In 2025, SAFE in Northern Michigan’s media campaigns delivered over 5 million prevention messages on alcohol, marijuana, vaping, and youth assets to support healthier, drug-free youth.
Empowering Youth to Lead
Substance Free Lives
SAFE in Northern Michigan’s mission is to prevent youth substance use in Antrim, Charlevoix, and Emmet counties by fostering youth development, raising community awareness, advocating for policy and environmental changes, and supporting collaboration through prevention initiatives and education.
Impact of Marijuana Use
Marijuana use during adolescence can have lasting effects on a young person’s brain, health, and future.
Preventing Marijuana Use
Preventing youth marijuana use starts with education, open communication, and community support so young people can make informed, healthy choices.
Learn MoreImpact of Underage Drinking
Drinking alcohol at a young age can affect healthy brain growth and increase the risk of harmful behaviors.
Preventing Underage Drinking
Preventing underage drinking use starts with education, open communication, and community support so young people can make informed, healthy choices.
Learn MoreImpact of Vape Use
Vaping as a teen can impact youth mental and physical health.
Preventing Vaping Use
Preventing vaping provide information to help cope with stress, navigate social situations, and support developing a tobacco-free identity.
Learn MoreYouth PSAs
Check what youth have to say about living substance-free.
By the Numbers
5.6%
High school students report drinking alcohol in the past 30 days.
54.4%
High school students report smoking marijuana once or twice a week to be of moderate or great risk.
78.6%
High school students report using prescription drugs that are not prescribed to them has moderate or great risk.
4.4%
High school students used an electronic vapor product during the past 30 days.
88.4%
High school students report their friends felt having one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage nearly every day to be wrong or very wrong
84.1%
High school students report their friends felt smoking marijuana to be wrong or very wrong.
72.1%
High school students don't consider having 5+ drinks once or twice each weekend to be a moderate or great risk.
4.1%
High school students report using marijuana in the past 30 days.
Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth, 2026
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