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Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table T-1:
How recently, if ever, have you used...
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any tobacco product All 23.9% 32.9% 52.9% 47.1% Grades 7-8 16.9% 23.5% 40.6% 59.4% Grades 9-12 28.0% 38.5% 60.1% 39.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cigarettes All 22.7% 31.2% 52.1% 47.9% Grades 7-8 15.6% 21.5% 39.8% 60.2% Grades 9-12 26.8% 36.9% 59.2% 40.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Smokeless tobacco All 5.4% 7.0% 15.4% 84.6% Grades 7-8 3.6% 4.4% 9.9% 90.1% Grades 9-12 6.4% 8.5% 18.4% 81.6% ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table T-2:
How often do you normally use...
Any tobacco product?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never Used
Every Day
51.5% 61.6% 45.1%
13.6% 5.5% 18.8%
Never Used
Every Day
52.0%
13.8%
Several Times a Week 4.2% 2.5% 5.2%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
5.8% 5.6% 6.0%
7.3% 5.5% 8.4%
6.3% 8.6% 4.8%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
5.5%
7.6%
5.9%
Less Than Once a Year 11.4% 10.9% 11.8%
Cigarettes?
All
Several Times a Week 4.1%
Less Than Once a Year 11.2%
Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
62.9% 44.9%
5.5% 19.1%
Never Used
Every Day
86.6% 91.0% 84.1%
0.4% * % 0.6%
2.5% 5.1%
5.6% 5.4%
5.5% 8.9%
7.8% 4.7%
10.2% 11.9%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
Less Than Once a Year
1.3% * % 2.0%
1.4% 1.0% 1.6%
2.5% 2.1% 2.8%
6.9% 5.9% 7.4%
Smokeless tobacco?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Several Times a Week 0.9% * % 1.4%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table T-3:
In the past 30 days, how many cigarettes have you smoked?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
None
<1 Per Day
>1 But <10 Per Day
>10 But <1 Pack Per Day
>1 Pack But <2 Packs/Day
71.7% 75.6% 69.4%
11.7% 14.9% 9.8%
8.6% 2.6% 12.3%
3.8% 4.3% 3.5%
2.9% 1.8% 3.6%
>2 Packs Per Day 1.2% 0.9% 1.4%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table T-4:
Average age of first use of: Grades 7-8 Tobacco
10.7
Grades 9-12 12.7
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table T-5:
If you wanted some, how difficult would it be to get...
Cigarettes? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
11.2% 22.4% 4.7%
3.2% 6.6% 1.2%
8.7% 11.2% 7.3%
17.8% 22.9% 14.8%
50.8% 32.6% 61.5%
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
16.4% 30.6% 8.0%
7.0% 12.0% 4.0%
7.8% 8.0% 7.6%
12.5% 10.9% 13.4%
32.9% 15.9% 43.1%
8.2% 4.3% 10.5%
Smokeless Tobacco? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
23.5% 22.6% 24.0%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table T-6:
About how many of your close friends...
Use any tobacco product? Never heard None All
23.4%
A Few
Some
Most
All
30.7%
22.1%
19.4%
4.5%
Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
31.5% 18.6%
36.0% 27.6%
16.9% 25.2%
11.6% 24.0%
4.1% 4.7%
A Few
Some
Most
All
31.1% 37.0% 27.6%
20.8% 15.1% 24.1%
19.5% 11.6% 24.2%
4.5% 4.1% 4.8%
A Few
Some
Most
All
21.9% 16.5% 25.0%
9.1% 6.3% 10.7%
Smoke cigarettes? Never heard None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
24.2% 32.2% 19.4%
Use a smokeless tobacco product? Never heard None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
65.9% 73.1% 61.6%
2.5% 2.5% 2.4%
0.7% 1.6% 0.2%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table T-7:
How do your parents feel about kids your age smoking cigarettes? Strongly Disapprove
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Mildly Disapprove
Neither
Mildly Approve
13.6% 10.7% 15.6%
14.3% 6.7% 19.4%
2.0% 0.9% 2.7%
61.0% 73.3% 52.9%
Strongly Approve 1.4% 0.8% 1.8%
Don't Know 7.7% 7.6% 7.7%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table T-8:
How dangerous do you think it is for kids your age to use tobacco?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Very Dangerous
Somewhat Dangerous
Not Very Dangerous
Not at All Dangerous
41.4% 45.0% 39.1%
32.6% 32.0% 33.0%
15.4% 13.6% 16.6%
6.2% 5.3% 6.8%
Do Not Know 4.3% 4.2% 4.4%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-1:
How recently, if ever, have you used...
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any alcohol product All 35.0% 48.3% 73.9% 26.1% Grades 7-8 30.5% 42.9% 68.9% 31.1% Grades 9-12 37.7% 51.5% 76.8% 23.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Beer All 25.7% 37.4% 59.1% 40.9% Grades 7-8 19.9% 32.7% 52.0% 48.0% Grades 9-12 29.0% 40.1% 63.1% 36.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Wine coolers All 24.7% 38.6% 61.5% 38.5% Grades 7-8 24.1% 35.3% 53.0% 47.0% Grades 9-12 25.0% 40.3% 66.2% 33.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Wine All 15.8% 27.2% 50.5% 49.5% Grades 7-8 19.5% 28.6% 51.4% 48.6% Grades 9-12 13.6% 26.3% 49.9% 50.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Liquor All 21.8% 33.0% 51.5% 48.5% Grades 7-8 16.1% 25.0% 32.5% 67.5% Grades 9-12 24.8% 37.3% 61.6% 38.4% ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-2:
How often do you normally use...
Any alcohol product?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never Used
Every Day
31.1% 37.0% 27.4%
1.4% 1.9% 1.1%
Several Times a Week 6.6% 6.1% 7.0%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
15.2% 9.9% 18.5%
19.7% 17.9% 20.8%
15.3% 15.3% 15.3%
Less Than Once a Year 10.6% 11.8% 9.8%
Beer?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never Used
Every Day
36.6% 37.2% 36.3%
1.3% 2.4% 0.7%
Never Used
Every Day
34.3% 39.5% 31.3%
0.9% 1.2% 0.7%
Never Used
Every Day
48.0% 46.4% 48.9%
0.3% * % 0.4%
Several Times a Week 4.8% 2.2% 6.2%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
14.0% 9.1% 16.8%
16.7% 18.2% 15.8%
14.1% 11.9% 15.4%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
15.0% 12.8% 16.3%
16.3% 13.6% 17.9%
19.3% 16.7% 20.8%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
5.7% 3.3% 7.2%
12.0% 12.1% 11.9%
19.5% 15.8% 21.7%
Less Than Once a Year 12.5% 19.1% 8.9%
Wine coolers?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Several Times a Week 3.1% 3.3% 3.1%
Less Than Once a Year 11.0% 12.9% 9.9%
Wine?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Several Times a Week 2.2% 4.2% 1.0%
Less Than Once a Year 12.4% 18.3% 8.8%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Liquor?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never Used
Every Day
45.2% 58.3% 37.7%
0.4% * % 0.6%
Several Times a Week 3.1% 2.5% 3.5%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
11.4% 6.8% 14.1%
16.7% 11.7% 19.5%
13.5% 10.1% 15.5%
Less Than Once a Year 9.6% 10.6% 9.0%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-3:
When you drink the following alcoholic beverages, how many drinks do you usually have at one time, on average?
Beer
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never
Ever
5 or More
1 to 4
Less Than 1
43.9% 48.5% 41.1%
56.1% 51.5% 58.9%
17.5% 7.8% 23.5%
25.1% 24.7% 25.3%
13.5% 19.0% 10.1%
Never
Ever
5 or More
1 to 4
Less Than 1
39.1% 45.5% 35.0%
60.9% 54.5% 65.0%
18.4% 15.2% 20.4%
35.0% 30.5% 37.8%
7.6% 8.8% 6.8%
Never
Ever
5 or More
1 to 4
Less Than 1
51.8% 50.5% 52.5%
48.2% 49.5% 47.5%
27.1% 27.7% 26.7%
12.9% 14.4% 12.0%
Wine Coolers
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12 Wine
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
8.3% 7.4% 8.8%
Liquor
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never
Ever
5 or More
1 to 4
Less Than 1
48.4% 61.9% 40.4%
51.6% 38.1% 59.6%
16.7% 8.8% 21.4%
26.6% 18.7% 31.2%
8.3% 10.6% 6.9%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-4:
During the past twelve months, how often have you had five or more drinks at one time?
Beer
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never
Ever
61.4% 68.9% 57.0%
38.6% 31.1% 43.0%
Several Times/Week 3.4% 2.7% 3.8%
Several Times/Month
Less Than Once/Month
14.0% 7.1% 18.1%
21.2% 21.3% 21.1%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Wine Coolers
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Ever
59.2% 64.7% 55.7%
40.8% 35.3% 44.3%
Never
Ever
69.1% 72.9% 66.6%
30.9% 27.1% 33.4%
Never
Ever
62.6% 76.5% 53.7%
37.4% 23.5% 46.3%
Several Times/Week
Never
Less Than Once/Month
17.3% 11.4% 21.0%
19.8% 19.2% 20.2%
Several Times/Month
Less Than Once/Month
8.9% 7.2% 10.0%
20.8% 19.0% 22.0%
Several Times/Month
Less Than Once/Month
14.8% 6.6% 20.1%
18.8% 13.4% 22.3%
3.7% 4.7% 3.1%
Several Times/Month
Wine
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Several Times/Week 1.2% 0.9% 1.4%
Liquor
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Several Times/Week 3.7% 3.5% 3.9%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-5:
Average age of first use of: Grades 7-8 Alcohol Beer Wine Coolers Wine Liquor
10.3 10.3 11.0 10.9 11.0
Grades 9-12 12.4 12.6 13.0 12.8 13.3
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Table A-6:
If you wanted some, how difficult would it be to get...
Beer? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
7.9% 3.6% 10.5%
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
8.6% 14.7% 5.0%
3.4% 5.1% 2.4%
11.8% 19.2% 7.4%
26.7% 23.7% 28.5%
41.6% 33.8% 46.2%
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
10.5% 17.8% 6.0%
5.6% 7.2% 4.6%
12.5% 17.6% 9.4%
21.4% 17.4% 23.8%
40.5% 34.3% 44.3%
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
11.8% 21.6% 6.0%
5.2% 8.0% 3.5%
14.6% 20.5% 11.0%
20.4% 14.2% 24.1%
36.1% 27.8% 41.0%
Wine coolers? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
9.5% 5.7% 11.9%
Wine? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
12.0% 7.8% 14.4%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Liquor? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
13.4% 26.5% 6.1%
8.0% 14.0% 4.6%
10.8% 14.2% 8.9%
21.4% 16.7% 24.1%
35.2% 20.5% 43.5%
11.1% 8.1% 12.8%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-7:
Since school began in the fall, on how many days (if any) have you...
Attended class while drunk on alcohol? None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
93.5% 92.6% 94.0%
1-3 Days 5.3% 6.4% 4.7%
4-9 Days 0.5% 1.0% 0.3%
10+ Days 0.7% * % 1.1%
Gotten into trouble with teachers because of your drinking? None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
98.5% 97.4% 99.2%
1-3 Days 0.5% 0.8% 0.3%
4-9 Days 0.4% 0.9% * %
10+ Days 0.7% 0.9% 0.5%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-8:
School year use of alcohol by absences and conduct problems:
Average days absent due to illness or other reasons: Alcohol Users: Alcohol Non-users:
4.5 days per student 2.8 days per student
Average days conduct problems reported: Alcohol Users: Alcohol Non-users:
3.6 days per student 1.1 days per student
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-9:
During the past twelve months, how many times have you...
Driven a car when you've had a good bit to drink? None All Grades 9-12
86.6% 86.6%
1-3 Times 10.0% 10.0%
4-9 Times 2.5% 2.5%
10+ Times 1.0% 1.0%
Gotten into trouble with the police because of drinking? None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
95.4% 93.1% 97.0%
1-3 Times 3.1% 4.1% 2.4%
4-9 Times 0.7% 1.8% * %
10+ Times 0.8% 1.1% 0.6%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-10:
About how many of your close friends use...
Any alcohol product? Never heard None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
18.9% 26.5% 14.3%
A Few
Some
Most
All
23.0% 28.1% 19.9%
18.3% 15.7% 19.8%
26.9% 18.7% 31.8%
13.0% 10.9% 14.2%
A Few
Some
Most
All
22.4% 27.3% 19.4%
18.5% 15.6% 20.3%
26.4% 20.5% 29.9%
7.7% 3.4% 10.3%
A Few
Some
Most
All
24.2% 24.5% 23.9%
18.6% 14.3% 21.2%
21.5% 16.1% 24.7%
8.6% 8.9% 8.4%
A Few
Some
Most
All
24.7% 24.6% 24.8%
13.7% 11.8% 14.8%
13.5% 11.9% 14.4%
3.3% 1.9% 4.2%
Beer? Never heard None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
25.0% 33.2% 20.1%
Wine coolers? Never heard None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
27.2% 36.2% 21.8%
Wine? Never heard None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
44.8% 49.7% 41.8%
Liquor? Never heard None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
35.9% 54.2% 25.2%
A Few
Some
Most
All
20.3% 21.9% 19.5%
15.1% 7.7% 19.4%
20.9% 11.2% 26.5%
7.8% 5.0% 9.4%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-11:
During the past twelve months, how many times have you...
Had difficulties of any kind with your friends because of your drinking? None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
94.7% 94.8% 94.7%
1-3 Times 3.9% 3.3% 4.3%
4-9 Times 0.3% * % 0.5%
10+ Times 1.0% 1.8% 0.5%
Been criticized by someone you were dating because of drinking? None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
94.1% 94.9% 93.6%
1-3 Times 3.5% 2.0% 4.4%
4-9 Times 1.0% 1.0% 0.9%
10+ Times 1.4% 2.0% 1.1%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-12:
Thinking of parties you attended this school year, how often was alcohol used?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never
Seldom
34.9% 51.1% 24.6%
9.3% 12.4% 7.3%
Half the Time
Most Of the Time
Always
Don't Know
Didn't Attend
6.7% 6.5% 6.9%
15.2% 8.7% 19.4%
22.8% 13.8% 28.4%
1.0% * % 1.6%
10.1% 7.4% 11.9%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-13:
How often, if ever, do you get alcoholic beverages from...
At home
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Do Not Drink
Never
Seldom
37.9% 38.1% 37.7%
25.3% 19.5% 28.9%
26.0% 28.3% 24.5%
Do Not Drink
Never
Seldom
30.9% 38.4% 26.1%
17.0% 22.2% 13.8%
17.5% 16.5% 18.1%
Do Not Drink
Never
Seldom
35.8% 44.2%
47.1% 48.0%
8.0% 4.2%
Most of the time 6.3% 7.3% 5.7%
Always 4.6% 6.7% 3.3%
From friends
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Most of the time
Always
22.8% 14.7% 28.0%
11.8% 8.2% 14.1%
Most of the time
Always
From a store
All Grades 7-8
6.2% 1.7%
2.9% 1.9%
Grades 9-12
30.5%
46.6%
10.4%
Do Not Drink
Never
Seldom
31.6% 38.7% 27.1%
15.9% 20.7% 12.8%
14.2% 13.8% 14.4%
Do Not Drink
Never
Seldom
37.1% 44.2% 32.5%
24.8% 22.8% 26.1%
19.6% 16.1% 21.9%
9.0%
3.5%
At parties
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Most of the time
Always
17.3% 12.4% 20.3%
21.1% 14.3% 25.3%
Most of the time
Always
Other source
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
10.4% 10.1% 10.6%
8.1% 6.9% 8.9%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-14:
How do your parents feel about kids your age drinking beer? Strongly Disapprove
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Mildly Disapprove
Neither
Mildly Approve
17.1% 17.1% 17.0%
13.4% 6.6% 17.6%
3.7% 3.0% 4.1%
55.8% 63.5% 51.0%
Strongly Approve 1.5% 0.9% 1.9%
Don't Know 8.6% 8.9% 8.4%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-15:
How dangerous do you think it is for kids your age to use alcohol?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Very Dangerous
Somewhat Dangerous
Not Very Dangerous
Not at All Dangerous
40.5% 37.5% 42.3%
36.0% 34.5% 36.8%
15.7% 19.7% 13.4%
5.1% 6.2% 4.4%
Do Not Know 2.8% 2.0% 3.2%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-1:
How recently, if ever, have you used...
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana? All 18.5% 24.7% 36.6% 63.4% Grades 7-8 12.2% 14.5% 20.2% 79.8% Grades 9-12 22.2% 30.6% 46.3% 53.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine? All 4.1% 5.2% 10.3% 89.7% Grades 7-8 1.9% 2.8% 6.8% 93.2% Grades 9-12 5.3% 6.7% 12.4% 87.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack? All 2.1% 2.7% 3.6% 96.4% Grades 7-8 1.1% 2.1% 3.2% 96.8% Grades 9-12 2.6% 3.1% 3.8% 96.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Hallucinogens? All 4.3% 5.7% 8.4% 91.6% Grades 7-8 6.7% 7.5% 11.6% 88.4% Grades 9-12 3.0% 4.6% 6.5% 93.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers? All 5.1% 6.5% 10.4% 89.6% Grades 7-8 5.5% 6.6% 11.0% 89.0% Grades 9-12 4.8% 6.4% 10.1% 89.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers? All 3.5% 4.7% 7.4% 92.6% Grades 7-8 4.1% 5.3% 8.7% 91.3% Grades 9-12 3.1% 4.4% 6.7% 93.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol? All 2.6% 3.4% 5.0% 95.0% Grades 7-8 1.9% 1.9% 3.7% 96.3% Grades 9-12 3.0% 4.2% 5.7% 94.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids? All 0.4% 0.4% 0.9% 99.1% Grades 7-8 * % 0.4% 0.4% 99.6% Grades 9-12 0.5% 0.9% 1.7% 98.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy? All 3.7% 4.3% 6.3% 93.7%
Grades 7-8 4.9% 5.9% 7.2% 92.8% Grades 9-12 3.1% 3.4% 5.9% 94.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin? All 0.2% 0.8% 2.7% 97.3% Grades 7-8 * % * % 3.5% 96.5% Grades 9-12 0.3% 1.2% 2.3% 97.7% ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-2:
How often do you normally use...
Marijuana?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never Used
Every Day
56.7% 74.7% 47.1%
5.6% 2.9% 7.0%
Never Used
Every Day
89.5% 93.3% 87.5%
* % * % * %
Several Times a Week 6.0% 1.5% 8.4%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
Less Than Once a Year
9.0% 6.2% 10.4%
9.0% 5.3% 11.1%
6.7% 5.6% 7.4%
7.0% 3.8% 8.7%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
Less Than Once a Year
1.0% 1.4% 0.8%
2.0% 1.2% 2.4%
2.1% 1.2% 2.6%
4.5% 2.9% 5.4%
Cocaine?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Several Times a Week 0.9% * % 1.3%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never Used
Every Day
96.8% 98.6% 95.7%
* % * % * %
Never Used
Every Day
93.4% 91.9% 94.5%
* % * % * %
Never Used
Every Day
87.6% 87.2% 87.8%
0.6% * % 1.0%
Never Used
Every Day
91.6% 91.0%
* % * %
Several Times a Week 0.5% * % 0.7%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
Less Than Once a Year
0.6% * % 0.9%
0.2% * % 0.4%
1.2% 1.4% 1.1%
0.8% * % 1.2%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
Less Than Once a Year
1.5% 0.8% 1.9%
1.6% 2.1% 1.2%
1.0% * % 1.6%
2.3% 5.2% 0.4%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
Less Than Once a Year
2.3% 1.2% 2.9%
1.0% * % 1.6%
3.2% 4.4% 2.5%
3.8% 5.8% 2.7%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
Less Than Once a Year
1.1% 1.3%
1.2% 1.6%
2.4% 3.1%
3.0% 3.1%
Hallucinogens?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Several Times a Week 0.2% * % 0.3%
Uppers?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Several Times a Week 1.5% 1.5% 1.5%
Downers?
All Grades 7-8
Several Times a Week 0.7% * %
Grades 9-12
91.9%
* %
Never Used
Every Day
97.0% 100.0% 95.1%
* % * % * %
Never Used
Every Day
97.7% 98.6% 97.2%
0.4% * % 0.6%
Never Used
Every Day
94.6% 94.1% 94.9%
* % * % * %
1.0%
1.0%
1.0%
2.1%
2.9%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
Less Than Once a Year
0.4% * % 0.6%
0.7% * % 1.2%
1.0% * % 1.6%
0.4% * % 0.6%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
Less Than Once a Year
* % * % * %
0.4% * % 0.6%
1.4% 1.4% 1.3%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
Less Than Once a Year
0.9% * % 1.5%
1.2% 2.8% 0.4%
2.4% 3.1% 2.0%
0.3% * % 0.5%
Rohypnol?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Several Times a Week 0.5% * % 0.9%
Steroids?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Several Times a Week 0.3% * % 0.4%
* % * % * %
Ecstasy?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Several Times a Week 0.5% * % 0.8%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never Used
Every Day
97.7% 98.7% 97.2%
* % * % * %
Several Times a Week
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
Less Than Once a Year
0.2% * % 0.3%
0.2% * % 0.3%
0.7% 1.3% 0.3%
0.9% * % 1.5%
0.2% * % 0.3%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-3:
Average age of first use of: Grades 7-8 Marijuana Cocaine Crack Hallucinogens Uppers Downers Rohypnol Steroids Ecstasy Heroin
Grades 9-12
11.7 * * * 12.4 * * * * *
13.7 14.8 14.6 14.5 14.2 14.1 14.3 * 14.4 15.0
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-4:
Age of first use of marijuana by family situation:
Two parent family Never All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
65.4% 82.9% 54.3%
9 or Under 2.1% 1.8% 2.2%
10-11
12-13
14-15
16-17
5.4% 8.6% 3.4%
8.2% 6.7% 9.2%
12.7% * % 20.7%
6.2% * % 10.2%
18 or Over * % * % * %
Other family situation Never All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
50.8% 68.4% 42.6%
9 or Under 3.6% 3.2% 3.7%
10-11
12-13
14-15
16-17
3.9% 3.2% 4.2%
21.5% 25.2% 19.7%
15.5% * % 22.6%
4.8% * % 7.1%
18 or Over * % * % * %
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-5:
If you wanted some, how difficult would it be to get...
Marijuana? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
14.7% 11.3% 16.6%
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
18.8% 37.5% 7.9%
5.6% 7.6% 4.4%
11.5% 10.4% 12.1%
17.0% 13.0% 19.3%
32.4% 20.2% 39.6%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
20.5% 19.8% 21.0%
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
30.0% 50.7% 18.0%
11.2% 10.3% 11.7%
14.6% 11.1% 16.6%
12.1% 6.4% 15.4%
11.6% 1.8% 17.2%
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
30.4% 49.4% 19.9%
12.3% 11.7% 12.6%
13.9% 8.7% 16.7%
9.8% 7.0% 11.4%
10.0% 2.0% 14.4%
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
27.1% 38.2% 20.8%
11.0% 8.1% 12.6%
12.2% 5.9% 15.7%
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
19.7% 24.7% 16.8%
7.5% 4.5% 9.3%
12.1% 6.8% 15.2%
Crack? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
23.6% 21.3% 24.9%
Hallucinogens? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
32.7% 37.3% 30.1%
7.5% 4.2% 9.3%
9.5% 6.2% 11.4%
Uppers? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12 Downers?
40.4% 52.1% 33.6%
Somewhat Easy 7.9% 5.6% 9.2%
Very Easy 12.4% 6.2% 16.0%
Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
41.6% 53.3% 34.8%
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
20.4% 25.0% 17.7%
7.5% 4.7% 9.2%
10.8% 3.4% 15.0%
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
20.7% 27.0% 17.0%
8.1% 6.7% 8.9%
7.5% 3.9% 9.6%
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
29.5% 45.1% 20.1%
14.7% 15.3% 14.3%
13.4% 10.2% 15.3%
Somewhat Easy 7.2% 4.7% 8.7%
Very Easy 12.5% 8.9% 14.6%
Rohypnol? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
49.1% 53.2% 46.7%
Somewhat Easy 5.8% 3.1% 7.4%
Very Easy 8.8% 6.1% 10.3%
Steroids? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
25.6% 20.5% 28.6%
Somewhat Easy 6.7% 2.0% 9.6%
Very Easy 10.1% 6.8% 12.2%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
21.8% 26.3% 18.9%
9.7% 6.6% 11.6%
8.4% 5.8% 10.2%
6.8% 1.0% 10.5%
9.6% 5.4% 12.3%
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
33.2% 48.2% 24.0%
15.1% 13.4% 16.2%
10.6% 5.7% 13.7%
43.7% 54.9% 36.5%
Heroin? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
24.6% 23.3% 25.3%
6.5% 4.8% 7.6%
9.9% 4.6% 13.2%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-6:
Since school began in the fall, on how many days (if any) have you...
Attended class while high from marijuana use? None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
81.2% 88.6% 76.5%
1-3 Days 7.5% 5.1% 9.0%
4-9 Days 3.9% 2.2% 5.0%
10+ Days 7.4% 4.2% 9.4%
Attended class while high from use of some other drug? None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
93.1% 94.1% 92.5%
1-3 Days 3.3% 3.9% 2.8%
4-9 Days 1.9% 1.1% 2.3%
10+ Days 1.8% 0.9% 2.3%
Gotten into trouble with teachers because of your drug use? None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
1-3 Days
97.2% 95.1% 98.6%
1.1% 1.5% 0.9%
4-9 Days 0.7% 1.6% * %
10+ Days 1.0% 1.8% 0.5%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-7:
School year use of marijuana by absences and conduct problems:
Average days absent due to illness or other reasons: Marijuana Users: Marijuana Non-users:
5.3 days per student 3.1 days per student
Average days conduct problems reported: Marijuana Users: Marijuana Non-users:
5.8 days per student 1.2 days per student
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-8:
During the past twelve months, how many times have you...
Driven a car when you've felt high from drugs? None All Grades 9-12
1-3 Times
84.6% 84.6%
4-9 Times
7.5% 7.5%
3.6% 3.6%
10+ Times 4.3% 4.3%
Gotten into trouble with the police because of drug use? None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
1-3 Times
97.1% 97.0% 97.2%
4-9 Times
2.0% 2.1% 1.9%
0.5% 0.9% 0.3%
10+ Times 0.4% * % 0.6%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-9:
About how many of your close friends use marijuana? Never heard None
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
41.0% 57.5% 31.4%
A Few
Some
Most
All
19.7% 18.6% 20.2%
14.7% 5.5% 20.0%
15.3% 9.9% 18.5%
9.4% 8.5% 9.9%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-10:
During the past twelve months, how many times have you...
Had difficulties of any kind with your friends because of your drug use? None All Grades 7-8
93.3% 96.4%
1-3 Times 5.5% 2.6%
4-9 Times 0.6% 1.0%
10+ Times 0.7% * %
Grades 9-12
91.3%
7.3%
0.3%
1.1%
Been criticized by someone you were dating because of drug use? None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
1-3 Times
92.9% 95.9% 90.8%
4-9 Times
5.6% 4.1% 6.7%
10+ Times
0.8% * % 1.3%
0.7% * % 1.2%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-11:
Thinking of parties you attended this school year, how often was marijuana used?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never
Seldom
45.1% 63.6% 33.1%
9.6% 7.1% 11.2%
Half the Time 10.0% 8.0% 11.2%
Most Of the Time
Always
Don't Know
Didn't Attend
10.3% 5.1% 13.8%
12.6% 9.5% 14.6%
2.5% * % 4.2%
9.8% 6.7% 11.9%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-12:
How often, if ever, do you smoke marijuana in...
Joints?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never
Seldom
65.1% 76.8% 58.0%
5.3% 1.1% 7.8%
Never
Seldom
75.2% 83.0% 70.6%
11.9% 5.1% 15.9%
Half the Time 7.8% 7.7% 7.9%
Most of the Time 12.4% 4.6% 17.2%
Always
Don't Know
8.3% 8.8% 8.1%
1.0% 1.1% 1.0%
Always
Don't Know
3.8% 4.0% 3.6%
0.5% * % 0.9%
Always
Don't Know
6.9% 6.8% 6.9%
1.8% 3.6% 0.7%
Always
Don't Know
6.3% 5.9% 6.5%
1.7% 2.7% 1.2%
Blunts?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Half the Time 5.5% 5.1% 5.7%
Most of the Time 3.1% 2.8% 3.3%
Bongs or water pipes?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never
Seldom
72.4% 82.1% 66.7%
8.5% 2.5% 12.2%
Never
Seldom
71.6% 80.7% 66.5%
9.3% 3.9% 12.4%
Half the Time 6.2% 2.5% 8.5%
Most of the Time 4.2% 2.7% 5.1%
Pipes?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Half the Time 5.6% 2.7% 7.2%
Most of the Time 5.4% 4.2% 6.2%
Some other way?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never
Seldom
81.8% 85.1% 79.8%
8.2% 5.4% 9.8%
Half the Time 2.2% 2.6% 2.0%
Most of the Time
Always
Don't Know
4.6% 5.7% 4.0%
2.5% 1.2% 3.3%
0.7% * % 1.0%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-13:
How do your parents feel about kids your age using marijuana? Strongly Disapprove
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
74.2% 81.5% 69.6%
Mildly Disapprove 6.6% 4.6% 7.8%
Neither
Mildly Approve
8.6% 3.8% 11.6%
1.5% 1.0% 1.7%
Strongly Approve 1.8% 0.9% 2.3%
Don't Know 7.4% 8.2% 6.9%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-14:
How dangerous do you think it is for kids your age to use...
Marijuana?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Very Dangerous
Somewhat Dangerous
Not Very Dangerous
Not at All Dangerous
54.4% 65.0% 48.5%
19.8% 18.5% 20.6%
12.9% 6.4% 16.6%
10.6% 8.0% 12.1%
Very Dangerous
Somewhat Dangerous
Not Very Dangerous
Not at All Dangerous
Do Not Know 2.2% 2.2% 2.1%
Cocaine?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
84.1% 82.9% 84.8%
8.2% 8.8% 7.9%
2.5% 3.1% 2.2%
1.9% 2.2% 1.7%
Do Not Know 3.2% 2.9% 3.4%
Crack? Very Dangerous All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
86.1% 87.4% 85.4%
Somewhat Dangerous 7.3% 7.8% 7.1%
Not Very Dangerous 1.4% 1.3% 1.5%
Not at All Dangerous 2.1% 2.5% 1.9%
Do Not Know 3.0% 1.0% 4.2%
Ecstasy?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Very Dangerous
Somewhat Dangerous
71.8% 68.5% 73.8%
8.9% 10.5% 7.9%
Not Very Dangerous 4.0% 4.5% 3.8%
Not at All Dangerous
Do Not Know
3.4% 3.3% 3.5%
11.8% 13.2% 11.0%
Steroids?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Very Dangerous
Somewhat Dangerous
76.8% 79.9% 75.2%
11.8% 11.9% 11.7%
Very Dangerous
Somewhat Dangerous
Not Very Dangerous 3.6% 3.3% 3.8%
Not at All Dangerous 2.1% 2.5% 1.9%
Do Not Know 5.7% 2.3% 7.5%
Heroin?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
86.9% 83.6% 88.6%
6.0% 9.5% 4.1%
Not Very Dangerous 1.8% 2.5% 1.5%
Not at All Dangerous 2.0% 2.5% 1.8%
Do Not Know 3.4% 2.0% 4.1%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table I-1:
How recently, if ever, have you used...
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any inhalant? All 8.8% 13.1% 21.8% 78.2% Grades 7-8 16.1% 22.6% 27.8% 72.2% Grades 9-12 4.6% 7.7% 18.3% 81.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Liquid or spray paint? All 2.4% 5.4% 10.4% 89.6% Grades 7-8 3.5% 9.9% 14.9% 85.1% Grades 9-12 1.8% 2.8% 7.8% 92.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Whiteout, correction fluid? All 3.1% 4.9% 9.3% 90.7% Grades 7-8 6.0% 8.6% 11.1% 88.9% Grades 9-12 1.4% 2.8% 8.2% 91.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Gasoline? All 2.0% 3.7% 8.6% 91.4% Grades 7-8 3.6% 5.4% 6.4% 93.6% Grades 9-12 1.0% 2.6% 10.0% 90.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Freon? All 0.7% 1.7% 4.0% 96.0% Grades 7-8 2.0% 3.6% 7.5% 92.5% Grades 9-12 * % 0.6% 2.1% 97.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Poppers, Locker Room, etc.? All 0.4% 0.9% 2.0% 98.0% Grades 7-8 0.8% 1.6% 2.4% 97.6% Grades 9-12 0.2% 0.5% 1.8% 98.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Glue? All 2.5% 4.7% 7.3% 92.7% Grades 7-8 5.3% 10.9% 12.5% 87.5% Grades 9-12 0.9% 1.1% 4.2% 95.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Paint, lacquer thinner, etc.? All 1.9% 4.8% 7.1% 92.9% Grades 7-8 3.9% 9.1% 10.1% 89.9% Grades 9-12 0.7% 2.3% 5.3% 94.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Nitrous oxide, laughing gas? All 2.9% 3.8% 6.5% 93.5%
Grades 7-8 5.7% 6.6% 8.5% 91.5% Grades 9-12 1.3% 2.3% 5.5% 94.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Octane booster? All 0.5% 0.5% 1.4% 98.6% Grades 7-8 * % 0.5% 0.5% 99.5% Grades 9-12 0.7% 1.2% 2.7% 97.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Other sprays? All 1.8% 2.9% 6.3% 93.7% Grades 7-8 4.6% 5.4% 9.0% 91.0% Grades 9-12 0.2% 1.5% 4.8% 95.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Other inhalants? All 4.7% 6.2% 11.0% 89.0% Grades 7-8 9.2% 11.5% 16.8% 83.2% Grades 9-12 2.0% 3.2% 7.7% 92.3% ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table I-2:
How often do you normally use inhalants?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never Used
Every Day
86.7% 81.9% 89.6%
* % * % * %
Several Times a Week 0.3% * % 0.5%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
Less Than Once a Year
1.3% 2.0% 1.0%
4.1% 7.2% 2.3%
4.5% 7.9% 2.4%
3.0% 0.9% 4.3%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table I-3:
Number of different kinds of inhalants used:
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
0
1
2-3
4+
80.0% 74.3% 83.2%
7.7% 8.8% 7.2%
5.9% 8.0% 4.6%
6.4% 8.9% 5.0%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table I-4:
Average age of first use of: Grades 7-8 Inhalants
11.3
Grades 9-12 12.7
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table I-5:
Since school began in the fall, on how many days (if any) have you attended class while high from inhalant use? None
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
1-3 Days
95.0% 90.4% 97.8%
3.9% 8.7% 1.1%
4-9 Days 0.4% * % 0.6%
10+ Days 0.7% 0.9% 0.5%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table I-6:
School year use of inhalants by absences and conduct problems:
Average days absent due to illness or other reasons: Inhalants Users: Inhalants Non-users: Average days conduct problems reported:
5.6 days per student 3.3 days per student
Inhalants Users: Inhalants Non-users:
7.1 days per student 1.5 days per student
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table I-7:
About how many of your close friends use inhalants? Never heard None
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
78.7% 72.3% 82.6%
A Few 13.9% 18.7% 10.9%
Some 5.5% 5.7% 5.4%
Most 1.4% 2.3% 0.8%
All 0.5% 0.9% 0.2%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table I-8:
How dangerous do you think it is for kids your age to use inhalants?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Very Dangerous
Somewhat Dangerous
76.7% 73.1% 78.9%
14.4% 16.5% 13.1%
Not Very Dangerous 3.5% 6.0% 2.0%
Not at All Dangerous 1.6% 2.2% 1.2%
Do Not Know 3.8% 2.2% 4.7%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table X-1:
Since school began in the fall, have you gotten any information on drugs or alcohol from the following sources?
Health class
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
No
Yes
49.6% 40.3% 56.1%
50.4% 59.7% 43.9%
No
Yes
27.9% 16.4% 35.3%
72.1% 83.6% 64.7%
No
Yes
58.7% 30.9% 77.3%
41.3% 69.1% 22.7%
No
Yes
57.0% 36.5% 70.5%
43.0% 63.5% 29.5%
No
Yes
An assembly program
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12 Guidance counselor
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12 Science class
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12 Social studies class
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
73.4% 58.9% 82.8%
26.6% 41.1% 17.2%
No
Yes
79.4% 73.4% 83.3%
20.6% 26.6% 16.7%
No
Yes
47.0% 33.0% 56.3%
53.0% 67.0% 43.7%
No
Yes
54.0% 39.7% 63.4%
46.0% 60.3% 36.6%
Student group session
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12 An invited school guest
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12 Some other school source
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any school source
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
No
Yes
38.7% 22.2% 48.0%
61.3% 77.8% 52.0%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table X-2:
If you had a drug or alcohol problem and needed help, who would you go to?
A counselor or program in school
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
No
Yes
64.4% 51.5% 72.7%
35.6% 48.5% 27.3%
Another adult in school (such as a nurse or teacher)
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
No
Yes
70.4% 64.0% 74.5%
29.6% 36.0% 25.5%
No
Yes
58.6% 52.0% 62.7%
41.4% 48.0% 37.3%
A counselor or program outside of school
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12 Your parents
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
No
Yes
39.8% 33.1% 44.1%
60.2% 66.9% 55.9%
No
Yes
62.1% 55.1% 66.3%
37.9% 44.9% 33.7%
No
Yes
21.4% 21.9% 21.1%
78.6% 78.1% 78.9%
A medical doctor
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12 Your friends
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Another adult (a relative, clergyman, or other family friend) Yes
41.7% 44.2% 40.0%
58.3% 55.8% 60.0%
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
No
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table X-3:
Since school began in the fall, have you sought help, other than from family or friends, for problems in any way connected with your use of alcohol, marijuana, or other drugs? Yes
92.8% 93.5% 92.3%
7.2% 6.5% 7.7%
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
No
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table X-4:
About how many of your friends:
Feel close to their parents?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
None
A Few
Some
Most
All
6.6% 9.2% 5.1%
31.6% 29.4% 32.8%
24.9% 19.9% 27.8%
29.8% 32.4% 28.3%
7.1% 9.1% 5.9%
None
A Few
Some
Most
All
63.8% 64.1%
20.5% 19.7%
9.3% 10.5%
Sometimes carry weapons?
All Grades 7-8
2.9% 2.7%
3.5% 3.1%
Grades 9-12
63.7%
21.0%
8.6%
3.0%
3.7%
Care about making good grades?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
None
A Few
Some
Most
All
4.2% 4.7% 3.9%
16.3% 19.6% 14.4%
23.3% 19.6% 25.5%
36.6% 28.7% 41.1%
19.6% 27.4% 15.1%
None
A Few
Some
Most
All
75.7% 71.5% 78.0%
13.0% 15.6% 11.6%
Belong/want to belong to a gang?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
6.4% 7.9% 5.6%
2.2% 2.6% 1.9%
2.7% 2.4% 2.9%
Wish they could drop out of school?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
None
A Few
Some
53.6% 54.6% 53.1%
25.0% 24.1% 25.5%
11.4% 7.1% 14.0%
Most 5.3% 6.2% 4.7%
All 4.7% 8.0% 2.8%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B1:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> All students
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 23.9% 32.9% 52.9% 47.1% Grades 7-8 16.9% 23.5% 40.6% 59.4% Grades 9-12 28.0% 38.5% 60.1% 39.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 35.0% 48.3% 73.9% 26.1% Grades 7-8 30.5% 42.9% 68.9% 31.1% Grades 9-12 37.7% 51.5% 76.8% 23.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 8.8% 13.1% 21.8% 78.2% Grades 7-8 16.1% 22.6% 27.8% 72.2% Grades 9-12 4.6% 7.7% 18.3% 81.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 19.9% 25.4% 36.0% 64.0% Grades 7-8 14.7% 16.9% 21.6% 78.4% Grades 9-12 22.9% 30.4% 44.5% 55.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 18.5% 24.7% 36.6% 63.4% Grades 7-8 12.2% 14.5% 20.2% 79.8% Grades 9-12 22.2% 30.6% 46.3% 53.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All 5.7% 9.8% 18.0% 82.0% Grades 7-8 1.4% 2.8% 6.7% 93.3% Grades 9-12 8.2% 13.7% 24.3% 75.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All 4.5% 5.7% 10.5% 89.5% Grades 7-8 2.8% 3.6% 7.3% 92.7% Grades 9-12 5.5% 6.9% 12.3% 87.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All 4.1% 5.2% 10.3% 89.7% Grades 7-8 1.9% 2.8% 6.8% 93.2% Grades 9-12 5.3% 6.7% 12.4% 87.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All 2.1% 2.7% 3.6% 96.4% Grades 7-8 1.1% 2.1% 3.2% 96.8% Grades 9-12 2.6% 3.1% 3.8% 96.2% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All 4.3% 5.7% 8.4% 91.6% Grades 7-8 6.7% 7.5% 11.6% 88.4% Grades 9-12 3.0% 4.6% 6.5% 93.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All 5.1% 6.5% 10.4% 89.6% Grades 7-8 5.5% 6.6% 11.0% 89.0% Grades 9-12 4.8% 6.4% 10.1% 89.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 3.5% 4.7% 7.4% 92.6% Grades 7-8 4.1% 5.3% 8.7% 91.3% Grades 9-12 3.1% 4.4% 6.7% 93.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All 2.6% 3.4% 5.0% 95.0% Grades 7-8 1.9% 1.9% 3.7% 96.3% Grades 9-12 3.0% 4.2% 5.7% 94.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All 0.4% 0.4% 0.9% 99.1% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 0.5% 0.5% 1.3% 98.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All 3.7% 4.3% 6.3% 93.7% Grades 7-8 4.9% 5.9% 7.2% 92.8% Grades 9-12 3.1% 3.4% 5.9% 94.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All 0.2% 0.8% 2.7% 97.3% Grades 7-8 * % * % 3.5% 96.5% Grades 9-12 0.3% 1.2% 2.3% 97.7%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B2:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> Male students
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 27.2% 37.4% 58.0% 42.0% Grades 7-8 15.7% 19.7% 42.5% 57.5% Grades 9-12 33.6% 47.4% 66.7% 33.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 34.1% 45.8% 72.1% 27.9% Grades 7-8 22.6% 37.6% 66.1% 33.9% Grades 9-12 40.7% 50.5% 75.6% 24.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 8.1% 12.7% 19.6% 80.4% Grades 7-8 11.4% 18.9% 18.9% 81.1% Grades 9-12 6.4% 9.3% 19.9% 80.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 19.8% 26.4% 36.0% 64.0% Grades 7-8 9.5% 13.0% 16.4% 83.6% Grades 9-12 25.7% 34.2% 47.4% 52.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 19.3% 26.6% 36.6% 63.4% Grades 7-8 7.7% 11.2% 14.7% 85.3% Grades 9-12 26.3% 36.0% 49.9% 50.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All 6.7% 12.4% 20.2% 79.8% Grades 7-8 * % 3.4% 6.8% 93.2% Grades 9-12 10.4% 17.3% 27.5% 72.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All 4.8% 5.5% 9.8% 90.2% Grades 7-8 * % * % 2.3% 97.7% Grades 9-12 7.6% 8.8% 14.2% 85.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All 4.3% 5.1% 9.6% 90.4% Grades 7-8 * % * % 2.4% 97.6% Grades 9-12 6.9% 8.1% 13.9% 86.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All 4.1% 4.9% 5.3% 94.7% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 6.2% 7.4% 8.0% 92.0% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All 6.2% 8.2% 10.6% 89.4% Grades 7-8 5.9% 5.9% 8.2% 91.8% Grades 9-12 6.4% 9.6% 12.1% 87.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All 4.6% 6.7% 8.6% 91.4% Grades 7-8 2.2% 2.2% 4.9% 95.1% Grades 9-12 6.0% 9.4% 10.7% 89.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 3.8% 4.9% 7.2% 92.8% Grades 7-8 2.3% 2.3% 5.2% 94.8% Grades 9-12 4.6% 6.3% 8.2% 91.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All 2.5% 3.3% 3.7% 96.3% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 3.9% 5.2% 5.8% 94.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 99.6% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 99.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All 5.0% 5.0% 6.7% 93.3% Grades 7-8 5.1% 5.1% 5.1% 94.9% Grades 9-12 5.0% 5.0% 7.6% 92.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All 0.4% 1.8% 3.5% 96.5% Grades 7-8 * % * % 2.2% 97.8% Grades 9-12 0.7% 2.8% 4.1% 95.9%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B3:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> Female students
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 21.7% 29.4% 48.7% 51.3% Grades 7-8 18.2% 25.3% 37.7% 62.3% Grades 9-12 23.8% 31.9% 55.2% 44.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 35.3% 49.4% 74.7% 25.3% Grades 7-8 35.4% 45.2% 70.0% 30.0% Grades 9-12 35.2% 51.9% 77.5% 22.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 8.7% 13.0% 22.6% 77.4% Grades 7-8 20.0% 25.9% 33.6% 66.4% Grades 9-12 2.2% 5.5% 16.2% 83.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 19.5% 24.3% 35.8% 64.2% Grades 7-8 17.5% 18.8% 24.5% 75.5% Grades 9-12 20.7% 27.6% 42.4% 57.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 18.0% 23.3% 36.9% 63.1% Grades 7-8 16.0% 17.4% 24.9% 75.1% Grades 9-12 19.1% 26.6% 43.6% 56.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All 5.1% 8.0% 16.6% 83.4% Grades 7-8 2.5% 2.5% 6.8% 93.2% Grades 9-12 6.5% 11.2% 22.2% 77.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All 4.3% 5.8% 11.1% 88.9% Grades 7-8 4.8% 6.3% 11.1% 88.9% Grades 9-12 4.1% 5.5% 11.1% 88.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All 3.9% 5.4% 10.9% 89.1% Grades 7-8 3.4% 4.9% 10.1% 89.9% Grades 9-12 4.2% 5.7% 11.3% 88.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All 0.7% 1.2% 2.4% 97.6% Grades 7-8 1.9% 3.5% 5.4% 94.6% Grades 9-12 * % * % 0.9% 99.1% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All 2.9% 3.8% 6.7% 93.3% Grades 7-8 7.5% 9.0% 14.6% 85.4% Grades 9-12 0.5% 0.9% 2.4% 97.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All 5.4% 6.3% 11.7% 88.3% Grades 7-8 7.9% 9.9% 15.4% 84.6% Grades 9-12 4.0% 4.4% 9.7% 90.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 3.3% 4.7% 7.6% 92.4% Grades 7-8 5.4% 7.4% 11.2% 88.8% Grades 9-12 2.0% 3.2% 5.6% 94.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All 2.0% 2.8% 5.3% 94.7% Grades 7-8 1.6% 1.6% 4.7% 95.3% Grades 9-12 2.3% 3.5% 5.6% 94.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All 0.3% 0.3% 1.2% 98.8% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 0.5% 0.5% 1.8% 98.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All 2.8% 3.7% 6.1% 93.9% Grades 7-8 4.7% 6.6% 8.9% 91.1% Grades 9-12 1.9% 2.4% 4.7% 95.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All * % * % 2.1% 97.9% Grades 7-8 * % * % 4.7% 95.3% Grades 9-12 * % * % 0.9% 99.1%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B4:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> White students
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 25.6% 34.3% 51.9% 48.1% Grades 7-8 19.0% 24.4% 35.7% 64.3% Grades 9-12 29.7% 40.5% 62.0% 38.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 32.7% 46.4% 73.5% 26.5% Grades 7-8 26.0% 40.8% 69.8% 30.2% Grades 9-12 37.0% 50.0% 76.0% 24.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 8.8% 13.0% 21.6% 78.4% Grades 7-8 17.2% 23.7% 28.5% 71.5% Grades 9-12 3.5% 6.4% 17.4% 82.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 20.0% 24.2% 34.8% 65.2% Grades 7-8 13.9% 16.2% 18.8% 81.2% Grades 9-12 23.8% 29.2% 44.9% 55.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 18.7% 23.6% 34.9% 65.1% Grades 7-8 11.9% 14.3% 16.9% 83.1% Grades 9-12 23.1% 29.7% 46.5% 53.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All 7.5% 10.6% 18.5% 81.5% Grades 7-8 2.2% 3.4% 5.8% 94.2% Grades 9-12 10.7% 15.0% 26.3% 73.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All 4.8% 5.5% 9.6% 90.4% Grades 7-8 4.4% 5.7% 7.3% 92.7% Grades 9-12 4.9% 5.3% 11.0% 89.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All 4.4% 5.2% 9.5% 90.5% Grades 7-8 3.1% 4.5% 6.2% 93.8% Grades 9-12 5.2% 5.6% 11.5% 88.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All 2.2% 2.7% 3.6% 96.4% Grades 7-8 1.8% 3.3% 5.1% 94.9% Grades 9-12 2.4% 2.4% 2.8% 97.2% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All 4.9% 5.7% 7.1% 92.9% Grades 7-8 7.5% 7.5% 9.1% 90.9% Grades 9-12 3.3% 4.5% 5.9% 94.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All 4.8% 5.6% 9.2% 90.8% Grades 7-8 3.6% 3.6% 8.7% 91.3% Grades 9-12 5.4% 6.8% 9.5% 90.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 2.2% 2.9% 6.5% 93.5% Grades 7-8 1.8% 1.8% 7.2% 92.8% Grades 9-12 2.4% 3.5% 6.0% 94.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All 1.7% 1.7% 3.1% 96.9% Grades 7-8 1.3% 1.3% 2.7% 97.3% Grades 9-12 1.9% 1.9% 3.3% 96.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All 0.6% 0.6% 1.0% 99.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 0.9% 0.9% 1.6% 98.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All 3.0% 3.3% 6.2% 93.8% Grades 7-8 5.8% 5.8% 7.7% 92.3% Grades 9-12 1.4% 1.9% 5.3% 94.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All 0.3% 1.0% 3.5% 96.5% Grades 7-8 * % * % 5.5% 94.5% Grades 9-12 0.5% 1.5% 2.4% 97.6%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B5:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> Black students
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 14.2% 23.8% 54.7% 45.3% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 35.7% 48.3% 68.9% 31.1% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 6.8% 16.0% 16.0% 84.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 17.9% 17.9% 35.7% 64.3% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 7.7% 7.7% 35.7% 64.3% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All * % * % 15.7% 84.3% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All * % * % 20.6% 79.4% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All * % * % 20.6% 79.4% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All * % 12.1% 12.1% 87.9% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All * % * % 9.4% 90.6% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 12.2% 12.2% 12.2% 87.8% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B6:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> Mexican/American students
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 26.4% 38.7% 57.8% 42.2% Grades 7-8 18.2% 28.8% 48.8% 51.2% Grades 9-12 31.5% 44.8% 63.4% 36.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 43.6% 56.4% 77.6% 22.4% Grades 7-8 46.4% 53.2% 72.5% 27.5% Grades 9-12 41.9% 58.4% 80.7% 19.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 13.2% 18.0% 28.4% 71.6% Grades 7-8 18.9% 22.6% 32.6% 67.4% Grades 9-12 9.8% 15.3% 25.8% 74.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 22.9% 33.1% 45.0% 55.0% Grades 7-8 18.9% 22.0% 31.9% 68.1% Grades 9-12 25.4% 40.0% 53.1% 46.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 20.5% 31.1% 45.3% 54.7% Grades 7-8 15.7% 18.9% 29.3% 70.7% Grades 9-12 23.5% 38.7% 55.3% 44.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All 3.2% 10.1% 19.1% 80.9% Grades 7-8 * % 3.1% 10.0% 90.0% Grades 9-12 5.0% 14.2% 24.4% 75.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All 5.8% 8.1% 15.3% 84.7% Grades 7-8 * % * % 7.8% 92.2% Grades 9-12 9.5% 13.2% 20.1% 79.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All 5.3% 7.7% 15.2% 84.8% Grades 7-8 * % * % 8.4% 91.6% Grades 9-12 8.6% 12.5% 19.4% 80.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All 2.5% 3.2% 4.0% 96.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 4.1% 5.2% 6.4% 93.6% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All 3.0% 5.3% 12.4% 87.6% Grades 7-8 4.1% 4.1% 16.2% 83.8% Grades 9-12 2.3% 6.1% 9.9% 90.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All 6.6% 10.6% 15.1% 84.9% Grades 7-8 9.1% 13.6% 18.2% 81.8% Grades 9-12 5.2% 8.8% 13.3% 86.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 5.6% 9.0% 11.0% 89.0% Grades 7-8 4.4% 8.8% 8.8% 91.2% Grades 9-12 6.3% 9.1% 12.5% 87.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All 4.8% 7.3% 10.4% 89.6% Grades 7-8 4.4% 4.4% 8.0% 92.0% Grades 9-12 5.0% 9.0% 11.9% 88.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All 3.9% 3.9% 5.1% 94.9% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 6.1% 6.1% 8.0% 92.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All * % * % 0.9% 99.1% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % 1.3% 98.7%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B7:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> Students reporting A and B grades
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 22.1% 30.2% 50.9% 49.1% Grades 7-8 15.4% 21.9% 40.4% 59.6% Grades 9-12 26.3% 35.4% 57.6% 42.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 33.4% 47.2% 72.1% 27.9% Grades 7-8 28.9% 42.9% 66.8% 33.2% Grades 9-12 36.2% 49.9% 75.5% 24.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 7.8% 12.3% 20.0% 80.0% Grades 7-8 13.9% 21.2% 27.2% 72.8% Grades 9-12 4.1% 6.8% 15.6% 84.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 17.9% 22.9% 33.7% 66.3% Grades 7-8 14.0% 15.6% 19.9% 80.1% Grades 9-12 20.5% 27.6% 42.5% 57.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 17.2% 22.7% 34.4% 65.6% Grades 7-8 11.8% 13.6% 18.9% 81.1% Grades 9-12 20.6% 28.4% 44.2% 55.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All 5.6% 9.5% 17.9% 82.1% Grades 7-8 1.6% 3.2% 6.6% 93.4% Grades 9-12 8.0% 13.2% 24.7% 75.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All 3.3% 3.7% 8.3% 91.7% Grades 7-8 3.1% 3.1% 6.2% 93.8% Grades 9-12 3.5% 4.1% 9.6% 90.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All 3.1% 3.5% 8.2% 91.8% Grades 7-8 2.1% 2.1% 5.4% 94.6% Grades 9-12 3.6% 4.3% 10.0% 90.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All 1.5% 1.5% 2.2% 97.8% Grades 7-8 1.3% 1.3% 2.5% 97.5% Grades 9-12 1.7% 1.7% 2.0% 98.0% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All 3.6% 4.5% 6.9% 93.1% Grades 7-8 5.5% 6.5% 11.1% 88.9% Grades 9-12 2.4% 3.3% 4.3% 95.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All 4.8% 6.5% 10.1% 89.9% Grades 7-8 6.2% 7.5% 11.4% 88.6% Grades 9-12 4.0% 5.9% 9.3% 90.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 3.1% 4.3% 6.8% 93.2% Grades 7-8 4.7% 6.0% 9.9% 90.1% Grades 9-12 2.1% 3.3% 5.0% 95.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All 2.3% 3.0% 4.1% 95.9% Grades 7-8 2.2% 2.2% 3.1% 96.9% Grades 9-12 2.3% 3.5% 4.6% 95.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All 0.4% 0.4% 1.0% 99.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 0.7% 0.7% 1.6% 98.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All 2.9% 3.5% 5.4% 94.6% Grades 7-8 4.0% 5.1% 6.5% 93.5% Grades 9-12 2.2% 2.6% 4.7% 95.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All 0.2% 0.7% 2.1% 97.9% Grades 7-8 * % * % 2.7% 97.3% Grades 9-12 0.3% 1.1% 1.8% 98.2%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B8:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> Students reporting C, D, and F grades
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 36.0% 51.7% 65.4% 34.6% Grades 7-8 28.6% 36.4% 42.9% 57.1% Grades 9-12 39.1% 58.2% 75.1% 24.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 46.5% 56.5% 83.3% 16.7% Grades 7-8 43.5% 43.5% 85.5% 14.5% Grades 9-12 47.8% 62.2% 82.3% 17.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 15.1% 17.9% 31.9% 68.1% Grades 7-8 32.9% 32.9% 32.9% 67.1% Grades 9-12 7.4% 11.4% 31.5% 68.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 31.3% 38.2% 48.8% 51.2% Grades 7-8 21.0% 27.6% 35.5% 64.5% Grades 9-12 35.6% 42.7% 54.5% 45.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 25.9% 35.9% 48.8% 51.2% Grades 7-8 15.5% 22.5% 31.0% 69.0% Grades 9-12 30.3% 41.6% 56.2% 43.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All 7.0% 11.7% 18.9% 81.1% Grades 7-8 * % * % 7.4% 92.6% Grades 9-12 10.0% 16.7% 23.8% 76.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All 12.4% 15.7% 21.7% 78.3% Grades 7-8 * % 8.1% 18.0% 82.0% Grades 9-12 16.9% 18.4% 23.0% 77.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All 10.9% 14.4% 20.9% 79.1% Grades 7-8 * % 8.8% 19.6% 80.4% Grades 9-12 14.8% 16.4% 21.3% 78.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All 5.4% 8.9% 10.1% 89.9% Grades 7-8 * % 10.1% 10.1% 89.9% Grades 9-12 7.0% 8.6% 10.1% 89.9% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All 9.2% 13.0% 15.1% 84.9% Grades 7-8 15.5% 15.5% 15.5% 84.5% Grades 9-12 6.5% 11.9% 15.0% 85.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All 6.9% 6.9% 10.6% 89.4% Grades 7-8 * % * % 8.1% 91.9% Grades 9-12 9.8% 9.8% 11.6% 88.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 4.9% 6.5% 10.0% 90.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 6.9% 9.2% 14.3% 85.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All 3.7% 4.8% 9.9% 90.1% Grades 7-8 * % * % 8.3% 91.7% Grades 9-12 5.1% 6.7% 10.6% 89.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All 9.8% 9.8% 11.2% 88.8% Grades 7-8 13.7% 13.7% 13.7% 86.3% Grades 9-12 8.6% 8.6% 10.4% 89.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All * % * % 3.9% 96.1% Grades 7-8 * % * % 12.7% 87.3% Grades 9-12 * % * % 1.7% 98.3%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B9:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> Students living with two parents
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 19.9% 28.4% 47.0% 53.0% Grades 7-8 12.5% 17.9% 34.4% 65.6% Grades 9-12 24.8% 35.4% 55.3% 44.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 32.4% 44.9% 69.2% 30.8% Grades 7-8 28.2% 38.2% 60.8% 39.2% Grades 9-12 35.3% 49.5% 75.0% 25.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 5.8% 11.1% 18.8% 81.2% Grades 7-8 11.5% 20.5% 25.5% 74.5% Grades 9-12 2.2% 5.0% 14.3% 85.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 17.1% 21.4% 31.3% 68.7% Grades 7-8 14.9% 14.9% 17.4% 82.6% Grades 9-12 18.6% 25.8% 40.7% 59.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 15.1% 19.6% 31.1% 68.9% Grades 7-8 10.6% 10.6% 14.5% 85.5% Grades 9-12 18.1% 25.7% 42.5% 57.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All 4.7% 8.3% 16.3% 83.7% Grades 7-8 1.1% 1.1% 3.7% 96.3% Grades 9-12 7.0% 12.8% 24.3% 75.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All 2.6% 3.5% 7.6% 92.4% Grades 7-8 1.3% 1.3% 5.8% 94.2% Grades 9-12 3.4% 4.9% 8.8% 91.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All 2.4% 3.3% 7.7% 92.3% Grades 7-8 1.4% 1.4% 6.2% 93.8% Grades 9-12 3.0% 4.6% 8.6% 91.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All 1.0% 1.3% 1.3% 98.7% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 1.6% 2.1% 2.1% 97.9% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All 2.9% 3.7% 6.3% 93.7% Grades 7-8 4.2% 5.5% 10.2% 89.8% Grades 9-12 2.0% 2.5% 3.7% 96.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All 4.0% 4.9% 7.8% 92.2% Grades 7-8 5.3% 5.3% 9.0% 91.0% Grades 9-12 3.3% 4.6% 7.2% 92.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 2.9% 3.3% 4.8% 95.2% Grades 7-8 5.0% 5.0% 6.8% 93.2% Grades 9-12 1.5% 2.3% 3.5% 96.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All 2.4% 3.2% 3.5% 96.5% Grades 7-8 3.1% 3.1% 3.1% 96.9% Grades 9-12 2.0% 3.3% 3.7% 96.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All 0.3% 0.3% 1.2% 98.8% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 0.5% 0.5% 1.9% 98.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All 2.1% 3.0% 4.6% 95.4% Grades 7-8 1.7% 3.3% 3.3% 96.7% Grades 9-12 2.3% 2.8% 5.3% 94.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All * % 0.3% 1.2% 98.8% Grades 7-8 * % * % 1.5% 98.5% Grades 9-12 * % 0.5% 1.0% 99.0%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B10:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> Students not living with two parents
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 29.7% 38.9% 60.6% 39.4% Grades 7-8 25.3% 31.7% 50.9% 49.1% Grades 9-12 31.9% 42.5% 65.4% 34.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 37.7% 52.5% 79.5% 20.5% Grades 7-8 33.6% 51.1% 82.0% 18.0% Grades 9-12 39.6% 53.2% 78.3% 21.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 11.6% 14.7% 24.8% 75.2% Grades 7-8 22.5% 24.9% 30.8% 69.2% Grades 9-12 6.4% 9.9% 22.0% 78.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 24.5% 32.0% 42.7% 57.3% Grades 7-8 15.2% 21.6% 28.0% 72.0% Grades 9-12 28.7% 36.7% 49.5% 50.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 23.8% 32.5% 44.0% 56.0% Grades 7-8 15.5% 22.1% 28.6% 71.4% Grades 9-12 27.7% 37.3% 51.2% 48.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All 7.4% 12.4% 20.0% 80.0% Grades 7-8 2.0% 6.0% 9.9% 90.1% Grades 9-12 10.0% 15.5% 24.7% 75.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All 7.3% 8.8% 14.7% 85.3% Grades 7-8 5.3% 7.5% 10.2% 89.8% Grades 9-12 8.3% 9.4% 16.9% 83.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All 6.4% 8.0% 14.2% 85.8% Grades 7-8 2.9% 5.2% 8.1% 91.9% Grades 9-12 8.1% 9.3% 17.0% 83.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All 3.6% 4.8% 6.9% 93.1% Grades 7-8 3.1% 5.6% 8.8% 91.2% Grades 9-12 3.8% 4.4% 6.1% 93.9% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All 6.6% 8.7% 11.5% 88.5% Grades 7-8 11.5% 11.5% 14.3% 85.7% Grades 9-12 4.3% 7.4% 10.2% 89.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All 6.6% 9.0% 14.4% 85.6% Grades 7-8 6.1% 9.1% 14.6% 85.4% Grades 9-12 6.9% 8.9% 14.3% 85.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 4.4% 6.7% 11.0% 89.0% Grades 7-8 2.9% 5.9% 11.7% 88.3% Grades 9-12 5.0% 7.1% 10.6% 89.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All 2.9% 3.7% 7.2% 92.8% Grades 7-8 * % * % 4.8% 95.2% Grades 9-12 4.3% 5.5% 8.3% 91.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 99.5% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 99.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All 6.1% 6.1% 8.8% 91.2% Grades 7-8 10.4% 10.4% 13.8% 86.2% Grades 9-12 4.2% 4.2% 6.6% 93.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All 0.5% 1.5% 5.0% 95.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % 8.0% 92.0% Grades 9-12 0.6% 2.1% 3.9% 96.1%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B11:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> Students who would seek help from adults for substance abuse problems
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 22.5% 30.8% 50.0% 50.0% Grades 7-8 15.9% 21.9% 38.9% 61.1% Grades 9-12 27.1% 37.1% 58.0% 42.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 30.9% 43.8% 71.9% 28.1% Grades 7-8 26.4% 39.0% 68.4% 31.6% Grades 9-12 34.2% 47.2% 74.4% 25.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 8.8% 13.1% 21.4% 78.6% Grades 7-8 15.3% 20.1% 23.9% 76.1% Grades 9-12 4.1% 8.1% 19.7% 80.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 18.6% 23.5% 32.6% 67.4% Grades 7-8 14.3% 17.1% 20.9% 79.1% Grades 9-12 21.6% 28.2% 41.0% 59.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 17.9% 23.4% 33.6% 66.4% Grades 7-8 13.8% 16.6% 21.5% 78.5% Grades 9-12 20.9% 28.2% 42.3% 57.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All 6.0% 9.9% 17.4% 82.6% Grades 7-8 1.8% 3.6% 7.3% 92.7% Grades 9-12 9.1% 14.4% 24.7% 75.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All 3.2% 3.8% 9.4% 90.6% Grades 7-8 3.4% 4.4% 9.1% 90.9% Grades 9-12 3.1% 3.4% 9.7% 90.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All 2.6% 3.3% 9.1% 90.9% Grades 7-8 2.4% 3.5% 8.5% 91.5% Grades 9-12 2.8% 3.2% 9.6% 90.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All 1.2% 1.9% 2.9% 97.1% Grades 7-8 1.4% 2.6% 4.0% 96.0% Grades 9-12 1.1% 1.5% 2.2% 97.8% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All 4.2% 5.5% 8.5% 91.5% Grades 7-8 6.1% 7.1% 12.1% 87.9% Grades 9-12 2.9% 4.4% 6.0% 94.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All 5.3% 6.7% 10.8% 89.2% Grades 7-8 5.5% 6.9% 12.3% 87.7% Grades 9-12 5.2% 6.6% 9.8% 90.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 3.5% 5.2% 8.3% 91.7% Grades 7-8 3.7% 5.2% 9.4% 90.6% Grades 9-12 3.3% 5.3% 7.6% 92.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All 1.3% 2.1% 3.3% 96.7% Grades 7-8 * % * % 1.1% 98.9% Grades 9-12 2.1% 3.6% 4.8% 95.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All 0.2% 0.2% 1.0% 99.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 0.4% 0.4% 1.5% 98.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All 3.0% 3.7% 5.3% 94.7% Grades 7-8 4.5% 5.8% 7.4% 92.6% Grades 9-12 2.1% 2.5% 4.0% 96.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All * % 0.8% 3.2% 96.8% Grades 7-8 * % * % 4.3% 95.7% Grades 9-12 * % 1.3% 2.5% 97.5%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B12:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> Students who wouldn't seek help from adults for substance abuse problems
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 29.2% 39.6% 60.6% 39.4% Grades 7-8 17.0% 23.1% 41.2% 58.8% Grades 9-12 33.8% 45.9% 68.1% 31.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 49.6% 60.4% 75.1% 24.9% Grades 7-8 51.1% 57.1% 67.0% 33.0% Grades 9-12 49.0% 61.7% 78.2% 21.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 9.8% 13.1% 23.2% 76.8% Grades 7-8 20.7% 32.1% 41.5% 58.5% Grades 9-12 5.4% 5.4% 15.8% 84.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 24.7% 30.8% 45.5% 54.5% Grades 7-8 10.4% 10.4% 20.7% 79.3% Grades 9-12 30.6% 39.1% 55.7% 44.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 21.8% 29.9% 45.2% 54.8% Grades 7-8 6.0% 6.0% 16.8% 83.2% Grades 9-12 28.1% 39.5% 56.6% 43.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All 6.2% 10.7% 21.0% 79.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % 5.7% 94.3% Grades 9-12 8.7% 15.0% 27.2% 72.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All 9.1% 10.7% 14.8% 85.2% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 12.6% 14.8% 20.5% 79.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All 8.6% 10.3% 14.6% 85.4% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 12.2% 14.5% 20.5% 79.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All 4.6% 4.6% 5.4% 94.6% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 6.2% 6.2% 7.3% 92.7% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All 6.8% 8.8% 9.6% 90.4% Grades 7-8 11.6% 11.6% 11.6% 88.4% Grades 9-12 4.8% 7.7% 8.8% 91.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All 4.8% 6.8% 9.3% 90.7% Grades 7-8 6.8% 6.8% 6.8% 93.2% Grades 9-12 3.9% 6.8% 10.3% 89.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 4.7% 4.7% 5.7% 94.3% Grades 7-8 6.8% 6.8% 6.8% 93.2% Grades 9-12 3.8% 3.8% 5.2% 94.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All 5.1% 5.1% 7.6% 92.4% Grades 7-8 * % * % 6.4% 93.6% Grades 9-12 6.9% 6.9% 8.1% 91.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 99.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 98.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All 6.7% 6.7% 8.7% 91.3% Grades 7-8 7.7% 7.7% 7.7% 92.3% Grades 9-12 6.2% 6.2% 9.1% 90.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All 0.9% 0.9% 1.8% 98.2% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 1.3% 1.3% 2.5% 97.5%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B13:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> Students living in town three years or less
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 23.5% 34.9% 59.0% 41.0% Grades 7-8 11.8% 17.0% 38.8% 61.2% Grades 9-12 32.3% 48.3% 74.1% 25.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 30.5% 46.8% 77.5% 22.5% Grades 7-8 17.5% 32.6% 65.8% 34.2% Grades 9-12 40.1% 57.2% 86.2% 13.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 10.3% 15.7% 27.6% 72.4% Grades 7-8 16.2% 20.7% 27.4% 72.6% Grades 9-12 5.8% 11.8% 27.8% 72.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 21.6% 29.1% 41.4% 58.6% Grades 7-8 11.5% 18.4% 23.0% 77.0% Grades 9-12 29.4% 37.3% 55.4% 44.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 21.8% 29.7% 42.6% 57.4% Grades 7-8 9.4% 16.5% 21.2% 78.8% Grades 9-12 31.7% 40.3% 59.9% 40.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All 7.9% 13.8% 22.2% 77.8% Grades 7-8 4.5% 9.0% 11.2% 88.8% Grades 9-12 10.5% 17.4% 30.6% 69.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All 6.2% 7.3% 11.3% 88.7% Grades 7-8 * % 2.6% 2.6% 97.4% Grades 9-12 10.8% 10.8% 17.9% 82.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All 5.2% 6.4% 10.6% 89.4% Grades 7-8 * % 2.7% 2.7% 97.3% Grades 9-12 9.2% 9.2% 16.8% 83.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All 3.3% 4.6% 4.6% 95.4% Grades 7-8 * % 3.0% 3.0% 97.0% Grades 9-12 5.7% 5.7% 5.7% 94.3% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All 4.9% 6.1% 6.7% 93.3% Grades 7-8 2.8% 2.8% 2.8% 97.2% Grades 9-12 6.3% 8.4% 9.4% 90.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All 4.4% 4.4% 8.8% 91.2% Grades 7-8 2.9% 2.9% 5.9% 94.1% Grades 9-12 5.5% 5.5% 11.1% 88.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 4.2% 4.9% 7.7% 92.3% Grades 7-8 3.1% 3.1% 3.1% 96.9% Grades 9-12 5.0% 6.3% 11.2% 88.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All 4.6% 5.5% 9.1% 90.9% Grades 7-8 2.9% 2.9% 8.6% 91.4% Grades 9-12 5.8% 7.3% 9.5% 90.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 98.5% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 97.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All 4.2% 4.2% 4.9% 95.1% Grades 7-8 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 97.0% Grades 9-12 5.1% 5.1% 6.4% 93.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All 0.7% 1.4% 4.1% 95.9% Grades 7-8 * % * % 3.0% 97.0% Grades 9-12 1.3% 2.5% 4.9% 95.1%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B14:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> Students living in town more than three years
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 23.6% 31.3% 50.1% 49.9% Grades 7-8 17.3% 24.6% 40.1% 59.9% Grades 9-12 26.9% 34.9% 55.4% 44.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 36.5% 48.6% 72.3% 27.7% Grades 7-8 35.6% 47.2% 69.6% 30.4% Grades 9-12 37.0% 49.4% 73.8% 26.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 8.1% 11.7% 19.3% 80.7% Grades 7-8 16.4% 22.7% 27.4% 72.6% Grades 9-12 3.9% 6.1% 15.2% 84.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 19.1% 24.0% 33.9% 66.1% Grades 7-8 16.4% 16.4% 21.2% 78.8% Grades 9-12 20.6% 28.0% 40.6% 59.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 17.5% 22.8% 34.3% 65.7% Grades 7-8 13.7% 13.7% 20.0% 80.0% Grades 9-12 19.4% 27.5% 41.7% 58.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All 5.0% 8.6% 16.5% 83.5% Grades 7-8 * % * % 4.7% 95.3% Grades 9-12 7.6% 12.8% 22.5% 77.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All 3.7% 4.8% 9.9% 90.1% Grades 7-8 4.0% 4.0% 9.4% 90.6% Grades 9-12 3.5% 5.2% 10.2% 89.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All 3.3% 4.5% 9.9% 90.1% Grades 7-8 2.8% 2.8% 8.6% 91.4% Grades 9-12 3.6% 5.4% 10.6% 89.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All 1.3% 1.8% 2.9% 97.1% Grades 7-8 1.7% 1.7% 3.3% 96.7% Grades 9-12 1.1% 1.8% 2.8% 97.2% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All 4.2% 5.3% 8.8% 91.2% Grades 7-8 8.4% 9.6% 15.4% 84.6% Grades 9-12 2.0% 3.0% 5.2% 94.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All 5.3% 7.3% 11.1% 88.9% Grades 7-8 6.7% 8.4% 13.4% 86.6% Grades 9-12 4.7% 6.8% 10.0% 90.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 3.3% 4.7% 7.4% 92.6% Grades 7-8 4.6% 6.2% 11.1% 88.9% Grades 9-12 2.6% 4.0% 5.5% 94.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All 1.9% 2.7% 3.5% 96.5% Grades 7-8 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 98.5% Grades 9-12 2.1% 3.3% 4.5% 95.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All * % * % 0.7% 99.3% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % 1.0% 99.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All 3.6% 4.3% 6.9% 93.1% Grades 7-8 5.9% 7.5% 9.4% 90.6% Grades 9-12 2.6% 3.0% 5.8% 94.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All * % 0.6% 2.2% 97.8% Grades 7-8 * % * % 3.8% 96.2% Grades 9-12 * % 0.8% 1.5% 98.5%
Aransas County Spring 1998 GENDER Q1 Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────── Female 304.2135 57.0 Male 229.7016 43.0 Frequency Missing = 5.08494226
GRADE Q2 Frequency Percent ───────────────────────────────── Grade 7 105.281 19.5 Grade 8 89.45656 16.6 Grade 9 99.14499 18.4 Grade 10 98.4991 18.3 Grade 11 85.25823 15.8 Grade 12 61.36009 11.4
LIVE WITH BOTH PARENTS Q3 Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 217.4129 41.1 Yes 311.9446 58.9 Frequency Missing = 9.64241253
AGE Q4 Frequency Percent ───────────────────────────────────
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 or older
30.47608 80.12378 90.52778 100.0873 97.53151 77.84043 41.77689 14.33433
5.7 15.0 17.0 18.8 18.3 14.6 7.8 2.7
Frequency Missing = 6.30187153
ETHNICITY Q5 Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── African/American 15.18352 2.9 Asian/American 37.80744 7.1 Mexican/American 121.0844 22.9 Native/American 6.800715 1.3 Other 25.08137 4.7 White 323.9436 61.1 Frequency Missing = 9.09894098
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 ON AVERAGE WHAT GRADES DO YOU GET Q6 Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── Mostly A's 204.9522 38.5 Mostly B's 252.0592 47.3 Mostly C's 66.99265 12.6 Mostly D's 5.182604 1.0 Mostly F's 3.531319 0.7 Frequency Missing = 6.28208389
LENGTH OF TIME IN THIS DISTRICT Q7 Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────── <1 year 64.31449 12.1 2-3 years 77.98296 14.7 >4 years 388.8204 73.2 Frequency Missing = 7.88217568
DO YOU HAVE A JOB Q8 Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 363.2818 68.6 Yes 166.0715 31.4 Frequency Missing = 9.64666124
DO YOU GET AN ALLOWANCE
Q9 Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 313.9042 59.1 Yes 216.8344 40.9 Frequency Missing = 8.26138489
EITHER PARENT COLLEGE GRADUATE Q10 Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── Don't Know 105.8936 20.0 No 206.5618 39.0 Yes 217.0558 41.0 Frequency Missing = 9.48883258
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 QUALIFY FOR FREE/REDUCED PRICE LUNCH Q11 Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── Don't Know 61.06293 11.6 No 276.52 52.6 Yes 188.6177 35.8 Frequency Missing = 12.79939423
PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETICS Q12A Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 225.4118 46.2 Yes 262.5917 53.8 Frequency Missing = 50.99643153
PARTICIPATE IN BAND/ORCHESTRA Q12B Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 317.5426 75.7 Yes 102.1915 24.3 Frequency Missing = 119.26585044
PARTICIPATE IN CHOIR Q12C Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────
No Yes
300.2297 124.9761
70.6 29.4
Frequency Missing = 113.79416678
PARTICIPATE IN DRAMA/SPEECH Q12D Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 361.2994 89.0 Yes 44.44171 11.0 Frequency Missing = 133.258909
PARTICIPATE IN DRILL TEAM/CHEERLEADING Q12E Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 382.0567 90.8 Yes 38.63251 9.2 Frequency Missing = 118.31075141 The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 PARTICIPATE IN STUDENT GOVERNMENT Q12F Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 380.5564 94.2 Yes 23.31754 5.8 Frequency Missing = 135.1260779
PARTICIPATE IN SCHOOL NEWSPAPER/YEARBOOK Q12G Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 380.5022 92.6 Yes 30.52494 7.4 Frequency Missing = 127.97284877
PARTICIPATE IN ACADEMIC CLUBS/SOCIETIES Q12H Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 281.3564 70.4 Yes 118.0214 29.6 Frequency Missing = 139.6221943
PARTICIPATE IN SERVICE CLUBS Q12I
Frequency
Percent
──────────────────────────────── No 344.7503 86.7 Yes 52.73394 13.3 Frequency Missing = 141.51576283
PARTICIPATE IN VOE/DE/WORK-STUDY Q12J Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 367.7216 95.4 Yes 17.83785 4.6 Frequency Missing = 153.4405658
PARTICIPATE IN OTHER CLUBS Q12K Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 275.7593 61.8 Yes 170.4919 38.2 Frequency Missing = 92.74876019 The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 DO YOU FEEL SAFE IN YOUR HOME Q13A Frequency Percent ───────────────────────────────────── Very Safe 395.9057 74.8 Somewhat Safe 110.5591 20.9 Not Very Safe 6.86666 1.3 Not Safe At All 3.848833 0.7 Don't Know 12.19328 2.3 Frequency Missing = 9.62641297
DO YOU FEEL SAFE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD Q13B Frequency Percent ───────────────────────────────────── Very Safe 226.5873 43.7 Somewhat Safe 202.318 39.0 Not Very Safe 55.62723 10.7 Not Safe At All 20.08346 3.9 Don't Know 13.51228 2.6 Frequency Missing = 20.87167875
DO YOU FEEL SAFE AT SCHOOL Q13C Frequency Percent ───────────────────────────────────── Very Safe 200.688 38.5 Somewhat Safe 236.436 45.3 Not Very Safe 41.82322 8.0 Not Safe At All 21.22455 4.1 Don't Know 21.48708 4.1 Frequency Missing = 17.34114726
FRIENDS FEELING CLOSE TO THEIR PARENTS Q14A Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────── None 34.77657 6.6 A Few 166.9642 31.6 Some 131.8411 24.9 Most 157.7801 29.8 All 37.42482 7.1 Frequency Missing = 10.21318814
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 HOW MANY FRIENDS CARRY WEAPONS Q14B Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────── None 319.5334 63.8 A Few 102.5598 20.5 Some 46.48335 9.3 Most 14.52306 2.9 All 17.53086 3.5 Frequency Missing = 38.36942227
HOW MANY FRIENDS CARE ABOUT GOOD GRADES Q14C Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────── None 21.0044 4.2 A Few 82.52147 16.3 Some 117.8601 23.3 Most 185.0696 36.6 All 99.06392 19.6 Frequency Missing = 33.48045789
HOW MANY FRIENDS BELONG TO A GANG Q14D Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────── None 384.8131 75.7 A Few 66.27036 13.0 Some 32.63191 6.4 Most 11.02267 2.2 All 13.90234 2.7
Frequency Missing = 30.35960687
FRIENDS WISHING TO DROP OUT OF SCHOOL Q14E Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────── None 271.5491 53.6 A Few 126.7 25.0 Some 57.79181 11.4 Most 26.62337 5.3 All 23.66472 4.7 Frequency Missing = 32.67097889
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 PARENTS ATTEND PTA/SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES Q15 Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 306.2535 62.7 Yes 182.275 37.3 Frequency Missing = 50.47148391
EVER INHALED SPRAY PAINT FOR KICKS Q16A Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 469.5497 89.6 In Your Lifetime 26.10518 5.0 Since School Began 15.54153 3.0 In the Past Month 12.78212 2.4 Frequency Missing = 15.02144056
EVER INHALED WHITEOUT FOR KICKS Q16B Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 440.4438 90.7 In Your Lifetime 21.13926 4.4 Since School Began 9.082615 1.9 In the Past Month 14.80823 3.1 Frequency Missing = 53.52604905
EVER INHALED GASOLINE FOR KICKS
Q16C Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 449.3995 91.4 In Your Lifetime 24.16324 4.9 Since School Began 8.400494 1.7 In the Past Month 9.718087 2.0 Frequency Missing = 47.31870569
EVER INHALED FREON FOR KICKS Q16D Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 454.1063 96.0 In Your Lifetime 11.20639 2.4 Since School Began 4.510541 1.0 In the Past Month 3.375719 0.7 Frequency Missing = 65.8009888
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 EVER INHALED POPPERS, ETC. FOR KICKS Q16E Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 474.1243 98.0 In Your Lifetime 5.588822 1.2 Since School Began 2.139774 0.4 In the Past Month 2.088432 0.4 Frequency Missing = 55.05865241
EVER INHALED GLUE FOR KICKS Q16F Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 435.7554 92.7 In Your Lifetime 11.82946 2.5 Since School Began 10.52773 2.2 In the Past Month 11.73431 2.5 Frequency Missing = 69.15311665
EVER INHALED PAINT THINNERS FOR KICKS Q16G Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 444.659 92.9 In Your Lifetime 10.93659 2.3 Since School Began 13.92605 2.9 In the Past Month 8.912248 1.9 Frequency Missing = 60.56609319
EVER INHALED NITROUS OXIDE FOR KICKS Q16H Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 430.3317 93.5 In Your Lifetime 12.50654 2.7 Since School Began 4.300584 0.9 In the Past Month 13.17155 2.9 Frequency Missing = 78.6895781
EVER INHALED OCTANE BOOSTER FOR KICKS Q16I Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 456.0244 98.6 In Your Lifetime 4.475363 1.0 In the Past Month 2.109468 0.5 Frequency Missing = 76.39074304
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 EVER INHALED OTHER SPRAYS FOR KICKS Q16J Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 447.0614 93.7 In Your Lifetime 16.32915 3.4 Since School Began 5.286075 1.1 In the Past Month 8.588629 1.8 Frequency Missing = 61.7346971
EVER INHALED OTHER INHALANTS FOR KICKS Q16K Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 442.0844 89.0 In Your Lifetime 23.95976 4.8 Since School Began 7.722951 1.6 In the Past Month 23.19758 4.7 Frequency Missing = 42.03532072
RECENT CIGARETTE USE Q17A Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 245.3831 47.9 In Your Lifetime 106.7999 20.9 Since School Began 43.79192 8.6 In the Past Month 116.0455 22.7 Frequency Missing = 26.97947382
RECENT SMOKELESS TOBACCO USE Q17B Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 407.7461 84.6 In Your Lifetime 40.32735 8.4 Since School Began 7.831902 1.6 In the Past Month 26.05541 5.4 Frequency Missing = 57.03918461
RECENT BEER USE Q17C Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 199.166 40.9 In Your Lifetime 105.189 21.6 Since School Began 57.15256 11.7 In the Past Month 124.9423 25.7 Frequency Missing = 52.55000688
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 RECENT WINE COOLER USE Q17D Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 174.0101 38.5 In Your Lifetime 103.9283 23.0 Since School Began 62.94374 13.9 In the Past Month 111.5358 24.7 Frequency Missing = 86.5821058
RECENT WINE USE Q17E Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 230.0607 49.5 In Your Lifetime 108.3581 23.3 Since School Began 52.90502 11.4 In the Past Month 73.26392 15.8 Frequency Missing = 74.41221261
RECENT LIQUOR USE Q17F Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 221.3144 48.5 In Your Lifetime 84.53912 18.5 Since School Began 51.25859 11.2 In the Past Month 99.66863 21.8 Frequency Missing = 82.21921824
RECENT MARIJUANA USE Q18A Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 309.6514 63.4 In Your Lifetime 58.49635 12.0 Since School Began 30.17835 6.2 In the Past Month 90.33948 18.5 Frequency Missing = 50.33439423
RECENT COCAINE USE Q18B Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 400.1767 89.7 In Your Lifetime 22.69349 5.1 Since School Began 5.306487 1.2 In the Past Month 18.09627 4.1 Frequency Missing = 92.72698286
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 RECENT CRACK USE Q18C Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 415.2335 96.4 In Your Lifetime 3.797328 0.9 Since School Began 2.791588 0.6 In the Past Month 8.888983 2.1 Frequency Missing = 108.28859472
RECENT HALLUCINOGEN USE Q18E Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 419.3898 91.6 In Your Lifetime 12.33037 2.7 Since School Began 6.143256 1.3 In the Past Month 19.88904 4.3 Frequency Missing = 81.2474979
RECENT UPPER USE Q18F Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 369.5436 89.6 In Your Lifetime 16.24687 3.9 Since School Began 5.942747 1.4 In the Past Month 20.86055 5.1 Frequency Missing = 126.40624209
RECENT DOWNER USE Q18G Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 384.2617 92.6 In Your Lifetime 11.00711 2.7 Since School Began 5.239591 1.3 In the Past Month 14.42003 3.5 Frequency Missing = 124.0715431
RECENT ROHYPNOL USE Q18H Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 422.2101 95.0 In Your Lifetime 6.99451 1.6 Since School Began 3.531319 0.8 In the Past Month 11.54696 2.6 Frequency Missing = 94.71709891
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 RECENT STEROID USE Q18I Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 392.5787 99.1 In Your Lifetime 2.073665 0.5 In the Past Month 1.457654 0.4 Frequency Missing = 142.88991011
RECENT ECSTASY USE Q18J Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 361.9503 93.7 In Your Lifetime 7.923624 2.1 Since School Began 2.139774 0.6 In the Past Month 14.40448 3.7 Frequency Missing = 152.58176205
RECENT HEROIN USE Q18K Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 391.6033 97.3 In Your Lifetime 7.676303 1.9 Since School Began 2.412215 0.6 In the Past Month 0.754498 0.2 Frequency Missing = 136.55367783
TOBACCO USE IN PAST MONTH
Q19A Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 334.4783 68.8 1-2 times 48.69146 10.0 3-10 times 22.72962 4.7 11+ times 80.40972 16.5 Frequency Missing = 52.69084064
ALCOHOL USE IN PAST MONTH Q19B Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 251.0411 56.9 1-2 times 98.99159 22.4 3-10 times 56.40496 12.8 11+ times 34.55168 7.8 Frequency Missing = 98.01064973
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 INHALANT USE IN PAST MONTH Q19C Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 416.7141 92.2 1-2 times 24.59305 5.4 3-10 times 7.552584 1.7 11+ times 3.145677 0.7 Frequency Missing = 86.99459335
MARIJUANA USE IN PAST MONTH Q19D Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 270.1627 69.5 1-2 times 44.71729 11.5 3-10 times 26.66511 6.9 11+ times 47.09135 12.1 Frequency Missing = 150.36353718
COCAINE USE IN PAST MONTH Q19E Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 359.353 94.2 1-2 times 17.34193 4.5 3-10 times 2.494486 0.7 11+ times 2.212151 0.6 Frequency Missing = 157.59839743
CRACK USE IN PAST MONTH Q19F Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 405.3065 97.3 1-2 times 7.958638 1.9 3-10 times 2.545828 0.6 11+ times 0.703156 0.2 Frequency Missing = 122.48583435
CLOSE FRIENDS USE CIGARETTES Q20A Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never heard/None 120.2995 24.2 A few 154.8985 31.1 Some 103.3323 20.8 Most 96.94549 19.5 All 22.37475 4.5 Frequency Missing = 41.14937727
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 CLOSE FRIENDS USE SMOKELESS TOBACCO Q20B Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never heard/None 316.7612 65.9 A few 105.1696 21.9 Some 43.75534 9.1 Most 11.8596 2.5 All 3.473709 0.7 Frequency Missing = 57.98055489
CLOSE FRIENDS USE BEER Q20C Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never heard/None 120.2948 25.0 A few 107.5848 22.4 Some 89.20755 18.5 Most 127.0774 26.4 All 37.08998 7.7 Frequency Missing = 57.74547564
CLOSE FRIENDS USE WINE COOLERS Q20D Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never heard/None 127.72 27.2 A few 113.5769 24.2 Some 87.43315 18.6 Most 101.0275 21.5 All 40.2479 8.6 Frequency Missing = 68.99454507
CLOSE FRIENDS USE WINE Q20E Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never heard/None 208.1891 44.8 A few 115.0497 24.7 Some 63.57407 13.7 Most 62.62373 13.5 All 15.47303 3.3 Frequency Missing = 74.09033246
CLOSE FRIENDS USE LIQUOR Q20F Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never heard/None 163.7855 35.9 A few 92.8898 20.3 Some 69.0482 15.1 Most 95.30378 20.9 All 35.69307 7.8 Frequency Missing = 82.27962116 The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 CLOSE FRIENDS USE INHALANTS Q20G Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never heard/None 375.9644 78.7 A few 66.19153 13.9 Some 26.2487 5.5 Most 6.670728 1.4 All 2.391016 0.5 Frequency Missing = 61.53356398
CLOSE FRIENDS USE MARIJUANA Q20H Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never heard/None 193.4785 41.0 A few 92.83026 19.7 Some 69.39837 14.7 Most 72.50603 15.3 All 44.19032 9.4 Frequency Missing = 66.59651932
DIFFICULT TO GET CIGARETTES Q21A Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 39.9436 8.2 Impossible 54.67624 11.2 Very difficult 15.57262 3.2 Somewhat diff 42.55652 8.7 Somewhat easy 86.71905 17.8 Very easy 247.0725 50.8 Frequency Missing = 52.4594011
DIFFICULT TO GET SMOKELESS TOBACCO Q21B Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 107.6097 23.5 Impossible 75.23783 16.4 Very difficult 31.97292 7.0 Somewhat diff 35.56325 7.8 Somewhat easy 57.10259 12.5 Very easy 150.8957 32.9 Frequency Missing = 80.61799725
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 DIFFICULT TO GET BEER Q21C Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 36.04861 7.9 Impossible 39.25921 8.6 Very difficult 15.48169 3.4 Somewhat diff 53.59176 11.8 Somewhat easy 121.3277 26.7 Very easy 189.1065 41.6 Frequency Missing = 84.18449545
DIFFICULT TO GET WINE COOLERS Q21D Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 41.88789 9.5 Impossible 46.2479 10.5 Very difficult 24.41592 5.6 Somewhat diff 54.98911 12.5 Somewhat easy 93.91401 21.4 Very easy 178.0867 40.5 Frequency Missing = 99.45840873
DIFFICULT TO GET WINE Q21E Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 51.4948 12.0 Impossible 50.85016 11.8 Very difficult 22.2083 5.2 Somewhat diff 62.65552 14.6 Somewhat easy 87.72663 20.4 Very easy 155.2055 36.1
Frequency Missing = 108.85902844
DIFFICULT TO GET LIQUOR Q21F Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 45.47984 11.1 Impossible 54.96422 13.4 Very difficult 32.71203 8.0 Somewhat diff 44.23963 10.8 Somewhat easy 87.59738 21.4 Very easy 144.0437 35.2 Frequency Missing = 129.96315644
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 DIFFICULT TO GET INHALANTS Q21G Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 87.98151 19.5 Impossible 62.94916 14.0 Very difficult 13.54746 3.0 Somewhat diff 26.4742 5.9 Somewhat easy 48.71269 10.8 Very easy 210.8651 46.8 Frequency Missing = 88.46986684
DIFFICULT TO GET MARIJUANA Q21H Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 62.52785 14.7 Impossible 80.19367 18.8 Very difficult 23.94376 5.6 Somewhat diff 48.98397 11.5 Somewhat easy 72.39146 17.0 Very easy 138.1454 32.4 Frequency Missing = 112.81381228
DIFFICULT TO GET COCAINE Q21I Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 86.44538 20.5 Impossible 126.1683 30.0 Very difficult 47.19325 11.2 Somewhat diff 61.39421 14.6 Somewhat easy 51.03908 12.1 Very easy 48.66579 11.6
Frequency Missing = 118.09400624
DIFFICULT TO GET CRACK Q21J Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 93.47223 23.6 Impossible 120.3926 30.4 Very difficult 48.55291 12.3 Somewhat diff 54.84189 13.9 Somewhat easy 38.81833 9.8 Very easy 39.46337 10.0 Frequency Missing = 143.45865206
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 DIFFICULT TO GET HALLUCINOGENS Q21L Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 145.3662 32.7 Impossible 120.3498 27.1 Very difficult 48.91345 11.0 Somewhat diff 54.19606 12.2 Somewhat easy 33.24584 7.5 Very easy 42.23174 9.5 Frequency Missing = 94.69685067
DIFFICULT TO GET UPPERS Q21M Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 158.5871 40.4 Impossible 77.34937 19.7 Very difficult 29.48354 7.5 Somewhat diff 47.58516 12.1 Somewhat easy 31.0998 7.9 Very easy 48.60158 12.4 Frequency Missing = 146.29338002
DIFFICULT TO GET DOWNERS Q21N Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 156.6681 41.6 Impossible 76.58482 20.4 Very difficult 28.30851 7.5 Somewhat diff 40.47884 10.8 Somewhat easy 27.1178 7.2 Very easy 47.12166 12.5
Frequency Missing = 162.72022685
DIFFICULT TO GET ROHYPNOL Q21O Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 219.8591 49.1 Impossible 92.56886 20.7 Very difficult 36.24689 8.1 Somewhat diff 33.6618 7.5 Somewhat easy 26.03561 5.8 Very easy 39.31644 8.8 Frequency Missing = 91.31123648
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 DIFFICULT TO GET STEROIDS Q21P Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 102.6897 25.6 Impossible 118.6787 29.5 Very difficult 58.95346 14.7 Somewhat diff 53.64962 13.4 Somewhat easy 26.99642 6.7 Very easy 40.74272 10.1 Frequency Missing = 137.28941104
DIFFICULT TO GET ECSTASY Q21Q Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 185.3061 43.7 Impossible 92.43005 21.8 Very difficult 40.99436 9.7 Somewhat diff 35.78038 8.4 Somewhat easy 28.7518 6.8 Very easy 40.59462 9.6 Frequency Missing = 115.14264019
DIFFICULT TO GET HEROIN Q21R Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 104.9452 24.6 Impossible 142.0587 33.2 Very difficult 64.73838 15.1 Somewhat diff 45.33766 10.6 Somewhat easy 27.97957 6.5 Very easy 42.39647 9.9
Frequency Missing = 111.54398013
AGE WHEN FIRST USED CIGARETTES Q22A Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 219.5507 45.3 9 or younger 47.45048 9.8 10 years old 31.13374 6.4 11 years old 30.03992 6.2 12 years old 38.62258 8.0 13 years old 39.48021 8.1 14 years old 27.91016 5.8 15 years old 30.66242 6.3 16 years old 12.32309 2.5 17 years old 5.845872 1.2 18 or older 2.011806 0.4 Frequency Missing = 53.96901977
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 AGE WHEN FIRST USED SMOKELESS TOBACCO Q22B Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 366.8995 84.6 9 or younger 14.84102 3.4 10 years old 3.145513 0.7 11 years old 6.594561 1.5 12 years old 5.527586 1.3 13 years old 11.57805 2.7 14 years old 9.058905 2.1 15 years old 7.118853 1.6 16 years old 6.60037 1.5 17 years old 2.514898 0.6 Frequency Missing = 105.12076825
AGE WHEN FIRST USED BEER Q22C Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 154.078 33.8 9 or younger 87.17239 19.1 10 years old 21.18796 4.6 11 years old 27.29313 6.0 12 years old 38.05069 8.3 13 years old 53.86178 11.8 14 years old 30.12825 6.6 15 years old 26.30988 5.8 16 years old 14.14507 3.1 17 years old 3.300326 0.7 18 or older 0.754498 0.2 Frequency Missing = 82.71801643
AGE WHEN FIRST USED WINE COOLERS Q22D Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 144.5758 34.9 9 or younger 34.7819 8.4 10 years old 26.06092 6.3 11 years old 38.55399 9.3 12 years old 40.29517 9.7 13 years old 52.92249 12.8 14 years old 29.11641 7.0 15 years old 27.92062 6.7 16 years old 16.34698 3.9 17 years old 2.514898 0.6 18 or older 1.760401 0.4 Frequency Missing = 124.15042976
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 AGE WHEN FIRST USED WINE Q22E Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 185.9038 43.9 9 or younger 38.23502 9.0 10 years old 34.31839 8.1 11 years old 27.99595 6.6 12 years old 25.57587 6.0 13 years old 40.65006 9.6 14 years old 28.03277 6.6 15 years old 27.00739 6.4 16 years old 12.60542 3.0 17 years old 3.048639 0.7 Frequency Missing = 115.62663025
AGE WHEN FIRST USED LIQUOR Q22F Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 190.3153 47.8 9 or younger 26.24931 6.6 10 years old 15.59444 3.9 11 years old 20.34476 5.1 12 years old 25.207 6.3 13 years old 33.98403 8.5 14 years old 34.00836 8.5 15 years old 33.01842 8.3 16 years old 15.84389 4.0 17 years old 3.048639 0.8 18 or older 0.754498 0.2 Frequency Missing = 140.63137933
AGE WHEN FIRST USED INHALANTS
Q22G Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 370.9788 85.0 9 or younger 8.758996 2.0 10 years old 10.95593 2.5 11 years old 6.921805 1.6 12 years old 11.00084 2.5 13 years old 11.72504 2.7 14 years old 5.60907 1.3 15 years old 8.006963 1.8 16 years old 1.760401 0.4 18 or older 0.754498 0.2 Frequency Missing = 102.52763942
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 AGE WHEN FIRST USED MARIJUANA Q22H Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 241.4782 58.9 9 or younger 10.84364 2.6 10 years old 9.97028 2.4 11 years old 11.02204 2.7 12 years old 15.0516 3.7 13 years old 40.4393 9.9 14 years old 32.88388 8.0 15 years old 25.77083 6.3 16 years old 19.04689 4.6 17 years old 3.772207 0.9 Frequency Missing = 128.72107671
AGE WHEN FIRST USED COCAINE Q22I Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 343.8744 89.9 9 or younger 0.703156 0.2 10 years old 0.754498 0.2 11 years old 1.68786 0.4 13 years old 4.83416 1.3 14 years old 9.771791 2.6 15 years old 9.643645 2.5 16 years old 6.328552 1.7 17 years old 5.029797 1.3 Frequency Missing = 156.37216805
AGE WHEN FIRST USED CRACK Q22J
Frequency
Percent
─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 355.1984 96.6 11 years old 0.754498 0.2 13 years old 3.094172 0.8 14 years old 3.797328 1.0 15 years old 0.754498 0.2 16 years old 4.234475 1.2 Frequency Missing = 171.16665358
AGE WHEN FIRST USED HALLUCINOGENS Q22L Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 371.6776 91.7 9 or younger 2.442357 0.6 11 years old 1.457654 0.4 12 years old 3.375719 0.8 13 years old 10.24618 2.5 14 years old 6.394497 1.6 15 years old 2.863966 0.7 16 years old 5.060726 1.2 17 years old 0.754498 0.2 18 or older 1.005903 0.2 Frequency Missing = 133.72087756 The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 AGE WHEN FIRST USED UPPERS Q22M Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 314.2843 88.2 9 or younger 2.39118 0.7 10 years old 3.094172 0.9 12 years old 4.109969 1.2 13 years old 9.194583 2.6 14 years old 11.51099 3.2 15 years old 6.728961 1.9 16 years old 3.269396 0.9 17 years old 0.754498 0.2 18 or older 1.005903 0.3 Frequency Missing = 182.65603239
AGE WHEN FIRST USED DOWNERS Q22N Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 324.7011 91.4 9 or younger 1.385276 0.4 10 years old 1.406312 0.4 13 years old 11.91928 3.4 14 years old 10.55659 3.0 15 years old 2.16081 0.6 16 years old 1.760401 0.5 17 years old 1.508995 0.4 Frequency Missing = 183.60118916
AGE WHEN FIRST USED ROHYPNOL Q22O Frequency Percent ───────────────────────────────────
Never used it 9 or younger 12 years old 14 years old 15 years old 16 years old 17 years old
394.1483 3.473709 0.754498 4.655296 4.203545 1.036833 0.754498
96.4 0.8 0.2 1.1 1.0 0.3 0.2
Frequency Missing = 129.97330289
AGE WHEN FIRST USED STEROIDS Q22P Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 318.685 98.3 9 or younger 1.385276 0.4 11 years old 0.754498 0.2 12 years old 1.036833 0.3 14 years old 0.754498 0.2 15 years old 1.739989 0.5 Frequency Missing = 214.64385194
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 AGE WHEN FIRST USED ECSTASY Q22Q Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 328.4044 93.9 9 or younger 1.385276 0.4 12 years old 1.739989 0.5 13 years old 5.58787 1.6 14 years old 4.500483 1.3 15 years old 4.685602 1.3 16 years old 2.514898 0.7 17 years old 0.754498 0.2 Frequency Missing = 189.4269316
AGE WHEN FIRST USED HEROIN Q22R Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 350.8256 97.0 10 years old 0.754498 0.2 13 years old 2.391016 0.7 14 years old 3.848669 1.1 15 years old 0.703156 0.2 16 years old 0.754498 0.2 17 years old 1.005903 0.3 18 or older 1.508995 0.4 Frequency Missing = 177.20759777
HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE CIGARETTES Q23A Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Every day 62.44327 13.8 Several times/wk 18.57804 4.1
Several times/mo About once/month About once/year < once/year Never used
24.85323 34.41507 26.925 50.87705 235.8836
5.5 7.6 5.9 11.2 52.0
Frequency Missing = 85.02469588
HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE SMOKELESS TOBACCO Q23B Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Every day 1.508995 0.4 Several times/wk 3.500389 0.9 Several times/mo 4.82443 1.3 About once/month 5.337416 1.4 About once/year 9.555729 2.5 < once/year 25.82363 6.9 Never used 325.3047 86.6 Frequency Missing = 163.14467199
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE BEER Q23C Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Every day 5.084778 1.3 Several times/wk 18.34767 4.8 Several times/mo 54.0508 14.0 About once/month 64.35715 16.7 About once/year 54.49645 14.1 < once/year 48.3694 12.5 Never used 141.1916 36.6 Frequency Missing = 153.10217864
HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE WINE COOLERS Q23D Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Every day 3.396919 0.9 Several times/wk 11.57726 3.1 Several times/mo 55.26007 15.0 About once/month 60.07442 16.3 About once/year 70.77928 19.3 < once/year 40.39662 11.0 Never used 126.0965 34.3 Frequency Missing = 171.41892301
HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE WINE Q23E Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Every day 1.005903 0.3 Several times/wk 8.609829 2.2 Several times/mo 21.81635 5.7 About once/month 46.03694 12.0
About once/year < once/year Never used
74.88469 47.80959 184.5608
19.5 12.4 48.0
Frequency Missing = 154.27589172
HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE LIQUOR Q23F Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Every day 1.457654 0.4 Several times/wk 11.66989 3.1 Several times/mo 42.49898 11.4 About once/month 62.1335 16.7 About once/year 50.33999 13.5 < once/year 35.84542 9.6 Never used 168.5374 45.2 Frequency Missing = 166.51709376
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE INHALANTS Q23G Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Several times/wk 1.406312 0.3 Several times/mo 5.536693 1.3 About once/month 16.98912 4.1 About once/year 18.35415 4.5 < once/year 12.30727 3.0 Never used 356.8426 86.7 Frequency Missing = 127.56380744
HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE MARIJUANA Q23H Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Every day 18.59892 5.6 Several times/wk 19.81069 6.0 Several times/mo 29.76649 9.0 About once/month 30.09513 9.0 About once/year 22.44209 6.7 < once/year 23.28468 7.0 Never used 188.5815 56.7 Frequency Missing = 206.42052884
HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE COCAINE Q23I Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Several times/wk 2.966649 0.9 Several times/mo 3.47919 1.0 About once/month 6.692387 2.0 About once/year 7.046475 2.1 < once/year 15.33454 4.5
Never used
302.6857
89.5
Frequency Missing = 200.79507141
HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE CRACK Q23J Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Several times/wk 1.457654 0.5 Several times/mo 1.79133 0.6 About once/month 0.703156 0.2 About once/year 3.848669 1.2 < once/year 2.443145 0.8 Never used 306.8595 96.8 Frequency Missing = 221.89648132
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE HALLUCINOGENS Q23L Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Several times/wk 0.754498 0.2 Several times/mo 6.040572 1.5 About once/month 6.291026 1.6 About once/year 3.972552 1.0 < once/year 9.47613 2.3 Never used 378.5332 93.4 Frequency Missing = 133.93203917
HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE UPPERS Q23M Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Every day 2.011806 0.6 Several times/wk 4.603167 1.5 Several times/mo 7.077405 2.3 About once/month 3.146301 1.0 About once/year 10.05255 3.2 < once/year 11.99182 3.8 Never used 273.6849 87.6 Frequency Missing = 226.43201152
HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE DOWNERS Q23N Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Several times/wk 2.16081 0.7 Several times/mo 3.546086 1.1 About once/month 3.848669 1.2 About once/year 7.661536 2.4 < once/year 9.370595 3.0
Never used
290.0118
91.6
Frequency Missing = 222.40043733
HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE ROHYPNOL Q23O Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Several times/wk 2.16081 0.5 Several times/mo 1.406312 0.4 About once/month 2.776821 0.7 About once/year 3.803137 1.0 < once/year 1.457654 0.4 Never used 381.3118 97.0 Frequency Missing = 146.08342274
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE STEROIDS Q23P Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Every day 1.036833 0.4 Several times/wk 0.754498 0.3 About once/year 1.036833 0.4 < once/year 3.879763 1.4 Never used 280.1427 97.7 Frequency Missing = 252.1493486
HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE ECSTASY Q23Q Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Several times/wk 1.508995 0.5 Several times/mo 2.915307 0.9 About once/month 3.776292 1.2 About once/year 7.327859 2.4 < once/year 1.005903 0.3 Never used 290.95 94.6 Frequency Missing = 231.51565899
HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE HEROIN Q23R Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Several times/wk 0.754498 0.2 Several times/mo 0.703156 0.2 About once/month 0.703156 0.2 About once/year 2.442357 0.7 < once/year 3.218054 0.9 Never used 338.8065 97.7
Frequency Missing = 192.3722638
HOW MANY CIGARETTES IN PAST 30 DAYS Q24 Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── None 349.1392 71.7 Less than 1 57.12967 11.7 > 1 and < 10 41.9822 8.6 > 10 and < 1pk 18.52513 3.8 > 1pk and < 2pks 14.17963 2.9 More than 2pks 5.891405 1.2 Frequency Missing = 52.15273314
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 AMOUNT OF BEER AT ONE TIME Q25A Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never drink this 211.18 43.9 12+ drinks 35.61175 7.4 9-11 drinks 11.44958 2.4 5-8 drinks 36.99921 7.7 3-4 drinks 40.15165 8.4 2 drinks 33.05081 6.9 1 drink 47.37875 9.9 < 1 drink 65.03083 13.5 Frequency Missing = 58.1474448
AMOUNT OF WINE COOLERS AT ONE TIME Q25B Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never drink this 181.7789 39.1 12+ drinks 31.47352 6.8 9-11 drinks 21.23976 4.6 5-8 drinks 32.68621 7.0 3-4 drinks 70.64204 15.2 2 drinks 45.60226 9.8 1 drink 46.52812 10.0 < 1 drink 35.32129 7.6 Frequency Missing = 73.72791015
AMOUNT OF WINE AT ONE TIME Q25C Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never drink this 236.8693 51.8 12+ drinks 12.93224 2.8
9-11 drinks 5-8 drinks 3-4 drinks 2 drinks 1 drink < 1 drink
8.647027 16.21169 24.34132 26.28606 73.20659 58.97325
1.9 3.5 5.3 5.7 16.0 12.9
Frequency Missing = 81.53252284
AMOUNT OF LIQUOR AT ONE TIME Q25D Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never drink this 215.9478 48.4 12+ drinks 25.59892 5.7 9-11 drinks 15.72929 3.5 5-8 drinks 33.3804 7.5 3-4 drinks 47.57544 10.7 2 drinks 34.7073 7.8 1 drink 36.38994 8.2 < 1 drink 36.99891 8.3 Frequency Missing = 92.67201585
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 BEERS, FIVE OR MORE AT ONE TIME Q26A Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never drink this 237.7406 50.5 Never 5+ at time 51.03141 10.8 Every day 2.463557 0.5 Several times/wk 13.61984 2.9 Several times/mo 32.62698 6.9 About once/month 33.34701 7.1 < once/month 46.60392 9.9 < once/year 53.02985 11.3 Frequency Missing = 68.53685287
WINE COOLERS, FIVE OR MORE AT ONE TIME Q26B Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never drink this 216.4322 46.6 Never 5+ at time 58.18029 12.5 Every day 0.703156 0.2 Several times/wk 16.59498 3.6 Several times/mo 33.57857 7.2 About once/month 46.53216 10.0 < once/month 45.8799 9.9 < once/year 46.08701 9.9 Frequency Missing = 75.01173556
WINE, FIVE OR MORE AT ONE TIME Q26C Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never drink this 254.3586 56.3 Never 5+ at time 57.80907 12.8
Several times/wk Several times/mo About once/month < once/month < once/year
5.470584 16.54381 23.73111 41.02438 53.04601
1.2 3.7 5.3 9.1 11.7
Frequency Missing = 87.01641672
LIQUOR, FIVE OR MORE AT ONE TIME Q26D Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never drink this 240.1095 53.4 Never 5+ at time 41.57837 9.2 Every day 5.23411 1.2 Several times/wk 11.56721 2.6 Several times/mo 24.04545 5.3 About once/month 42.54972 9.5 < once/month 41.75359 9.3 < once/year 42.91914 9.5 Frequency Missing = 89.2428745
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM HOME Q27A Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Do not Drink 182.691 37.9 Never 121.9196 25.3 Seldom 125.3105 26.0 Most of the Time 30.46135 6.3 Always 22.25981 4.6 Frequency Missing = 56.35768923
GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM FRIENDS Q27B Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Do not Drink 143.8386 30.9 Never 79.35919 17.0 Seldom 81.36541 17.5 Most of the Time 106.4024 22.8 Always 55.07572 11.8 Frequency Missing = 72.95864537
GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM A STORE Q27C Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Do not Drink 164.7546 35.8 Never 216.8164 47.1 Seldom 36.85899 8.0 Most of the Time 28.37146 6.2 Always 13.23559 2.9 Frequency Missing = 78.96296976
GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT PARTIES Q27D Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Do not Drink 144.3522 31.6 Never 72.53459 15.9 Seldom 64.88128 14.2 Most of the Time 78.85271 17.3 Always 96.46107 21.1 Frequency Missing = 81.91814896
GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM OTHER Q27E Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Do not Drink 170.9699 37.1 Never 114.173 24.8 Seldom 90.16679 19.6 Most of the Time 47.84852 10.4 Always 37.40073 8.1 Frequency Missing = 78.44098011 The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE TOBACCO Q28A Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── Very 189.8679 41.4 Somewhat 149.5446 32.6 Not very 70.6342 15.4 Not at all 28.54345 6.2 Don't know 19.87037 4.3 Frequency Missing = 80.53948457
DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE ALCOHOL Q28B Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── Very 168.5872 40.5 Somewhat 149.7264 36.0 Not very 65.32541 15.7 Not at all 21.07538 5.1 Don't know 11.51116 2.8 Frequency Missing = 122.77445374
DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE INHALANTS Q28C Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── Very 314.1394 76.7 Somewhat 58.95302 14.4 Not very 14.40844 3.5 Not at all 6.486217 1.6 Don't know 15.3964 3.8
Frequency Missing = 129.61645257
DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE MARIJUANA Q28D Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── Very 211.7436 54.4 Somewhat 77.15258 19.8 Not very 50.22384 12.9 Not at all 41.39968 10.6 Don't know 8.364856 2.2 Frequency Missing = 150.11541533
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE COCAINE Q28E Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── Very 334.2743 84.1 Somewhat 32.74576 8.2 Not very 10.05272 2.5 Not at all 7.610194 1.9 Don't know 12.89643 3.2 Frequency Missing = 141.42057917
DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE CRACK Q28F Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── Very 319.5065 86.1 Somewhat 27.10639 7.3 Not very 5.188249 1.4 Not at all 7.912941 2.1 Don't know 11.28095 3.0 Frequency Missing = 168.00490499
DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE ECSTASY Q28G Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── Very 276.544 71.8 Somewhat 34.09995 8.9 Not very 15.55423 4.0 Not at all 13.1885 3.4 Don't know 45.55975 11.8
Frequency Missing = 154.0535754
DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE STEROIDS Q28H Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── Very 290.8452 76.8 Somewhat 44.53972 11.8 Not very 13.76385 3.6 Not at all 7.912941 2.1 Don't know 21.42724 5.7 Frequency Missing = 160.51106057
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE HEROIN Q28I Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── Very 343.3328 86.9 Somewhat 23.533 6.0 Not very 7.158443 1.8 Not at all 7.912941 2.0 Don't know 13.31804 3.4 Frequency Missing = 143.74475935
USE MARIJUANA AS JOINTS Q29A Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never 220.6658 65.1 Seldom 17.89671 5.3 Half the time 26.37196 7.8 Most of the time 42.11033 12.4 Always 28.18857 8.3 Don't know 3.494744 1.0 Frequency Missing = 200.27184852
USE MARIJUANA AS BLUNTS Q29B Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never 243.0693 75.2 Seldom 38.50222 11.9 Half the time 17.751 5.5 Most of the time 10.04282 3.1 Always 12.16218 3.8 Don't know 1.739989 0.5
Frequency Missing = 215.73250138
USE MARIJUANA IN BONGS OR WATER PIPES Q29C Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never 241.8619 72.4 Seldom 28.52047 8.5 Half the time 20.79584 6.2 Most of the time 13.94362 4.2 Always 22.95934 6.9 Don't know 5.864724 1.8 Frequency Missing = 205.05404359
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 USE MARIJUANA IN PIPES Q29D Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never 227.0894 71.6 Seldom 29.51585 9.3 Half the time 17.66493 5.6 Most of the time 17.27397 5.4 Always 19.98324 6.3 Don't know 5.51628 1.7 Frequency Missing = 221.95635052
USE MARIJUANA OTHER WAYS Q29E Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never 265.8778 81.8 Seldom 26.64563 8.2 Half the time 7.276681 2.2 Most of the time 2.16081 0.7 Always 14.95847 4.6 Don't know 8.283372 2.5 Frequency Missing = 213.79720391
DAYS SKIPPED SINCE SEPTEMBER Q30A Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 357.6909 74.4 1-3 days 80.10982 16.7 4-9 days 21.28495 4.4 10+ days 21.68379 4.5 Frequency Missing = 58.23051878
DAYS ILL SINCE SEPTEMBER Q30B Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 130.0716 28.1 1-3 days 242.629 52.3 4-9 days 71.88032 15.5 10+ days 19.04756 4.1 Frequency Missing = 75.37148384
OTHER DAYS MISSED SINCE SEPTEMBER Q30C Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 193.4829 41.3 1-3 days 231.1867 49.4 4-9 days 32.07948 6.8 10+ days 11.58212 2.5 Frequency Missing = 70.66876833 The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 SENT TO PRINCIPAL/DEAN SINCE SEPTEMBER Q30D Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 369.9518 78.8 1-3 days 69.81695 14.9 4-9 days 13.21378 2.8 10+ days 16.42053 3.5 Frequency Missing = 69.59692033
SOMEONE CALLED HOME SINCE SEPTEMBER Q30E Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 413.838 87.2 1-3 days 49.40656 10.4 4-9 days 7.092172 1.5 10+ days 4.130217 0.9 Frequency Missing = 64.53301368
IN TROUBLE FOR DRINKING SINCE SEPTEMBER Q30F Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 452.4049 98.5 1-3 days 2.139774 0.5 4-9 days 1.68786 0.4 10+ days 3.196855 0.7 Frequency Missing = 79.57061654
IN TROUBLE FOR DRUG USE SINCE SEPTEMBER Q30G Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 455.3715 97.2 1-3 days 5.265039 1.1 4-9 days 3.073136 0.7 10+ days 4.884714 1.0 Frequency Missing = 70.40556676
DAYS SKIPPED IN PAST MONTH Q31A Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 404.7695 83.5 1-3 days 63.02299 13.0 4-9 days 12.4057 2.6 10+ days 4.654509 1.0 Frequency Missing = 54.14723098 The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 DAYS ILL IN PAST MONTH Q31B Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 277.6263 62.7 1-3 days 147.1565 33.2 4-9 days 16.4268 3.7 10+ days 1.760401 0.4 Frequency Missing = 96.02995155
OTHER DAYS MISSED IN PAST MONTH Q31C Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 301.851 65.8 1-3 days 137.253 29.9 4-9 days 13.68107 3.0 10+ days 5.890618 1.3 Frequency Missing = 80.32434119
SENT TO PRINCIPAL/DEAN IN PAST MONTH Q31D Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 411.029 90.3 1-3 days 35.62405 7.8 4-9 days 3.145513 0.7 10+ days 5.357664 1.2 Frequency Missing = 83.84373089
SOMEONE CALLED HOME IN PAST MONTH Q31E Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 432.7491 94.1 1-3 days 17.10802 3.7 4-9 days 5.233946 1.1 10+ days 4.884714 1.1 Frequency Missing = 79.02417394
TROUBLE WITH FRIENDS BECAUSE OF DRINKING Q32A Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────── None 438.3229 94.7 1-3 times 18.1409 3.9 4-9 times 1.457654 0.3 10+ times 4.833373 1.0 Frequency Missing = 76.24512379 The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 DRIVEN A CAR AFTER A GOOD BIT TO DRINK Q32B Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────── None 380.9487 89.8 1-3 times 30.98279 7.3 4-9 times 6.384767 1.5 10+ times 5.921547 1.4 Frequency Missing = 114.76219978
CRITICIZED BY DATE BECAUSE OF DRINKING Q32C Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────── None 411.4657 94.1 1-3 times 15.30361 3.5 4-9 times 4.233687 1.0 10+ times 6.239685 1.4 Frequency Missing = 101.75725936
TROUBLE WITH POLICE BECAUSE OF DRINKING Q32D Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────── None 379.6329 95.4 1-3 times 12.1614 3.1 4-9 times 2.770553 0.7 10+ times 3.196855 0.8 Frequency Missing = 141.23825353
TROUBLE WITH FRIENDS BECAUSE OF DRUG USE Q32E Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────── None 409.6097 93.3 1-3 times 24.03918 5.5 4-9 times 2.442357 0.6 10+ times 2.915307 0.7 Frequency Missing = 99.99339717
DRIVEN A CAR WHILE HIGH FROM DRUGS Q32F Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────── None 348.9094 88.2 1-3 times 20.87783 5.3 4-9 times 10.33612 2.6 10+ times 15.30282 3.9 Frequency Missing = 143.57384264 The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 CRITICIZED BY DATE BECAUSE OF DRUG USE Q32G Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────── None 384.2735 92.9 1-3 times 23.34514 5.6 4-9 times 3.115371 0.8 10+ times 3.017991 0.7 Frequency Missing = 125.24799182
TROUBLE WITH POLICE BECAUSE OF DRUG USE Q32H Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────── None 394.7651 97.1 1-3 times 8.051427 2.0 4-9 times 2.139774 0.5 10+ times 1.508995 0.4 Frequency Missing = 132.53468406
CLASS DAYS DRUNK ON ALCOHOL SINCE SEPT Q33A Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 406.9405 93.5 1-3 days 23.18439 5.3 4-9 days 2.391016 0.5 10+ days 2.915307 0.7 Frequency Missing = 103.56871953
CLASS DAYS HIGH ON MARIJUANA SINCE SEPT Q33B Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 323.0146 81.2 1-3 days 29.79116 7.5 4-9 days 15.67309 3.9 10+ days 29.37599 7.4 Frequency Missing = 141.14516735
CLASS DAYS HIGH ON INHALANTS SINCE SEPT Q33C Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 390.3532 95.0 1-3 days 16.06426 3.9 4-9 days 1.508995 0.4 10+ days 2.791588 0.7 Frequency Missing = 128.28189329 The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 CLASS DAYS HIGH ON OTHER DRUG(S) Q33D Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 387.6749 93.1 1-3 days 13.56787 3.3 4-9 days 7.800809 1.9 10+ days 7.467296 1.8 Frequency Missing = 122.48910125
ALCOHOL USE AT PARTIES THIS SCHOOL YEAR Q34A Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never 165.447 34.9 Seldom 43.95104 9.3 Half the time 31.89938 6.7 Most of the time 72.11067 15.2 Always 107.8039 22.8 Don't know 4.603954 1.0 Didn't attend 48.04557 10.1 Frequency Missing = 65.13849252
DRUG USE AT PARTIES THIS SCHOOL YEAR Q34B Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never 208.8959 45.1 Seldom 44.48864 9.6 Half the time 46.24323 10.0 Most of the time 47.95497 10.3 Always 58.53496 12.6
Don't know Didn't attend
11.77415 45.65439
2.5 9.8
Frequency Missing = 75.45375497
SOUGHT HELP FOR DRUG/ALCOHOL PROBLEM Q35 Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 398.1122 92.8 Yes 30.98627 7.2 Frequency Missing = 109.90152049
WOULD SEEK HELP FROM SCHOOL COUNSELOR Q36A Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 290.317 64.4 Yes 160.5328 35.6 The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 Frequency Missing = 88.15012358
WOULD SEEK HELP OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL Q36B Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 306.4732 70.4 Yes 128.7105 29.6 Frequency Missing = 103.8163214
WOULD SEEK HELP FROM OTHER COUNSELOR Q36C Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 230.9844 58.6 Yes 162.8899 41.4 Frequency Missing = 145.12571188
WOULD SEEK HELP FROM PARENTS Q36D Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 155.2757 39.8 Yes 234.544 60.2 Frequency Missing = 149.18026833
WOULD SEEK HELP FROM A MEDICAL DOCTOR Q36E Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 243.2353 62.1 Yes 148.4737 37.9 Frequency Missing = 147.29093297
WOULD SEEK HELP FROM FRIENDS Q36F Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 87.48253 21.4 Yes 322.0408 78.6 Frequency Missing = 129.47668724
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 WOULD SEEK HELP FROM ANOTHER ADULT Q36G Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 179.6961 41.7 Yes 251.4721 58.3 Frequency Missing = 107.83173206
WOULD NOT SEEK HELP Q36H Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 326.324 80.9 Yes 77.12376 19.1 Frequency Missing = 135.5522296
DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--HEALTH CLASS Q37A Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 191.3581 49.6 Yes 194.5108 50.4 Frequency Missing = 153.1311293
DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--ASSEMBLY PROGRAM Q37B Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────
No Yes
102.319 264.7246
27.9 72.1
Frequency Missing = 171.95637505
DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--GUIDANCE COUNSELOR Q37C Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 216.6266 58.7 Yes 152.2528 41.3 Frequency Missing = 170.12058064
DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--SCIENCE CLASS Q37D Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 206.8047 57.0 Yes 155.7271 43.0 Frequency Missing = 176.46814873 The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS Q37E Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 262.3533 73.4 Yes 95.29348 26.6 Frequency Missing = 181.35318991
DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--DRUG RAP SESSION Q37F Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 282.9624 79.4 Yes 73.60094 20.6 Frequency Missing = 182.43667038
DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--INVITED SCHOOL GUEST Q37G Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 176.0842 47.0 Yes 198.4351 53.0 Frequency Missing = 164.48074518
DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--OTHER SCHOOL SOURCE
Q37H Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 199.3721 54.0 Yes 170.1486 46.0 Frequency Missing = 169.47928352
PARENTS FEEL ABOUT KIDS SMOKING CIGARET Q38A Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────────── Strong disapprove 276.525 61.0 Mild disapprove 61.8036 13.6 Neither 64.98392 14.3 Mildly approve 8.970973 2.0 Strongly approve 6.374249 1.4 Don't know 34.72648 7.7 Frequency Missing = 85.61576418
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 PARENTS FEEL ABOUT KIDS DRINKING BEER Q38B Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────────── Strong disapprove 227.6871 55.8 Mild disapprove 69.57632 17.1 Neither 54.5346 13.4 Mildly approve 15.19041 3.7 Strongly approve 6.040572 1.5 Don't know 35.02906 8.6 Frequency Missing = 130.9418886
PARENTS FEEL ABOUT KIDS USING MARIJUANA Q38C Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────────── Strong disapprove 315.8967 74.2 Mild disapprove 28.05149 6.6 Neither 36.74669 8.6 Mildly approve 6.204669 1.5 Strongly approve 7.498226 1.8 Don't know 31.55993 7.4 Frequency Missing = 113.04232558
PURCHASED LOTTERY TICKET IN PAST YEAR Q39 Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 342.464 75.3 Yes 112.0869 24.7 Frequency Missing = 84.4490613
NON-LOTTERY GAMBLING IN PAST YEAR Q40 Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 303.2739 66.0 Yes 156.0949 34.0 Frequency Missing = 79.63122746
MONEY SPENT ON GAMBLING IN PAST YEAR Q41 Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── $0 278.326 59.0 $1 - $10 100.7828 21.4 $11 - $50 56.95032 12.1 $51 - $100 13.83511 2.9 $100+ 21.46152 4.6 Frequency Missing = 67.64428451 The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
How recently, if ever, have you used...
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any tobacco product All 23.9% 32.9% 52.9% 47.1% Grades 7-8 16.9% 23.5% 40.6% 59.4% Grades 9-12 28.0% 38.5% 60.1% 39.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cigarettes All 22.7% 31.2% 52.1% 47.9% Grades 7-8 15.6% 21.5% 39.8% 60.2% Grades 9-12 26.8% 36.9% 59.2% 40.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Smokeless tobacco All 5.4% 7.0% 15.4% 84.6% Grades 7-8 3.6% 4.4% 9.9% 90.1% Grades 9-12 6.4% 8.5% 18.4% 81.6% ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table T-2:
How often do you normally use...
Any tobacco product?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never Used
Every Day
51.5% 61.6% 45.1%
13.6% 5.5% 18.8%
Never Used
Every Day
52.0%
13.8%
Several Times a Week 4.2% 2.5% 5.2%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
5.8% 5.6% 6.0%
7.3% 5.5% 8.4%
6.3% 8.6% 4.8%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
5.5%
7.6%
5.9%
Less Than Once a Year 11.4% 10.9% 11.8%
Cigarettes?
All
Several Times a Week 4.1%
Less Than Once a Year 11.2%
Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
62.9% 44.9%
5.5% 19.1%
Never Used
Every Day
86.6% 91.0% 84.1%
0.4% * % 0.6%
2.5% 5.1%
5.6% 5.4%
5.5% 8.9%
7.8% 4.7%
10.2% 11.9%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
Less Than Once a Year
1.3% * % 2.0%
1.4% 1.0% 1.6%
2.5% 2.1% 2.8%
6.9% 5.9% 7.4%
Smokeless tobacco?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Several Times a Week 0.9% * % 1.4%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table T-3:
In the past 30 days, how many cigarettes have you smoked?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
None
<1 Per Day
>1 But <10 Per Day
>10 But <1 Pack Per Day
>1 Pack But <2 Packs/Day
71.7% 75.6% 69.4%
11.7% 14.9% 9.8%
8.6% 2.6% 12.3%
3.8% 4.3% 3.5%
2.9% 1.8% 3.6%
>2 Packs Per Day 1.2% 0.9% 1.4%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table T-4:
Average age of first use of: Grades 7-8 Tobacco
10.7
Grades 9-12 12.7
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table T-5:
If you wanted some, how difficult would it be to get...
Cigarettes? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
11.2% 22.4% 4.7%
3.2% 6.6% 1.2%
8.7% 11.2% 7.3%
17.8% 22.9% 14.8%
50.8% 32.6% 61.5%
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
16.4% 30.6% 8.0%
7.0% 12.0% 4.0%
7.8% 8.0% 7.6%
12.5% 10.9% 13.4%
32.9% 15.9% 43.1%
8.2% 4.3% 10.5%
Smokeless Tobacco? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
23.5% 22.6% 24.0%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table T-6:
About how many of your close friends...
Use any tobacco product? Never heard None All
23.4%
A Few
Some
Most
All
30.7%
22.1%
19.4%
4.5%
Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
31.5% 18.6%
36.0% 27.6%
16.9% 25.2%
11.6% 24.0%
4.1% 4.7%
A Few
Some
Most
All
31.1% 37.0% 27.6%
20.8% 15.1% 24.1%
19.5% 11.6% 24.2%
4.5% 4.1% 4.8%
A Few
Some
Most
All
21.9% 16.5% 25.0%
9.1% 6.3% 10.7%
Smoke cigarettes? Never heard None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
24.2% 32.2% 19.4%
Use a smokeless tobacco product? Never heard None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
65.9% 73.1% 61.6%
2.5% 2.5% 2.4%
0.7% 1.6% 0.2%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table T-7:
How do your parents feel about kids your age smoking cigarettes? Strongly Disapprove
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Mildly Disapprove
Neither
Mildly Approve
13.6% 10.7% 15.6%
14.3% 6.7% 19.4%
2.0% 0.9% 2.7%
61.0% 73.3% 52.9%
Strongly Approve 1.4% 0.8% 1.8%
Don't Know 7.7% 7.6% 7.7%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table T-8:
How dangerous do you think it is for kids your age to use tobacco?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Very Dangerous
Somewhat Dangerous
Not Very Dangerous
Not at All Dangerous
41.4% 45.0% 39.1%
32.6% 32.0% 33.0%
15.4% 13.6% 16.6%
6.2% 5.3% 6.8%
Do Not Know 4.3% 4.2% 4.4%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-1:
How recently, if ever, have you used...
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any alcohol product All 35.0% 48.3% 73.9% 26.1% Grades 7-8 30.5% 42.9% 68.9% 31.1% Grades 9-12 37.7% 51.5% 76.8% 23.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Beer All 25.7% 37.4% 59.1% 40.9% Grades 7-8 19.9% 32.7% 52.0% 48.0% Grades 9-12 29.0% 40.1% 63.1% 36.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Wine coolers All 24.7% 38.6% 61.5% 38.5% Grades 7-8 24.1% 35.3% 53.0% 47.0% Grades 9-12 25.0% 40.3% 66.2% 33.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Wine All 15.8% 27.2% 50.5% 49.5% Grades 7-8 19.5% 28.6% 51.4% 48.6% Grades 9-12 13.6% 26.3% 49.9% 50.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Liquor All 21.8% 33.0% 51.5% 48.5% Grades 7-8 16.1% 25.0% 32.5% 67.5% Grades 9-12 24.8% 37.3% 61.6% 38.4% ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-2:
How often do you normally use...
Any alcohol product?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never Used
Every Day
31.1% 37.0% 27.4%
1.4% 1.9% 1.1%
Several Times a Week 6.6% 6.1% 7.0%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
15.2% 9.9% 18.5%
19.7% 17.9% 20.8%
15.3% 15.3% 15.3%
Less Than Once a Year 10.6% 11.8% 9.8%
Beer?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never Used
Every Day
36.6% 37.2% 36.3%
1.3% 2.4% 0.7%
Never Used
Every Day
34.3% 39.5% 31.3%
0.9% 1.2% 0.7%
Never Used
Every Day
48.0% 46.4% 48.9%
0.3% * % 0.4%
Several Times a Week 4.8% 2.2% 6.2%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
14.0% 9.1% 16.8%
16.7% 18.2% 15.8%
14.1% 11.9% 15.4%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
15.0% 12.8% 16.3%
16.3% 13.6% 17.9%
19.3% 16.7% 20.8%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
5.7% 3.3% 7.2%
12.0% 12.1% 11.9%
19.5% 15.8% 21.7%
Less Than Once a Year 12.5% 19.1% 8.9%
Wine coolers?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Several Times a Week 3.1% 3.3% 3.1%
Less Than Once a Year 11.0% 12.9% 9.9%
Wine?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Several Times a Week 2.2% 4.2% 1.0%
Less Than Once a Year 12.4% 18.3% 8.8%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Liquor?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never Used
Every Day
45.2% 58.3% 37.7%
0.4% * % 0.6%
Several Times a Week 3.1% 2.5% 3.5%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
11.4% 6.8% 14.1%
16.7% 11.7% 19.5%
13.5% 10.1% 15.5%
Less Than Once a Year 9.6% 10.6% 9.0%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-3:
When you drink the following alcoholic beverages, how many drinks do you usually have at one time, on average?
Beer
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never
Ever
5 or More
1 to 4
Less Than 1
43.9% 48.5% 41.1%
56.1% 51.5% 58.9%
17.5% 7.8% 23.5%
25.1% 24.7% 25.3%
13.5% 19.0% 10.1%
Never
Ever
5 or More
1 to 4
Less Than 1
39.1% 45.5% 35.0%
60.9% 54.5% 65.0%
18.4% 15.2% 20.4%
35.0% 30.5% 37.8%
7.6% 8.8% 6.8%
Never
Ever
5 or More
1 to 4
Less Than 1
51.8% 50.5% 52.5%
48.2% 49.5% 47.5%
27.1% 27.7% 26.7%
12.9% 14.4% 12.0%
Wine Coolers
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12 Wine
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
8.3% 7.4% 8.8%
Liquor
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never
Ever
5 or More
1 to 4
Less Than 1
48.4% 61.9% 40.4%
51.6% 38.1% 59.6%
16.7% 8.8% 21.4%
26.6% 18.7% 31.2%
8.3% 10.6% 6.9%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-4:
During the past twelve months, how often have you had five or more drinks at one time?
Beer
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never
Ever
61.4% 68.9% 57.0%
38.6% 31.1% 43.0%
Several Times/Week 3.4% 2.7% 3.8%
Several Times/Month
Less Than Once/Month
14.0% 7.1% 18.1%
21.2% 21.3% 21.1%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Wine Coolers
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Ever
59.2% 64.7% 55.7%
40.8% 35.3% 44.3%
Never
Ever
69.1% 72.9% 66.6%
30.9% 27.1% 33.4%
Never
Ever
62.6% 76.5% 53.7%
37.4% 23.5% 46.3%
Several Times/Week
Never
Less Than Once/Month
17.3% 11.4% 21.0%
19.8% 19.2% 20.2%
Several Times/Month
Less Than Once/Month
8.9% 7.2% 10.0%
20.8% 19.0% 22.0%
Several Times/Month
Less Than Once/Month
14.8% 6.6% 20.1%
18.8% 13.4% 22.3%
3.7% 4.7% 3.1%
Several Times/Month
Wine
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Several Times/Week 1.2% 0.9% 1.4%
Liquor
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Several Times/Week 3.7% 3.5% 3.9%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-5:
Average age of first use of: Grades 7-8 Alcohol Beer Wine Coolers Wine Liquor
10.3 10.3 11.0 10.9 11.0
Grades 9-12 12.4 12.6 13.0 12.8 13.3
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Table A-6:
If you wanted some, how difficult would it be to get...
Beer? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
7.9% 3.6% 10.5%
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
8.6% 14.7% 5.0%
3.4% 5.1% 2.4%
11.8% 19.2% 7.4%
26.7% 23.7% 28.5%
41.6% 33.8% 46.2%
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
10.5% 17.8% 6.0%
5.6% 7.2% 4.6%
12.5% 17.6% 9.4%
21.4% 17.4% 23.8%
40.5% 34.3% 44.3%
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
11.8% 21.6% 6.0%
5.2% 8.0% 3.5%
14.6% 20.5% 11.0%
20.4% 14.2% 24.1%
36.1% 27.8% 41.0%
Wine coolers? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
9.5% 5.7% 11.9%
Wine? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
12.0% 7.8% 14.4%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Liquor? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
13.4% 26.5% 6.1%
8.0% 14.0% 4.6%
10.8% 14.2% 8.9%
21.4% 16.7% 24.1%
35.2% 20.5% 43.5%
11.1% 8.1% 12.8%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-7:
Since school began in the fall, on how many days (if any) have you...
Attended class while drunk on alcohol? None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
93.5% 92.6% 94.0%
1-3 Days 5.3% 6.4% 4.7%
4-9 Days 0.5% 1.0% 0.3%
10+ Days 0.7% * % 1.1%
Gotten into trouble with teachers because of your drinking? None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
98.5% 97.4% 99.2%
1-3 Days 0.5% 0.8% 0.3%
4-9 Days 0.4% 0.9% * %
10+ Days 0.7% 0.9% 0.5%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-8:
School year use of alcohol by absences and conduct problems:
Average days absent due to illness or other reasons: Alcohol Users: Alcohol Non-users:
4.5 days per student 2.8 days per student
Average days conduct problems reported: Alcohol Users: Alcohol Non-users:
3.6 days per student 1.1 days per student
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-9:
During the past twelve months, how many times have you...
Driven a car when you've had a good bit to drink? None All Grades 9-12
86.6% 86.6%
1-3 Times 10.0% 10.0%
4-9 Times 2.5% 2.5%
10+ Times 1.0% 1.0%
Gotten into trouble with the police because of drinking? None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
95.4% 93.1% 97.0%
1-3 Times 3.1% 4.1% 2.4%
4-9 Times 0.7% 1.8% * %
10+ Times 0.8% 1.1% 0.6%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-10:
About how many of your close friends use...
Any alcohol product? Never heard None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
18.9% 26.5% 14.3%
A Few
Some
Most
All
23.0% 28.1% 19.9%
18.3% 15.7% 19.8%
26.9% 18.7% 31.8%
13.0% 10.9% 14.2%
A Few
Some
Most
All
22.4% 27.3% 19.4%
18.5% 15.6% 20.3%
26.4% 20.5% 29.9%
7.7% 3.4% 10.3%
A Few
Some
Most
All
24.2% 24.5% 23.9%
18.6% 14.3% 21.2%
21.5% 16.1% 24.7%
8.6% 8.9% 8.4%
A Few
Some
Most
All
24.7% 24.6% 24.8%
13.7% 11.8% 14.8%
13.5% 11.9% 14.4%
3.3% 1.9% 4.2%
Beer? Never heard None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
25.0% 33.2% 20.1%
Wine coolers? Never heard None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
27.2% 36.2% 21.8%
Wine? Never heard None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
44.8% 49.7% 41.8%
Liquor? Never heard None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
35.9% 54.2% 25.2%
A Few
Some
Most
All
20.3% 21.9% 19.5%
15.1% 7.7% 19.4%
20.9% 11.2% 26.5%
7.8% 5.0% 9.4%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-11:
During the past twelve months, how many times have you...
Had difficulties of any kind with your friends because of your drinking? None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
94.7% 94.8% 94.7%
1-3 Times 3.9% 3.3% 4.3%
4-9 Times 0.3% * % 0.5%
10+ Times 1.0% 1.8% 0.5%
Been criticized by someone you were dating because of drinking? None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
94.1% 94.9% 93.6%
1-3 Times 3.5% 2.0% 4.4%
4-9 Times 1.0% 1.0% 0.9%
10+ Times 1.4% 2.0% 1.1%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-12:
Thinking of parties you attended this school year, how often was alcohol used?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never
Seldom
34.9% 51.1% 24.6%
9.3% 12.4% 7.3%
Half the Time
Most Of the Time
Always
Don't Know
Didn't Attend
6.7% 6.5% 6.9%
15.2% 8.7% 19.4%
22.8% 13.8% 28.4%
1.0% * % 1.6%
10.1% 7.4% 11.9%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-13:
How often, if ever, do you get alcoholic beverages from...
At home
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Do Not Drink
Never
Seldom
37.9% 38.1% 37.7%
25.3% 19.5% 28.9%
26.0% 28.3% 24.5%
Do Not Drink
Never
Seldom
30.9% 38.4% 26.1%
17.0% 22.2% 13.8%
17.5% 16.5% 18.1%
Do Not Drink
Never
Seldom
35.8% 44.2%
47.1% 48.0%
8.0% 4.2%
Most of the time 6.3% 7.3% 5.7%
Always 4.6% 6.7% 3.3%
From friends
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Most of the time
Always
22.8% 14.7% 28.0%
11.8% 8.2% 14.1%
Most of the time
Always
From a store
All Grades 7-8
6.2% 1.7%
2.9% 1.9%
Grades 9-12
30.5%
46.6%
10.4%
Do Not Drink
Never
Seldom
31.6% 38.7% 27.1%
15.9% 20.7% 12.8%
14.2% 13.8% 14.4%
Do Not Drink
Never
Seldom
37.1% 44.2% 32.5%
24.8% 22.8% 26.1%
19.6% 16.1% 21.9%
9.0%
3.5%
At parties
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Most of the time
Always
17.3% 12.4% 20.3%
21.1% 14.3% 25.3%
Most of the time
Always
Other source
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
10.4% 10.1% 10.6%
8.1% 6.9% 8.9%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-14:
How do your parents feel about kids your age drinking beer? Strongly Disapprove
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Mildly Disapprove
Neither
Mildly Approve
17.1% 17.1% 17.0%
13.4% 6.6% 17.6%
3.7% 3.0% 4.1%
55.8% 63.5% 51.0%
Strongly Approve 1.5% 0.9% 1.9%
Don't Know 8.6% 8.9% 8.4%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table A-15:
How dangerous do you think it is for kids your age to use alcohol?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Very Dangerous
Somewhat Dangerous
Not Very Dangerous
Not at All Dangerous
40.5% 37.5% 42.3%
36.0% 34.5% 36.8%
15.7% 19.7% 13.4%
5.1% 6.2% 4.4%
Do Not Know 2.8% 2.0% 3.2%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-1:
How recently, if ever, have you used...
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana? All 18.5% 24.7% 36.6% 63.4% Grades 7-8 12.2% 14.5% 20.2% 79.8% Grades 9-12 22.2% 30.6% 46.3% 53.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine? All 4.1% 5.2% 10.3% 89.7% Grades 7-8 1.9% 2.8% 6.8% 93.2% Grades 9-12 5.3% 6.7% 12.4% 87.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack? All 2.1% 2.7% 3.6% 96.4% Grades 7-8 1.1% 2.1% 3.2% 96.8% Grades 9-12 2.6% 3.1% 3.8% 96.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Hallucinogens? All 4.3% 5.7% 8.4% 91.6% Grades 7-8 6.7% 7.5% 11.6% 88.4% Grades 9-12 3.0% 4.6% 6.5% 93.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers? All 5.1% 6.5% 10.4% 89.6% Grades 7-8 5.5% 6.6% 11.0% 89.0% Grades 9-12 4.8% 6.4% 10.1% 89.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers? All 3.5% 4.7% 7.4% 92.6% Grades 7-8 4.1% 5.3% 8.7% 91.3% Grades 9-12 3.1% 4.4% 6.7% 93.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol? All 2.6% 3.4% 5.0% 95.0% Grades 7-8 1.9% 1.9% 3.7% 96.3% Grades 9-12 3.0% 4.2% 5.7% 94.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids? All 0.4% 0.4% 0.9% 99.1% Grades 7-8 * % 0.4% 0.4% 99.6% Grades 9-12 0.5% 0.9% 1.7% 98.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy? All 3.7% 4.3% 6.3% 93.7%
Grades 7-8 4.9% 5.9% 7.2% 92.8% Grades 9-12 3.1% 3.4% 5.9% 94.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin? All 0.2% 0.8% 2.7% 97.3% Grades 7-8 * % * % 3.5% 96.5% Grades 9-12 0.3% 1.2% 2.3% 97.7% ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-2:
How often do you normally use...
Marijuana?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never Used
Every Day
56.7% 74.7% 47.1%
5.6% 2.9% 7.0%
Never Used
Every Day
89.5% 93.3% 87.5%
* % * % * %
Several Times a Week 6.0% 1.5% 8.4%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
Less Than Once a Year
9.0% 6.2% 10.4%
9.0% 5.3% 11.1%
6.7% 5.6% 7.4%
7.0% 3.8% 8.7%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
Less Than Once a Year
1.0% 1.4% 0.8%
2.0% 1.2% 2.4%
2.1% 1.2% 2.6%
4.5% 2.9% 5.4%
Cocaine?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Several Times a Week 0.9% * % 1.3%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never Used
Every Day
96.8% 98.6% 95.7%
* % * % * %
Never Used
Every Day
93.4% 91.9% 94.5%
* % * % * %
Never Used
Every Day
87.6% 87.2% 87.8%
0.6% * % 1.0%
Never Used
Every Day
91.6% 91.0%
* % * %
Several Times a Week 0.5% * % 0.7%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
Less Than Once a Year
0.6% * % 0.9%
0.2% * % 0.4%
1.2% 1.4% 1.1%
0.8% * % 1.2%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
Less Than Once a Year
1.5% 0.8% 1.9%
1.6% 2.1% 1.2%
1.0% * % 1.6%
2.3% 5.2% 0.4%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
Less Than Once a Year
2.3% 1.2% 2.9%
1.0% * % 1.6%
3.2% 4.4% 2.5%
3.8% 5.8% 2.7%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
Less Than Once a Year
1.1% 1.3%
1.2% 1.6%
2.4% 3.1%
3.0% 3.1%
Hallucinogens?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Several Times a Week 0.2% * % 0.3%
Uppers?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Several Times a Week 1.5% 1.5% 1.5%
Downers?
All Grades 7-8
Several Times a Week 0.7% * %
Grades 9-12
91.9%
* %
Never Used
Every Day
97.0% 100.0% 95.1%
* % * % * %
Never Used
Every Day
97.7% 98.6% 97.2%
0.4% * % 0.6%
Never Used
Every Day
94.6% 94.1% 94.9%
* % * % * %
1.0%
1.0%
1.0%
2.1%
2.9%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
Less Than Once a Year
0.4% * % 0.6%
0.7% * % 1.2%
1.0% * % 1.6%
0.4% * % 0.6%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
Less Than Once a Year
* % * % * %
0.4% * % 0.6%
1.4% 1.4% 1.3%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
Less Than Once a Year
0.9% * % 1.5%
1.2% 2.8% 0.4%
2.4% 3.1% 2.0%
0.3% * % 0.5%
Rohypnol?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Several Times a Week 0.5% * % 0.9%
Steroids?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Several Times a Week 0.3% * % 0.4%
* % * % * %
Ecstasy?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Several Times a Week 0.5% * % 0.8%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never Used
Every Day
97.7% 98.7% 97.2%
* % * % * %
Several Times a Week
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
Less Than Once a Year
0.2% * % 0.3%
0.2% * % 0.3%
0.7% 1.3% 0.3%
0.9% * % 1.5%
0.2% * % 0.3%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-3:
Average age of first use of: Grades 7-8 Marijuana Cocaine Crack Hallucinogens Uppers Downers Rohypnol Steroids Ecstasy Heroin
Grades 9-12
11.7 * * * 12.4 * * * * *
13.7 14.8 14.6 14.5 14.2 14.1 14.3 * 14.4 15.0
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-4:
Age of first use of marijuana by family situation:
Two parent family Never All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
65.4% 82.9% 54.3%
9 or Under 2.1% 1.8% 2.2%
10-11
12-13
14-15
16-17
5.4% 8.6% 3.4%
8.2% 6.7% 9.2%
12.7% * % 20.7%
6.2% * % 10.2%
18 or Over * % * % * %
Other family situation Never All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
50.8% 68.4% 42.6%
9 or Under 3.6% 3.2% 3.7%
10-11
12-13
14-15
16-17
3.9% 3.2% 4.2%
21.5% 25.2% 19.7%
15.5% * % 22.6%
4.8% * % 7.1%
18 or Over * % * % * %
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-5:
If you wanted some, how difficult would it be to get...
Marijuana? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
14.7% 11.3% 16.6%
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
18.8% 37.5% 7.9%
5.6% 7.6% 4.4%
11.5% 10.4% 12.1%
17.0% 13.0% 19.3%
32.4% 20.2% 39.6%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
20.5% 19.8% 21.0%
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
30.0% 50.7% 18.0%
11.2% 10.3% 11.7%
14.6% 11.1% 16.6%
12.1% 6.4% 15.4%
11.6% 1.8% 17.2%
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
30.4% 49.4% 19.9%
12.3% 11.7% 12.6%
13.9% 8.7% 16.7%
9.8% 7.0% 11.4%
10.0% 2.0% 14.4%
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
27.1% 38.2% 20.8%
11.0% 8.1% 12.6%
12.2% 5.9% 15.7%
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
19.7% 24.7% 16.8%
7.5% 4.5% 9.3%
12.1% 6.8% 15.2%
Crack? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
23.6% 21.3% 24.9%
Hallucinogens? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
32.7% 37.3% 30.1%
7.5% 4.2% 9.3%
9.5% 6.2% 11.4%
Uppers? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12 Downers?
40.4% 52.1% 33.6%
Somewhat Easy 7.9% 5.6% 9.2%
Very Easy 12.4% 6.2% 16.0%
Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
41.6% 53.3% 34.8%
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
20.4% 25.0% 17.7%
7.5% 4.7% 9.2%
10.8% 3.4% 15.0%
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
20.7% 27.0% 17.0%
8.1% 6.7% 8.9%
7.5% 3.9% 9.6%
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
29.5% 45.1% 20.1%
14.7% 15.3% 14.3%
13.4% 10.2% 15.3%
Somewhat Easy 7.2% 4.7% 8.7%
Very Easy 12.5% 8.9% 14.6%
Rohypnol? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
49.1% 53.2% 46.7%
Somewhat Easy 5.8% 3.1% 7.4%
Very Easy 8.8% 6.1% 10.3%
Steroids? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
25.6% 20.5% 28.6%
Somewhat Easy 6.7% 2.0% 9.6%
Very Easy 10.1% 6.8% 12.2%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
21.8% 26.3% 18.9%
9.7% 6.6% 11.6%
8.4% 5.8% 10.2%
6.8% 1.0% 10.5%
9.6% 5.4% 12.3%
Impossible
Very Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
33.2% 48.2% 24.0%
15.1% 13.4% 16.2%
10.6% 5.7% 13.7%
43.7% 54.9% 36.5%
Heroin? Never Heard Of All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
24.6% 23.3% 25.3%
6.5% 4.8% 7.6%
9.9% 4.6% 13.2%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-6:
Since school began in the fall, on how many days (if any) have you...
Attended class while high from marijuana use? None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
81.2% 88.6% 76.5%
1-3 Days 7.5% 5.1% 9.0%
4-9 Days 3.9% 2.2% 5.0%
10+ Days 7.4% 4.2% 9.4%
Attended class while high from use of some other drug? None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
93.1% 94.1% 92.5%
1-3 Days 3.3% 3.9% 2.8%
4-9 Days 1.9% 1.1% 2.3%
10+ Days 1.8% 0.9% 2.3%
Gotten into trouble with teachers because of your drug use? None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
1-3 Days
97.2% 95.1% 98.6%
1.1% 1.5% 0.9%
4-9 Days 0.7% 1.6% * %
10+ Days 1.0% 1.8% 0.5%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-7:
School year use of marijuana by absences and conduct problems:
Average days absent due to illness or other reasons: Marijuana Users: Marijuana Non-users:
5.3 days per student 3.1 days per student
Average days conduct problems reported: Marijuana Users: Marijuana Non-users:
5.8 days per student 1.2 days per student
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-8:
During the past twelve months, how many times have you...
Driven a car when you've felt high from drugs? None All Grades 9-12
1-3 Times
84.6% 84.6%
4-9 Times
7.5% 7.5%
3.6% 3.6%
10+ Times 4.3% 4.3%
Gotten into trouble with the police because of drug use? None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
1-3 Times
97.1% 97.0% 97.2%
4-9 Times
2.0% 2.1% 1.9%
0.5% 0.9% 0.3%
10+ Times 0.4% * % 0.6%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-9:
About how many of your close friends use marijuana? Never heard None
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
41.0% 57.5% 31.4%
A Few
Some
Most
All
19.7% 18.6% 20.2%
14.7% 5.5% 20.0%
15.3% 9.9% 18.5%
9.4% 8.5% 9.9%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-10:
During the past twelve months, how many times have you...
Had difficulties of any kind with your friends because of your drug use? None All Grades 7-8
93.3% 96.4%
1-3 Times 5.5% 2.6%
4-9 Times 0.6% 1.0%
10+ Times 0.7% * %
Grades 9-12
91.3%
7.3%
0.3%
1.1%
Been criticized by someone you were dating because of drug use? None All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
1-3 Times
92.9% 95.9% 90.8%
4-9 Times
5.6% 4.1% 6.7%
10+ Times
0.8% * % 1.3%
0.7% * % 1.2%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-11:
Thinking of parties you attended this school year, how often was marijuana used?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never
Seldom
45.1% 63.6% 33.1%
9.6% 7.1% 11.2%
Half the Time 10.0% 8.0% 11.2%
Most Of the Time
Always
Don't Know
Didn't Attend
10.3% 5.1% 13.8%
12.6% 9.5% 14.6%
2.5% * % 4.2%
9.8% 6.7% 11.9%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-12:
How often, if ever, do you smoke marijuana in...
Joints?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never
Seldom
65.1% 76.8% 58.0%
5.3% 1.1% 7.8%
Never
Seldom
75.2% 83.0% 70.6%
11.9% 5.1% 15.9%
Half the Time 7.8% 7.7% 7.9%
Most of the Time 12.4% 4.6% 17.2%
Always
Don't Know
8.3% 8.8% 8.1%
1.0% 1.1% 1.0%
Always
Don't Know
3.8% 4.0% 3.6%
0.5% * % 0.9%
Always
Don't Know
6.9% 6.8% 6.9%
1.8% 3.6% 0.7%
Always
Don't Know
6.3% 5.9% 6.5%
1.7% 2.7% 1.2%
Blunts?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Half the Time 5.5% 5.1% 5.7%
Most of the Time 3.1% 2.8% 3.3%
Bongs or water pipes?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never
Seldom
72.4% 82.1% 66.7%
8.5% 2.5% 12.2%
Never
Seldom
71.6% 80.7% 66.5%
9.3% 3.9% 12.4%
Half the Time 6.2% 2.5% 8.5%
Most of the Time 4.2% 2.7% 5.1%
Pipes?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Half the Time 5.6% 2.7% 7.2%
Most of the Time 5.4% 4.2% 6.2%
Some other way?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never
Seldom
81.8% 85.1% 79.8%
8.2% 5.4% 9.8%
Half the Time 2.2% 2.6% 2.0%
Most of the Time
Always
Don't Know
4.6% 5.7% 4.0%
2.5% 1.2% 3.3%
0.7% * % 1.0%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-13:
How do your parents feel about kids your age using marijuana? Strongly Disapprove
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
74.2% 81.5% 69.6%
Mildly Disapprove 6.6% 4.6% 7.8%
Neither
Mildly Approve
8.6% 3.8% 11.6%
1.5% 1.0% 1.7%
Strongly Approve 1.8% 0.9% 2.3%
Don't Know 7.4% 8.2% 6.9%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table D-14:
How dangerous do you think it is for kids your age to use...
Marijuana?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Very Dangerous
Somewhat Dangerous
Not Very Dangerous
Not at All Dangerous
54.4% 65.0% 48.5%
19.8% 18.5% 20.6%
12.9% 6.4% 16.6%
10.6% 8.0% 12.1%
Very Dangerous
Somewhat Dangerous
Not Very Dangerous
Not at All Dangerous
Do Not Know 2.2% 2.2% 2.1%
Cocaine?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
84.1% 82.9% 84.8%
8.2% 8.8% 7.9%
2.5% 3.1% 2.2%
1.9% 2.2% 1.7%
Do Not Know 3.2% 2.9% 3.4%
Crack? Very Dangerous All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
86.1% 87.4% 85.4%
Somewhat Dangerous 7.3% 7.8% 7.1%
Not Very Dangerous 1.4% 1.3% 1.5%
Not at All Dangerous 2.1% 2.5% 1.9%
Do Not Know 3.0% 1.0% 4.2%
Ecstasy?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Very Dangerous
Somewhat Dangerous
71.8% 68.5% 73.8%
8.9% 10.5% 7.9%
Not Very Dangerous 4.0% 4.5% 3.8%
Not at All Dangerous
Do Not Know
3.4% 3.3% 3.5%
11.8% 13.2% 11.0%
Steroids?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Very Dangerous
Somewhat Dangerous
76.8% 79.9% 75.2%
11.8% 11.9% 11.7%
Very Dangerous
Somewhat Dangerous
Not Very Dangerous 3.6% 3.3% 3.8%
Not at All Dangerous 2.1% 2.5% 1.9%
Do Not Know 5.7% 2.3% 7.5%
Heroin?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
86.9% 83.6% 88.6%
6.0% 9.5% 4.1%
Not Very Dangerous 1.8% 2.5% 1.5%
Not at All Dangerous 2.0% 2.5% 1.8%
Do Not Know 3.4% 2.0% 4.1%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table I-1:
How recently, if ever, have you used...
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any inhalant? All 8.8% 13.1% 21.8% 78.2% Grades 7-8 16.1% 22.6% 27.8% 72.2% Grades 9-12 4.6% 7.7% 18.3% 81.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Liquid or spray paint? All 2.4% 5.4% 10.4% 89.6% Grades 7-8 3.5% 9.9% 14.9% 85.1% Grades 9-12 1.8% 2.8% 7.8% 92.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Whiteout, correction fluid? All 3.1% 4.9% 9.3% 90.7% Grades 7-8 6.0% 8.6% 11.1% 88.9% Grades 9-12 1.4% 2.8% 8.2% 91.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Gasoline? All 2.0% 3.7% 8.6% 91.4% Grades 7-8 3.6% 5.4% 6.4% 93.6% Grades 9-12 1.0% 2.6% 10.0% 90.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Freon? All 0.7% 1.7% 4.0% 96.0% Grades 7-8 2.0% 3.6% 7.5% 92.5% Grades 9-12 * % 0.6% 2.1% 97.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Poppers, Locker Room, etc.? All 0.4% 0.9% 2.0% 98.0% Grades 7-8 0.8% 1.6% 2.4% 97.6% Grades 9-12 0.2% 0.5% 1.8% 98.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Glue? All 2.5% 4.7% 7.3% 92.7% Grades 7-8 5.3% 10.9% 12.5% 87.5% Grades 9-12 0.9% 1.1% 4.2% 95.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Paint, lacquer thinner, etc.? All 1.9% 4.8% 7.1% 92.9% Grades 7-8 3.9% 9.1% 10.1% 89.9% Grades 9-12 0.7% 2.3% 5.3% 94.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Nitrous oxide, laughing gas? All 2.9% 3.8% 6.5% 93.5%
Grades 7-8 5.7% 6.6% 8.5% 91.5% Grades 9-12 1.3% 2.3% 5.5% 94.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Octane booster? All 0.5% 0.5% 1.4% 98.6% Grades 7-8 * % 0.5% 0.5% 99.5% Grades 9-12 0.7% 1.2% 2.7% 97.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Other sprays? All 1.8% 2.9% 6.3% 93.7% Grades 7-8 4.6% 5.4% 9.0% 91.0% Grades 9-12 0.2% 1.5% 4.8% 95.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Other inhalants? All 4.7% 6.2% 11.0% 89.0% Grades 7-8 9.2% 11.5% 16.8% 83.2% Grades 9-12 2.0% 3.2% 7.7% 92.3% ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table I-2:
How often do you normally use inhalants?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Never Used
Every Day
86.7% 81.9% 89.6%
* % * % * %
Several Times a Week 0.3% * % 0.5%
Several Times a Month
About Once a Month
About Once a Year
Less Than Once a Year
1.3% 2.0% 1.0%
4.1% 7.2% 2.3%
4.5% 7.9% 2.4%
3.0% 0.9% 4.3%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table I-3:
Number of different kinds of inhalants used:
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
0
1
2-3
4+
80.0% 74.3% 83.2%
7.7% 8.8% 7.2%
5.9% 8.0% 4.6%
6.4% 8.9% 5.0%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table I-4:
Average age of first use of: Grades 7-8 Inhalants
11.3
Grades 9-12 12.7
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table I-5:
Since school began in the fall, on how many days (if any) have you attended class while high from inhalant use? None
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
1-3 Days
95.0% 90.4% 97.8%
3.9% 8.7% 1.1%
4-9 Days 0.4% * % 0.6%
10+ Days 0.7% 0.9% 0.5%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table I-6:
School year use of inhalants by absences and conduct problems:
Average days absent due to illness or other reasons: Inhalants Users: Inhalants Non-users: Average days conduct problems reported:
5.6 days per student 3.3 days per student
Inhalants Users: Inhalants Non-users:
7.1 days per student 1.5 days per student
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table I-7:
About how many of your close friends use inhalants? Never heard None
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
78.7% 72.3% 82.6%
A Few 13.9% 18.7% 10.9%
Some 5.5% 5.7% 5.4%
Most 1.4% 2.3% 0.8%
All 0.5% 0.9% 0.2%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table I-8:
How dangerous do you think it is for kids your age to use inhalants?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Very Dangerous
Somewhat Dangerous
76.7% 73.1% 78.9%
14.4% 16.5% 13.1%
Not Very Dangerous 3.5% 6.0% 2.0%
Not at All Dangerous 1.6% 2.2% 1.2%
Do Not Know 3.8% 2.2% 4.7%
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table X-1:
Since school began in the fall, have you gotten any information on drugs or alcohol from the following sources?
Health class
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
No
Yes
49.6% 40.3% 56.1%
50.4% 59.7% 43.9%
No
Yes
27.9% 16.4% 35.3%
72.1% 83.6% 64.7%
No
Yes
58.7% 30.9% 77.3%
41.3% 69.1% 22.7%
No
Yes
57.0% 36.5% 70.5%
43.0% 63.5% 29.5%
No
Yes
An assembly program
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12 Guidance counselor
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12 Science class
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12 Social studies class
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
73.4% 58.9% 82.8%
26.6% 41.1% 17.2%
No
Yes
79.4% 73.4% 83.3%
20.6% 26.6% 16.7%
No
Yes
47.0% 33.0% 56.3%
53.0% 67.0% 43.7%
No
Yes
54.0% 39.7% 63.4%
46.0% 60.3% 36.6%
Student group session
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12 An invited school guest
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12 Some other school source
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any school source
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
No
Yes
38.7% 22.2% 48.0%
61.3% 77.8% 52.0%
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table X-2:
If you had a drug or alcohol problem and needed help, who would you go to?
A counselor or program in school
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
No
Yes
64.4% 51.5% 72.7%
35.6% 48.5% 27.3%
Another adult in school (such as a nurse or teacher)
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
No
Yes
70.4% 64.0% 74.5%
29.6% 36.0% 25.5%
No
Yes
58.6% 52.0% 62.7%
41.4% 48.0% 37.3%
A counselor or program outside of school
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12 Your parents
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
No
Yes
39.8% 33.1% 44.1%
60.2% 66.9% 55.9%
No
Yes
62.1% 55.1% 66.3%
37.9% 44.9% 33.7%
No
Yes
21.4% 21.9% 21.1%
78.6% 78.1% 78.9%
A medical doctor
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12 Your friends
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
Aransas County Spring 1998 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Another adult (a relative, clergyman, or other family friend) Yes
41.7% 44.2% 40.0%
58.3% 55.8% 60.0%
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
No
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table X-3:
Since school began in the fall, have you sought help, other than from family or friends, for problems in any way connected with your use of alcohol, marijuana, or other drugs? Yes
92.8% 93.5% 92.3%
7.2% 6.5% 7.7%
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
No
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Table X-4:
About how many of your friends:
Feel close to their parents?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
None
A Few
Some
Most
All
6.6% 9.2% 5.1%
31.6% 29.4% 32.8%
24.9% 19.9% 27.8%
29.8% 32.4% 28.3%
7.1% 9.1% 5.9%
None
A Few
Some
Most
All
63.8% 64.1%
20.5% 19.7%
9.3% 10.5%
Sometimes carry weapons?
All Grades 7-8
2.9% 2.7%
3.5% 3.1%
Grades 9-12
63.7%
21.0%
8.6%
3.0%
3.7%
Care about making good grades?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
None
A Few
Some
Most
All
4.2% 4.7% 3.9%
16.3% 19.6% 14.4%
23.3% 19.6% 25.5%
36.6% 28.7% 41.1%
19.6% 27.4% 15.1%
None
A Few
Some
Most
All
75.7% 71.5% 78.0%
13.0% 15.6% 11.6%
Belong/want to belong to a gang?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
6.4% 7.9% 5.6%
2.2% 2.6% 1.9%
2.7% 2.4% 2.9%
Wish they could drop out of school?
All Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12
None
A Few
Some
53.6% 54.6% 53.1%
25.0% 24.1% 25.5%
11.4% 7.1% 14.0%
Most 5.3% 6.2% 4.7%
All 4.7% 8.0% 2.8%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B1:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> All students
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 23.9% 32.9% 52.9% 47.1% Grades 7-8 16.9% 23.5% 40.6% 59.4% Grades 9-12 28.0% 38.5% 60.1% 39.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 35.0% 48.3% 73.9% 26.1% Grades 7-8 30.5% 42.9% 68.9% 31.1% Grades 9-12 37.7% 51.5% 76.8% 23.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 8.8% 13.1% 21.8% 78.2% Grades 7-8 16.1% 22.6% 27.8% 72.2% Grades 9-12 4.6% 7.7% 18.3% 81.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 19.9% 25.4% 36.0% 64.0% Grades 7-8 14.7% 16.9% 21.6% 78.4% Grades 9-12 22.9% 30.4% 44.5% 55.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 18.5% 24.7% 36.6% 63.4% Grades 7-8 12.2% 14.5% 20.2% 79.8% Grades 9-12 22.2% 30.6% 46.3% 53.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All 5.7% 9.8% 18.0% 82.0% Grades 7-8 1.4% 2.8% 6.7% 93.3% Grades 9-12 8.2% 13.7% 24.3% 75.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All 4.5% 5.7% 10.5% 89.5% Grades 7-8 2.8% 3.6% 7.3% 92.7% Grades 9-12 5.5% 6.9% 12.3% 87.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All 4.1% 5.2% 10.3% 89.7% Grades 7-8 1.9% 2.8% 6.8% 93.2% Grades 9-12 5.3% 6.7% 12.4% 87.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All 2.1% 2.7% 3.6% 96.4% Grades 7-8 1.1% 2.1% 3.2% 96.8% Grades 9-12 2.6% 3.1% 3.8% 96.2% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All 4.3% 5.7% 8.4% 91.6% Grades 7-8 6.7% 7.5% 11.6% 88.4% Grades 9-12 3.0% 4.6% 6.5% 93.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All 5.1% 6.5% 10.4% 89.6% Grades 7-8 5.5% 6.6% 11.0% 89.0% Grades 9-12 4.8% 6.4% 10.1% 89.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 3.5% 4.7% 7.4% 92.6% Grades 7-8 4.1% 5.3% 8.7% 91.3% Grades 9-12 3.1% 4.4% 6.7% 93.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All 2.6% 3.4% 5.0% 95.0% Grades 7-8 1.9% 1.9% 3.7% 96.3% Grades 9-12 3.0% 4.2% 5.7% 94.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All 0.4% 0.4% 0.9% 99.1% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 0.5% 0.5% 1.3% 98.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All 3.7% 4.3% 6.3% 93.7% Grades 7-8 4.9% 5.9% 7.2% 92.8% Grades 9-12 3.1% 3.4% 5.9% 94.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All 0.2% 0.8% 2.7% 97.3% Grades 7-8 * % * % 3.5% 96.5% Grades 9-12 0.3% 1.2% 2.3% 97.7%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B2:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> Male students
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 27.2% 37.4% 58.0% 42.0% Grades 7-8 15.7% 19.7% 42.5% 57.5% Grades 9-12 33.6% 47.4% 66.7% 33.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 34.1% 45.8% 72.1% 27.9% Grades 7-8 22.6% 37.6% 66.1% 33.9% Grades 9-12 40.7% 50.5% 75.6% 24.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 8.1% 12.7% 19.6% 80.4% Grades 7-8 11.4% 18.9% 18.9% 81.1% Grades 9-12 6.4% 9.3% 19.9% 80.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 19.8% 26.4% 36.0% 64.0% Grades 7-8 9.5% 13.0% 16.4% 83.6% Grades 9-12 25.7% 34.2% 47.4% 52.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 19.3% 26.6% 36.6% 63.4% Grades 7-8 7.7% 11.2% 14.7% 85.3% Grades 9-12 26.3% 36.0% 49.9% 50.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All 6.7% 12.4% 20.2% 79.8% Grades 7-8 * % 3.4% 6.8% 93.2% Grades 9-12 10.4% 17.3% 27.5% 72.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All 4.8% 5.5% 9.8% 90.2% Grades 7-8 * % * % 2.3% 97.7% Grades 9-12 7.6% 8.8% 14.2% 85.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All 4.3% 5.1% 9.6% 90.4% Grades 7-8 * % * % 2.4% 97.6% Grades 9-12 6.9% 8.1% 13.9% 86.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All 4.1% 4.9% 5.3% 94.7% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 6.2% 7.4% 8.0% 92.0% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All 6.2% 8.2% 10.6% 89.4% Grades 7-8 5.9% 5.9% 8.2% 91.8% Grades 9-12 6.4% 9.6% 12.1% 87.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All 4.6% 6.7% 8.6% 91.4% Grades 7-8 2.2% 2.2% 4.9% 95.1% Grades 9-12 6.0% 9.4% 10.7% 89.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 3.8% 4.9% 7.2% 92.8% Grades 7-8 2.3% 2.3% 5.2% 94.8% Grades 9-12 4.6% 6.3% 8.2% 91.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All 2.5% 3.3% 3.7% 96.3% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 3.9% 5.2% 5.8% 94.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 99.6% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 99.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All 5.0% 5.0% 6.7% 93.3% Grades 7-8 5.1% 5.1% 5.1% 94.9% Grades 9-12 5.0% 5.0% 7.6% 92.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All 0.4% 1.8% 3.5% 96.5% Grades 7-8 * % * % 2.2% 97.8% Grades 9-12 0.7% 2.8% 4.1% 95.9%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B3:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> Female students
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 21.7% 29.4% 48.7% 51.3% Grades 7-8 18.2% 25.3% 37.7% 62.3% Grades 9-12 23.8% 31.9% 55.2% 44.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 35.3% 49.4% 74.7% 25.3% Grades 7-8 35.4% 45.2% 70.0% 30.0% Grades 9-12 35.2% 51.9% 77.5% 22.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 8.7% 13.0% 22.6% 77.4% Grades 7-8 20.0% 25.9% 33.6% 66.4% Grades 9-12 2.2% 5.5% 16.2% 83.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 19.5% 24.3% 35.8% 64.2% Grades 7-8 17.5% 18.8% 24.5% 75.5% Grades 9-12 20.7% 27.6% 42.4% 57.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 18.0% 23.3% 36.9% 63.1% Grades 7-8 16.0% 17.4% 24.9% 75.1% Grades 9-12 19.1% 26.6% 43.6% 56.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All 5.1% 8.0% 16.6% 83.4% Grades 7-8 2.5% 2.5% 6.8% 93.2% Grades 9-12 6.5% 11.2% 22.2% 77.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All 4.3% 5.8% 11.1% 88.9% Grades 7-8 4.8% 6.3% 11.1% 88.9% Grades 9-12 4.1% 5.5% 11.1% 88.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All 3.9% 5.4% 10.9% 89.1% Grades 7-8 3.4% 4.9% 10.1% 89.9% Grades 9-12 4.2% 5.7% 11.3% 88.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All 0.7% 1.2% 2.4% 97.6% Grades 7-8 1.9% 3.5% 5.4% 94.6% Grades 9-12 * % * % 0.9% 99.1% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All 2.9% 3.8% 6.7% 93.3% Grades 7-8 7.5% 9.0% 14.6% 85.4% Grades 9-12 0.5% 0.9% 2.4% 97.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All 5.4% 6.3% 11.7% 88.3% Grades 7-8 7.9% 9.9% 15.4% 84.6% Grades 9-12 4.0% 4.4% 9.7% 90.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 3.3% 4.7% 7.6% 92.4% Grades 7-8 5.4% 7.4% 11.2% 88.8% Grades 9-12 2.0% 3.2% 5.6% 94.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All 2.0% 2.8% 5.3% 94.7% Grades 7-8 1.6% 1.6% 4.7% 95.3% Grades 9-12 2.3% 3.5% 5.6% 94.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All 0.3% 0.3% 1.2% 98.8% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 0.5% 0.5% 1.8% 98.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All 2.8% 3.7% 6.1% 93.9% Grades 7-8 4.7% 6.6% 8.9% 91.1% Grades 9-12 1.9% 2.4% 4.7% 95.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All * % * % 2.1% 97.9% Grades 7-8 * % * % 4.7% 95.3% Grades 9-12 * % * % 0.9% 99.1%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B4:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> White students
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 25.6% 34.3% 51.9% 48.1% Grades 7-8 19.0% 24.4% 35.7% 64.3% Grades 9-12 29.7% 40.5% 62.0% 38.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 32.7% 46.4% 73.5% 26.5% Grades 7-8 26.0% 40.8% 69.8% 30.2% Grades 9-12 37.0% 50.0% 76.0% 24.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 8.8% 13.0% 21.6% 78.4% Grades 7-8 17.2% 23.7% 28.5% 71.5% Grades 9-12 3.5% 6.4% 17.4% 82.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 20.0% 24.2% 34.8% 65.2% Grades 7-8 13.9% 16.2% 18.8% 81.2% Grades 9-12 23.8% 29.2% 44.9% 55.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 18.7% 23.6% 34.9% 65.1% Grades 7-8 11.9% 14.3% 16.9% 83.1% Grades 9-12 23.1% 29.7% 46.5% 53.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All 7.5% 10.6% 18.5% 81.5% Grades 7-8 2.2% 3.4% 5.8% 94.2% Grades 9-12 10.7% 15.0% 26.3% 73.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All 4.8% 5.5% 9.6% 90.4% Grades 7-8 4.4% 5.7% 7.3% 92.7% Grades 9-12 4.9% 5.3% 11.0% 89.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All 4.4% 5.2% 9.5% 90.5% Grades 7-8 3.1% 4.5% 6.2% 93.8% Grades 9-12 5.2% 5.6% 11.5% 88.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All 2.2% 2.7% 3.6% 96.4% Grades 7-8 1.8% 3.3% 5.1% 94.9% Grades 9-12 2.4% 2.4% 2.8% 97.2% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All 4.9% 5.7% 7.1% 92.9% Grades 7-8 7.5% 7.5% 9.1% 90.9% Grades 9-12 3.3% 4.5% 5.9% 94.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All 4.8% 5.6% 9.2% 90.8% Grades 7-8 3.6% 3.6% 8.7% 91.3% Grades 9-12 5.4% 6.8% 9.5% 90.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 2.2% 2.9% 6.5% 93.5% Grades 7-8 1.8% 1.8% 7.2% 92.8% Grades 9-12 2.4% 3.5% 6.0% 94.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All 1.7% 1.7% 3.1% 96.9% Grades 7-8 1.3% 1.3% 2.7% 97.3% Grades 9-12 1.9% 1.9% 3.3% 96.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All 0.6% 0.6% 1.0% 99.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 0.9% 0.9% 1.6% 98.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All 3.0% 3.3% 6.2% 93.8% Grades 7-8 5.8% 5.8% 7.7% 92.3% Grades 9-12 1.4% 1.9% 5.3% 94.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All 0.3% 1.0% 3.5% 96.5% Grades 7-8 * % * % 5.5% 94.5% Grades 9-12 0.5% 1.5% 2.4% 97.6%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B5:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> Black students
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 14.2% 23.8% 54.7% 45.3% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 35.7% 48.3% 68.9% 31.1% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 6.8% 16.0% 16.0% 84.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 17.9% 17.9% 35.7% 64.3% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 7.7% 7.7% 35.7% 64.3% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All * % * % 15.7% 84.3% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All * % * % 20.6% 79.4% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All * % * % 20.6% 79.4% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All * % 12.1% 12.1% 87.9% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All * % * % 9.4% 90.6% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 12.2% 12.2% 12.2% 87.8% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B6:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> Mexican/American students
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 26.4% 38.7% 57.8% 42.2% Grades 7-8 18.2% 28.8% 48.8% 51.2% Grades 9-12 31.5% 44.8% 63.4% 36.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 43.6% 56.4% 77.6% 22.4% Grades 7-8 46.4% 53.2% 72.5% 27.5% Grades 9-12 41.9% 58.4% 80.7% 19.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 13.2% 18.0% 28.4% 71.6% Grades 7-8 18.9% 22.6% 32.6% 67.4% Grades 9-12 9.8% 15.3% 25.8% 74.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 22.9% 33.1% 45.0% 55.0% Grades 7-8 18.9% 22.0% 31.9% 68.1% Grades 9-12 25.4% 40.0% 53.1% 46.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 20.5% 31.1% 45.3% 54.7% Grades 7-8 15.7% 18.9% 29.3% 70.7% Grades 9-12 23.5% 38.7% 55.3% 44.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All 3.2% 10.1% 19.1% 80.9% Grades 7-8 * % 3.1% 10.0% 90.0% Grades 9-12 5.0% 14.2% 24.4% 75.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All 5.8% 8.1% 15.3% 84.7% Grades 7-8 * % * % 7.8% 92.2% Grades 9-12 9.5% 13.2% 20.1% 79.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All 5.3% 7.7% 15.2% 84.8% Grades 7-8 * % * % 8.4% 91.6% Grades 9-12 8.6% 12.5% 19.4% 80.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All 2.5% 3.2% 4.0% 96.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 4.1% 5.2% 6.4% 93.6% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All 3.0% 5.3% 12.4% 87.6% Grades 7-8 4.1% 4.1% 16.2% 83.8% Grades 9-12 2.3% 6.1% 9.9% 90.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All 6.6% 10.6% 15.1% 84.9% Grades 7-8 9.1% 13.6% 18.2% 81.8% Grades 9-12 5.2% 8.8% 13.3% 86.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 5.6% 9.0% 11.0% 89.0% Grades 7-8 4.4% 8.8% 8.8% 91.2% Grades 9-12 6.3% 9.1% 12.5% 87.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All 4.8% 7.3% 10.4% 89.6% Grades 7-8 4.4% 4.4% 8.0% 92.0% Grades 9-12 5.0% 9.0% 11.9% 88.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All 3.9% 3.9% 5.1% 94.9% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 6.1% 6.1% 8.0% 92.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All * % * % 0.9% 99.1% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % 1.3% 98.7%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B7:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> Students reporting A and B grades
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 22.1% 30.2% 50.9% 49.1% Grades 7-8 15.4% 21.9% 40.4% 59.6% Grades 9-12 26.3% 35.4% 57.6% 42.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 33.4% 47.2% 72.1% 27.9% Grades 7-8 28.9% 42.9% 66.8% 33.2% Grades 9-12 36.2% 49.9% 75.5% 24.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 7.8% 12.3% 20.0% 80.0% Grades 7-8 13.9% 21.2% 27.2% 72.8% Grades 9-12 4.1% 6.8% 15.6% 84.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 17.9% 22.9% 33.7% 66.3% Grades 7-8 14.0% 15.6% 19.9% 80.1% Grades 9-12 20.5% 27.6% 42.5% 57.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 17.2% 22.7% 34.4% 65.6% Grades 7-8 11.8% 13.6% 18.9% 81.1% Grades 9-12 20.6% 28.4% 44.2% 55.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All 5.6% 9.5% 17.9% 82.1% Grades 7-8 1.6% 3.2% 6.6% 93.4% Grades 9-12 8.0% 13.2% 24.7% 75.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All 3.3% 3.7% 8.3% 91.7% Grades 7-8 3.1% 3.1% 6.2% 93.8% Grades 9-12 3.5% 4.1% 9.6% 90.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All 3.1% 3.5% 8.2% 91.8% Grades 7-8 2.1% 2.1% 5.4% 94.6% Grades 9-12 3.6% 4.3% 10.0% 90.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All 1.5% 1.5% 2.2% 97.8% Grades 7-8 1.3% 1.3% 2.5% 97.5% Grades 9-12 1.7% 1.7% 2.0% 98.0% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All 3.6% 4.5% 6.9% 93.1% Grades 7-8 5.5% 6.5% 11.1% 88.9% Grades 9-12 2.4% 3.3% 4.3% 95.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All 4.8% 6.5% 10.1% 89.9% Grades 7-8 6.2% 7.5% 11.4% 88.6% Grades 9-12 4.0% 5.9% 9.3% 90.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 3.1% 4.3% 6.8% 93.2% Grades 7-8 4.7% 6.0% 9.9% 90.1% Grades 9-12 2.1% 3.3% 5.0% 95.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All 2.3% 3.0% 4.1% 95.9% Grades 7-8 2.2% 2.2% 3.1% 96.9% Grades 9-12 2.3% 3.5% 4.6% 95.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All 0.4% 0.4% 1.0% 99.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 0.7% 0.7% 1.6% 98.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All 2.9% 3.5% 5.4% 94.6% Grades 7-8 4.0% 5.1% 6.5% 93.5% Grades 9-12 2.2% 2.6% 4.7% 95.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All 0.2% 0.7% 2.1% 97.9% Grades 7-8 * % * % 2.7% 97.3% Grades 9-12 0.3% 1.1% 1.8% 98.2%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B8:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> Students reporting C, D, and F grades
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 36.0% 51.7% 65.4% 34.6% Grades 7-8 28.6% 36.4% 42.9% 57.1% Grades 9-12 39.1% 58.2% 75.1% 24.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 46.5% 56.5% 83.3% 16.7% Grades 7-8 43.5% 43.5% 85.5% 14.5% Grades 9-12 47.8% 62.2% 82.3% 17.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 15.1% 17.9% 31.9% 68.1% Grades 7-8 32.9% 32.9% 32.9% 67.1% Grades 9-12 7.4% 11.4% 31.5% 68.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 31.3% 38.2% 48.8% 51.2% Grades 7-8 21.0% 27.6% 35.5% 64.5% Grades 9-12 35.6% 42.7% 54.5% 45.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 25.9% 35.9% 48.8% 51.2% Grades 7-8 15.5% 22.5% 31.0% 69.0% Grades 9-12 30.3% 41.6% 56.2% 43.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All 7.0% 11.7% 18.9% 81.1% Grades 7-8 * % * % 7.4% 92.6% Grades 9-12 10.0% 16.7% 23.8% 76.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All 12.4% 15.7% 21.7% 78.3% Grades 7-8 * % 8.1% 18.0% 82.0% Grades 9-12 16.9% 18.4% 23.0% 77.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All 10.9% 14.4% 20.9% 79.1% Grades 7-8 * % 8.8% 19.6% 80.4% Grades 9-12 14.8% 16.4% 21.3% 78.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All 5.4% 8.9% 10.1% 89.9% Grades 7-8 * % 10.1% 10.1% 89.9% Grades 9-12 7.0% 8.6% 10.1% 89.9% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All 9.2% 13.0% 15.1% 84.9% Grades 7-8 15.5% 15.5% 15.5% 84.5% Grades 9-12 6.5% 11.9% 15.0% 85.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All 6.9% 6.9% 10.6% 89.4% Grades 7-8 * % * % 8.1% 91.9% Grades 9-12 9.8% 9.8% 11.6% 88.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 4.9% 6.5% 10.0% 90.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 6.9% 9.2% 14.3% 85.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All 3.7% 4.8% 9.9% 90.1% Grades 7-8 * % * % 8.3% 91.7% Grades 9-12 5.1% 6.7% 10.6% 89.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % * % 100.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All 9.8% 9.8% 11.2% 88.8% Grades 7-8 13.7% 13.7% 13.7% 86.3% Grades 9-12 8.6% 8.6% 10.4% 89.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All * % * % 3.9% 96.1% Grades 7-8 * % * % 12.7% 87.3% Grades 9-12 * % * % 1.7% 98.3%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B9:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> Students living with two parents
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 19.9% 28.4% 47.0% 53.0% Grades 7-8 12.5% 17.9% 34.4% 65.6% Grades 9-12 24.8% 35.4% 55.3% 44.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 32.4% 44.9% 69.2% 30.8% Grades 7-8 28.2% 38.2% 60.8% 39.2% Grades 9-12 35.3% 49.5% 75.0% 25.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 5.8% 11.1% 18.8% 81.2% Grades 7-8 11.5% 20.5% 25.5% 74.5% Grades 9-12 2.2% 5.0% 14.3% 85.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 17.1% 21.4% 31.3% 68.7% Grades 7-8 14.9% 14.9% 17.4% 82.6% Grades 9-12 18.6% 25.8% 40.7% 59.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 15.1% 19.6% 31.1% 68.9% Grades 7-8 10.6% 10.6% 14.5% 85.5% Grades 9-12 18.1% 25.7% 42.5% 57.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All 4.7% 8.3% 16.3% 83.7% Grades 7-8 1.1% 1.1% 3.7% 96.3% Grades 9-12 7.0% 12.8% 24.3% 75.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All 2.6% 3.5% 7.6% 92.4% Grades 7-8 1.3% 1.3% 5.8% 94.2% Grades 9-12 3.4% 4.9% 8.8% 91.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All 2.4% 3.3% 7.7% 92.3% Grades 7-8 1.4% 1.4% 6.2% 93.8% Grades 9-12 3.0% 4.6% 8.6% 91.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All 1.0% 1.3% 1.3% 98.7% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 1.6% 2.1% 2.1% 97.9% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All 2.9% 3.7% 6.3% 93.7% Grades 7-8 4.2% 5.5% 10.2% 89.8% Grades 9-12 2.0% 2.5% 3.7% 96.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All 4.0% 4.9% 7.8% 92.2% Grades 7-8 5.3% 5.3% 9.0% 91.0% Grades 9-12 3.3% 4.6% 7.2% 92.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 2.9% 3.3% 4.8% 95.2% Grades 7-8 5.0% 5.0% 6.8% 93.2% Grades 9-12 1.5% 2.3% 3.5% 96.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All 2.4% 3.2% 3.5% 96.5% Grades 7-8 3.1% 3.1% 3.1% 96.9% Grades 9-12 2.0% 3.3% 3.7% 96.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All 0.3% 0.3% 1.2% 98.8% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 0.5% 0.5% 1.9% 98.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All 2.1% 3.0% 4.6% 95.4% Grades 7-8 1.7% 3.3% 3.3% 96.7% Grades 9-12 2.3% 2.8% 5.3% 94.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All * % 0.3% 1.2% 98.8% Grades 7-8 * % * % 1.5% 98.5% Grades 9-12 * % 0.5% 1.0% 99.0%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B10:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> Students not living with two parents
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 29.7% 38.9% 60.6% 39.4% Grades 7-8 25.3% 31.7% 50.9% 49.1% Grades 9-12 31.9% 42.5% 65.4% 34.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 37.7% 52.5% 79.5% 20.5% Grades 7-8 33.6% 51.1% 82.0% 18.0% Grades 9-12 39.6% 53.2% 78.3% 21.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 11.6% 14.7% 24.8% 75.2% Grades 7-8 22.5% 24.9% 30.8% 69.2% Grades 9-12 6.4% 9.9% 22.0% 78.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 24.5% 32.0% 42.7% 57.3% Grades 7-8 15.2% 21.6% 28.0% 72.0% Grades 9-12 28.7% 36.7% 49.5% 50.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 23.8% 32.5% 44.0% 56.0% Grades 7-8 15.5% 22.1% 28.6% 71.4% Grades 9-12 27.7% 37.3% 51.2% 48.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All 7.4% 12.4% 20.0% 80.0% Grades 7-8 2.0% 6.0% 9.9% 90.1% Grades 9-12 10.0% 15.5% 24.7% 75.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All 7.3% 8.8% 14.7% 85.3% Grades 7-8 5.3% 7.5% 10.2% 89.8% Grades 9-12 8.3% 9.4% 16.9% 83.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All 6.4% 8.0% 14.2% 85.8% Grades 7-8 2.9% 5.2% 8.1% 91.9% Grades 9-12 8.1% 9.3% 17.0% 83.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All 3.6% 4.8% 6.9% 93.1% Grades 7-8 3.1% 5.6% 8.8% 91.2% Grades 9-12 3.8% 4.4% 6.1% 93.9% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All 6.6% 8.7% 11.5% 88.5% Grades 7-8 11.5% 11.5% 14.3% 85.7% Grades 9-12 4.3% 7.4% 10.2% 89.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All 6.6% 9.0% 14.4% 85.6% Grades 7-8 6.1% 9.1% 14.6% 85.4% Grades 9-12 6.9% 8.9% 14.3% 85.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 4.4% 6.7% 11.0% 89.0% Grades 7-8 2.9% 5.9% 11.7% 88.3% Grades 9-12 5.0% 7.1% 10.6% 89.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All 2.9% 3.7% 7.2% 92.8% Grades 7-8 * % * % 4.8% 95.2% Grades 9-12 4.3% 5.5% 8.3% 91.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 99.5% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 99.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All 6.1% 6.1% 8.8% 91.2% Grades 7-8 10.4% 10.4% 13.8% 86.2% Grades 9-12 4.2% 4.2% 6.6% 93.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All 0.5% 1.5% 5.0% 95.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % 8.0% 92.0% Grades 9-12 0.6% 2.1% 3.9% 96.1%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B11:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> Students who would seek help from adults for substance abuse problems
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 22.5% 30.8% 50.0% 50.0% Grades 7-8 15.9% 21.9% 38.9% 61.1% Grades 9-12 27.1% 37.1% 58.0% 42.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 30.9% 43.8% 71.9% 28.1% Grades 7-8 26.4% 39.0% 68.4% 31.6% Grades 9-12 34.2% 47.2% 74.4% 25.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 8.8% 13.1% 21.4% 78.6% Grades 7-8 15.3% 20.1% 23.9% 76.1% Grades 9-12 4.1% 8.1% 19.7% 80.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 18.6% 23.5% 32.6% 67.4% Grades 7-8 14.3% 17.1% 20.9% 79.1% Grades 9-12 21.6% 28.2% 41.0% 59.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 17.9% 23.4% 33.6% 66.4% Grades 7-8 13.8% 16.6% 21.5% 78.5% Grades 9-12 20.9% 28.2% 42.3% 57.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All 6.0% 9.9% 17.4% 82.6% Grades 7-8 1.8% 3.6% 7.3% 92.7% Grades 9-12 9.1% 14.4% 24.7% 75.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All 3.2% 3.8% 9.4% 90.6% Grades 7-8 3.4% 4.4% 9.1% 90.9% Grades 9-12 3.1% 3.4% 9.7% 90.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All 2.6% 3.3% 9.1% 90.9% Grades 7-8 2.4% 3.5% 8.5% 91.5% Grades 9-12 2.8% 3.2% 9.6% 90.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All 1.2% 1.9% 2.9% 97.1% Grades 7-8 1.4% 2.6% 4.0% 96.0% Grades 9-12 1.1% 1.5% 2.2% 97.8% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All 4.2% 5.5% 8.5% 91.5% Grades 7-8 6.1% 7.1% 12.1% 87.9% Grades 9-12 2.9% 4.4% 6.0% 94.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All 5.3% 6.7% 10.8% 89.2% Grades 7-8 5.5% 6.9% 12.3% 87.7% Grades 9-12 5.2% 6.6% 9.8% 90.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 3.5% 5.2% 8.3% 91.7% Grades 7-8 3.7% 5.2% 9.4% 90.6% Grades 9-12 3.3% 5.3% 7.6% 92.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All 1.3% 2.1% 3.3% 96.7% Grades 7-8 * % * % 1.1% 98.9% Grades 9-12 2.1% 3.6% 4.8% 95.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All 0.2% 0.2% 1.0% 99.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 0.4% 0.4% 1.5% 98.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All 3.0% 3.7% 5.3% 94.7% Grades 7-8 4.5% 5.8% 7.4% 92.6% Grades 9-12 2.1% 2.5% 4.0% 96.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All * % 0.8% 3.2% 96.8% Grades 7-8 * % * % 4.3% 95.7% Grades 9-12 * % 1.3% 2.5% 97.5%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B12:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> Students who wouldn't seek help from adults for substance abuse problems
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 29.2% 39.6% 60.6% 39.4% Grades 7-8 17.0% 23.1% 41.2% 58.8% Grades 9-12 33.8% 45.9% 68.1% 31.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 49.6% 60.4% 75.1% 24.9% Grades 7-8 51.1% 57.1% 67.0% 33.0% Grades 9-12 49.0% 61.7% 78.2% 21.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 9.8% 13.1% 23.2% 76.8% Grades 7-8 20.7% 32.1% 41.5% 58.5% Grades 9-12 5.4% 5.4% 15.8% 84.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 24.7% 30.8% 45.5% 54.5% Grades 7-8 10.4% 10.4% 20.7% 79.3% Grades 9-12 30.6% 39.1% 55.7% 44.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 21.8% 29.9% 45.2% 54.8% Grades 7-8 6.0% 6.0% 16.8% 83.2% Grades 9-12 28.1% 39.5% 56.6% 43.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All 6.2% 10.7% 21.0% 79.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % 5.7% 94.3% Grades 9-12 8.7% 15.0% 27.2% 72.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All 9.1% 10.7% 14.8% 85.2% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 12.6% 14.8% 20.5% 79.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All 8.6% 10.3% 14.6% 85.4% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 12.2% 14.5% 20.5% 79.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All 4.6% 4.6% 5.4% 94.6% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 6.2% 6.2% 7.3% 92.7% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All 6.8% 8.8% 9.6% 90.4% Grades 7-8 11.6% 11.6% 11.6% 88.4% Grades 9-12 4.8% 7.7% 8.8% 91.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All 4.8% 6.8% 9.3% 90.7% Grades 7-8 6.8% 6.8% 6.8% 93.2% Grades 9-12 3.9% 6.8% 10.3% 89.7% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 4.7% 4.7% 5.7% 94.3% Grades 7-8 6.8% 6.8% 6.8% 93.2% Grades 9-12 3.8% 3.8% 5.2% 94.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All 5.1% 5.1% 7.6% 92.4% Grades 7-8 * % * % 6.4% 93.6% Grades 9-12 6.9% 6.9% 8.1% 91.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 99.0% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 98.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All 6.7% 6.7% 8.7% 91.3% Grades 7-8 7.7% 7.7% 7.7% 92.3% Grades 9-12 6.2% 6.2% 9.1% 90.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All 0.9% 0.9% 1.8% 98.2% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 1.3% 1.3% 2.5% 97.5%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B13:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> Students living in town three years or less
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 23.5% 34.9% 59.0% 41.0% Grades 7-8 11.8% 17.0% 38.8% 61.2% Grades 9-12 32.3% 48.3% 74.1% 25.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 30.5% 46.8% 77.5% 22.5% Grades 7-8 17.5% 32.6% 65.8% 34.2% Grades 9-12 40.1% 57.2% 86.2% 13.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 10.3% 15.7% 27.6% 72.4% Grades 7-8 16.2% 20.7% 27.4% 72.6% Grades 9-12 5.8% 11.8% 27.8% 72.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 21.6% 29.1% 41.4% 58.6% Grades 7-8 11.5% 18.4% 23.0% 77.0% Grades 9-12 29.4% 37.3% 55.4% 44.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 21.8% 29.7% 42.6% 57.4% Grades 7-8 9.4% 16.5% 21.2% 78.8% Grades 9-12 31.7% 40.3% 59.9% 40.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All 7.9% 13.8% 22.2% 77.8% Grades 7-8 4.5% 9.0% 11.2% 88.8% Grades 9-12 10.5% 17.4% 30.6% 69.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All 6.2% 7.3% 11.3% 88.7% Grades 7-8 * % 2.6% 2.6% 97.4% Grades 9-12 10.8% 10.8% 17.9% 82.1% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All 5.2% 6.4% 10.6% 89.4% Grades 7-8 * % 2.7% 2.7% 97.3% Grades 9-12 9.2% 9.2% 16.8% 83.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All 3.3% 4.6% 4.6% 95.4% Grades 7-8 * % 3.0% 3.0% 97.0% Grades 9-12 5.7% 5.7% 5.7% 94.3% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All 4.9% 6.1% 6.7% 93.3% Grades 7-8 2.8% 2.8% 2.8% 97.2% Grades 9-12 6.3% 8.4% 9.4% 90.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All 4.4% 4.4% 8.8% 91.2% Grades 7-8 2.9% 2.9% 5.9% 94.1% Grades 9-12 5.5% 5.5% 11.1% 88.9% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 4.2% 4.9% 7.7% 92.3% Grades 7-8 3.1% 3.1% 3.1% 96.9% Grades 9-12 5.0% 6.3% 11.2% 88.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All 4.6% 5.5% 9.1% 90.9% Grades 7-8 2.9% 2.9% 8.6% 91.4% Grades 9-12 5.8% 7.3% 9.5% 90.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 98.5% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 97.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All 4.2% 4.2% 4.9% 95.1% Grades 7-8 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 97.0% Grades 9-12 5.1% 5.1% 6.4% 93.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All 0.7% 1.4% 4.1% 95.9% Grades 7-8 * % * % 3.0% 97.0% Grades 9-12 1.3% 2.5% 4.9% 95.1%
Aransas County Spring 1998 Table B14:
Prevalence and recency of use of selected substances by grade --> Students living in town more than three years
Past School Ever Never Month Year Used Used ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Tobacco All 23.6% 31.3% 50.1% 49.9% Grades 7-8 17.3% 24.6% 40.1% 59.9% Grades 9-12 26.9% 34.9% 55.4% 44.6% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Alcohol All 36.5% 48.6% 72.3% 27.7% Grades 7-8 35.6% 47.2% 69.6% 30.4% Grades 9-12 37.0% 49.4% 73.8% 26.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Inhalants All 8.1% 11.7% 19.3% 80.7% Grades 7-8 16.4% 22.7% 27.4% 72.6% Grades 9-12 3.9% 6.1% 15.2% 84.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Any Illicit Drug All 19.1% 24.0% 33.9% 66.1% Grades 7-8 16.4% 16.4% 21.2% 78.8% Grades 9-12 20.6% 28.0% 40.6% 59.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana All 17.5% 22.8% 34.3% 65.7% Grades 7-8 13.7% 13.7% 20.0% 80.0% Grades 9-12 19.4% 27.5% 41.7% 58.3% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Marijuana Only All 5.0% 8.6% 16.5% 83.5% Grades 7-8 * % * % 4.7% 95.3% Grades 9-12 7.6% 12.8% 22.5% 77.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine or Crack All 3.7% 4.8% 9.9% 90.1% Grades 7-8 4.0% 4.0% 9.4% 90.6% Grades 9-12 3.5% 5.2% 10.2% 89.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Cocaine All 3.3% 4.5% 9.9% 90.1% Grades 7-8 2.8% 2.8% 8.6% 91.4% Grades 9-12 3.6% 5.4% 10.6% 89.4% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Crack All 1.3% 1.8% 2.9% 97.1% Grades 7-8 1.7% 1.7% 3.3% 96.7% Grades 9-12 1.1% 1.8% 2.8% 97.2% ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Hallucinogens
All 4.2% 5.3% 8.8% 91.2% Grades 7-8 8.4% 9.6% 15.4% 84.6% Grades 9-12 2.0% 3.0% 5.2% 94.8% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Uppers All 5.3% 7.3% 11.1% 88.9% Grades 7-8 6.7% 8.4% 13.4% 86.6% Grades 9-12 4.7% 6.8% 10.0% 90.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Downers All 3.3% 4.7% 7.4% 92.6% Grades 7-8 4.6% 6.2% 11.1% 88.9% Grades 9-12 2.6% 4.0% 5.5% 94.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Rohypnol All 1.9% 2.7% 3.5% 96.5% Grades 7-8 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 98.5% Grades 9-12 2.1% 3.3% 4.5% 95.5% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Steroids All * % * % 0.7% 99.3% Grades 7-8 * % * % * % 100.0% Grades 9-12 * % * % 1.0% 99.0% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Ecstasy All 3.6% 4.3% 6.9% 93.1% Grades 7-8 5.9% 7.5% 9.4% 90.6% Grades 9-12 2.6% 3.0% 5.8% 94.2% ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Heroin All * % 0.6% 2.2% 97.8% Grades 7-8 * % * % 3.8% 96.2% Grades 9-12 * % 0.8% 1.5% 98.5%
Aransas County Spring 1998 GENDER Q1 Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────── Female 304.2135 57.0 Male 229.7016 43.0 Frequency Missing = 5.08494226
GRADE Q2 Frequency Percent ───────────────────────────────── Grade 7 105.281 19.5 Grade 8 89.45656 16.6 Grade 9 99.14499 18.4 Grade 10 98.4991 18.3 Grade 11 85.25823 15.8 Grade 12 61.36009 11.4
LIVE WITH BOTH PARENTS Q3 Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 217.4129 41.1 Yes 311.9446 58.9 Frequency Missing = 9.64241253
AGE Q4 Frequency Percent ───────────────────────────────────
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 or older
30.47608 80.12378 90.52778 100.0873 97.53151 77.84043 41.77689 14.33433
5.7 15.0 17.0 18.8 18.3 14.6 7.8 2.7
Frequency Missing = 6.30187153
ETHNICITY Q5 Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── African/American 15.18352 2.9 Asian/American 37.80744 7.1 Mexican/American 121.0844 22.9 Native/American 6.800715 1.3 Other 25.08137 4.7 White 323.9436 61.1 Frequency Missing = 9.09894098
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 ON AVERAGE WHAT GRADES DO YOU GET Q6 Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── Mostly A's 204.9522 38.5 Mostly B's 252.0592 47.3 Mostly C's 66.99265 12.6 Mostly D's 5.182604 1.0 Mostly F's 3.531319 0.7 Frequency Missing = 6.28208389
LENGTH OF TIME IN THIS DISTRICT Q7 Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────── <1 year 64.31449 12.1 2-3 years 77.98296 14.7 >4 years 388.8204 73.2 Frequency Missing = 7.88217568
DO YOU HAVE A JOB Q8 Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 363.2818 68.6 Yes 166.0715 31.4 Frequency Missing = 9.64666124
DO YOU GET AN ALLOWANCE
Q9 Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 313.9042 59.1 Yes 216.8344 40.9 Frequency Missing = 8.26138489
EITHER PARENT COLLEGE GRADUATE Q10 Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── Don't Know 105.8936 20.0 No 206.5618 39.0 Yes 217.0558 41.0 Frequency Missing = 9.48883258
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 QUALIFY FOR FREE/REDUCED PRICE LUNCH Q11 Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── Don't Know 61.06293 11.6 No 276.52 52.6 Yes 188.6177 35.8 Frequency Missing = 12.79939423
PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETICS Q12A Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 225.4118 46.2 Yes 262.5917 53.8 Frequency Missing = 50.99643153
PARTICIPATE IN BAND/ORCHESTRA Q12B Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 317.5426 75.7 Yes 102.1915 24.3 Frequency Missing = 119.26585044
PARTICIPATE IN CHOIR Q12C Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────
No Yes
300.2297 124.9761
70.6 29.4
Frequency Missing = 113.79416678
PARTICIPATE IN DRAMA/SPEECH Q12D Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 361.2994 89.0 Yes 44.44171 11.0 Frequency Missing = 133.258909
PARTICIPATE IN DRILL TEAM/CHEERLEADING Q12E Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 382.0567 90.8 Yes 38.63251 9.2 Frequency Missing = 118.31075141 The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 PARTICIPATE IN STUDENT GOVERNMENT Q12F Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 380.5564 94.2 Yes 23.31754 5.8 Frequency Missing = 135.1260779
PARTICIPATE IN SCHOOL NEWSPAPER/YEARBOOK Q12G Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 380.5022 92.6 Yes 30.52494 7.4 Frequency Missing = 127.97284877
PARTICIPATE IN ACADEMIC CLUBS/SOCIETIES Q12H Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 281.3564 70.4 Yes 118.0214 29.6 Frequency Missing = 139.6221943
PARTICIPATE IN SERVICE CLUBS Q12I
Frequency
Percent
──────────────────────────────── No 344.7503 86.7 Yes 52.73394 13.3 Frequency Missing = 141.51576283
PARTICIPATE IN VOE/DE/WORK-STUDY Q12J Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 367.7216 95.4 Yes 17.83785 4.6 Frequency Missing = 153.4405658
PARTICIPATE IN OTHER CLUBS Q12K Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 275.7593 61.8 Yes 170.4919 38.2 Frequency Missing = 92.74876019 The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 DO YOU FEEL SAFE IN YOUR HOME Q13A Frequency Percent ───────────────────────────────────── Very Safe 395.9057 74.8 Somewhat Safe 110.5591 20.9 Not Very Safe 6.86666 1.3 Not Safe At All 3.848833 0.7 Don't Know 12.19328 2.3 Frequency Missing = 9.62641297
DO YOU FEEL SAFE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD Q13B Frequency Percent ───────────────────────────────────── Very Safe 226.5873 43.7 Somewhat Safe 202.318 39.0 Not Very Safe 55.62723 10.7 Not Safe At All 20.08346 3.9 Don't Know 13.51228 2.6 Frequency Missing = 20.87167875
DO YOU FEEL SAFE AT SCHOOL Q13C Frequency Percent ───────────────────────────────────── Very Safe 200.688 38.5 Somewhat Safe 236.436 45.3 Not Very Safe 41.82322 8.0 Not Safe At All 21.22455 4.1 Don't Know 21.48708 4.1 Frequency Missing = 17.34114726
FRIENDS FEELING CLOSE TO THEIR PARENTS Q14A Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────── None 34.77657 6.6 A Few 166.9642 31.6 Some 131.8411 24.9 Most 157.7801 29.8 All 37.42482 7.1 Frequency Missing = 10.21318814
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 HOW MANY FRIENDS CARRY WEAPONS Q14B Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────── None 319.5334 63.8 A Few 102.5598 20.5 Some 46.48335 9.3 Most 14.52306 2.9 All 17.53086 3.5 Frequency Missing = 38.36942227
HOW MANY FRIENDS CARE ABOUT GOOD GRADES Q14C Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────── None 21.0044 4.2 A Few 82.52147 16.3 Some 117.8601 23.3 Most 185.0696 36.6 All 99.06392 19.6 Frequency Missing = 33.48045789
HOW MANY FRIENDS BELONG TO A GANG Q14D Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────── None 384.8131 75.7 A Few 66.27036 13.0 Some 32.63191 6.4 Most 11.02267 2.2 All 13.90234 2.7
Frequency Missing = 30.35960687
FRIENDS WISHING TO DROP OUT OF SCHOOL Q14E Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────── None 271.5491 53.6 A Few 126.7 25.0 Some 57.79181 11.4 Most 26.62337 5.3 All 23.66472 4.7 Frequency Missing = 32.67097889
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 PARENTS ATTEND PTA/SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES Q15 Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 306.2535 62.7 Yes 182.275 37.3 Frequency Missing = 50.47148391
EVER INHALED SPRAY PAINT FOR KICKS Q16A Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 469.5497 89.6 In Your Lifetime 26.10518 5.0 Since School Began 15.54153 3.0 In the Past Month 12.78212 2.4 Frequency Missing = 15.02144056
EVER INHALED WHITEOUT FOR KICKS Q16B Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 440.4438 90.7 In Your Lifetime 21.13926 4.4 Since School Began 9.082615 1.9 In the Past Month 14.80823 3.1 Frequency Missing = 53.52604905
EVER INHALED GASOLINE FOR KICKS
Q16C Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 449.3995 91.4 In Your Lifetime 24.16324 4.9 Since School Began 8.400494 1.7 In the Past Month 9.718087 2.0 Frequency Missing = 47.31870569
EVER INHALED FREON FOR KICKS Q16D Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 454.1063 96.0 In Your Lifetime 11.20639 2.4 Since School Began 4.510541 1.0 In the Past Month 3.375719 0.7 Frequency Missing = 65.8009888
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 EVER INHALED POPPERS, ETC. FOR KICKS Q16E Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 474.1243 98.0 In Your Lifetime 5.588822 1.2 Since School Began 2.139774 0.4 In the Past Month 2.088432 0.4 Frequency Missing = 55.05865241
EVER INHALED GLUE FOR KICKS Q16F Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 435.7554 92.7 In Your Lifetime 11.82946 2.5 Since School Began 10.52773 2.2 In the Past Month 11.73431 2.5 Frequency Missing = 69.15311665
EVER INHALED PAINT THINNERS FOR KICKS Q16G Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 444.659 92.9 In Your Lifetime 10.93659 2.3 Since School Began 13.92605 2.9 In the Past Month 8.912248 1.9 Frequency Missing = 60.56609319
EVER INHALED NITROUS OXIDE FOR KICKS Q16H Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 430.3317 93.5 In Your Lifetime 12.50654 2.7 Since School Began 4.300584 0.9 In the Past Month 13.17155 2.9 Frequency Missing = 78.6895781
EVER INHALED OCTANE BOOSTER FOR KICKS Q16I Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 456.0244 98.6 In Your Lifetime 4.475363 1.0 In the Past Month 2.109468 0.5 Frequency Missing = 76.39074304
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 EVER INHALED OTHER SPRAYS FOR KICKS Q16J Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 447.0614 93.7 In Your Lifetime 16.32915 3.4 Since School Began 5.286075 1.1 In the Past Month 8.588629 1.8 Frequency Missing = 61.7346971
EVER INHALED OTHER INHALANTS FOR KICKS Q16K Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 442.0844 89.0 In Your Lifetime 23.95976 4.8 Since School Began 7.722951 1.6 In the Past Month 23.19758 4.7 Frequency Missing = 42.03532072
RECENT CIGARETTE USE Q17A Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 245.3831 47.9 In Your Lifetime 106.7999 20.9 Since School Began 43.79192 8.6 In the Past Month 116.0455 22.7 Frequency Missing = 26.97947382
RECENT SMOKELESS TOBACCO USE Q17B Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 407.7461 84.6 In Your Lifetime 40.32735 8.4 Since School Began 7.831902 1.6 In the Past Month 26.05541 5.4 Frequency Missing = 57.03918461
RECENT BEER USE Q17C Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 199.166 40.9 In Your Lifetime 105.189 21.6 Since School Began 57.15256 11.7 In the Past Month 124.9423 25.7 Frequency Missing = 52.55000688
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 RECENT WINE COOLER USE Q17D Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 174.0101 38.5 In Your Lifetime 103.9283 23.0 Since School Began 62.94374 13.9 In the Past Month 111.5358 24.7 Frequency Missing = 86.5821058
RECENT WINE USE Q17E Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 230.0607 49.5 In Your Lifetime 108.3581 23.3 Since School Began 52.90502 11.4 In the Past Month 73.26392 15.8 Frequency Missing = 74.41221261
RECENT LIQUOR USE Q17F Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 221.3144 48.5 In Your Lifetime 84.53912 18.5 Since School Began 51.25859 11.2 In the Past Month 99.66863 21.8 Frequency Missing = 82.21921824
RECENT MARIJUANA USE Q18A Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 309.6514 63.4 In Your Lifetime 58.49635 12.0 Since School Began 30.17835 6.2 In the Past Month 90.33948 18.5 Frequency Missing = 50.33439423
RECENT COCAINE USE Q18B Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 400.1767 89.7 In Your Lifetime 22.69349 5.1 Since School Began 5.306487 1.2 In the Past Month 18.09627 4.1 Frequency Missing = 92.72698286
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 RECENT CRACK USE Q18C Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 415.2335 96.4 In Your Lifetime 3.797328 0.9 Since School Began 2.791588 0.6 In the Past Month 8.888983 2.1 Frequency Missing = 108.28859472
RECENT HALLUCINOGEN USE Q18E Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 419.3898 91.6 In Your Lifetime 12.33037 2.7 Since School Began 6.143256 1.3 In the Past Month 19.88904 4.3 Frequency Missing = 81.2474979
RECENT UPPER USE Q18F Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 369.5436 89.6 In Your Lifetime 16.24687 3.9 Since School Began 5.942747 1.4 In the Past Month 20.86055 5.1 Frequency Missing = 126.40624209
RECENT DOWNER USE Q18G Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 384.2617 92.6 In Your Lifetime 11.00711 2.7 Since School Began 5.239591 1.3 In the Past Month 14.42003 3.5 Frequency Missing = 124.0715431
RECENT ROHYPNOL USE Q18H Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 422.2101 95.0 In Your Lifetime 6.99451 1.6 Since School Began 3.531319 0.8 In the Past Month 11.54696 2.6 Frequency Missing = 94.71709891
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 RECENT STEROID USE Q18I Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 392.5787 99.1 In Your Lifetime 2.073665 0.5 In the Past Month 1.457654 0.4 Frequency Missing = 142.88991011
RECENT ECSTASY USE Q18J Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 361.9503 93.7 In Your Lifetime 7.923624 2.1 Since School Began 2.139774 0.6 In the Past Month 14.40448 3.7 Frequency Missing = 152.58176205
RECENT HEROIN USE Q18K Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 391.6033 97.3 In Your Lifetime 7.676303 1.9 Since School Began 2.412215 0.6 In the Past Month 0.754498 0.2 Frequency Missing = 136.55367783
TOBACCO USE IN PAST MONTH
Q19A Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 334.4783 68.8 1-2 times 48.69146 10.0 3-10 times 22.72962 4.7 11+ times 80.40972 16.5 Frequency Missing = 52.69084064
ALCOHOL USE IN PAST MONTH Q19B Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 251.0411 56.9 1-2 times 98.99159 22.4 3-10 times 56.40496 12.8 11+ times 34.55168 7.8 Frequency Missing = 98.01064973
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 INHALANT USE IN PAST MONTH Q19C Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 416.7141 92.2 1-2 times 24.59305 5.4 3-10 times 7.552584 1.7 11+ times 3.145677 0.7 Frequency Missing = 86.99459335
MARIJUANA USE IN PAST MONTH Q19D Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 270.1627 69.5 1-2 times 44.71729 11.5 3-10 times 26.66511 6.9 11+ times 47.09135 12.1 Frequency Missing = 150.36353718
COCAINE USE IN PAST MONTH Q19E Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 359.353 94.2 1-2 times 17.34193 4.5 3-10 times 2.494486 0.7 11+ times 2.212151 0.6 Frequency Missing = 157.59839743
CRACK USE IN PAST MONTH Q19F Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never Heard/Used 405.3065 97.3 1-2 times 7.958638 1.9 3-10 times 2.545828 0.6 11+ times 0.703156 0.2 Frequency Missing = 122.48583435
CLOSE FRIENDS USE CIGARETTES Q20A Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never heard/None 120.2995 24.2 A few 154.8985 31.1 Some 103.3323 20.8 Most 96.94549 19.5 All 22.37475 4.5 Frequency Missing = 41.14937727
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 CLOSE FRIENDS USE SMOKELESS TOBACCO Q20B Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never heard/None 316.7612 65.9 A few 105.1696 21.9 Some 43.75534 9.1 Most 11.8596 2.5 All 3.473709 0.7 Frequency Missing = 57.98055489
CLOSE FRIENDS USE BEER Q20C Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never heard/None 120.2948 25.0 A few 107.5848 22.4 Some 89.20755 18.5 Most 127.0774 26.4 All 37.08998 7.7 Frequency Missing = 57.74547564
CLOSE FRIENDS USE WINE COOLERS Q20D Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never heard/None 127.72 27.2 A few 113.5769 24.2 Some 87.43315 18.6 Most 101.0275 21.5 All 40.2479 8.6 Frequency Missing = 68.99454507
CLOSE FRIENDS USE WINE Q20E Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never heard/None 208.1891 44.8 A few 115.0497 24.7 Some 63.57407 13.7 Most 62.62373 13.5 All 15.47303 3.3 Frequency Missing = 74.09033246
CLOSE FRIENDS USE LIQUOR Q20F Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never heard/None 163.7855 35.9 A few 92.8898 20.3 Some 69.0482 15.1 Most 95.30378 20.9 All 35.69307 7.8 Frequency Missing = 82.27962116 The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 CLOSE FRIENDS USE INHALANTS Q20G Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never heard/None 375.9644 78.7 A few 66.19153 13.9 Some 26.2487 5.5 Most 6.670728 1.4 All 2.391016 0.5 Frequency Missing = 61.53356398
CLOSE FRIENDS USE MARIJUANA Q20H Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never heard/None 193.4785 41.0 A few 92.83026 19.7 Some 69.39837 14.7 Most 72.50603 15.3 All 44.19032 9.4 Frequency Missing = 66.59651932
DIFFICULT TO GET CIGARETTES Q21A Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 39.9436 8.2 Impossible 54.67624 11.2 Very difficult 15.57262 3.2 Somewhat diff 42.55652 8.7 Somewhat easy 86.71905 17.8 Very easy 247.0725 50.8 Frequency Missing = 52.4594011
DIFFICULT TO GET SMOKELESS TOBACCO Q21B Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 107.6097 23.5 Impossible 75.23783 16.4 Very difficult 31.97292 7.0 Somewhat diff 35.56325 7.8 Somewhat easy 57.10259 12.5 Very easy 150.8957 32.9 Frequency Missing = 80.61799725
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 DIFFICULT TO GET BEER Q21C Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 36.04861 7.9 Impossible 39.25921 8.6 Very difficult 15.48169 3.4 Somewhat diff 53.59176 11.8 Somewhat easy 121.3277 26.7 Very easy 189.1065 41.6 Frequency Missing = 84.18449545
DIFFICULT TO GET WINE COOLERS Q21D Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 41.88789 9.5 Impossible 46.2479 10.5 Very difficult 24.41592 5.6 Somewhat diff 54.98911 12.5 Somewhat easy 93.91401 21.4 Very easy 178.0867 40.5 Frequency Missing = 99.45840873
DIFFICULT TO GET WINE Q21E Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 51.4948 12.0 Impossible 50.85016 11.8 Very difficult 22.2083 5.2 Somewhat diff 62.65552 14.6 Somewhat easy 87.72663 20.4 Very easy 155.2055 36.1
Frequency Missing = 108.85902844
DIFFICULT TO GET LIQUOR Q21F Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 45.47984 11.1 Impossible 54.96422 13.4 Very difficult 32.71203 8.0 Somewhat diff 44.23963 10.8 Somewhat easy 87.59738 21.4 Very easy 144.0437 35.2 Frequency Missing = 129.96315644
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 DIFFICULT TO GET INHALANTS Q21G Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 87.98151 19.5 Impossible 62.94916 14.0 Very difficult 13.54746 3.0 Somewhat diff 26.4742 5.9 Somewhat easy 48.71269 10.8 Very easy 210.8651 46.8 Frequency Missing = 88.46986684
DIFFICULT TO GET MARIJUANA Q21H Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 62.52785 14.7 Impossible 80.19367 18.8 Very difficult 23.94376 5.6 Somewhat diff 48.98397 11.5 Somewhat easy 72.39146 17.0 Very easy 138.1454 32.4 Frequency Missing = 112.81381228
DIFFICULT TO GET COCAINE Q21I Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 86.44538 20.5 Impossible 126.1683 30.0 Very difficult 47.19325 11.2 Somewhat diff 61.39421 14.6 Somewhat easy 51.03908 12.1 Very easy 48.66579 11.6
Frequency Missing = 118.09400624
DIFFICULT TO GET CRACK Q21J Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 93.47223 23.6 Impossible 120.3926 30.4 Very difficult 48.55291 12.3 Somewhat diff 54.84189 13.9 Somewhat easy 38.81833 9.8 Very easy 39.46337 10.0 Frequency Missing = 143.45865206
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 DIFFICULT TO GET HALLUCINOGENS Q21L Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 145.3662 32.7 Impossible 120.3498 27.1 Very difficult 48.91345 11.0 Somewhat diff 54.19606 12.2 Somewhat easy 33.24584 7.5 Very easy 42.23174 9.5 Frequency Missing = 94.69685067
DIFFICULT TO GET UPPERS Q21M Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 158.5871 40.4 Impossible 77.34937 19.7 Very difficult 29.48354 7.5 Somewhat diff 47.58516 12.1 Somewhat easy 31.0998 7.9 Very easy 48.60158 12.4 Frequency Missing = 146.29338002
DIFFICULT TO GET DOWNERS Q21N Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 156.6681 41.6 Impossible 76.58482 20.4 Very difficult 28.30851 7.5 Somewhat diff 40.47884 10.8 Somewhat easy 27.1178 7.2 Very easy 47.12166 12.5
Frequency Missing = 162.72022685
DIFFICULT TO GET ROHYPNOL Q21O Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 219.8591 49.1 Impossible 92.56886 20.7 Very difficult 36.24689 8.1 Somewhat diff 33.6618 7.5 Somewhat easy 26.03561 5.8 Very easy 39.31644 8.8 Frequency Missing = 91.31123648
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 DIFFICULT TO GET STEROIDS Q21P Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 102.6897 25.6 Impossible 118.6787 29.5 Very difficult 58.95346 14.7 Somewhat diff 53.64962 13.4 Somewhat easy 26.99642 6.7 Very easy 40.74272 10.1 Frequency Missing = 137.28941104
DIFFICULT TO GET ECSTASY Q21Q Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 185.3061 43.7 Impossible 92.43005 21.8 Very difficult 40.99436 9.7 Somewhat diff 35.78038 8.4 Somewhat easy 28.7518 6.8 Very easy 40.59462 9.6 Frequency Missing = 115.14264019
DIFFICULT TO GET HEROIN Q21R Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────────── Never heard of 104.9452 24.6 Impossible 142.0587 33.2 Very difficult 64.73838 15.1 Somewhat diff 45.33766 10.6 Somewhat easy 27.97957 6.5 Very easy 42.39647 9.9
Frequency Missing = 111.54398013
AGE WHEN FIRST USED CIGARETTES Q22A Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 219.5507 45.3 9 or younger 47.45048 9.8 10 years old 31.13374 6.4 11 years old 30.03992 6.2 12 years old 38.62258 8.0 13 years old 39.48021 8.1 14 years old 27.91016 5.8 15 years old 30.66242 6.3 16 years old 12.32309 2.5 17 years old 5.845872 1.2 18 or older 2.011806 0.4 Frequency Missing = 53.96901977
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 AGE WHEN FIRST USED SMOKELESS TOBACCO Q22B Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 366.8995 84.6 9 or younger 14.84102 3.4 10 years old 3.145513 0.7 11 years old 6.594561 1.5 12 years old 5.527586 1.3 13 years old 11.57805 2.7 14 years old 9.058905 2.1 15 years old 7.118853 1.6 16 years old 6.60037 1.5 17 years old 2.514898 0.6 Frequency Missing = 105.12076825
AGE WHEN FIRST USED BEER Q22C Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 154.078 33.8 9 or younger 87.17239 19.1 10 years old 21.18796 4.6 11 years old 27.29313 6.0 12 years old 38.05069 8.3 13 years old 53.86178 11.8 14 years old 30.12825 6.6 15 years old 26.30988 5.8 16 years old 14.14507 3.1 17 years old 3.300326 0.7 18 or older 0.754498 0.2 Frequency Missing = 82.71801643
AGE WHEN FIRST USED WINE COOLERS Q22D Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 144.5758 34.9 9 or younger 34.7819 8.4 10 years old 26.06092 6.3 11 years old 38.55399 9.3 12 years old 40.29517 9.7 13 years old 52.92249 12.8 14 years old 29.11641 7.0 15 years old 27.92062 6.7 16 years old 16.34698 3.9 17 years old 2.514898 0.6 18 or older 1.760401 0.4 Frequency Missing = 124.15042976
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 AGE WHEN FIRST USED WINE Q22E Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 185.9038 43.9 9 or younger 38.23502 9.0 10 years old 34.31839 8.1 11 years old 27.99595 6.6 12 years old 25.57587 6.0 13 years old 40.65006 9.6 14 years old 28.03277 6.6 15 years old 27.00739 6.4 16 years old 12.60542 3.0 17 years old 3.048639 0.7 Frequency Missing = 115.62663025
AGE WHEN FIRST USED LIQUOR Q22F Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 190.3153 47.8 9 or younger 26.24931 6.6 10 years old 15.59444 3.9 11 years old 20.34476 5.1 12 years old 25.207 6.3 13 years old 33.98403 8.5 14 years old 34.00836 8.5 15 years old 33.01842 8.3 16 years old 15.84389 4.0 17 years old 3.048639 0.8 18 or older 0.754498 0.2 Frequency Missing = 140.63137933
AGE WHEN FIRST USED INHALANTS
Q22G Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 370.9788 85.0 9 or younger 8.758996 2.0 10 years old 10.95593 2.5 11 years old 6.921805 1.6 12 years old 11.00084 2.5 13 years old 11.72504 2.7 14 years old 5.60907 1.3 15 years old 8.006963 1.8 16 years old 1.760401 0.4 18 or older 0.754498 0.2 Frequency Missing = 102.52763942
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 AGE WHEN FIRST USED MARIJUANA Q22H Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 241.4782 58.9 9 or younger 10.84364 2.6 10 years old 9.97028 2.4 11 years old 11.02204 2.7 12 years old 15.0516 3.7 13 years old 40.4393 9.9 14 years old 32.88388 8.0 15 years old 25.77083 6.3 16 years old 19.04689 4.6 17 years old 3.772207 0.9 Frequency Missing = 128.72107671
AGE WHEN FIRST USED COCAINE Q22I Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 343.8744 89.9 9 or younger 0.703156 0.2 10 years old 0.754498 0.2 11 years old 1.68786 0.4 13 years old 4.83416 1.3 14 years old 9.771791 2.6 15 years old 9.643645 2.5 16 years old 6.328552 1.7 17 years old 5.029797 1.3 Frequency Missing = 156.37216805
AGE WHEN FIRST USED CRACK Q22J
Frequency
Percent
─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 355.1984 96.6 11 years old 0.754498 0.2 13 years old 3.094172 0.8 14 years old 3.797328 1.0 15 years old 0.754498 0.2 16 years old 4.234475 1.2 Frequency Missing = 171.16665358
AGE WHEN FIRST USED HALLUCINOGENS Q22L Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 371.6776 91.7 9 or younger 2.442357 0.6 11 years old 1.457654 0.4 12 years old 3.375719 0.8 13 years old 10.24618 2.5 14 years old 6.394497 1.6 15 years old 2.863966 0.7 16 years old 5.060726 1.2 17 years old 0.754498 0.2 18 or older 1.005903 0.2 Frequency Missing = 133.72087756 The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 AGE WHEN FIRST USED UPPERS Q22M Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 314.2843 88.2 9 or younger 2.39118 0.7 10 years old 3.094172 0.9 12 years old 4.109969 1.2 13 years old 9.194583 2.6 14 years old 11.51099 3.2 15 years old 6.728961 1.9 16 years old 3.269396 0.9 17 years old 0.754498 0.2 18 or older 1.005903 0.3 Frequency Missing = 182.65603239
AGE WHEN FIRST USED DOWNERS Q22N Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 324.7011 91.4 9 or younger 1.385276 0.4 10 years old 1.406312 0.4 13 years old 11.91928 3.4 14 years old 10.55659 3.0 15 years old 2.16081 0.6 16 years old 1.760401 0.5 17 years old 1.508995 0.4 Frequency Missing = 183.60118916
AGE WHEN FIRST USED ROHYPNOL Q22O Frequency Percent ───────────────────────────────────
Never used it 9 or younger 12 years old 14 years old 15 years old 16 years old 17 years old
394.1483 3.473709 0.754498 4.655296 4.203545 1.036833 0.754498
96.4 0.8 0.2 1.1 1.0 0.3 0.2
Frequency Missing = 129.97330289
AGE WHEN FIRST USED STEROIDS Q22P Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 318.685 98.3 9 or younger 1.385276 0.4 11 years old 0.754498 0.2 12 years old 1.036833 0.3 14 years old 0.754498 0.2 15 years old 1.739989 0.5 Frequency Missing = 214.64385194
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 AGE WHEN FIRST USED ECSTASY Q22Q Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 328.4044 93.9 9 or younger 1.385276 0.4 12 years old 1.739989 0.5 13 years old 5.58787 1.6 14 years old 4.500483 1.3 15 years old 4.685602 1.3 16 years old 2.514898 0.7 17 years old 0.754498 0.2 Frequency Missing = 189.4269316
AGE WHEN FIRST USED HEROIN Q22R Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────── Never used it 350.8256 97.0 10 years old 0.754498 0.2 13 years old 2.391016 0.7 14 years old 3.848669 1.1 15 years old 0.703156 0.2 16 years old 0.754498 0.2 17 years old 1.005903 0.3 18 or older 1.508995 0.4 Frequency Missing = 177.20759777
HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE CIGARETTES Q23A Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Every day 62.44327 13.8 Several times/wk 18.57804 4.1
Several times/mo About once/month About once/year < once/year Never used
24.85323 34.41507 26.925 50.87705 235.8836
5.5 7.6 5.9 11.2 52.0
Frequency Missing = 85.02469588
HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE SMOKELESS TOBACCO Q23B Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Every day 1.508995 0.4 Several times/wk 3.500389 0.9 Several times/mo 4.82443 1.3 About once/month 5.337416 1.4 About once/year 9.555729 2.5 < once/year 25.82363 6.9 Never used 325.3047 86.6 Frequency Missing = 163.14467199
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE BEER Q23C Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Every day 5.084778 1.3 Several times/wk 18.34767 4.8 Several times/mo 54.0508 14.0 About once/month 64.35715 16.7 About once/year 54.49645 14.1 < once/year 48.3694 12.5 Never used 141.1916 36.6 Frequency Missing = 153.10217864
HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE WINE COOLERS Q23D Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Every day 3.396919 0.9 Several times/wk 11.57726 3.1 Several times/mo 55.26007 15.0 About once/month 60.07442 16.3 About once/year 70.77928 19.3 < once/year 40.39662 11.0 Never used 126.0965 34.3 Frequency Missing = 171.41892301
HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE WINE Q23E Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Every day 1.005903 0.3 Several times/wk 8.609829 2.2 Several times/mo 21.81635 5.7 About once/month 46.03694 12.0
About once/year < once/year Never used
74.88469 47.80959 184.5608
19.5 12.4 48.0
Frequency Missing = 154.27589172
HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE LIQUOR Q23F Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Every day 1.457654 0.4 Several times/wk 11.66989 3.1 Several times/mo 42.49898 11.4 About once/month 62.1335 16.7 About once/year 50.33999 13.5 < once/year 35.84542 9.6 Never used 168.5374 45.2 Frequency Missing = 166.51709376
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE INHALANTS Q23G Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Several times/wk 1.406312 0.3 Several times/mo 5.536693 1.3 About once/month 16.98912 4.1 About once/year 18.35415 4.5 < once/year 12.30727 3.0 Never used 356.8426 86.7 Frequency Missing = 127.56380744
HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE MARIJUANA Q23H Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Every day 18.59892 5.6 Several times/wk 19.81069 6.0 Several times/mo 29.76649 9.0 About once/month 30.09513 9.0 About once/year 22.44209 6.7 < once/year 23.28468 7.0 Never used 188.5815 56.7 Frequency Missing = 206.42052884
HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE COCAINE Q23I Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Several times/wk 2.966649 0.9 Several times/mo 3.47919 1.0 About once/month 6.692387 2.0 About once/year 7.046475 2.1 < once/year 15.33454 4.5
Never used
302.6857
89.5
Frequency Missing = 200.79507141
HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE CRACK Q23J Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Several times/wk 1.457654 0.5 Several times/mo 1.79133 0.6 About once/month 0.703156 0.2 About once/year 3.848669 1.2 < once/year 2.443145 0.8 Never used 306.8595 96.8 Frequency Missing = 221.89648132
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE HALLUCINOGENS Q23L Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Several times/wk 0.754498 0.2 Several times/mo 6.040572 1.5 About once/month 6.291026 1.6 About once/year 3.972552 1.0 < once/year 9.47613 2.3 Never used 378.5332 93.4 Frequency Missing = 133.93203917
HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE UPPERS Q23M Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Every day 2.011806 0.6 Several times/wk 4.603167 1.5 Several times/mo 7.077405 2.3 About once/month 3.146301 1.0 About once/year 10.05255 3.2 < once/year 11.99182 3.8 Never used 273.6849 87.6 Frequency Missing = 226.43201152
HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE DOWNERS Q23N Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Several times/wk 2.16081 0.7 Several times/mo 3.546086 1.1 About once/month 3.848669 1.2 About once/year 7.661536 2.4 < once/year 9.370595 3.0
Never used
290.0118
91.6
Frequency Missing = 222.40043733
HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE ROHYPNOL Q23O Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Several times/wk 2.16081 0.5 Several times/mo 1.406312 0.4 About once/month 2.776821 0.7 About once/year 3.803137 1.0 < once/year 1.457654 0.4 Never used 381.3118 97.0 Frequency Missing = 146.08342274
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE STEROIDS Q23P Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Every day 1.036833 0.4 Several times/wk 0.754498 0.3 About once/year 1.036833 0.4 < once/year 3.879763 1.4 Never used 280.1427 97.7 Frequency Missing = 252.1493486
HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE ECSTASY Q23Q Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Several times/wk 1.508995 0.5 Several times/mo 2.915307 0.9 About once/month 3.776292 1.2 About once/year 7.327859 2.4 < once/year 1.005903 0.3 Never used 290.95 94.6 Frequency Missing = 231.51565899
HOW OFTEN NORMALLY USE HEROIN Q23R Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Several times/wk 0.754498 0.2 Several times/mo 0.703156 0.2 About once/month 0.703156 0.2 About once/year 2.442357 0.7 < once/year 3.218054 0.9 Never used 338.8065 97.7
Frequency Missing = 192.3722638
HOW MANY CIGARETTES IN PAST 30 DAYS Q24 Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── None 349.1392 71.7 Less than 1 57.12967 11.7 > 1 and < 10 41.9822 8.6 > 10 and < 1pk 18.52513 3.8 > 1pk and < 2pks 14.17963 2.9 More than 2pks 5.891405 1.2 Frequency Missing = 52.15273314
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 AMOUNT OF BEER AT ONE TIME Q25A Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never drink this 211.18 43.9 12+ drinks 35.61175 7.4 9-11 drinks 11.44958 2.4 5-8 drinks 36.99921 7.7 3-4 drinks 40.15165 8.4 2 drinks 33.05081 6.9 1 drink 47.37875 9.9 < 1 drink 65.03083 13.5 Frequency Missing = 58.1474448
AMOUNT OF WINE COOLERS AT ONE TIME Q25B Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never drink this 181.7789 39.1 12+ drinks 31.47352 6.8 9-11 drinks 21.23976 4.6 5-8 drinks 32.68621 7.0 3-4 drinks 70.64204 15.2 2 drinks 45.60226 9.8 1 drink 46.52812 10.0 < 1 drink 35.32129 7.6 Frequency Missing = 73.72791015
AMOUNT OF WINE AT ONE TIME Q25C Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never drink this 236.8693 51.8 12+ drinks 12.93224 2.8
9-11 drinks 5-8 drinks 3-4 drinks 2 drinks 1 drink < 1 drink
8.647027 16.21169 24.34132 26.28606 73.20659 58.97325
1.9 3.5 5.3 5.7 16.0 12.9
Frequency Missing = 81.53252284
AMOUNT OF LIQUOR AT ONE TIME Q25D Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never drink this 215.9478 48.4 12+ drinks 25.59892 5.7 9-11 drinks 15.72929 3.5 5-8 drinks 33.3804 7.5 3-4 drinks 47.57544 10.7 2 drinks 34.7073 7.8 1 drink 36.38994 8.2 < 1 drink 36.99891 8.3 Frequency Missing = 92.67201585
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 BEERS, FIVE OR MORE AT ONE TIME Q26A Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never drink this 237.7406 50.5 Never 5+ at time 51.03141 10.8 Every day 2.463557 0.5 Several times/wk 13.61984 2.9 Several times/mo 32.62698 6.9 About once/month 33.34701 7.1 < once/month 46.60392 9.9 < once/year 53.02985 11.3 Frequency Missing = 68.53685287
WINE COOLERS, FIVE OR MORE AT ONE TIME Q26B Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never drink this 216.4322 46.6 Never 5+ at time 58.18029 12.5 Every day 0.703156 0.2 Several times/wk 16.59498 3.6 Several times/mo 33.57857 7.2 About once/month 46.53216 10.0 < once/month 45.8799 9.9 < once/year 46.08701 9.9 Frequency Missing = 75.01173556
WINE, FIVE OR MORE AT ONE TIME Q26C Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never drink this 254.3586 56.3 Never 5+ at time 57.80907 12.8
Several times/wk Several times/mo About once/month < once/month < once/year
5.470584 16.54381 23.73111 41.02438 53.04601
1.2 3.7 5.3 9.1 11.7
Frequency Missing = 87.01641672
LIQUOR, FIVE OR MORE AT ONE TIME Q26D Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never drink this 240.1095 53.4 Never 5+ at time 41.57837 9.2 Every day 5.23411 1.2 Several times/wk 11.56721 2.6 Several times/mo 24.04545 5.3 About once/month 42.54972 9.5 < once/month 41.75359 9.3 < once/year 42.91914 9.5 Frequency Missing = 89.2428745
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM HOME Q27A Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Do not Drink 182.691 37.9 Never 121.9196 25.3 Seldom 125.3105 26.0 Most of the Time 30.46135 6.3 Always 22.25981 4.6 Frequency Missing = 56.35768923
GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM FRIENDS Q27B Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Do not Drink 143.8386 30.9 Never 79.35919 17.0 Seldom 81.36541 17.5 Most of the Time 106.4024 22.8 Always 55.07572 11.8 Frequency Missing = 72.95864537
GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM A STORE Q27C Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Do not Drink 164.7546 35.8 Never 216.8164 47.1 Seldom 36.85899 8.0 Most of the Time 28.37146 6.2 Always 13.23559 2.9 Frequency Missing = 78.96296976
GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT PARTIES Q27D Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Do not Drink 144.3522 31.6 Never 72.53459 15.9 Seldom 64.88128 14.2 Most of the Time 78.85271 17.3 Always 96.46107 21.1 Frequency Missing = 81.91814896
GET ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM OTHER Q27E Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Do not Drink 170.9699 37.1 Never 114.173 24.8 Seldom 90.16679 19.6 Most of the Time 47.84852 10.4 Always 37.40073 8.1 Frequency Missing = 78.44098011 The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE TOBACCO Q28A Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── Very 189.8679 41.4 Somewhat 149.5446 32.6 Not very 70.6342 15.4 Not at all 28.54345 6.2 Don't know 19.87037 4.3 Frequency Missing = 80.53948457
DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE ALCOHOL Q28B Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── Very 168.5872 40.5 Somewhat 149.7264 36.0 Not very 65.32541 15.7 Not at all 21.07538 5.1 Don't know 11.51116 2.8 Frequency Missing = 122.77445374
DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE INHALANTS Q28C Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── Very 314.1394 76.7 Somewhat 58.95302 14.4 Not very 14.40844 3.5 Not at all 6.486217 1.6 Don't know 15.3964 3.8
Frequency Missing = 129.61645257
DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE MARIJUANA Q28D Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── Very 211.7436 54.4 Somewhat 77.15258 19.8 Not very 50.22384 12.9 Not at all 41.39968 10.6 Don't know 8.364856 2.2 Frequency Missing = 150.11541533
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE COCAINE Q28E Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── Very 334.2743 84.1 Somewhat 32.74576 8.2 Not very 10.05272 2.5 Not at all 7.610194 1.9 Don't know 12.89643 3.2 Frequency Missing = 141.42057917
DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE CRACK Q28F Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── Very 319.5065 86.1 Somewhat 27.10639 7.3 Not very 5.188249 1.4 Not at all 7.912941 2.1 Don't know 11.28095 3.0 Frequency Missing = 168.00490499
DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE ECSTASY Q28G Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── Very 276.544 71.8 Somewhat 34.09995 8.9 Not very 15.55423 4.0 Not at all 13.1885 3.4 Don't know 45.55975 11.8
Frequency Missing = 154.0535754
DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE STEROIDS Q28H Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── Very 290.8452 76.8 Somewhat 44.53972 11.8 Not very 13.76385 3.6 Not at all 7.912941 2.1 Don't know 21.42724 5.7 Frequency Missing = 160.51106057
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 DANGEROUS FOR KIDS TO USE HEROIN Q28I Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── Very 343.3328 86.9 Somewhat 23.533 6.0 Not very 7.158443 1.8 Not at all 7.912941 2.0 Don't know 13.31804 3.4 Frequency Missing = 143.74475935
USE MARIJUANA AS JOINTS Q29A Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never 220.6658 65.1 Seldom 17.89671 5.3 Half the time 26.37196 7.8 Most of the time 42.11033 12.4 Always 28.18857 8.3 Don't know 3.494744 1.0 Frequency Missing = 200.27184852
USE MARIJUANA AS BLUNTS Q29B Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never 243.0693 75.2 Seldom 38.50222 11.9 Half the time 17.751 5.5 Most of the time 10.04282 3.1 Always 12.16218 3.8 Don't know 1.739989 0.5
Frequency Missing = 215.73250138
USE MARIJUANA IN BONGS OR WATER PIPES Q29C Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never 241.8619 72.4 Seldom 28.52047 8.5 Half the time 20.79584 6.2 Most of the time 13.94362 4.2 Always 22.95934 6.9 Don't know 5.864724 1.8 Frequency Missing = 205.05404359
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 USE MARIJUANA IN PIPES Q29D Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never 227.0894 71.6 Seldom 29.51585 9.3 Half the time 17.66493 5.6 Most of the time 17.27397 5.4 Always 19.98324 6.3 Don't know 5.51628 1.7 Frequency Missing = 221.95635052
USE MARIJUANA OTHER WAYS Q29E Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never 265.8778 81.8 Seldom 26.64563 8.2 Half the time 7.276681 2.2 Most of the time 2.16081 0.7 Always 14.95847 4.6 Don't know 8.283372 2.5 Frequency Missing = 213.79720391
DAYS SKIPPED SINCE SEPTEMBER Q30A Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 357.6909 74.4 1-3 days 80.10982 16.7 4-9 days 21.28495 4.4 10+ days 21.68379 4.5 Frequency Missing = 58.23051878
DAYS ILL SINCE SEPTEMBER Q30B Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 130.0716 28.1 1-3 days 242.629 52.3 4-9 days 71.88032 15.5 10+ days 19.04756 4.1 Frequency Missing = 75.37148384
OTHER DAYS MISSED SINCE SEPTEMBER Q30C Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 193.4829 41.3 1-3 days 231.1867 49.4 4-9 days 32.07948 6.8 10+ days 11.58212 2.5 Frequency Missing = 70.66876833 The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 SENT TO PRINCIPAL/DEAN SINCE SEPTEMBER Q30D Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 369.9518 78.8 1-3 days 69.81695 14.9 4-9 days 13.21378 2.8 10+ days 16.42053 3.5 Frequency Missing = 69.59692033
SOMEONE CALLED HOME SINCE SEPTEMBER Q30E Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 413.838 87.2 1-3 days 49.40656 10.4 4-9 days 7.092172 1.5 10+ days 4.130217 0.9 Frequency Missing = 64.53301368
IN TROUBLE FOR DRINKING SINCE SEPTEMBER Q30F Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 452.4049 98.5 1-3 days 2.139774 0.5 4-9 days 1.68786 0.4 10+ days 3.196855 0.7 Frequency Missing = 79.57061654
IN TROUBLE FOR DRUG USE SINCE SEPTEMBER Q30G Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 455.3715 97.2 1-3 days 5.265039 1.1 4-9 days 3.073136 0.7 10+ days 4.884714 1.0 Frequency Missing = 70.40556676
DAYS SKIPPED IN PAST MONTH Q31A Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 404.7695 83.5 1-3 days 63.02299 13.0 4-9 days 12.4057 2.6 10+ days 4.654509 1.0 Frequency Missing = 54.14723098 The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 DAYS ILL IN PAST MONTH Q31B Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 277.6263 62.7 1-3 days 147.1565 33.2 4-9 days 16.4268 3.7 10+ days 1.760401 0.4 Frequency Missing = 96.02995155
OTHER DAYS MISSED IN PAST MONTH Q31C Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 301.851 65.8 1-3 days 137.253 29.9 4-9 days 13.68107 3.0 10+ days 5.890618 1.3 Frequency Missing = 80.32434119
SENT TO PRINCIPAL/DEAN IN PAST MONTH Q31D Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 411.029 90.3 1-3 days 35.62405 7.8 4-9 days 3.145513 0.7 10+ days 5.357664 1.2 Frequency Missing = 83.84373089
SOMEONE CALLED HOME IN PAST MONTH Q31E Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 432.7491 94.1 1-3 days 17.10802 3.7 4-9 days 5.233946 1.1 10+ days 4.884714 1.1 Frequency Missing = 79.02417394
TROUBLE WITH FRIENDS BECAUSE OF DRINKING Q32A Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────── None 438.3229 94.7 1-3 times 18.1409 3.9 4-9 times 1.457654 0.3 10+ times 4.833373 1.0 Frequency Missing = 76.24512379 The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 DRIVEN A CAR AFTER A GOOD BIT TO DRINK Q32B Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────── None 380.9487 89.8 1-3 times 30.98279 7.3 4-9 times 6.384767 1.5 10+ times 5.921547 1.4 Frequency Missing = 114.76219978
CRITICIZED BY DATE BECAUSE OF DRINKING Q32C Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────── None 411.4657 94.1 1-3 times 15.30361 3.5 4-9 times 4.233687 1.0 10+ times 6.239685 1.4 Frequency Missing = 101.75725936
TROUBLE WITH POLICE BECAUSE OF DRINKING Q32D Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────── None 379.6329 95.4 1-3 times 12.1614 3.1 4-9 times 2.770553 0.7 10+ times 3.196855 0.8 Frequency Missing = 141.23825353
TROUBLE WITH FRIENDS BECAUSE OF DRUG USE Q32E Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────── None 409.6097 93.3 1-3 times 24.03918 5.5 4-9 times 2.442357 0.6 10+ times 2.915307 0.7 Frequency Missing = 99.99339717
DRIVEN A CAR WHILE HIGH FROM DRUGS Q32F Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────── None 348.9094 88.2 1-3 times 20.87783 5.3 4-9 times 10.33612 2.6 10+ times 15.30282 3.9 Frequency Missing = 143.57384264 The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 CRITICIZED BY DATE BECAUSE OF DRUG USE Q32G Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────── None 384.2735 92.9 1-3 times 23.34514 5.6 4-9 times 3.115371 0.8 10+ times 3.017991 0.7 Frequency Missing = 125.24799182
TROUBLE WITH POLICE BECAUSE OF DRUG USE Q32H Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────── None 394.7651 97.1 1-3 times 8.051427 2.0 4-9 times 2.139774 0.5 10+ times 1.508995 0.4 Frequency Missing = 132.53468406
CLASS DAYS DRUNK ON ALCOHOL SINCE SEPT Q33A Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 406.9405 93.5 1-3 days 23.18439 5.3 4-9 days 2.391016 0.5 10+ days 2.915307 0.7 Frequency Missing = 103.56871953
CLASS DAYS HIGH ON MARIJUANA SINCE SEPT Q33B Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 323.0146 81.2 1-3 days 29.79116 7.5 4-9 days 15.67309 3.9 10+ days 29.37599 7.4 Frequency Missing = 141.14516735
CLASS DAYS HIGH ON INHALANTS SINCE SEPT Q33C Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 390.3532 95.0 1-3 days 16.06426 3.9 4-9 days 1.508995 0.4 10+ days 2.791588 0.7 Frequency Missing = 128.28189329 The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 CLASS DAYS HIGH ON OTHER DRUG(S) Q33D Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────── None 387.6749 93.1 1-3 days 13.56787 3.3 4-9 days 7.800809 1.9 10+ days 7.467296 1.8 Frequency Missing = 122.48910125
ALCOHOL USE AT PARTIES THIS SCHOOL YEAR Q34A Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never 165.447 34.9 Seldom 43.95104 9.3 Half the time 31.89938 6.7 Most of the time 72.11067 15.2 Always 107.8039 22.8 Don't know 4.603954 1.0 Didn't attend 48.04557 10.1 Frequency Missing = 65.13849252
DRUG USE AT PARTIES THIS SCHOOL YEAR Q34B Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────────── Never 208.8959 45.1 Seldom 44.48864 9.6 Half the time 46.24323 10.0 Most of the time 47.95497 10.3 Always 58.53496 12.6
Don't know Didn't attend
11.77415 45.65439
2.5 9.8
Frequency Missing = 75.45375497
SOUGHT HELP FOR DRUG/ALCOHOL PROBLEM Q35 Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 398.1122 92.8 Yes 30.98627 7.2 Frequency Missing = 109.90152049
WOULD SEEK HELP FROM SCHOOL COUNSELOR Q36A Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 290.317 64.4 Yes 160.5328 35.6 The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 Frequency Missing = 88.15012358
WOULD SEEK HELP OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL Q36B Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 306.4732 70.4 Yes 128.7105 29.6 Frequency Missing = 103.8163214
WOULD SEEK HELP FROM OTHER COUNSELOR Q36C Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 230.9844 58.6 Yes 162.8899 41.4 Frequency Missing = 145.12571188
WOULD SEEK HELP FROM PARENTS Q36D Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 155.2757 39.8 Yes 234.544 60.2 Frequency Missing = 149.18026833
WOULD SEEK HELP FROM A MEDICAL DOCTOR Q36E Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 243.2353 62.1 Yes 148.4737 37.9 Frequency Missing = 147.29093297
WOULD SEEK HELP FROM FRIENDS Q36F Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 87.48253 21.4 Yes 322.0408 78.6 Frequency Missing = 129.47668724
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 WOULD SEEK HELP FROM ANOTHER ADULT Q36G Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 179.6961 41.7 Yes 251.4721 58.3 Frequency Missing = 107.83173206
WOULD NOT SEEK HELP Q36H Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 326.324 80.9 Yes 77.12376 19.1 Frequency Missing = 135.5522296
DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--HEALTH CLASS Q37A Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 191.3581 49.6 Yes 194.5108 50.4 Frequency Missing = 153.1311293
DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--ASSEMBLY PROGRAM Q37B Frequency Percent ────────────────────────────────
No Yes
102.319 264.7246
27.9 72.1
Frequency Missing = 171.95637505
DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--GUIDANCE COUNSELOR Q37C Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 216.6266 58.7 Yes 152.2528 41.3 Frequency Missing = 170.12058064
DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--SCIENCE CLASS Q37D Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 206.8047 57.0 Yes 155.7271 43.0 Frequency Missing = 176.46814873 The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS Q37E Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 262.3533 73.4 Yes 95.29348 26.6 Frequency Missing = 181.35318991
DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--DRUG RAP SESSION Q37F Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 282.9624 79.4 Yes 73.60094 20.6 Frequency Missing = 182.43667038
DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--INVITED SCHOOL GUEST Q37G Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 176.0842 47.0 Yes 198.4351 53.0 Frequency Missing = 164.48074518
DRUG/ALCOHOL INFO--OTHER SCHOOL SOURCE
Q37H Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 199.3721 54.0 Yes 170.1486 46.0 Frequency Missing = 169.47928352
PARENTS FEEL ABOUT KIDS SMOKING CIGARET Q38A Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────────── Strong disapprove 276.525 61.0 Mild disapprove 61.8036 13.6 Neither 64.98392 14.3 Mildly approve 8.970973 2.0 Strongly approve 6.374249 1.4 Don't know 34.72648 7.7 Frequency Missing = 85.61576418
The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
Aransas County Spring 1998 PARENTS FEEL ABOUT KIDS DRINKING BEER Q38B Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────────── Strong disapprove 227.6871 55.8 Mild disapprove 69.57632 17.1 Neither 54.5346 13.4 Mildly approve 15.19041 3.7 Strongly approve 6.040572 1.5 Don't know 35.02906 8.6 Frequency Missing = 130.9418886
PARENTS FEEL ABOUT KIDS USING MARIJUANA Q38C Frequency Percent ─────────────────────────────────────── Strong disapprove 315.8967 74.2 Mild disapprove 28.05149 6.6 Neither 36.74669 8.6 Mildly approve 6.204669 1.5 Strongly approve 7.498226 1.8 Don't know 31.55993 7.4 Frequency Missing = 113.04232558
PURCHASED LOTTERY TICKET IN PAST YEAR Q39 Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 342.464 75.3 Yes 112.0869 24.7 Frequency Missing = 84.4490613
NON-LOTTERY GAMBLING IN PAST YEAR Q40 Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── No 303.2739 66.0 Yes 156.0949 34.0 Frequency Missing = 79.63122746
MONEY SPENT ON GAMBLING IN PAST YEAR Q41 Frequency Percent ──────────────────────────────── $0 278.326 59.0 $1 - $10 100.7828 21.4 $11 - $50 56.95032 12.1 $51 - $100 13.83511 2.9 $100+ 21.46152 4.6 Frequency Missing = 67.64428451 The frequencies have been weighted so that the analysis reflects the distribution of students by grade level in the district
