drug use by young people in england in 2010

Drug Use by Young People in England in 2010

About the Survey The survey was carried out with 7,296 pupils

aged between 11 and 15 from 246 schools in England.

Are pupils honest? “Since questions about drugs were introduced

in 1998, the questionnaire has asked about Semeron, a fictional drug. In 2010, only 13 pupils (0.2% of the total sample) reported that they had ever taken Semeron; this matches the experience of previous years, and lends support to the view that most pupils do not exaggerate their drug use.”

Taken Drugs

How much is VSA contributing to drug use?

Cannabis use in the last year

Class A drug use in the last year

Individual Drugs Taken in the last year

Drugs of choice by age

How often have you taken drugs?

Frequent drug use – at least once a month

What difference does truancy or exclusion make to Class A drug use?

Ever been offered drugs

Useful sources of information about drugs

Can you remember getting any drug education this year?