According to the annual survey, teen ecstasy use dropped from 12 percent in 2001 to 9 percent in 2003.

Despite the decline, Steve Pasierb, president and CEO of the PDFA, said the drug is still a problem.

"The ecstasy threat remains: Last year, 2 million teenagers in America had tried this drug," Pasierb said. "We can and we must kick ecstasy while it's down, and kick it down further."

The study also found a reduction in overall drug use by teens. Declines were seen in marijuana, LSD, and methamphetamine use.

However, the study indicated areas of concern, including a growing use of inhalants and misuse of prescription drugs.

The study was based on data collected from questionnaires completed anonymously by 7,270 adolescents nationwide between April and June 2003.

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