Friends, family members, and parties are the main sources of alcohol for students. However, half of the 12 th graders reported getting someone else to buy it for them, while many 6 th and 9 th grade students reported stealing it from their home or a friend's home. Other drug use is relatively uncommon in Minnesota, with the exception of marijuana. Marijuana use has increased steadily since 1992 for all grades surveyed. Overall, the use of any other drug has declined since 1992.
Students obtain drugs from a variety of sources.
Most students obtain drugs from friends or people they know, while few students obtain drugs from dealers they do not know. Some of the findings reported here may mean that ongoing comprehensive prevention efforts are reducing the number of adolescents exposed to the potentially harmful effects of alcohol and other drugs. Prevention efforts appear to be working to reduce sexual behavior among Minnesota students. Since 1995, rates of sexual activity have declined for both male and female students. Furthermore, more sexually active students are protecting themselves against sexually transmitted diseases.