Understanding patterns of substance use among young people in Swansea

Evans, Rachel J.

doi:10.23889/Suthesis.41144

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Understanding patterns of substance use among young people in Swansea / Rachel J. Evans

Swansea University Author: Rachel J. Evans

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DOI (Published version): 10.23889/Suthesis.41144

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The objective of this thesis was to understand young people’s substance use. The methods employed were a longitudinal quantitative survey administered on three separate occasions and included three different cohorts of participants, aged between 12 and 15 years old who all attended secondary school...

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Published:	2016
Institution:	Swansea University
Degree level:	Doctoral
Degree name:	Ph.D
URI:	https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa41144
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Understanding patterns of substance use among young people in Swansea / Rachel J. Evans

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