In a secondary schools drink crisis, a new survey shows that nine out of ten boys and girls are imbibing alcohol in fifth and six years. More than half the pupils interviewed drink once a week.

Report shows young people on the street at night.

Barman pulling pints.

Signs for Smithwick and Taunton Cider.

Barman's hand with glass under optical measure.

Interview with Finian McGrath, teacher, on underage drinking even among primary school children.

Young people around a bonfire drinking from bottles.

Concerned Parents Against Drugs march.

Interview with Paddy Moran, teacher, who says that sometimes parents introduce children to drugs particularly if they are hyperactive.

Paddy Moran and reporter, Eileen Magnier, in a classroom.

Interview with Paddy Moran who says that An Chomhairle Oiliúna (An Co) and other youth organisations have to pick up the pieces.

Drug addict injecting himself.

'Pushers Out' banner and crowd demonstrating.

Interview with Senator Joe O'Toole who says that the government could set up courses to help teachers deal with the problem.

The reporter is Eileen Magnier.

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