Australia; NSW; QLD; WA
Kids aged 14-17 who have been involved in the justice system had significantly higher levels of alcohol, tobacco and drug use than their peers, according to Australian research. The study found that despite these higher levels of drug use, only one-in-three young people engaging in weekly drug use had been in contact with an alcohol or drug service or health professional for emotional or behavioural problems during the past year. The authors say the inadequacy of our current responses is failing these vulnerable young people and that investing in this population is an investment in the future in terms of overcoming health disparities and disrupting the path towards adult offending.
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