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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young People, 2003

Variable Details

Variabledgftwh
LabelWho drug was from first time
Responses
1 My brother or sister 84
2 A friend of my own age 1066
3 A friend older than me 596
4 A friend younger than me 38
5 A boyfriend or girlfriend 49
6 My mother, father or step-parent 59
7 Someone I knew of, but didn't know personally 170
8 A stranger 41
9 Someone else 321
98 (Multi-coded) 0
-9 Not answered (99) 129
-8 129
-1 Item not applicable 7708
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationSmoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young People, 2003
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