Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2001

Variable Details

VariableDRUGSC7
LabelBest treat addicts stop use drugs?B2.25c
Question text Here are some statements about illegal drugs, such as cannabis, cocaine and heroin. Please tick one box to show how much you agree or disagree with this statement. The best way to treat people who are addicted to drugs is to stop them from using drugs altogether.
Responses
1 Strongly agree 161
2 Agree 320
3 Neither agree/disagree 158
4 Disagree 186
5 Strongly disagree 41
8 Can't choose 56
9 Not answered 20
-2 Skp,A+C version 1853
-1 No self-compltn 492
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2001
Interviewer InstructionsPlease tick one box on each line.
UniverseAdults (18 and over) living in private households in Great Britain (excluding the 'crofting counties' north of the Caledonian Canal).<br>;Adults;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample;Sampling is conducted in four stages; from 1993 the sample has been drawn from the Postcode Address File, whereas in previous years it was drawn from the Electoral Register.
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study. The BSA survey is conducted annually.