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Teens and Drug-Related Internet Videos
November 21, 2008

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Research Summary

Nearly one million U.S. teens viewed internet videos related to alcohol or other drug use in June 2008, according to an online survey that monitored the internet activity of 13-18 year olds. Of the 1.2 million substance-related videos viewed by teens, 39% portrayed explicit use of alcohol or other drugs and/or intoxication. In addition, the majority (85%) of these videos had comments posted that promoted substance use.

The survey also found that more than one-third (35%) of viewers of all substance-related videos were younger than 16, and females were more likely than males to watch these videos (57% vs. 43%).

More information about teens and technology, including cell phone use, social networking websites, and music and online videos, is available on ONDCP’s website, TheAntiDrug.com.

For details, including data charts, source information and caveats, download the CESAR Fax PDF.
Reprinted from CESAR Fax, a weekly, one-page overview of timely substance abuse trends or issues, from the Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR) at the University of Maryland.

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