(University of the Western Cape, 2004) Gana, Thandeka Christine; Amoateng, A.Y Prof; Institute for Child and Family Development; Faculty of Community and Health Sciences
The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of peer, community and religious influences on alcohol and tobacco use among high school adolescents from three different dominant groups of South Africa i.e. African, coloured and white adolescents. The investigations were based on two perceived major factors such as their familiy structure and their family's socio-economic status, which may either increase or decrease the likelihood of adolescent substance use.