Types of polydrug use among Spanish adolescents

► 13.9% of the Spanish adolescents surveyed reported polydrug use. ► More females than males were polydrug users ► 14-15 years old was the most critical age range for beginning polydrug use. ► Polydrug users were categorised into: type A 27.9%, type B 67.8% and type C 3.4%. ► Interventions need to be early and to take a multisubstance perspective.