The increasing global health priority of substance use in young people

Substance use in young people (aged 10-24 years) might disrupt key periods of transition that occur as the adolescent brain undergoes cognitive and emotional development, and key psychosocial transitions are made. Adolescence is the peak time for initiation of substance use, with tobacco and alcohol...

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Published in:	The Lancet. Psychiatry Vol. 3; no. 3; p. 251
Main Authors:	Degenhardt, Louisa, Stockings, Emily, Patton, George, Hall, Wayne D, Lynskey, Michael
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01.03.2016
Subjects:	Adolescent Child Global Health - statistics & numerical data Health Priorities Humans Substance-Related Disorders - epidemiology Young Adult
ISSN:	2215-0374, 2215-0374
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