The purpose of the article was to investigate parents' knowledge and attitudes concerning drug abuse. The results of the study suggest that factual knowledge and “liberal-conservative” attitudes toward drugs is significantly related to age. Sex of parent was also found to be a factor as was level of educational attainment. It was concluded that a comprehensive drug education program should include “education” of parents as well as children.
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