| 1. Title: Drug abuse among street children: a study of central Mumbai. Author: Kumar A Source: Mumbai, India, International Institute for Population Sciences, 2001 Jan 18. [10] p. Abstract: This paper presents a study undertaken among street children in Central Mumbai, India to assess the nature and extent of their problem and drug abuse strategies. Findings are shown through the tables presented which indicate the distribution of children by age and level of education; distribution of children by age and expenditure on drug abuse; distribution of children by age and reason for becoming street children; and distribution of drug addicted children sent to remand homes for medical treatment and drug rehabilitation. Language: English Keywords: INDIA | RESEARCH REPORT | CASE STUDIES | STREET KIDS | YOUTH | DRUG USE AND ABUSE | POVERTY | SOCIAL PROBLEMS | Asia, Southern | Asia | Developing Countries | Studies | Research Methodology | Homeless Persons | Residence Characteristics | Population Distribution | Geographic Factors | Population | Age Factors | Population Characteristics | Demographic Factors | Behavior | Socioeconomic Factors | Economic Factors Document Number: 169311 |
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