Drug use among American teenagers is showing an unprecedented decline.

Corona market decline began as children were unable to meet each other.

Drug use (including alcohol and nicotine) among U.S. youth

It was expected to increase after the pandemic, but it is said to be decreasing even further.

For alcohol, based on Korean age

The third year of middle school was 12.9%, the lowest ever.

High school seniors decreased from 30.6% to 26.1%,

High school seniors decreased from 45.7% to 41.7% (75% in 1997)

Electronic cigarettes

From 17% to 10% for third graders,

High school freshmen halved from 31% to 15%;

High school seniors decreased from 35% to 21%.

The number of students who have discontinued or have no experience with other drugs is increasing.

This is during adolescence when people are greatly influenced by their peers.

As we go through the coronavirus outbreak, the physical distance from friends around us decreases.

This is believed to be a positive side effect as the number of friends who give drugs decreases.