Although young people are more likely than ever before to be offered illegal drugs, they are less likely to start experimenting with them, the unit found. The unit's findings are based on questionnaires completed each year by about 40,000 pupils aged 9 to 15. Although this was higher than before, the researchers think this may be the result of changes in the questions asked. The figures suggest that more young people are refusing drugs in spite of their availability.
Fashions change quite quickly.
The downward trend coincided with investment in a network of drug action teams. If there is a connection, then well done.