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McCarthy, Mary and Mitchell, Gerry and Newell, Anne-Marie and Orr, Bridget and Walsh, Helen (2000) A report from a local initiative concerning alcohol / drug use among teenagers 1998-1999.

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This study was carried out by a participants in a North Tipperary Community Services drug/alcohol awareness course. Its objectives were to: assess the level of drug and alcohol awareness among second-level students under the age of 18 years; to find out the extent of under-age drinking;to find out the extent of the use of illegal substances as well as stimulants such as glue and solvents in this age group; and to use this information to develop educational programmes for parents and students. Date was obtained through a survey of 1500 secondary school students in the North Tippeary area. The survey found that, although ilict drug use was very low, abuse of alcohol was quite common.


Item Type
Report
Publication Type
Irish-related, Report
Drug Type
All substances
Date
2000
Pages
21 p.
EndNote
Accession Number
HRB (Electronic Only)

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