VERDICT November 2014
8
THE
IN-DEPTH
ON
VICES
By Billy Jump and Sydney Kirwan
The Patriot looks at the trends surrounding alcohol, marijuana, dip, and electronic cigarettes to how it affects JC
of students believe
ALCOHOL
{
is the most used substance among teenagers
}
“Drinking is selective, only a few people do it. It all depends on who you hang out with.”
- SENIOR GABBY KROPFF
What
1. Alcohol 2. E-Cigarettes 3. Dip 4. Marijuana
Marijuana 45%
Alcohol 17%
{
IN-DEPTH
MOST OFTEN?
Dip 14%
Results are from 133 JC students who responded to a survey conducted by The Patriot via Surveymonkey
70%
November 2014
SUBSTANCES do you see
What has INCREASED the most in popularity among teenagers?
E-Cigs 24%
9
}
“I think alcohol and marijuana both have evolved most. [Alcohol and marijuana] have become increasingly easier for minors to obtain.”
- SOPHOMORE ZACH MILLER
How many STUDENTS have NEVER seen these substances at a party?
71% 61% 36% 57%