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Second and third year medical students’ self-reported alcohol and substance use, smoking habits and academic performance at a South African medical school

Health SA Gesondheid September 18, 2019 Annelize Vorster, Anthonie M. Gerber, Lynette J. van der Merwe et al. 21 citations

Background: Health professional students frequently use alcohol and narcotics. The potential impact on academic performance and professional behaviour is concerning.Aim: This study aimed to determine self-reported use of alcohol, illicit substances (e.g. cannabis, lysergic acid diethylamide [LSD], magic mushroom, cocaine, crack, ecstasy, methamphetamine and heroin), prescription medication and...