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superjoint · #1 (**permalink**) 09-12-2006, 10:40 AM

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press | September 8, 2006

WASHINGTON -- Some mothers and fathers might want to take a lesson from their children: Just say no.
The government reported yesterday that 4.4 percent of baby boomers ages 50 to 59 indicated that they had used illicit drugs in the past month. It is the third consecutive yearly increase recorded for the group by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
Illicit drug use among young teenagers declined for a third consecutive year, from 11.6 percent in 2002 to 9.9 percent in 2005.
The annual survey on drug use and health involves interviews of about 67,500 people. It provides an important snapshot of how many Americans drink, smoke, and use drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and methamphetamine.
Overall, drug use remained relatively unchanged among Americans age 12 and older in 2005. About 19.7 million Americans reported they had used an illicit drug in the past month, which represented a rise from 7.9 percent to 8.1 percent. Among the 18 to 25 group, drug use rose from 19.4 percent to 20.1 percent.
David Murray of the Office of National Drug Control Policy said the peak of drug use among youth in the United States occurred in the late 1970s.

Spanishfly · #2 (**permalink**) 09-12-2006, 03:21 PM

Hooray for us baby boomers!!!!!

chronictoker · #3 (**permalink**) 09-12-2006, 05:48 PM

yeah I saw this, it's still way too low though, lol. Everybody knows baby boomers would do as many drugs as the young kids if they could. But their reponsibilities get in the way...damn kids and jobs and bills haha

angeldelight · #4 (**permalink**) 09-26-2006, 12:17 PM

when im 75 ish im going to get high everyday, as i aint got much time left so i might aswell enjoy it

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#1 (permalink) 09-12-2006, 10:40 AM
superjoint Grasscity Admin Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Amsterdam, Noord Holland, The Netherlands Posts: 3,212 Blog Entries: 13	More illegal drug usage reported by ages 50-59 By Kevin Freking, Associated Press \| September 8, 2006 WASHINGTON -- Some mothers and fathers might want to take a lesson from their children: Just say no. The government reported yesterday that 4.4 percent of baby boomers ages 50 to 59 indicated that they had used illicit drugs in the past month. It is the third consecutive yearly increase recorded for the group by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Illicit drug use among young teenagers declined for a third consecutive year, from 11.6 percent in 2002 to 9.9 percent in 2005. The annual survey on drug use and health involves interviews of about 67,500 people. It provides an important snapshot of how many Americans drink, smoke, and use drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and methamphetamine. Overall, drug use remained relatively unchanged among Americans age 12 and older in 2005. About 19.7 million Americans reported they had used an illicit drug in the past month, which represented a rise from 7.9 percent to 8.1 percent. Among the 18 to 25 group, drug use rose from 19.4 percent to 20.1 percent. David Murray of the Office of National Drug Control Policy said the peak of drug use among youth in the United States occurred in the late 1970s.

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Spanishfly Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Costa Blanca, Spain on a Temporary Ban from the City Posts: 2,656	Hooray for us baby boomers!!!!!

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chronictoker the doors of perception Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: California Love Posts: 2,300	yeah I saw this, it's still way too low though, lol. Everybody knows baby boomers would do as many drugs as the young kids if they could. But their reponsibilities get in the way...damn kids and jobs and bills haha __________________ "Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere." - Carl Sagan

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angeldelight Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 30	when im 75 ish im going to get high everyday, as i aint got much time left so i might aswell enjoy it

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