Shocking findings on youths' drug use

ALCOHOL and cannabis are so widely used among teenagers even the best possible drug education programme won't significantly reduce experimentation, according to a new report.

Health authorities should instead focus on preventing people from becoming regular or long-term users.

The report, carried out in a mixed-class suburban area, found almost 40% of 10 to 18-year-olds had tried cannabis and 76% had taken alcohol.