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Associations Between Factors and Substance Use - 2021 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey
Students who had adult to go to for help with a serious problem were LESS LIKELY to use substances.
Students who participated in extracurricular activities were LESS LIKELY to use substances
(except alcohol).
Students who report their grades are better than most were LESS LIKELY to use substances.
Students who had been sad or hopeless were MORE LIKELY to use substances.
Comparison of Substance Use Estimates for Youth who Report Having an Adult to Talk to About Serious Problems
Across all substances youth who have an adult to talk to about serious
problems are less likely to use substances.
This was similar for 2019 findings.
Comparison of Substance Use Estimates for Youth who Reported Participating in Extracurricular Activities at School
Youth who report participating in extracurricular activities at schools are less likely to use marijuana and vapor products. There is no difference for alcohol use.
This was similar for 2019 findings.
Comparison of Substance Use Estimates for Youth who Report Feeling Sad or Hopeless Almost
Every Day for 2 weeks in the Past 12 Months
Across all substances youth who reported feeling sad or hopeless were more likely to use substances.
This was similar for 2019 findings.
Comparison of Substance Use Estimates for Youth by Reported Grades
Across all substances youth who reported have grades "better than most" were less likely to use substances.
This was similar for 2019 findings.
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