Survey: Teen marijuana use rises, alcohol use down

LANSING, Michigan (AP) ? A new national survey shows more U.S. teens are using marijuana and see it as less of a risk, while alcohol use among that age group has dropped to historic lows.

The findings released Wednesday were based on an annual survey of 47,000 teens conducted by the University of Michigan for the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

One of every 15 high school seniors reported smoking marijuana on a daily or near daily basis, the highest rate since 1981.

Researchers say the use of a particular drug drops when teens consider it dangerous. The percentage of teens who see "great risk" in using marijuana generally has dropped in recent years.

Associated Press

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