High School Pupils' Attitude and Experience with Drugs in Holon, Israel
- 1 January 1993
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of the Addictions
- Vol. 28 (7) , 667-676
- https://doi.org/10.3109/10826089309039655
Abstract
Five hundred and eight high school pupils filled out questionnaires concerning their attitudes and experience in the use of drugs: 3.15% had used drugs at least once. The beginning age was 14.36 ± 1.55. Boys consumed more than girls (68.75 vs 31.25%). Pupil's permissive attitudes were in significant correlation with the following: controversy with parents (p <. 05); breaking rules (discipline and property) (p <. 05); drug consumption (p <. 001); and positive parents' and friends' attitude toward drugs (p <. 003). According to the pupils, the three main motives for beginning to take drugs were curiosity, peer influence, and existence of personal difficulties and/or seeking pleasure. The pupils' knowledge in the topic of drugs came from TV (92.5%), newspapers and periodicals (77.5%), and school (75%)Keywords
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