title: Increased exposure to alcohol and cannabis education and changes in use patterns.
abstract: The introduction of new alcohol and cannabis education programs in Ontario schools was associated with significant increases in reported exposure to alcohol and cannabis education. Significant increases were reported for both sexes, all grade levels, and geographic areas. These were associated with decreases in proportions of drinkers, especially among younger students. Little effect was seen on heavy drinking. The evidence also suggests that reported increased exposure to cannabis education was not associated with reduced cannabis use. The challenge remains to develop alcohol education programs which can reduce heavy drinking and to develop effective cannabis education programs.
authors: R G
authors: RG
authors: Smart
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002648:Child; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008385:Marijuana Smoking / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009864:Ontario