Use of illicit substances among schoolchildren in colombo district, Sri Lanka.

Use of illicit substances among schoolchildren in colombo district, Sri Lanka.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to understand the usage patterns and correlates of illicit drug use among schoolchildren in Colombo district, Sri Lanka. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out among grade 10 and 12 students using a self-administered questionnaire. RESULTS: From the 6000 studen...

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Main Authors:	Liyanage, I, Wickramasinghe, A, Ratnayake, H, Palmer, P, Matthews, D, Katulanda, P
Format:	Journal article
Language:	English
Published:	2013

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