Use of psychoactive substances by adolescents: current panorama
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Use of psychoactive substances by adolescents: current panorama.
Adolescence is a period of vulnerability to substance use disorders (SUDs). Epidemiological studies indicate that about 23% of Brazilian adolescents use drugs, with alcohol being the most widely consumed substance. The etiology of SUDs is complex, influenced by an interaction of genetic risk, individual development, environmental factors, context of use, and substance used. Clinicians should co...
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عنوان ژورنال: Revista Brasileira de Psiquiatria
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1516-4446
DOI: 10.1590/1516-4446-2013-s105