An Exploratory Study of the Relationship between Subjective Societal Experiences and Changing Patterns of Narcotic Abuse among Adolescents in Hong Kong

 Dr. LEE King-wa, Prof. LAW Chi-kin, and Dr. CHAN Ching-yee

 2010 – 2011

Society and Demographic Transition

Adolescents Drug Abuse Hong Kong 

Objectives
To address the following three points on adolescent drug abusers in Hong Kong:
• changing reasons for taking drugs
• the relationship between drugs and crime
• displacement

Methodology
The study involved in-depth interviews conducted with high-risk adolescents referred to the researchers by community partners (e.g., St. James’ Settlement) and attempted to relate their boredom/depression/anxiety, curiosity, or perception of peer influence to their ongoing subjective societal experiences.

Funded by
a CUHK direct grant