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April 10, 2026Open Access

Mapping the Landscape of Adolescent Substance Use: A Review

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SBSudip BhattacharyaNSNishat Ahmed SheikhGJG Jahnavi

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Overview

This review maps substance use trends and risk factors in adolescents, indicating a need for effective preventative strategies.

Key Points

  • The aim is to review the trends, determinants, and consequences of substance use among adolescents across different contexts.
  • Conducted a systematic search of multiple databases for studies published from 2010 to 2024.
  • Included peer-reviewed studies focusing on adolescents aged 10-19 years.
  • Two independent reviewers screened studies for inclusion using the κ statistic for reliability.
  • Synthesized findings narratively with a socio-ecological framework.
  • Alcohol and tobacco were the most common substances, with increasing e-cigarette use and regional cannabis and opioid rises.
  • Reported prevalence of substance use among adolescents in India ranged from 7% to 56%, primarily for tobacco.
  • Risk factors included genetic vulnerabilities, peer influence, and socioeconomic challenges.
  • Consequences included cognitive decline, mental health issues, and academic struggles.
  • Interventions showed modest effectiveness through life-skills programs, family involvement, and policy changes.

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Bhattacharya et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d896046c1944d70ce0734ehttps://doi.org/10.47203/ijch.2026.v38i01.006
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