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Youth and Drugs in South American Countries: A Public Policy Challenge

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
Jóvenes y Drogas en Países Sudamericanos: Un Desafío ara las Políticas Públicas
Provider 
Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD), Organization of American States
Tabulations only
Geography 
Argentina (ARG)
Bolivia (BOL)
Brazil (BRA)
Chile (CHL)
Colombia (COL)
Ecuador (ECU)
Paraguay (PRY)
Peru (PER)
Uruguay (URY)
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Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
11/2004 - 08/2006
Series or system 
CICAD Student Drug Use Survey
Data type
Report
Summary 

This report, subtitled "First Comparative Study of Drug Use in the Secondary School Student Population in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay," presents the results of a nine-country study on drug consumption in 14-17 year old students. An extensive sample of 347,771 students from those countries was used for the study. Specific areas of investigation included the use of inhalants, alcohol, tobacco, and non-prescribed tranquilizers and stimulants.

Keywords 
Alcohol use, Amphetamine use disorders, Cannabis use disorders, Cocaine use disorders, Drug use disorders, Illicit drug use, Lifestyle risk factors, Prevalence, Tobacco smoking
GHDx Entry last modified on: Nov 6, 2018