Monitoring the Future - National Survey Results on Drug Use - 2022 Overview - Key Findings on Adolescent Drug Use

Oct 15, 2026

Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use presents 2022 overview findings and emphasizes key results on adolescent drug use. The report synthesizes trends across illicit drugs, including marijuana, synthetic marijuana, inhalants, LSD, and multiple categories of stimulants, opioids, and other substances. It also covers alcohol, cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, vaping, other tobacco products, steroids, and related lessons learned, supported by study design, methods, and referenced tables tracking prevalence over time.

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Reading Time6 h 28 min

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Key Findings in 2022

Introduction

Study Design and Methods

Specific Results by Drug

Any Illicit Drug

Marijuana

Synthetic Marijuana

Inhalants

LSD

Cocaine

Crack

Amphetamines and Other Stimulant Drugs

Methamphetamine and Crystal Methamphetamine (Ice)

Heroin

Other Narcotic Drugs, Including OxyContin and Vicodin

Tranquilizers

Sedatives (Barbiturates)

MDMA (Ecstasy, Molly) and Other “Club Drugs”

Alcohol

Cigarettes

Smokeless Tobacco

Vaping

Other Tobacco Products

Steroids

Lessons Learned

Tables

MONITORING the FUTURE NATIONAL SURVEY RESULTS ON DRUG USE 1975–2022 2022 Overview Key Findings on Adolescent Drug Use Lloyd D Johnston . Richard A. Miech Megan E. Patrick Patrick M. O’Malley John E. Schulenberg Jerald G. Bachman Sponsored by The National Institute on Drug Abuse atThe National Institutes of Health MONITORING THE FUTURE NATIONAL SURVEY RESULTS ON DRUG USE, 1975−2022 2022 Overview Key Findings on Adolescent Drug Use Lloyd D. Johnston, Ph.D. Richard A. Miech, Ph. D. Megan E. Patrick, Ph. D. Patrick M. O'Malley, Ph. D. John E. Schulenberg, Ph. D. Jerald G. Bachman, Ph. D. Institute for Social Research The University of Michigan Sponsored by National Institute on Drug Abuse The National Institutes of Health Published January 2023 This publication was written by the principal investigators and staff of the Monitoring the Future project at the Institute for Social Research, the University of Michigan, under Research Grant R01 DA 001411 from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The findings and conclusions in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the sponsor. Public Domain Notice All material appearing in this volume is in the public domain and may be reproduced or copied, whether in print or non-print media including derivatives, in any reasonable manner, without permission from the authors. To modify the material, please contact the Monitoring the Future Project at [mtfinformation@umich.edu](mtfinformation@umich.edu) for verification of accuracy. Citation of the source is appreciated, including at least the following: Monitoring the Future, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan. Recommended Citation Johnston, L. D. , Miech, R. A. , Patrick, M. E. , O’Malley, P. M. , Schulenberg, J. E. , & Bachman, J. G. (2023) . Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use 1975-2022: Overview, key findings on adolescent drug use. Ann Arbor: Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan. Institute for Social Research The University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan Printed January 2023 Click on any item below (in blue) to go directly to that page. Key Findings in 2022 ................................................................................................................. 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................5 Study Design and Methods ........................................................................................................8 Specific Results by Drug Any Illicit Drug .......................................................................................................... 13 Marijuana ................................................................................................................... 16 Synthetic Marijuana ................................................................................................... 19 Inhalants .....................................................................................................................21 LSD ............................................................................................................................24 Cocaine ......................................................................................................................27 Crack ..........................................................................................................................30 Amphetamines and Other Stimulant Drugs ...............................................................33 Methamphetamine and Crystal Methamphetamine (Ice) ..........................................36 Heroin ........................................................................................................................38 Other Narcotic Drugs, Including OxyContin and Vicodin .........................

FAQs

What does the 2022 overview focus on?

It highlights key findings on adolescent drug use within the Monitoring the Future national survey results framework for drug use from 1975 to 2022.

Which drug categories are covered in the specific results section?

The report includes illicit drugs such as marijuana, LSD, cocaine and crack, stimulant and opioid categories, tranquilizers, sedatives, MDMA and other club drugs, along with alcohol and multiple tobacco and steroid-related topics.

Does the report include prevalence trend data?

Yes. It references tables showing trends in lifetime, annual, and 30-day prevalence, as well as daily prevalence for selected drugs and heavy use of alcohol and tobacco across grades 8, 10, and 12 combined.

Oct 15, 2026

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