Substance Abuse - Overview

Substance abuse, which includes alcohol consumption and injection drug use, is a growing area of public health concern globally among youth.

United Nations Office of the Secretary General Envoy on Youth: #YouthStats Substance Abuse

This face sheet highlights key global evidence for youth and substance abuse in three areas: tobacco use, alcohol abuse, and drug use. (No Dates)

World Health Organization: Psychoactive Substance Use Among Adolescents

This website houses regional fact sheets on the use of “psychoactive substances among 13-15 year old students were created for the WHO African Region and the WHO Region of the Americas. The fact sheets present data from GSHS surveys carried out between 2004 and 2009.” (2009)

United Nations – Youth and Substance Abuse

This United Nations’ page houses information and links on substance abuse and youth. (No Date)