#MonitoringTheFuture

ICPSR Summer Program

@icpsrsummer.bsky.social

5 days ago

ICPSR Summer Program offers two free online workshops on the Introductory and Advanced Exploration and Analysis of the Monitoring the Future Data from June 3-5 and July 22-24.

These workshops provide an overview of the #MonitoringTheFuture Cross-sectional and Panel studies, focusing on the public-use and restricted-use data. For more info: myumi.ch/152gd (Intro) and myumi.ch/61ApE (Advanced)

#SumProg26 #ICPSR #PublicHealthResearch #AcademicGrowth #GraduateStudies

Monitoring the Future

@mtfstudy.bsky.social

2 months ago

Medical Cannabis Use Across Ages 19–65 Years: U.S. Young and Middle Adults, 2018–2023 This study provides national data on cannabis use type (medical versus recreational only) across individuals aged 19–65 years and associations with ov…

New #MonitoringtheFuture research in @ajpmonline.bsky.social on medical cannabis use, ages 19–65, looked at past-year cannabis type use patterns across young & middle adults. Medical cannabis use was reported by 2.6% of all adults and 9.8% of those reporting past 12-month use.

myumi.ch/15e4J

Monitoring the Future

@mtfstudy.bsky.social

2 months ago

Reported use of most drugs remains low among US teens For the fifth year in a row, use of most substances among teenagers in the United States continues to hover around the low-water mark reached in 2021.

"For the fifth year in a row, use of most substances among teenagers in the United States continues to hover around the low-water mark reached in 2021."

More results from the #MonitoringtheFuture study released today: myumi.ch/MkGNE

Monitoring the Future

@mtfstudy.bsky.social

3 months ago

Are you a @umich.edu social science grad student, postdoc or junior faculty interested in using #MonitoringtheFuture data? @umisr.bsky.social has a fellowship for you! The Bachman Fellowship provides support to analyze MTF data on a wide variety of social issues. Apply by 2/9: myumi.ch/A1EDj

Monitoring the Future

@mtfstudy.bsky.social

4 months ago

Monitoring the Future Booth 222 November 12-15, 2025 Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting

Headed to #GSA2025 this week? Find us at booth 222 for swag and data! #MonitoringtheFuture

Monitoring the Future

@mtfstudy.bsky.social

5 months ago

Are you a researcher interested in using #MonitoringtheFuture data? We are committed to providing access to MTF data, including longitudinal data! For more info on data sets, visit the @nahdap.bsky.social data portal to start your MTF data journey!
bit.ly/MTFdatasets @icpsr.bsky.social

Monitoring the Future

@mtfstudy.bsky.social

6 months ago

The full #MonitoringtheFuture Panel study annual report is now available!

The 2025 report, which focuses on substance use ages 19-65, includes new tables/figures on driving after substance use & substance use disorder.

Monitoring the Future Panel Report: myumi.ch/9p3xX

Monitoring the Future

@mtfstudy.bsky.social

6 months ago

The % of young & midlife adults using nicotine pouches significantly ⬆️ last year, while cannabis use, vaping & the use of psychedelic drugs are at or near all-time highs, according to the latest data via University of Michigan’s Monitoring the Future Panel survey. #monitoringthefuture

Megan E. Patrick

@meganepatrick.bsky.social

6 months ago

Nicotine pouch, cannabis, vaping, psychedelic use on the rise among US adults The percentage of young and midlife adults using nicotine pouches significantly increased last year, while cannabis use, vaping and the use of psychedelic drugs are at or near all-time highs, accordin...

New #MonitoringTheFuture @mtfstudy.bsky.social Panel study results are now available!

Full report on data from 1976-2024: monitoringthefuture.org/panelresults...

news.umich.edu/nicotine-pou...

Monitoring the Future

@mtfstudy.bsky.social

7 months ago

Solitary drinking has soared among young adults, ⬆️ to rates not seen since the late 1970s.

This trend, found in a #MonitoringtheFuture & @cmu.edu study, is especially evident in young women, shrinking the historical gender gap in this high-risk drinking behavior.

Learn more: myumi.ch/3RmGD

Monitoring the Future

@mtfstudy.bsky.social

7 months ago

Illustration of prescription drug bottle, pills

New research using #MonitoringtheFuture Panel data finds a strong link between teens' nonmedical use of Rx stimulants (like Adderall or Ritalin) & later cocaine use.

Even experimental use (1–2 times) was linked to ⬆️ risk—highlighting the need for early assessment & intervention.

myumi.ch/9pbw1

UM SRC

@um-src.bsky.social

10 months ago

Nicotine Pouch and E-Cigarette Use and Co-Use Among US Youths in 2023 and 2024 This cross-sectional study examines the prevalence of and sociodemographic variables associated with nicotine pouch and e-cigarette use among US youths in 2023 and 2024.

Richard Miech & coauthors used #MonitoringTheFuture to track the use of nicotine pouches and e-cigarettes among US youths. Pouch use was higher among 12th grade, male, rural, and non-Hispanic White youths myumi.ch/61yV9

Monitoring the Future

@mtfstudy.bsky.social

10 months ago

In 2024, most youth vapers used very high or unknown nicotine levels—higher nicotine linked to more frequent, chronic vaping. Read more: myumi.ch/79PMG
#MonitoringtheFuture

Monitoring the Future

@mtfstudy.bsky.social

10 months ago

New research using Monitoring the Future data show that sustained community service from ages 18–30 is linked to better health outcomes at ages 35–40, including lower substance use and higher life satisfaction. #MonitoringtheFuture
Read more: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Monitoring the Future

@mtfstudy.bsky.social

10 months ago

New research from @meganepatrick.bsky.social in @addictionjournal.bsky.social reveals younger adults lead in daily cannabis use, while alcohol consumption remains steady across all age groups. Read more: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
#MonitoringtheFuture

Monitoring the Future

@mtfstudy.bsky.social

11 months ago

NEW #MonitoringtheFuture panel data has just been released at @nahdap.bsky.social. Learn more about applying for access at the links below.

Monitoring the Future

@mtfstudy.bsky.social

1 year ago

Are you a researcher interested in using #MonitoringtheFuture data? We are committed to providing access to MTF data, including longitudinal data! For more info on data sets, visit the @nahdap.bsky.social data portal to start your MTF data journey! bit.ly/MTFdatasets @icpsr.bsky.social

Monitoring the Future

@mtfstudy.bsky.social

1 year ago

New research using #MonitoringtheFuture data from @meganpatrickphd.bsky.social & colleagues in the journal Pediatrics, explores reasons for vaping among U.S. adolescents. Read more here: bit.ly/MTFvaping