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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Marijuana Use
Substate Region: 3a
Measurement Period: 2018-2020
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This indicator shows the percentage of people aged 12 or older who used marijuana in the month preceding the survey.
Why is this important?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug, with the highest rates of use among young adults aged 18 to 25. Marijuana intoxication can cause distorted perceptions, impaired coordination, difficulty thinking and problem solving, and problems with learning and memory. Chronic marijuana use can lead to impaired lung function, reduced sperm count, interference with prenatal development, impaired immune response, and addiction.
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Substate Region: 3a
Substate Region 3a includes Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, and Rockwall counties.
6.9%
Source:
National Survey on Drug Use and Health
Measurement period: 2018-2020
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: June 2022
Measurement period: 2018-2020
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: June 2022
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Data Source
- National Survey on Drug Use and Health
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Health Behaviors, Teens