Portuguese teenagers show lower drug and alcohol consumption according to new study
A study by Portugal's Institute for Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies shows decreasing substance use among teenagers, though risks remain concentrated among vulnerable groups.
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Portuguese teenagers are consuming less alcohol and drugs and experiencing fewer related problems, Euronews reported. The findings come from the 2024 Study on Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs and other Addictive Behaviours, known as ECATD-CAD 2024. [1]
According to Euronews, the research was conducted by the Institute for Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies, also known as ICAD. The report highlights that overall consumption levels and problematic issues among young people in Portugal have decreased. [1]
The study also revealed that highest-risk behaviours are becoming increasingly concentrated among specific teenagers. Euronews reported that these elevated risks affect young people who accumulate multiple vulnerability factors. [1]
The research focuses on Generation Z, a demographic cohort born between 1997 and 2012, as well as younger groups. Online interactions and social media platforms remain key media environments used by these young communities. [1][2][3]
In short
- Alcohol and drug consumption has fallen among Portuguese teenagers.
- The findings were published in the ECATD-CAD 2024 study by ICAD.
- Highest-risk addictive behaviours are concentrated among teenagers with multiple vulnerability factors.
Sources
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- [1]Addictive behaviour is falling among Portuguese teens but most vulnerable are still exposedEuronews, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Social media on Wikipedia
- [3]Generation Z on Wikipedia
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