Adolescent Substance Abuse in the Post-COVID Era: A Review of Emerging Trends and Prevention Strategies

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dc.contributor.authorOwolabi, Aen_US
dc.contributor.authorRabiat, OE.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-30T08:52:05Z
dc.date.available2024-11-30T08:52:05Z
dc.date.issued2024-08
dc.description.abstractAim: This study aims to review the emerging trends in adolescent substance abuse in the post-COVID era and evaluate effective prevention strategies tailored to these evolving challenges. Study Design: A comprehensive review of recent data and research on adolescent substance abuse trends and prevention strategies during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Place and Duration of Study: The study encompasses global data from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 to the present, focusing on adolescents' mental health and substance use patterns. Methodology: The study involved an extensive literature review of peer-reviewed journals, reports from health organizations, and data from national surveys. It analyzed the impact of pandemic-related factors such as lockdowns, social distancing, remote learning, and increased screen time on adolescent mental health and substance use. Additionally, the effectiveness of school-based, community, and family-based prevention programs was evaluated. Results: The review identified increased use of marijuana, prescription drugs, synthetic substances, and alcohol among adolescents. Mental health issues, exacerbated by prolonged isolation and disrupted routines, significantly contributed to substance use. Digital platforms emerged as new channels for substance access and exposure. Effective prevention strategies included school-based programs like Life Skills Training and Project ALERT, community initiatives such as Communities That Care, and family-based approaches like the Strengthening Families Program. Conclusion: The post-COVID era has introduced unique challenges to adolescent substance abuse prevention. Effective strategies must integrate mental health support, digital literacy education, and targeted interventions for high-risk groups. By adapting to evolving trends and leveraging comprehensive, multi-faceted approaches, we can enhance adolescent well-being and mitigate the impact of substance abuse.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsUniversity of Maryland, USAen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsUniversity of Lagos, Nigeria.en_US
dc.identifier.citationOwolabi A, Rabiat OE.. Adolescent Substance Abuse in the Post-COVID Era: A Review of Emerging Trends and Prevention Strategies. Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research. 2024 Aug; 36(8): 156-169en_US
dc.identifier.issn2456-8899
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/237226
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherMs. M. B. Mondalen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber8en_US
dc.relation.volume36en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i85536en_US
dc.subjectAdolescenten_US
dc.subjectsubstance abuseen_US
dc.subjectCOVID-19en_US
dc.subjectmental healthen_US
dc.subjectadolescent well-beingen_US
dc.subjectprevention strategiesen_US
dc.subjectinterventionsen_US
dc.titleAdolescent Substance Abuse in the Post-COVID Era: A Review of Emerging Trends and Prevention Strategiesen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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