The present paper deals with aspects on drug abuse among 12-15 year old students from the seventh and eighth series from public and private schools in Alfenas in 1993. The most offered and used drugs were the volatile solvents or inhalants followed by marijuana. Drugs are more frequently offered at public places (gymnasia, bars, video game houses, amusement parks, etc.). It was found that 5.5% of the inferviewed sfudents had already used drugs under the influence of friends or out of curiosity. Practically, all students had been informed about qrugs either at home and/or at school. As school has the greatest clientele under the risk of drug abuse, that is, children, adolescents and youngsters, and as it is responsible for education and culture communication, it is the most capable one to carry out a drug prevention program.
Drugs; Students; School