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The number of school children who drink and smoke has fallen in the last two years, new figures have shown. | The number of school children who drink and smoke has fallen in the last two years, new figures have shown. |
The Scottish Executive statistics also showed drug use among youngsters was less widespread than in the past. | The Scottish Executive statistics also showed drug use among youngsters was less widespread than in the past. |
However, the survey of 13 to 15-year-olds found that a "small minority" of children were still abusing alcohol, drugs and cigarettes. | However, the survey of 13 to 15-year-olds found that a "small minority" of children were still abusing alcohol, drugs and cigarettes. |
Public Health Minister Shona Robison said the report was "very encouraging" but warned there was still work to do. | Public Health Minister Shona Robison said the report was "very encouraging" but warned there was still work to do. |
Ms Robison said: "It is very encouraging that this report shows a decrease in the number of youngsters using drugs, alcohol and tobacco. | Ms Robison said: "It is very encouraging that this report shows a decrease in the number of youngsters using drugs, alcohol and tobacco. |
"However, it is concerning that a large number of teenagers are still causing harm to themselves and the communities in which they live through their substance use. | "However, it is concerning that a large number of teenagers are still causing harm to themselves and the communities in which they live through their substance use. |
"I want to make sure that we are doing all we can to help and encourage young people make the right lifestyle choices." | "I want to make sure that we are doing all we can to help and encourage young people make the right lifestyle choices." |
Regular smokers | Regular smokers |
The statistical survey carried out every two years by executive statisticians found that although more pupils than ever had tasted alcohol, only a small minority drank regularly. | The statistical survey carried out every two years by executive statisticians found that although more pupils than ever had tasted alcohol, only a small minority drank regularly. |
Some 57% of 13-year-olds had consumed an alcoholic drink at least once, compared to 84% of 15-year-olds. | Some 57% of 13-year-olds had consumed an alcoholic drink at least once, compared to 84% of 15-year-olds. |
However, the proportion who reported having had an alcoholic drink in the last week fell from 20% of 13-year-olds in 2004 to 14%, and for 15-year-olds the proportion fell from 43% to 36%. | However, the proportion who reported having had an alcoholic drink in the last week fell from 20% of 13-year-olds in 2004 to 14%, and for 15-year-olds the proportion fell from 43% to 36%. |
It also revealed that 4% of 13-year-olds and 15% of 15-year-olds were regular smokers. | It also revealed that 4% of 13-year-olds and 15% of 15-year-olds were regular smokers. |
However, smoking by 13-year-olds had declined since 1998 from 9% to 3% among boys, and from 11% to 5% among girls. | However, smoking by 13-year-olds had declined since 1998 from 9% to 3% among boys, and from 11% to 5% among girls. |
Among 15-year-olds, smoking had declined from a peak in 1996, from both 30% for boys and girls to 12% for boys and 18% among girls. | Among 15-year-olds, smoking had declined from a peak in 1996, from both 30% for boys and girls to 12% for boys and 18% among girls. |
It is concerning that a large number of teenagers are still causing harm to themselves and the communities in which they live through their substance use Shona RobisonPublic health minister | |
For drug use, just over a quarter of all 15-year-olds and one in 10 of all 13-year-olds said they had ever used drugs and 23% of the 15-year-olds and 7% of the 13-year-olds reported they had used drugs in the last year. | For drug use, just over a quarter of all 15-year-olds and one in 10 of all 13-year-olds said they had ever used drugs and 23% of the 15-year-olds and 7% of the 13-year-olds reported they had used drugs in the last year. |
The proportion who said they had used drugs in the last month fell from 21% in 2004 to 14% among 15-year-old boys, and from 20% to 12% for 15-year old girls. | The proportion who said they had used drugs in the last month fell from 21% in 2004 to 14% among 15-year-old boys, and from 20% to 12% for 15-year old girls. |
Almost half of 13-year-olds and 82% of 15-year-olds bought their cigarettes from a shop, with a similar pattern emerging for alcohol. | Almost half of 13-year-olds and 82% of 15-year-olds bought their cigarettes from a shop, with a similar pattern emerging for alcohol. |
Cannabis was the most frequently reported drug. Very few pupils reported using any other drug. | Cannabis was the most frequently reported drug. Very few pupils reported using any other drug. |
Just under a quarter of all 13-year-olds, and just over half of all 15-year-olds, said they had been offered drugs. | Just under a quarter of all 13-year-olds, and just over half of all 15-year-olds, said they had been offered drugs. |
Friends were the most commonly reported source of drugs, and for 15-year-olds the source was more likely to be a friend of their own age than an older friend. | Friends were the most commonly reported source of drugs, and for 15-year-olds the source was more likely to be a friend of their own age than an older friend. |
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