Drug use among youth and adults in a population-based survey in South Africa

Conclusion: An increase of any past 3-month drug use from 3.7% in 2008 to 4.4% in 2012 was observed in South Africa. Prevention and intervention activities targeting drug use, in particular in identified risk groups, need to be strengthened in South Africa.
Source: South African Journal of Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research