The percentage of individuals who report that their friends use alcohol have remained constant for the past several years
That's great 20% of the respondents report their friends are already using alcohol.  This increases to 50% by grade 8.
By grade 10, 70% of the respondents report their friends or using alcohol, and by 12th grade 80% are using
It is clear major interventions are needed in Region five to combat alcohol use and abuse.