Modifiable influences on tobacco, cannabis and other drug use in early adolescence.

澳大利亚年轻人的烟草和大麻使用率高是一个持续的问题。本研究将探讨影响儿童后期吸毒发展的因素。国际青年发展研究收集了美国华盛顿州5、7和9年级5,769名学生的数据，和澳大利亚的维多利亚。调查结果将增加对澳大利亚青少年烟草和大麻使用的了解，并为预防政策提供信息。

High rates of tobacco and cannabis use by Australia s young people are a continuing concern. This study will explore the factors that influence the development of drug use from late childhood. The International Youth Development Study collected data from 5,769 students in Grades 5, 7, and 9 in Washington State, U.S., and Victoria, Australia. Findings will both increase understanding of adolescent tobacco and cannabis use in the Australian context and inform prevention policy.