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Indiana Youth Survey finds record lows in substance use among teens
Substance use among Indiana youth has reached its lowest levels in over 30 years, according to a recurring survey.
The 2024 Indiana Youth Survey is conducted by Prevention Insights, part of the Department of Applied Health Science at the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington. This year, the survey reveals significant decreases in substance use over the past two years.
“The results of this survey are both encouraging and reflective of the hard work being done across the state to promote healthier lifestyles among our youth,” Prevention Insights Executive Director Ruth Gassman said. “Seeing these historic lows in substance use among Indiana’s young people is a testament to the effectiveness of our prevention strategies and the commitment of our communities.”
The 2024 survey, which gathered responses from over 60,000 Hoosier students from 223 schools across the state, shows a marked decline in substance use compared to 2022—a year that also recorded historic lows. These findings represent some of the most substantial decreases since the survey’s inception in 1991, aligning with similar trends observed nationwide.
Among the substances with the lowest prevalence rates in three decades were cigarettes, alcohol and marijuana. Alcohol use among 12th-graders in the 30 days prior to taking the survey dropped by 44.1 percentage points since 1991, when it peaked at 59.7%.
Similarly, cigarette use among 11th-graders decreased by 37.9 percentage points from its 1996 high of 40.1%, while marijuana use among 10th-graders fell by 18.5 percentage points from a 1996 high of 24.9%. Vaping, tracked since 2015, also reached its lowest prevalence rates.
“The data is clear: Our youth are making healthier choices,” Gassman said. “This decline in substance use is significant. It suggests that our efforts to educate and support these young people are paying off.”
Key findings include:
- Alcohol: Although it remains the most common substance used by Indiana youth, the percentage of 12th-graders who reported drinking alcohol in the 30 days prior to the survey decreased from 19.9% in 2022 to 15.6% in 2024.
- Vaping: Electronic vapor products, the second-most-used substance among Indiana teens, saw a decrease among 12th-graders from 14.8% in 2022 to 9.6% in 2024.
- Broader trends: Students in Grades 7 to 12 reported decreased use of alcohol, cigarettes, vaping products, marijuana and non-prescribed prescription drugs compared to 2022.
- Younger students: Cigarette, alcohol and marijuana use during the past month also declined among sixth graders compared to 2022.
The survey sheds light on mental health trends among Indiana youth, as well. Students across all grade levels were less likely to report feelings of depression and other negative mental health indicators compared to 2022. For instance, the percentage of 10th-graders who reported feeling sad or hopeless almost every day for two weeks or more dropped from 37.8% in 2022 to 30.2% in 2024.
“This drop in reported mental health challenges is promising,” Gassman said. “While there’s still work to be done, it is encouraging to see these positive shifts in both substance use and mental health among our youth.”
For the first time, the 2024 survey reported results based on whether a county is rural or urban. Notably, there were no instances where youth in urban counties reported higher rates of past-month substance use, including binge drinking, compared to their rural counterparts.
However, students in rural counties were more likely to report higher prevalence rates for various substances. For example, use of cigarettes and electronic vapor product was higher among sixth-, seventh-, ninth- and 10th-grade students, while binge drinking was more prevalent among eighth- through 11th-grade students in rural counties than in urban areas.
“Understanding differences in substance use patterns across rural and urban areas can help identify what kinds of student support might be needed, and where,” said Jon Agley, an associate professor at the School of Public Health-Bloomington and director of research at Prevention Insights. “The data will help Hoosiers better address the unique challenges faced by different communities.”
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Indiana Youth Survey: inys.indiana.edu/docs/survey/i … YouthSurvey_2024.pdf
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The biggest college football game of the season (so far) takes place on Saturday when the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes face the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers for the Big Ten Championship. They’re both guaranteed a spot in the College Playoff, but, as the only two undefeated teams left, bragging rights and the Heisman trophy are both on the line. The championship game will go down on Hoosier territory at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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SOUTH BEND, IN (WSBT) — On Friday, December 5th, the new Indiana Congressional Redistricting Map passed the Indiana House of Representatives, sending it to the Indiana State Senate.
Indiana University South Bend Political Science Professor, Elizabeth Bennion, said that some communities could potentially be split by the new potential lines.
This could put a strain on on local and county governments to place new voter precincts to fit the new districts.
According to Bennion, the lines were drawn using a super computer that was coded to give Republicans the best opportunity to win all 9 of Indiana’s House of Representative seats.
“One of the things we know about how this map is determined is that super computers are being used to Get as many GOP districts as possible. In other words to try to get as many safe seats for Republican candidates as possible to maximize the likelihood that the GOP will hold all of the seats in the US congressional delegation for the state of Indiana,” said Bennion.
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The State Senate will meet on Monday and will discuss the proposed map.
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It’s No. 1 vs. No. 2 in the Big Ten Championship game. It’s familiar territory for top-ranked Ohio State. But this is new ground for the “home” team as No. 2 Indiana looks to make history Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
The winner is the College Football Playoff’s top seed and the loser should still finish in the top four, especially if the game is competitive. (And especially if the loser is Ohio State.) Think of this matchup as a barometer for both teams heading into the postseason.
Saturday’s title game could also help decide the Heisman Trophy as Buckeyes QB Julian Sayin and Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza are both among the favorites heading into the final weekend before Heisman votes cast their ballots.
Here’s what you need to know about the game and who we think will win:
Big Ten Championship game: Ohio State vs Indiana
- Records: Ohio State (12-0), Indiana (12-0)
- Time/TV: Saturday, 8 p.m., FOX
- Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
Big Ten Championship game predictions
- Ohio State 27, Indiana 17: Curt Cignetti’s offense feasts on most Big Ten defenses. This is not your ordinary Big Ten defense, though. The Buckeyes keep winning with an anaconda defense that suffocates opponents. Pair that with steady-handed quarterback Julian Sayin and the best receiving corps in the country, and you get the nation’s most complete team. I’ve been on the Buckeyes to win the national championship since August. I’m not fading them now. — Blake Toppmeyer
- Indiana 27, Ohio State 24: I just can’t get over what the Ohio State defense has faced, instead of what it has done. Who have the Buckeyes played this season that could actually stress their defense? Texas? In Arch Manning’s first start? Washington? Illinois? Come on. The Hoosiers will be a completely different animal, a multiple offense with an accurate quarterback who can make every throw — and scramble and get critical yards. One more thing: Hoosiers have 34 sacks and have forced 24 turnovers. The defense will get enough stops, and Indiana will be the No.1 seed in the CFP. — Matt Hayes
- Ohio State 34, Indiana 16: Ohio State’s historically good defense is going to be tested by Indiana and possible Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza. This is a group with no weak links, nearly unmatched depth and all-everything talent such as safety Caleb Downs, who might be the best pound-for-pound player in college football. The Buckeyes are on a collision course for a repeat national title and won’t be tripped up even by the mighty Hoosiers. — Paul Myerberg
Big Ten Championship game betting odds
Odds via BetMGM, as of Dec. 5.
- Spread: Ohio State (-4)
- Over/under: 47.5
- Moneyline: Ohio State (-200)
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