2026 Rise Above Colorado Youth Survey

Test Your Knowledge of Colorado Youth!

Take this quiz to see how much you know about the decisions Colorado youth are making. Complete all three quizzes and you can claim your free stickers after the last one!

Question 1 of 1

What percentage of Colorado youth believe that there is a great risk to trying fentanyl once or twice?

53%

77%

89%

Drug Curiosity

Did you know?

Colorado youth are less curious about trying drugs!

Counterfeit Pills

Did you know?

Most Colorado youth would stop a friend from taking a counterfeit pill!

Substances

12-13 Year Olds

in Colorado report a decline in use of alcohol, marijuana, prescription pain relievers, and stimulants

76%

of Colorado youth have NEVER TRIED marijuana

What do you know about youth mental health?

Take this quiz to see how much you know about youth mental health. Complete all three quizzes and you can claim your free stickers after the last one!

Question 1 of 1

What percentage of Colorado youth feel supported by their friends?

79%

50%

90%

Friend Support

Did you know?

Colorado youth are feeling more welcomed in school and supported by their friends!

School demands

Did you know?

School and academic pressures are a big source of stress for Colorado youth.

Mental Health

67%

of Colorado youth feel supported by students and adults at school, the highest level recorded

Only 20%

of Colorado youth (the lowest level recorded) feel that schoolwork is meaningful

What do you know about Colorado youth and their sleep?

Take this quiz to see how much you know about Colorado youth and their sleep. Claim your free stickers at the end of this quiz!

Question 1 of 1

What percentage of Colorado youth reported at least two weeks of poor sleep per month?

5%

14%

23%

Landscape Sleep

Did you know?

Poor sleep increased across nearly every demographic group for teens in 2026.

Social Media

Did you know?

High levels of social media use and poor mental health are connected.

Chatbots

Did you know?

Older Colorado youth are often turning to AI chatbots instead of their friends or supportive adults.

Social Media & Sleep

Poor Sleep

significantly increases the likelihood of mental health struggles among youth.

43%

of Colorado youth now report spending at least 3 hours per day on social media

Dig Deeper Into...

2026 Survey Results

Coping with Stress

Getting Better Sleep

Educational Resources