The vulnerability to alcohol, tobacco, and drug use of adolescents in Hong Kong: a phenomenological study

Abstract Background In Hong Kong, the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) is associated with strong peer influences; frequently absent parents; academic pressures; and a lack of interpersonal skills to cope with stress and conflict. It is posited that this social context alters the natur...

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Main Authors: Yim Wah Mak, Doris Leung, Alice Yuen Loke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-019-1678-1