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This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

Illicit Drug Use and Sociodemographic Correlates Among Adolescents in a Brazilian Metropolitan Region: A School-Based Cross-Sectional Study

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Cross-sectional study assessed drug use prevalence in high school students, revealing socioeconomic and LGBTQIAPN+ associations.

Drug experimentation was reported by 22% of high school students, with significant variations between genders.
Higher lifetime drug use was observed among older adolescents and those from higher socioeconomic classes, indicating risk.
Statistically significant associations were noted in LGBTQIAPN+ students and Black students, suggesting targeted interventions.
The study emphasizes the need for public policies promoting mental health, diversity, and racial equity among adolescents.

Ribeiro et al. (2025) studied this question.

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