Amphetamine Taking among Young Offenders

Abstract

This study sampled the London area remand (under 21) population to try to ascertain the current incidence of amphetamine taking, for comparison with the earlier study by Scott and Willcox (1965) on a slightly younger group. In addition to laboratory analysis of urine samples collected during reception procedure at the Remand Centre, we also assembled some psychological test data, information as to current offence, and patients' reports as to their drug-taking habits, if any.