Figure GPS-8. Trends in last 12 months use of amphetamines among young adults (aged 15 to 34), measured by population surveys [see all figures in this series...]

Part (i) All countries

Notes:

Sample sizes (respondents) for the 15 to 34 age group for each country and year are presented in Table GPS-8 part (ii).

Data taken from national surveys available in each country. Figures and methodology for each survey can be consulted in Table GPS-8 part ii in the Statistical bulletin 2010.

For ‘young adults’, the EMCDDA uses the range 15 to 34 years (Denmark and UK from 16 years, Germany, Estonia (1998) and Hungary from 18 years). In France the age range was 25 to 34 in 1992 and the 18 to 39 years in 1995.

Related links:

Statistical bulletin 2006: Figure GPS-6

Statistical bulletin 2007: Figure GPS-8

Statistical bulletin 2008: Figure GPS-8 part (i)

Statistical bulletin 2009: Figure GPS-8 part (i)

See also Table GPS-0

See also 'General notes for interpreting data' on the Explanatory notes and help page

Sources:

Reitox national reports 2009, taken from population surveys, reports or scientific articles.