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The aim is to assess the prevalence of substance use among adolescents in South Africa and highlight the need for targeted interventions.

April 1, 2026Drug and Alcohol ReviewOpen Access

Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of the Prevalence of Substance Use Among Adolescents in South Africa

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The aim is to assess the prevalence of substance use among adolescents in South Africa and highlight the need for targeted interventions.
Conducted a systematic review of existing literature on adolescent substance use
Performed a meta-analysis to aggregate prevalence data
Focused on alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis use rates among adolescents
High prevalence rates of alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis use identified among adolescents
Evidence indicates that early substance use is linked to the development of substance use disorders
Findings underscore the need for improved surveillance and prevention programs for adolescents

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Systematic review uncovers high prevalence of substance use in adolescents, indicating urgent prevention needs.

Brooke‐Sumner et al. (2026) studied this question.

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