Teenagers whose parents are not against cannabis use four times more likely to take drug, study finds
January 06, 2025 by irishexaminer.com
Teenagers whose parents are not against cannabis use four times more likely to take drug, study finds
Irish research shows adolescents are more likely to use cannabis if they perceive parental ambivalence. The study of 4,400 15-16-year-olds identified other risk factors like peer influence, lack of parental supervision, and low perception of harm. Parental attitudes significantly impact adolescent behavior, with parental involvement key in prevention initiatives. Friends' influence was found to be even stronger. The research stressed the urgent need for tailored public health messaging to counter societal acceptance and misconceptions about cannabis. Additionally, it highlighted the importance of parental education and increased awareness of cannabis-related risks among teenagers and parents.
18.00% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 717,042 current smokers in Ireland 21.00% of men are current smokers but only 15.00% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
