Aims This study explores gender differences in the association between substance use and
elevated depressive symptoms in the general adolescent population. Design Cross‐…

This validation study assessed the degree of confidence that can be placed on inferences
from depressive symptoms among adolescents, based on a 12-item version of the Centre for …

Aims. To determine the prevalence of high‐risk sexual behaviours and the influence of
substance use and unplanned sexual intercourse on multiple sexual partners, inconsistent …

Background: The past decade has seen a generalized upward trend in the prevalence of
adolescent use of substances, including stimulants. The purpose of this article was to …

Aims To describe the connections among the likelihood of attention deficit/hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD), medical and non‐medical methylphenidate and amphetamine use and the …

This paper provides an overview of the context, definition, and key features of the harm
reduction approach, and provides several examples of current programs in various countries. …

OBJECTIVE:: Employing a sample of 6087 senior students in Atlantic Canada, this paper
examines the relationship between driving under the influence of cannabis (DUIC) and motor …

This study examined the performance of the FAS II in a general population of 17,545 students
in grades 7, 9, 10 and 12 in the Atlantic provinces of Canada. The FAS II was assessed …

OBJECTIVE: To examine the use and impact of a dedicated health information Web site for
adolescents. METHOD: Five hundred fifty-eight (27.2%) of all students in grades 7 through 12 …

Objective: Most people with depression do not receive treatment, even though effective
interventions are available. Population-based data can assist health service planners to improve …