Trends in Norwegian adolescents’ substance use between 2014 and 2022: socioeconomic and gender differences
The increasing use of cannabis and other illicit drugs among Norwegian adolescents is concerning. Future studies should explore the underlying causes of this rise and explore the complex factors influencing adolescent substance use behaviours. A comprehensive understanding of these factors is essential for developing targeted and effective interventions.
Authors
- Indira Samarawickrema (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4659-170X)
- Arnhild Myhr
- Erik R. Sund (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0736-5139)
- Renate K. Vesterbekkmo
Institutions
- SINTEF (NO)
- University of Canberra (AU)
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NO)
- Levanger Hospital (NO)
- St Olav's University Hospital (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2024-09-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-19983-9
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.24