In a survey of 10,000 pupils the survey found:
1 in 3 15 year olds has smoked cannabis
18% of pupils aged 11-18 had taken drugs in previous 12 months
13% had tried cannabis in previous year
Drug use in 2001 = 20%
Drug use in 2002 = 18% – a slight decrease.
Source: NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AND NATIONAL CENTRE FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
