Recent revelations from the World Health Organization have highlighted a concerning trend in teenage substance use across Europe, Central Asia, and Canada. The data indicates a troubling increase in smoking and drinking among teenagers, with girls now matching or surpassing boys in substance consumption. This shift underscores the need for targeted interventions and educational initiatives to address the rising rates of alcohol and nicotine use among adolescents, emphasising the importance of early prevention and support systems to combat this alarming trajectory.

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