Teenage abstinence or economy of truth?

Figures released by by the NHS Information Centre reveal that there has been a decrease in smoking, drinking and drug taking by teenagers. The data for 2009-2011 was procured from a survey conducted on 7,264 11- 15 year olds from 246 schools


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Underground Smoking

The Mental Health Foundation has conducted a survey which gives insight into the realities of implementing the smoking ban in psychiatric units. Some 85% of the respondants to the survey stated the ban had not been enforced effectively in their trust. Many patients did not have access to a safe outdoor space so smoking had been driven underground as a secret activity.

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