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September 16, 2025European PsychiatryOpen Access

Substance Abuse: A growing issue in adolescent population

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MBMilenko BogdanovićSBS. BrozanAKAna Kaštelan

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Overview

Study finds rising substance abuse among adolescents hospitalized for psychiatric care, highlighting prevention needs.

Key Points

  • The percentage of adolescents hospitalized for substance abuse increased from 20% in 2019 to 28% by 2024.
  • Data from the Adolescent Psychiatry ward shows a concerning trend in substance use disorders in this population.
  • Comparative analysis from 2019 to 2024 reveals significant growth in substance abuse cases among adolescents.
  • Early intervention and increased access to mental health services are crucial to address rising substance abuse.

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Bogdanović et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4263a713b0b5dfea6c5cbhttps://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2025.1106
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