Spożycie alkoholu przez uczniów po 18. roku życia uczęszczających do warszawskich szkół ponadgimnazjalnych

Introduction . Alcohol is the most widespread psychoactive substance both among teenagers and adults. It takes third place in the rating of health risk factors. Aim. Analysis of alcohol consumption by young adults aged eighteen or above attending secondary schools in Warsaw. Material and methods . The research was conducted among 612 students aged 18 or above attending secondary schools. Research was conducted in the time between June 2011 and April 2012. The method used during the research was a diagnostic survey with a questionnaire technique. Results and conclusions. Over three quarters of students admits to alcohol consumption. Women (75%) consume alcohol less frequently than men (84%). The majority of the studied young adults of Warsaw attending secondary schools drink alcohol. The most popular alcohol among students is beer and vodka.