Perception of Risk and Social Disapproval Research demonstrates that illegal drug use among youth declines as the perception of risk and social disapproval increases.

SOURCE: University of Michigan, 2009 Monitoring the Future Study 12 th Graders’ Past Year Marijuana Use vs. Perceived Risk of Occasional Marijuana Use SOURCE: University of Michigan, 2011 Monitoring the Future Study

The latest MTF data shows disturbing trends, as attitudes have softened and use has increased.

SOURCE: University of Michigan, 2009 Monitoring the Future Study Percent Perceiving Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Regularly SOURCE: University of Michigan, 2011 Monitoring the Future Study

SOURCE: University of Michigan, 2009 Monitoring the Future Study Percent of Students Reporting Marijuana Use, Cigarette Use in Past Month, by Grade SOURCE: University of Michigan, 2011 Monitoring the Future Study Denotes significant difference between 2010 and 2011.

Percent Perceiving Great Risk of Taking Amphetamines among 12th Graders SOURCE: University of Michigan, 2011 Monitoring the Future Study

Percent of 30-day, Annual and Lifetime Use of Amphetamines Among 12 th Graders SOURCE: University of Michigan, 2011 Monitoring the Future Study

The 2011 Monitoring the Future Survey also found that nearly 1 in 20 of all 12th graders reported the nonmedical use of OxyContin in the past year. SOURCE: University of Michigan, 2011 Monitoring the Future Study