives
occasions (if any)
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such (tranquilizers, such have you: used
(tranquilizers, such
as valium or xanax, as Valium or Xanax, as Valium or Xanax, prescription
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
barbituates, or
sedatives
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
sleeping pills)
(tranquilizers, such sleeping pills)
without a doctor
without a doctor
without a doctor
as Valium or Xanax, without a doctor
telling you to take
telling you to take
telling you to take
barbituates, or
telling you to take
them, in your
them, in your
them, in your
sleeping pills) in
them, in your
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any): occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
used stimulants,
"On how many
"On how many
occasions (if any)
other than
other than
occasions (if any)
occasions (if any)
have you: used
methamphetamine methamphetamine have you: used
have you: used
stimulants
s (such as
s (such as
prescription
prescription
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
amphetamines,
stimulants (such as stimulants (such as
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, or
Ritalin, Adderal, or Ritalin, Adderal, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you a doctor telling you
take them, in your to take them, in
to take them, in
to take them in your to take them in your
lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
your lifetime?"
lifetime?"
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any):
"On how many
used stimulants,
occasions (if any)
other than
have you: used
methamphetamine
stimulants
s (such as
("amphetamines",
amphetamines,
"meth", "crystal",
Ritalin, or
"crank") without a
Dexedrine) without
doctor telling you to a doctor telling you
take them, during
to take them, during
the past 30 days?" the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any):
used stimulants,
other than
methamphetamine
s (such as
amphetamines,
Ritalin, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them, during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2014

2016

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription pain
relievers (such as
Vicodin, Oxycontin,
Percocet, or
Codeine) without a
doctor telling you to
take them in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
sedatives
(tranquilizers, such
as Valium or Xanax,
barbituates, or
sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor telling you
to take them in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription
stimulants (such as
Ritalin, Adderal, or
Dexedrine) without
a doctor tellling you
to take them during
the past 30 days?"

2004

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, during
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
stimulants
("amphetamines",
"meth", "crystal",
"crank") without a
doctor telling you to
take them, in your
lifetime?"

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"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lighting or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
the past 30 days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
steroids or anabolic
steroids such as
(Anadrol, Oxandrin,
Durabolin,
Equipoise or
Depotesterone) in
your lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold)
during the past 30
days?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
synthetic drugs
(such as Bath Salts
like Ivory Wave or
White Lightning or
herbal incense
products like K2,
Spice, or Gold) in
your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in the past 30
days?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, speed,
crank, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions have you
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal meth)
in your lifetime?"

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"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (a) How
often do other
students exclude
you from activities?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (b) How
often are other
students mean to
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (c) How
often do other
students push or hit
you?"
"People have many
different types of
interactions with
their peers at
school. Please
answer the
following questions
about your peer
experiences in
school during the
last month. (d) How
often do other
students make fun
of you?"
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious family have serious
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
arguments."
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
"People in my
family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or family often insult or
yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other." yell at each other."

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"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (a) I expect
good things to
happen to me."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (b) I am
excited about my
future."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (c) I trust my
future will turn out
well."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (d) I develop
step-by-step plans
to reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (e) I have
goals in my life."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (f) If I set
goals, I take action
to reach them."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (g) It is
important to me that
I reach my goals."
"Please indicate
how much these
statements describe
you. (h) I know how
to make my plans
happen."
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (a) How
often do you make
plans to achieve
your goals?"
"Please indicate
how often this
happens. (b) How
often do you have
trouble figuring out
how to make your
goals happen?"

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"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
"Putting them all
together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were together, what were
your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last your grades like last
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below Community"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Parents/family"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below
Peers/Friends (e.g.,
fighting with friends,
getting bullied,
dealing with rumors,
etc. …)"
"Please mark all
areas of stress that
were related to your
substance use
below School"
"Putting them all
together, what were
your grades like last
year?"

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2008

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2010

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

2012

"Teachers ask me
to work on special
classroom projects."
"The rules in my
family are clear."
"The school lets my
parents know when
I have done
something well."
"There are lots of
adults in my
neighborhood I
could talk to about
something
important."
"There are lots of
chances for
students in my
school to get
involved in sports,
clubs, and other
school activities
outside of class."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who are proud of
me when I do
something well."
"There are people
in my neighborhood
who encourage me
to do my best."

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2016

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"There lots of
chances for
students in my
school to talk with a
teacher one-onone."
"Think back over
the LAST TWO
WEEKS. How many
times have you had
five or more
alcoholic drinks in a
row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"

"Think back over
the last two weeks.
How many times
have you had five
or more alcoholic
drinks in a row?"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Aunt"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Brother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Mother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Foster
Father"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandmother"

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2016

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Sister(s)
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Stepfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepmother"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandfather"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Grandparent(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Adult(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Other
Children"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Sister(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepfather"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Stepmother
"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.)
Stepsister(s)"

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"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Choose all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Uncle"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (a)
participated in
clubs, organizations
or activities at
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (b) smoked
cigarettes?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (c) tried beer,
wine or hard liquor
(for example,
vodka, whiskey, or
gin) when their
parents didn't know
about it?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (d) made a
commitment to stay
drug-free?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (e) used
marijuana?"

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"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (f) tried to do
well in school?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (g) used LSD,
cocaine,
amphetamines, or
other illegal drugs?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (h) been
suspended from
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (i) liked
school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (j) carried a
handgun?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (k) sold illegal
drugs?"

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"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (m) stolen or
tried to steal a
motor vehicle such
as a car or
motorcycle?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (n) been
arrested?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (o) dropped
out of school?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (p) been
members of a
gang?"
"We argue about
the same things in
my family over and
over."
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (a) smoked
cigarettes?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (b) worked
hard at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (c) began
drinking alcoholic
beverages
regularly, that is, at
least once or twice
a month?"

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"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"
"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What grade are
you in?"

"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (d) defended
someone who was
being verbally
abused at school?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (e) smoked
marijuana?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (f) regularly
volunteered to do
community
service?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (g) carried a
handgun?"
"What are the
chances you would
be seen as cool if
you: (h) were a
member of a
gang?"
"What grade are
you in?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is the highest
level of education
completed by your
mother?"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
mother?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
American
Indian/Native
American, Eskimo,
or Aleut"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Asian"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Black, or African
American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) American
Indian or Alaska
Native"

"What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"
apply.) Asian"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Black or
African American"

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2006

2008

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Pacific Islander"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
White, not of
Hispanic origin"

2010

2012

2014

2016

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander"

"What is your race? "What is your race?
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

"What is your race?
(Mark all that
apply.) White"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty In country"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty Overseas--in
a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
duty Overseas--not
in a combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Active
Duty"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Died
while serving in the
military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Former
Military"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Neither
of my parents have
ever been in the
military"

2004

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2006

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2008

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2010

"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."

2012

2014

2016

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
In country"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Not Deployed"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--in a
combat zone"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply) Reserve
Overseas--not in a
combat zone"
"What, if any, is the
current military
status of your
parent(s)? (Mark all
that apply)
Reserve"
"When I am not at
home, one of my
parents knows
where I am and
who I am with."
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Coaches/Instructors
"

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2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Counselors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Friends"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Grandparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) I have
no one I can talk to
or go to for help"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentors"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
adults"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Other
relatives"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Parents/Stepparents"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Siblings"
"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply)
Teachers"

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"

"Which of the
following people do
you feel
comfortable going
to for help when
things go wrong or
you when need
someone to talk to
about your
problems? (Mark all
that apply) Tutors"
During the past 12
months, have you
talked with at least
one of your parents
about the dangers
of tobacco, alcohol,
prescription drugs,
or illegal drugs? By
parents, we mean
your biological
parents, adoptive
parents,
stepparents, or
adult guardians-whether or not they
live with you. (Mark
all that apply) Yes,
I talked with my
parents about the
dangers of
marijuana use.

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"
"Where were you
and your parents
born?"
"Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you "Think of where you
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
live most of the
time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the time. Which of the
following people live following people live following people live following people live following people live
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
there with you?
(Choose all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"
apply.) Mother"

"Think of where you
live most of the
time. Which of the
following people live
there with you?
(Mark all that
apply.) Mother"

How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(l) been hit,
slapped, pushed,
shoved, kicked or
any other way
physically assaulted
by your boyfriend or
girlfriend?"
"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"Please choose the
ONE answer that
BEST describes
what you consider
yourself to be.
Other (Please
specify)"
"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

"What is the
language you use
most often at
home?"

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"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Think of the adults
you live with. What
is the highest level
of schooling any of
them completed?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

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"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are
younger than you?"
"How many
brothers and
sisters, including
stepbrothers and
stepsisters, do you
have that are older
than you?"
"What is the highest
level of schooling
completed by your
father?"
"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"
"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal,
crank)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you
when you first: (e)
used
methamphetamines
(meth, crystal)?"
"How old were you
when you first: (f)
got suspended from
school?"
"How old were you
when you first: (g)
got arrested?"

"How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you "How old were you
when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h) when you first: (h)
carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?" carried a handgun?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (a)
done what feels
good no matter
what?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (b)
done something
dangerous because
someone dared you
to do it?"
"How many times
have you done the
following things: (c)
done crazy things
even if they are a
little dangerous?"

"Are your school
grades better than
the grades of most
students in your
class?"

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"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(i) attacked
someone with a
weapon?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(m) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth less than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(n) stolen or tried to
steal something
worth more than
$50?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(o) gone into or
tried to go into a
building to steal
something?"
"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(p) used a weapon
or force to get
money or other
material items from
someone?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"How many times in
the past year (12
months) have you:
(g) done extra work
on your own for
school?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

"You're looking at
CD's in a music
store with a friend.
You look up and
see her slip a CD
under her coat. She
smiles and says
"Which one do you
want? Go ahead,
take it while
nobody's around."
There is nobody in
sight, no employees
and no other
customers. What
would you do now?"

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"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"You are visiting
another part of town
and you don't know
any of the people
your age there. You
are walking down
the street, and
some teenager you
don't know is
walking toward you.
He is about your
size, and as he is
about to pass you,
he deliberately
bumps into you and
you almost lose
your balance. What
would you say or
do?"
"You are at a party
at someone's
house, and one of
your friends offers
you a drink
containing alcohol.
What would you say
or do?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"It's 8:00 on a
weeknight and you
are about to go over
to a friend's home
when your mother
asks you where you
are going. You say,
"Oh, just going to
hang out with some
friends." She says,
"No, you'll just get
into trouble if you
go out. Stay home
tonight." What
would you do now?"
"How often do you
attend religious
services or
activities?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (a)
gambled at a
casino?"

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"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(a) played a slot
machine, poker
machine or other
gambling
machine?"

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"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(e) bought a raffle
ticket?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (e) bet
money on horse
races?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(j) bet on a horse or
other animal race?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (f) played
bingo for money or
prizes?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(f) played bingo?

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often have
you done the
following for money,
possessions, or
anything of value:
(g) gambled on the
internet?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four "Think of your four
best friends (the
best friends (the
friends you feel
friends you feel
closest to). In the
closest to). In the
past year (12
past year (12
months), how many months), how many
of your best friends of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
attended religious
services?"
services?"
"It is important to
think before you
act."
"Sometimes I think "Sometimes I think
that life is not worth that life is not worth
it."
it."
"At times I think I
"At times I think I
am no good at all." am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that inclined to think that
I am a failure."
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
"In the past year,
have you felt
have you felt
depressed or sad
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if MOST days, even if
you felt okay
you felt okay
sometimes?"
sometimes?"

"How often in the
past 12 months
have you: (g)
gambled on the
Internet?"
"Think of your four
best friends (the
friends you feel
closest to). In the
past year (12
months), how many
of your best friends
have: (l) regularly
attended religious
services?"

"Sometimes I think
that life is not worth
it."
"At times I think I
am no good at all."
"All in all, I am
inclined to think that
I am a failure."
"In the past year,
have you felt
depressed or sad
MOST days, even if
you felt okay
sometimes?"

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"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (a)
smoke cigarettes."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (b)
drink beer, wine, or
liquor."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (c)
smoke marijuana."
"Sometimes we
don't know what we
will do as adults,
but we may have an
idea. Please
answer how true
these statement
may be for you.
WHEN I AM AN
ADULT I WILL: (d)
use LSD, cocaine,
amphetamines or
another illegal
drug."
"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"During the past 30
days, on the days
you smoked, how
many cigarettes did
you smoke per
day?"
"Does anyone who
lives with you now
smoke cigarettes?
(Mark all that
apply.)"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

"Which statement
best describes the
rules about smoking
where you live?"

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"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"

"Have you ever
used smokeless
tobacco (chew,
snuff, plug, dipping
tobacco, or chewing
tobacco)?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in your
lifetime?"
"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
other "club" drugs
(such as Special K,
Roofies, GHB) or
Rohypnol) in the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, in your
lifetime?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"On how many
occasions (if any)
have you: used
prescription drugs
(such as Valium,
Xanax, Ritalin,
Adderall, Oxycontin,
or sleeping pills)
without a doctor
telling you to take
them, during the
past 30 days?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"
"If a kid smoked
cigarettes in your
neighborhood,
would he or she be
caught by the
police?"

2014

"How much do you
think people risk
harming themselves
(physically or in
other ways) if they:
(b) try marijuana
once or twice?"

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"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

"Are you currently
on probation, or
assigned a
probation officer
with Juvenile
Court?"
"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"
"How many times
have you changed
homes since
kindergarten?"
"Have you changed
homes in the past
year (the last 12
months)?"
"Which of the
following activities
for people your age
are available in your
community?"

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"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"If you have ever
belonged to a gang,
did the gang have a
name?"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Music"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Drama"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Foreign
Language Club"

2014

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Sports"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Academic clubs
(such as language,
math, and science
clubs"

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2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
Council/Governmen
t"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper/Yearbo
ok"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Student
government or
student council"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Newspaper or
yearbook"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Volunteering,
service, or
mentoring"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Homework help or
tutoring to help your
grades"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I do not
participate in an
organized activity at
school"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply)
Mentoring or
Tutoring"

"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) Other
school group or
club"
"Which schoolsponsored activities
are you involved in
during after school
hours? (Mark all
that apply) I am
not involved in any
school-sponsored
activities"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Sports"

2016

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Performing arts
(such as band,
dance, drama,
chorus)"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school "Which after-school
activities, that are
activities, that are
not schoolnot schoolsponsored, are you sponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
all that apply)
Other after school Other after school
activity"
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) 4H/FFA (Future
Famers of America)
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Other after school
activity"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Religious group"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Music/Dance/Dram
a"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply)
Scouts/Campfire"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Boys
and Girls
Club/Junior
Achievement/YMCA
"
"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) Big
Brothers Big Sisters
or other mentoring
program"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"Have you changed
schools (including
changing from
elementary to
middle and middle
to high school) in
the past year?"
"How many times
you changed
schools since
kindergarten
(including changing
from elementary to
middle and middle
to high school)?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(a) crime and/or
drug selling"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(b) fights"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(c) lots of empty or
abandoned
buildings"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"How much does
each of the
following
statements describe
your neighborhood:
(d) lots of graffiti"
"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

2010

2012

2014

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I am
not involved in after
school activities that
are not schoolsponsored"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Which after-school
activities, that are
not schoolsponsored, are you
involved in? (Mark
all that apply) I do
not participate in an
organized activity
after school"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

"Have any of your
brothers or sisters
ever: (e) been
suspended or
expelled from
school?"

2016

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) No
one has been in
prison or jail"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Mother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepmother"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Father"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepfather"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Foster Parent(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Grandparent(s)"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply) Aunt"

"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Foster
Parent(s)"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Aunt"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Uncle"
"Have any of your
relatives previously
been in prison or
jail? (Mark all that
apply) Other
Children"

2016

2004

"My family has clear
rules about
cigarettes and
tobacco use."
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who
carried a concealed
but unloaded gun in
the street be
convicted of a
weapons offense?"
"To your
knowledge, can
someone (juvenile
or adult) who has
ever been convicted
of a felony legally
carry a gun?"
"To your
knowledge, are
there federal
penalties for
carrying a gun?"

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Uncle"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Adult(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Brother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepbrother(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Sister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Stepsister(s)"
"Are any of your
relatives currently in
prison or jail? (Mark
all that apply)
Other Children"

2016

2004

2006

2008

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
violence prevention
program or Project
Safe
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
violence prevention
program or Project
Safe
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"

2010

"Have you ever
heard of the gun
"Have you ever
violence prevention
heard of Project
program, Project
Safe
Safe
Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
(PSN)?"
(PSN)?"
"How did you hear
"How did you hear "How did you hear "How did you hear about the gun
about Project Safe about the gun
about the gun
violence prevention
Neighborhoods?" ( violence prevention violence prevention program, Project
T.V. Radio
program or Project program or Project Safe
Billboard Other
Safe
Safe
Neighborhoods?
Have not heard of Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
(Mark all that
PSN)
(PSN)?"
(PSN)?"
apply.)
"How honest were "How honest were "How honest were "How honest were
you in filling out this you in filling out this you in filling out this you in filling out this
survey?"
survey?"
survey?"
survey?"

2012

2014

2016

Arizona Youth Survey 2016
Yuma
December 20, 2016

Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
Arizona State University
NORC at the University of Chicago

Arizon

Arizona Youth Survey 2016

Data Unavailable
Data for Yuma County is unavailable due to the low number of schools who participated from Yuma
County in the 2016 Arizona Youth Survey administration. In order to protect the confidentially of the
students and schools that did participate, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission will not release 2016
data for this county.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Data for Yuma County from prior Arizona Youth Survey administrations are available on our
Community Data Project (CDP) website at: http://www.azcjc.gov/cdp_site/default.aspx.

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