A study of substance abuse on two campuses of University of Papua New Guinea.
BACKGROUND
Recent research reports indicate that there is a substantial amount of substance abuse on the campuses of the University of Papua New Guinea.


OBJECTIVE
To compare the frequency and quantity of alcohol and drug abuse on the two campuses of the University of Papua New Guinea in the National Capital District.


METHODS
A purposely designed questionnaire was used to collect data randomly on a total of 90 subjects (45 from each campus). The data was subjected to computer analysis.


RESULTS
The results show that abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs is prevalent on the two campuses of the University of Papua New Guinea.


CONCLUSIONS
The results will form the basis of recommendations for substance abuse prevention, through information and education of the University students and staff members.
Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Papua New Guinea, Boroko, Papua New Guinea.
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D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D009512:New Guinea / Q000453:epidemiology; D012907:Smoking / Q000453:epidemiology; D000074606:Smoking Prevention; D013334:Students / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013337:Students, Medical / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control