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Adolescent Substance Use: Beware of International Comparisons (2003)

This article compares prevalence estimates of adolescents’ cigarette, alcohol and marijuana use from one Australian and two U.S. surveys, and considers the effect of methodological differences on reported use.
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Authors: Jane E. Pirkis, Charles E Irwin, Jr, Claire Brindis, George C. Patton & Michael G. Sawyer

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Pirkis, J., Irwin, C. E., Jr., Brindis, C. D., Patton, G. C., & Sawyer, M. G. (2003). Adolescent substance use: Beware of international comparisons. Journal of Adolescent Health, 33(4), 279-286. Click here to access this article

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