Better health and ageing for all Australians

Historical publications

Australian secondary students' use of over-the-counter and illicit substances in 1999: Monograph no. 46

This report describes the results of the second national survey on the use of over-the-counter and illicit substances by secondary students. This includes the use of specific substances such as analgesics & cannabis, poly-substance use, comparisons of types of substances used, and changes in use between 1996 and 1999.

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