Over one-fifth of Indian teenagers at moderate, high risk of substance use: Study

Over one-fifth of Indian teenagers at moderate, high risk of substance use: Study

A recent study published in The Lancet Regional Health-Southeast Asia journal has found that over one-fifth of Indian teenagers could be at moderate or high risk of substance use. The study, which looked at over 6,000 teenagers from 108 schools in India, identified accessibility to substances as a key modifiable factor associated with a higher risk of substance use. The study's findings highlight the need for early intervention and prevention strategies to address the issue of substance use among Indian teenagers.