Reasons for use identified as “important” by ST users
| All (n=131) % | |
| It is satisfying and I have not found a good substitute | 66 |
| I have a strong craving for it | 66 |
| It helps me with boredom | 64 |
| My friends use it | 64 |
| I do it without thinking too much about it | 64 |
| Baseball season started again | 55 |
| I don't think it's as bad for my health as others may think | 52 |
| It helps me handle stress at school | 34 |
| I don't like withdrawal symptoms | 30 |
| I feel pressure to use from friends at school | 23 |
| It helps me handle problems in personal life | 21 |
| It helps me keep my weight down | 21 |