Increase in the Use of Alcohol and Other Substances in Adolescents During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Eur Psychiatry · 2022 · PMC9567500

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A recent systematic review (Roberts et al., 221) showed mixed tendencies towards increased alcohol consumption, contrasting with a clear trend towards the use of other psychoactive (illicit drugs and prescription drugs) substances. patterns of use before COVID-19 (e.g. habit of drinking at home) and availability (illicit drug traffic changes) are among the significant factors.

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