The intent of this survey is to achieve an understanding of the drug using patterns of youngsters in New York's secondary schools. It was initiated to gather in detail the extent and dimensions of alcohol and drug use among a sample of New York students in grades seven through twelve. This survey was conceived as a benchmark study--to establish a statistical baseline against which trends could be measured. The report is organized into three parts: (1) sample and methodology; (2) questionnaire construction and application; and (3) findings. (Author/YRJ)