How to Prevent Alcohol and Illicit Drug Use Among Students in Affluent Areas

Course overview

This study explores the motivations and attitudes towards substance use and prevention among high school students in affluent areas of Sweden. Utilizing qualitative interviews with 20 students aged 15-19, the research identifies key motives for substance use, including social conformity, coping with stress, and recreational purposes. Conversely, abstention was driven by academic ambitions, parental influence, and health concerns. The study...