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Drug use and drinking among students in 36 countries.

R G Smart1, A C Ogborne

  • 1Centre for Addiction & Mental Health, Addiction Research Foundation Division, Toronto, ON, Canada.

Addictive Behaviors
|July 13, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Alcohol and cannabis are the most common substances used by high school students globally. Drug use patterns vary by country, with cannabis use often linked to other illicit drug use.

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Area of Science:

  • Substance abuse research
  • Adolescent health
  • Global drug use patterns

Background:

  • Adolescent substance use is a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding international drug use trends is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • Previous research has highlighted variations in drug use among youth.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize and analyze data on alcohol and drug use among high school students across 36 countries.
  • To identify common substances of abuse and explore correlations between their use.
  • To examine the relationship between alcohol and cannabis use in a global context.

Main Methods:

  • Meta-analysis of existing studies on adolescent alcohol and drug consumption.
  • Comparative analysis of drug use prevalence across 36 participating countries.
  • Statistical correlation analysis to identify relationships between the use of different substances.

Main Results:

  • Alcohol and cannabis emerged as the most frequently used substances among adolescents.
  • Significant international variations in drug use prevalence were observed.
  • Higher cannabis use correlated with increased use of other drugs, but not consistently with alcohol.
  • Alcohol use was primarily correlated with cannabis use only after excluding low-usage countries.

Conclusions:

  • Alcohol and cannabis represent primary substances of concern in adolescent populations globally.
  • While some drug use patterns are consistent internationally, country-specific factors influence overall prevalence.
  • Further research is needed to understand the nuanced relationship between alcohol and other drug use in adolescents.

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