Addiction
How far are government initiatives going to tackle addiction? This resource focuses on three research projects which have explored the attitudes of young people towards addictive substances.
Addiction: teenage kicks - the debate rages on
Through the media, young people are exposed to the damage caused by the amuse of cigarettes, alcohol and recreational drugs every day. So why are they not put off these addictive substances and what is the government doing about it?
Alcohol: the spirit of friendship
Is excessive drinking part of a good night out? Does alcohol help to form a group identity? This resource looks at the findings of ESRC funded researchers who have studied the social drinking habits of young people and how alcohol is marketed.
Why girls can’t say no to cigarettes
Through great peer pressure, many young people are feeling increasing need to justify why they don’t want to smoke. Why are girls twice as likely to smoke as boys and what can be done to help?
The checmical brothers and sisters come of age (and questions to think about)
Are recreational drugs an accepted part of young people’s lives? Should policy be adjusted to address the use of recreational drugs? Researchers tracked 500 young people for eight years to understand their interactions with illegal drugs.
Credits
These resources were written by Diane Hofkins
Other links:
ESRC feature: How to spot the good and bad of gambling: ESRC website
ESRC feature: Smoking on the silver screen: ESRC website