Use of licit and illicit drugs at the university of Alfenas
Rev. Hosp. Clin. Fac. Med. Univ. Säo Paulo
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58(4): 199-206, 2003. graf
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ABSTRACT
This paper reports the study of drug consumption carried out within the population of undergraduate students from 2 colleges of Alfenas, in the state of Minas Gerais state. Both licit and illicit drugs were studied, including alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, cocaine, heroin, crack, inhalants, glue, tranquilizers, stimulants, and others. METHODOLOGY:
The research included a wide bibliographical search and the application of a questionnaire to approximately 23 percent of the students (total of 6500 students).RESULTS:
A total of 1500 students participated in this investigation. The results demonstrated that there was a significant consumption of both licit and illicit drugs. The pattern of drug consumption in the research sample was similar to other investigations conducted in Brazil and in other countries.DISCUSSION:
It was observed that 55 percent of the university students use drugs. However, the most surprising finding was that most of the students (88 percent) answered "yes" to the inquiry, "Have you already tried any type of drug, including alcohol and cigarettes?" The students revealed that they had taken drugs even prior to the admission to the university. The results suggest clearly that the university environment does not necessarily represent the starting point for student drug consumption
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Main subject:
Alcohol Drinking
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Smoking
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Illicit Drugs
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Substance-Related Disorders
Type of study:
Incidence study
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Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Hosp. Clin. Fac. Med. Univ. Säo Paulo
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
University of Alfenas/BR
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