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Learn more about underage substance abuse in McIntosh County and Georgia.
McIntosh County
McIntosh County is a rural, coastal area located about halfway between Savannah and Jacksonville, FL. Interstate 95 runs through the county. McIntosh has an abundance of rivers for fishing as well as ocean access which supports commercial fishing and shrimping, an important industry of the area.
The population of McIntosh County has risen 1.3%. The numbers increased from 10,975 in April of 2020 to 11,123 in July of 2021.
94%
of McIntosh County middle schoolers choose not to drink alcohol.
Source: 2020 Georgia Student Health Survey
92%
of McIntosh County middle schoolers choose not to vape.
Source: 2020 Georgia Student Health Survey
96%
of McIntosh County middle schoolers choose not to use marijuana.
Source: 2020 Georgia Student Health Survey
Georgia Student Health Survey
The annual Georgia Student Health Survey is an anonymous and statewide survey that covers various topics such as school climate and safety, peer and adult social support, bullying, mental health, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation.
McIntosh County Results
Results from the 2020 Georgia Student Health Survey
McIntosh County Data
View the results of the 2020 Georgia Student Health Survey for McIntosh County.
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Georgia Results
Results from the 2020 Georgia Student Health Survey
Georgia Data
View the results of the 2020 Georgia Student Health Survey for Georgia overall.
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How does McIntosh County Compare?
Underage Drinking
Beginning in 8th grade, the number of alcohol-free students in McIntosh County begins to drop below state averages. According to the Georgia Student Health Survey, 87% of McIntosh County 8th graders had not used alcohol within the past 30 days, as compared to the state average of 94%.
Only 77% of McIntosh County 12th graders had not had alcohol within the past 30 days, as compared to the state average of 83%. It’s still important to note that the majority of students are not using alcohol.
Underage Vaping
In McIntosh County, vaping rates increase in 7th grade and steadily increase into high school. The majority of middle schoolers are not vaping.
When students enter high school, vaping becomes more common, although never rising above 21%. The average percentage of students who vaped in the last 30 days is higher in McIntosh County when compared to the state overall. Still, the majority of students have not vaped in the past 30 days.
Underage Marijuana Use
100% of 6th graders in McIntosh County had not used marijuana in the past 30 days. However, 10% of 8th graders had used marijuana in the past 30 days, compared to only 5% of students in Georgia overall.
Marijuana use in McIntosh County high school students is higher than the state average and increases with each grade level. By senior year, 23% of students had used marijuana in the past 30 days. However, it’s important to note that most students are not using marijuana.
Underage Tobacco Use
Most middle schoolers don’t smoke cigarettes. Over 98% of McIntosh County middle schoolers had not smoked cigarettes in the past 30 days.
As students enter high school, cigarette smoking becomes more common but is still unpopular among students. There are higher rates of smoking among McIntosh County youth. However, the majority of high school students are not smoking. Roughly 82% of McIntosh County high schoolers had not smoked in the past 30 days.
Underage Prescription Drug Abuse
Most middle schoolers are not abusing prescription drugs. Over 98% of McIntosh County middle schoolers have not used prescription drugs in the past 30 days.
Even in high school, most students are not abusing prescription drugs. Over 95% of McIntosh County high schoolers had not abused prescription drugs in the past 30 days.