Colombia National Survey of Psychoactive Substance Use in School Youth Aged 12-17 Years 2004
General Info
Original or alternative title
Encuesta Nacional Sobre Consumo de Sustancias Psicoactivas en Jóvenes Escolarizados de 12 a 17 años en Colombia en el 2004
Coverage type
Country
Time period covered
January, 2004 - December, 2004
Data type
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Facility (non-health) - Individual - Nationally representative
Summary
The National Survey of Psychoactive Substance Use in School Youth Aged 12-17 Years 2004 collected information on illicit drug use from a sample of about 100,000 students ages 12-17. In addition to use of specific drugs, participants were asked about their knowledge of various kinds of drugs, potential troubles in school, activities outside of school, and interactions with family members.
This survey follows earlier national and subnational drug use surveys in Colombia starting in 1992.
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Suggested citation
Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD), Organization of American States, Ministry of Social Protection (Colombia). Colombia National Survey of Psychoactive Substance Use in School Youth Aged 12-17 Years 2004. Bogotá, Colombia: Ministry of Social Protection (Colombia).