Conor Stewart
Research expert covering health & pharmaceuticals in the UK & Europe
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic beverages | 55% | 60% | 59% | 58.2% |
| Cannabis | 30% | 35% | 43% | 33.7% |
| Tobacco or nicotine delivery products | 27% | 29% | 25% | 28% |
| Hallucinogens | 8% | 6% | 10% | 7.1% |
| Prescription stimulants | 6% | 5% | 5% | 5% |
| Cocaine | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3.3% |
| Inhalants | 3% | 3% | 5% | 3.2% |
| Sedatives or sleeping pills | 3% | 3% | 4% | 3.2% |
| Prescription opioids | 3% | 2% | 3% | 2.5% |
| Other | 2% | 1% | 2% | 1.2% |
| Methamphetamine | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1.1% |
| Heroin | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0.5% |
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Release date
January 2026
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Region
North America, United States
Survey time period
Fall 2025
Number of respondents
around 16,300 students
Age group
18 years and older
Special properties
Undergraduate students from 48 postsecondary institutions
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Original question: In your life, which of the following substances have you ever us ed? (Nonmedical use only)
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