
@article{ref1,
title="A study of substance abuse on two campuses of University of Papua New Guinea",
journal="Medicine and law",
year="1998",
author="Johnson, F. Y.",
volume="17",
number="2",
pages="229-241",
abstract="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. CONCLUSION: The results will form the basis of recommendations for substance abuse prevention, through information and education of the University students and staff members.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0723-1393",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}