Student survey trends in reported alcohol use and influencing factors in Australia

ConclusionsReductions in adolescent alcohol, tobacco and cannabis use from 1999 to 2015 were associated with similar reductions in parent favourable attitudes and availability of substances. It is plausible that a reduced tendency for parents and other adults to supply adolescent alcohol are implicated in the reductions in adolescent alcohol use observed across Australia.

Source: Drug and Alcohol Review - November 1, 2017 Category: Addiction Authors: John W. Toumbourou, Bosco Rowland, Matin Ghayour ‐Minaie, Shauna Sherker, George C. Patton, Joanne W. Williams Tags: Special Issue Source Type: research