Usual frequency of drug use by school children in England 2023, by gender

Usual frequency of drug use by school children (aged 11-15) who have taken drugs in England in 2023, by gender

CharacteristicBoysGirls
Most days 9% 5%
At least once a week 10% 5%
Once or twice a month 18% 14%
At least once a month 37% 25%
A few times a year 14% 22%
Once a year or less often 29% 29%
Taken drugs in last year but only ever taken drugs once 20% 25%
Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Share of respondents9%9%10%10%18%18%37%37%14%14%29%29%20%20%5%5%5%5%14%14%25%25%22%22%29%29%25%25%BoysGirlsMost daysAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthAt least once a monthA few times a yearOnce a year or less oftenTaken drugs in last year butonly ever taken drugs once
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Release date

October 2024

Region

United Kingdom (England)

Survey time period

September 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024

Number of respondents

886*

Age group

11-15 years

Special properties

Who used drugs in the last year

Method of interview

Questionnaire and personal interview

Supplementary notes

* Weighted bases: n (boys)= 406; (girls)= 417

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