Abstract

FARIA FILHO, Edson Arantes. Profile of alcohol and drug use in adolescent pupils in a Brazilian State capital. SMAD, Rev. Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool Drog. (Ed. port.) [online]. 2014, vol.10, n.2, pp.78-84. ISSN 1806-6976.  https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v10i2p78-84.

This article describes and analyzes exposure of adolescent pupils to alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs based on data from the National Schoolchildren's Health Survey (PeNSE) 2012. We outline the profile of consumption of these substances in the city of Goiânia-GO, according to sex and type of school. The percentage of experimentation at an early age, current alcohol consumption and episodes of drunkenness were slightly higher among girls. In the private schools, the percentage of those who had tried alcohol was higher whereas in the public schools the percentage of drunken episodes was higher. There was a higher percentage of experimentation with illegal drugs among male students and those from public schools. These results produce evidence that can guide public policies aimed at adolescents.

Keywords : Adolescent; Alcoholism; Street Drugs; School Health.

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