Results from the Survey are released each fall. To get the latest information, check the links below. Note: The findings and conclusions in these reports are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the NIH.

Press Material on Archives Site

• 12/14/09 - Teen Methamphetamine Use, Cigarette Smoking at Lowest Levels in NIDA's 2009 Monitoring the Future Survey
  • Overview of Findings
  • Teen marijuana use tilts up, while some drugs decline in use - (University of Michigan Web Site)
  • Smoking continues gradual decline among U.S. teens, smokeless tobacco threatens a comeback - (University of Michigan Web Site)
    
    
• 12/11/08 - Downward Trend in Teen Marijuana Use Slows; Prescription Drug Abuse Remains High
  • Overview of Findings
  • Monitoring the Future 2008 Full Press Release on Drug Use from the University of Michigan
  • Monitoring the Future 2008 Full Press Release on Teen Smoking from the University of Michigan
    
    
• 12/11/07 - NIDA Survey Shows a Decline in Smoking and Illicit Drug Use Among Eighth Graders
  • Overview of Findings
  • President Bush Discusses Monitoring the Future Study on Teen Drug Use (White House web site)
  • Monitoring the Future 2007 Full Press Release on Drug Use from the University of Michigan
  • Monitoring the Future 2007 Full Press Release on Teen Smoking from the University of Michigan
    
    
• 12/21/06 - NIDA-Sponsored Survey Shows Decrease in Illicit Drug Use among Nation's Teens but Prescription Drug Abuse Remains High
  
  • Overview of Findings
    
  • Monitoring the Future 2006 Full Press Release on Drug Use from the University of Michigan
    
  • Monitoring the Future 2006 Full Press Release on Teen Smoking from the University of Michigan
    
    
• 12/19/05 - 2005 Monitoring the Future Survey Shows Continued Decline in Drug Use by Students
  
  • Overview of Findings
    
  • Monitoring the Future 2005 Full Press Release on Drug Use from the University of Michigan
    
  • Monitoring the Future 2005 Full Press Release on Teen Smoking from the University of Michigan
    
    
• 12/21/04 - Teen Drug Use Declines 2003-2004 - But Concerns Remain About Inhalants and Painkillers - Results from 2004 Monitoring the Future Survey
  
  • Monitoring the Future 2004 Graphs [pdf format 2 Mb]
    
  • Monitoring the Future 2004 Full Press Release on Drug Use from the University of Michigan
    
  • Monitoring the Future 2004 Full Press Release on Teen Smoking from the University of Michigan
    
    
• 12/19/03 - Teen Drug Abuse Declines Across Wide Front - Results from 2003 Monitoring the Future Survey
  
  • Monitoring the Future 2003 Fact Sheet [pdf format 96 Kb]
    
  • Monitoring the Future 2003 Full Press Release on Drug Use from the University of Michigan
    
  • Monitoring the Future 2003 Full Press Release on Teen Smoking from the University of Michigan
    
    
• 12/16/02 - 2002 Monitoring The Future Survey Shows Decrease in Use of Marijuana, Club Drugs, Cigarettes and Tobacco
  
  
• 12/19/01 - 2001 Monitoring The Future Survey Released - Smoking Among Teenagers Decreases Sharply and Increase in Ecstasy Use Slows
  
  
• 12/19/01 - HHS Fact Sheet - Substance Abuse - A National Challenge Prevention, Treatment and Research at HHS
  
  
• 12/14/00 - 2000 Monitoring The Future Survey Released - Moderating Trend Among Teen Drug Use Continues
  
  

Older Monitoring the Future Publications

• 2005
  • Monitoring the Future: National Results on Adolescent Drug Use: Overview of Key Findings 2005 [NIH Publication No. 06-5882, PDF format, Monitoringthefuture.org website]
  • Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2005. Volume I: Secondary school students [NIH Publication No. 06-5883, PDF format, Monitoringthefuture.org website]
  • Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2005. Volume II: College students and adults ages 19-45 [NIH Publication No. 06-5884, PDF format, Monitoringthefuture.org website]
• 2004
  • Monitoring the Future: National Results on Adolescent Drug Use: Overview of Key Findings 2004 [NIH Publication No. 05-5726, PDF format, Monitoringthefuture.org website]
  • Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2004. Volume I: Secondary school students [NIH Publication No. 05-5727, PDF format, Monitoringthefuture.org website]
  • Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2004. Volume II: College students and adults ages 19-45 [NIH Publication No. 05-5728, PDF format, Monitoringthefuture.org website]
• 2003
  • Monitoring the Future: National Results on Adolescent Drug Use: Overview of Key Findings 2003 [NIH Publication No. 04-5506, PDF format, Monitoringthefuture.org website]
  • Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2003. Volume I: Secondary school students [NIH Publication No. 04-5507, PDF format, Monitoringthefuture.org website]
  • Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2003. Volume II: College students and adults ages 19-45 [NIH Publication No. 04-5508, PDF format, Monitoringthefuture.org website]
• 2002
  • Monitoring the Future: National Results on Adolescent Drug Use: Overview of Key Findings 2002 [NIH Publication No. 03-5374, PDF format, Monitoringthefuture.org website]
  • Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2002. Volume I: Secondary school students [NIH Publication No. 03-5375, PDF format, Monitoringthefuture.org website]
  • Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2002. Volume II: College students and adults ages 19-40 [NIH Publication No. 03-5376, PDF format, Monitoringthefuture.org website]
• 2001
  • Monitoring the Future: National Results on Adolescent Drug Use: Overview of Key Findings 2002 [NIH Publication No. 02-5105, PDF format, Monitoringthefuture.org website]
  • Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2002. Volume I: Secondary school students [NIH Publication No. 02-5106, PDF format, Monitoringthefuture.org website]
  • Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2002. Volume II: College students and adults ages 19-40 [NIH Publication No. 02-5107, PDF format, Monitoringthefuture.org website]
• Additional Publications from Monitoring the Future Web Site

Other Sources

• Monitoring the Future Survey - This study funded by NIDA is performed by the University of Michigan.
  
  
• Additional links

See Also:

Other Recommended Reading

• NIDA InfoFacts: Workplace Trends
• NIDA InfoFacts: Nationwide Trends
• NIDA InfoFacts: Treatment Trends
• Commonly Abused Drugs Chart showing street names, medical uses, health consequences, etc.

NIDA's Publication Series

• Research Reports
• InfoFacts (fact sheets)
• NIDA Notes (newsletter)
• Addiction Science & Clinical Practice (journal for researchers & health care providers)
• Mind Over Matter: Drug info for grades 5-9

Other Web Sites

• MEDLINEplus Health Information on Substance Abuse - National Library of Medicine, NIH
• Community Epidemiology Work Group - NIDA work group that studies and analyzes research about drug abuse at the community level
• Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System - ongoing study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• National Survey on Drug Use and Health (formerly called the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse) - reports on the prevalence, patterns, and consequences of drug and alcohol use. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration