Adolescent Substance Use and Related Harms in British Columbia
Date
2009-10
Authors
Stewart, Duncan
Vallance, Kate
Stockwell, Tim
Reimer, Bette
Smith, Annie
Reist, Dan
Saewyc, Elizabeth
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Publisher
Centre for Addictions Research of BC
Abstract
The 2008 BC Adolescent Health Survey IV (N=29,440) included 50 of BC’s 59 school
districts and 92% of public school students (grades 7 to 12). There have been encouraging
downward trends in usage rates for alcohol, tobacco and marijuana over the past 10 years in
BC. However, rates of risky use and related harms remain a significant concern, particularly
among older students.
Description
CARBC and McCreary Centre Society Statistical Bulletin
Keywords
adolescent, substance, British Columbia, alcohol, tobacco, marijuana