Adolescence is a crucial time for biological, psychological, and social development. It is also
a time when substance addiction and its adverse effects are more likely to occur …

Illicit drug and alcohol abuse have significant negative consequences for individuals who
inject drugs/use drugs (PWID/UDs), including decreased immune system function and …

The global increase in mental disorders also identifies the workplace, including the teaching
environment, as a key source of such disorders. Social problems among learners often put …

The ongoing public health crisis of substance use among school adolescents and young
adults (AYAs) in South Africa is not new in research parlance, amidst the national policy of …

In response to the pervasive violence affecting children's psychosocial wellbeing in South
Africa, the Adopt-a-School Foundation introduced the Thari programme, targeting …

Background Substance use among adolescents is on the rise on the African continent in
general, and specifically in Cameroon. However, data on this subject remain scarce, thereby …

Psychoactive substance (PAS) abuse is a major public health problem leading to increased
morbidity and mortality. In Nigeria, the incidence rate of PAS abuse has remained high …

Introduction: Substance use among senior high school students in Ghana has been on the
increase. While various studies have investigated the topic, studies that examine the issue in …

Background: In South Africa, illicit substance use among school-going adolescents is of
great concern and negatively influences the learning and teaching school environment …

Adolescent substance use continues to remain a significant problem, especially in low-
income communities in South Africa. This phenomenon not only affects individuals and …