
Dr. LEE King-wa, Prof. LAW Chi-kin and Dr. CHAN Ching-yee
2011 – 2012
Society and Demographic Transition
Drug Abuse Hong Kong Youth
2011 – 2012
Society and Demographic Transition
Drug Abuse Hong Kong Youth
Objectives
To address the following questions:
• What are the latest patterns of psychotropic drug abuse among at-risk youth in Hong Kong?
• Is drug use becoming normalized in Hong Kong?
• What are the perceptions of youth towards the use of ketamine in particular?
Methodology
The study involved conducting in-depth interviews with high-risk youths referred to the researchers by community partners, and conducting focus group interviews with front-line social workers and police officers.
Funded by
a CUHK direct grant