Alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug consumption among young people aged 14–15 years
| Girls | Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Smoked in last week | 28.3% | 23.4% |
| Alcoholic drink in last week | 54.4% | 56.8% |
| Spirits | 17.4% | 14.7% |
| Beer/lager | 18.9% | 35.0% |
| Wine | 23.0% | 17.5% |
| Alcopops | 23.3% | 18.4% |
| Illicit drugs ever | 24.5% | 26.0% |
| Cannabis | 21.8% | 24.0% |
Source: Baldwin J. Young people in 1997. Exeter: Schools Health Education Unit, 1998.