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- Title
CONSUMO DE DROGAS EN ADOLESCENTES ESCOLARIZADOS INFRACTORES.
- Authors
Faílde Garrido, José-María; Dapía Conde, María D.; Alonso Álvarez, Alberto; Pazos Millán, Eliézer
- Abstract
In recent decades there has been a growing interest in research on drug use in adolescents. However, there is little we know about substance use in adolescent offenders. This study aims to describe patterns of drug use in Galician adolescents offenders, schooled in the 4th year of Secondary Education (ESO), and compare them to adolescents of the same educational level and age. The total sample consisted of 491 participants, of whom 92 were adolescents in situations of social conflict and 399 were community adolescents. The results indicate statistically significant differences in substance abuse among both groups, with higher incidence in adolescent offenders. Significant differences have also been detected in the percentage of polyconsumers, the number of consumed substances and the age of onset for some substances. In conclusion the results highlight the need for educative and preventive interventions aimed at this group.
- Subjects
DRUG abuse; TEENAGERS; JUVENILE offenders; AGE of onset; PREVENTION; SUBSTANCE abuse
- Publication
Educación XX1, 2015, Vol 18, Issue 2, p167
- ISSN
1139-613X
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.5944/educxx1.14600