The Alarming Rise in Alcohol and Substance Use amongst Children and Adolescents

Hawraa Sameer Sajwani*

Alcohol and illicit substance use are on the rise amongst children and adolescents all over the world. This can lead to several biological, psychological, social, and legal implications. It also predisposes them to many psychiatric illnesses on the mood and psychotic spectrums, and can lead to maladaptive personality structures, traits, and disorders. Much more statistics and association studies are required in this field to guide preventative, screening, and treatment approaches. 

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Published on: Apr 30, 2026 Pages: 21-24

Full Text PDF Full Text HTML DOI: 10.17352/apt.000070
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