Purpose: In South Africa, there has been an increase in illicit drug trafficking and
consumption and associated problems since the 1990s. Mitchells Plain in Cape Town is …

Background: Substance use amongst high school learners is common in South Africa, with
related risky behaviours and outcomes. Because of the social and geographical trends …

This study investigated the extent and nature of substance use among urban secondary
schools in the Northern Province in South Africa. The sample included 191 urban Standard …

Introduction: This study determined the prevalence of substance abuse amongst rural
secondary school learners in a selected province of South Africa. Methodology: The study …

Background: In South Africa, many studies conducted on substance abuse among in-school
youth focus on urban areas. However, anecdotal evidence suggests that rural areas are …

Introduction. Adolescent substance use has a number of adverse consequences for both the
individual and society. Anecdotal evidence suggested the existence of a serious substance …

Objectives. To investigate prevalence and the factors influencing substance use among rural
high school pupils in KwaZulu-Natal in order to develop and implement intervention …

This study documents the prevalence rates for use of cigarette, alcohol, methylated spirit,
cannabis, mandrax and cannabis together, glue or thinners among rural high school …

Objective: Substance use continues to be major risk behaviour among youth, with
consequent physical and/or mental health complications. The current study aimed to …

The objective of this study was to establish the association between substance abuse and
the sociodemographic characteristics of secondary school students. All the students of 17 …