VANCOUVER TEENS LEAD IN DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE

Vancouver -- A new survey has found that people between 16 and 25 in
this city are more likely to experiment with alcohol and drugs than
young people elsewhere in Canada.

The Vancouver Coastal Health Authority says it found 54 per cent of
young people who were surveyed had smoked marijuana or cigarettes in
the past year, while nine out of 10 had drunk alcohol.

Young men are more likely to try pot, mushrooms and cocaine, while
young women use ecstasy more.

One-third said they tried drugs because they were curious and most
think pot is the least risky drug.