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How prevalent is drug abuse among teenagers in india?

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Pretty high. But mostly depends on what class of society the teenagers are in. And which state in India. I would presume it's like 30-50% in Punjab. Drug use amongst teens belonging to Upper Middle Class and the Rich is quite high. Out of 10, Atleast 3–4 have tried drugs (mostly weed). read more

Owing to financial, cultural and common sense difficulties. Drugs like Weed, are pretty easy to get in metros like Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. The Hyderabad Public School Drug Scandal showed that even students from low income weren't an exception to drug addiction. Drugs are increasingly becoming common amongst teens and children. read more

Drug Abuse in the Indian Youth. As the drug epidemic continues to painstakingly seep into the country’s social and cultural aspects, drug abuse naturally trickles into our younger generation – a generation refusing to be left out. Making up one-fifth of the population, 15-24 year-olds carry with them India’s future. read more

While illicit drug use among youth is lower than tobacco and alcohol use, youth and young adults between the ages of 12 and 25 were more likely to be current illicit drug users than adults 26 and older. 10 Marijuana is the most widely used of all illicit drugs among youth and many youth report that it is highly accessible. 11 Studies report that the degree to which teens disapprove of marijuana use and the perceived risk associated with use, even regular use, has recently begun to decline. read more

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