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Substance abuse is the use of harmful psychoactive substances, such as alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs, that leads to negative consequences for the individual's physical, mental, and social health. An article I found Teens and Substance Abuse in Connecticut is about the impact of substance abuse on young people, including the risk of addiction, academic and social problems, and increased risk of physical and mental health problems. The article also mentions the importance of early intervention and treatment for young people struggling with substance use. According to the article, Connecticut is among the top 10 states with the highest rates of past-month illicit drug use among people aged 12 and older (Newport Academy). The textbook discusses the impact of drugs and alcohol addiction on individuals' physical and mental health, as well as the social and economic costs associated with substance use. The book also explores the psychological and environmental factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of addiction, such as stress, social norms, and peer pressure. The textbook also mentions prevention and treatment strategies for substance use, such as behavioral interventions, pharmacotherapy, and peer support groups (Brannon, Updegraff, Feist, 2022). Another article I found Alcohol and drug abuse among Connecticut youth: implications for adolescent medicine and public health did a study on about 4,000 7^th graders to 12 graders in Connecticut public schools. The survey showed increases in the use of tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana among younger students. The article goes into detail about the prevalence of substance use among adolescents, as well as the risk factors and consequences associated with substance abuse. The article reviews research on the impact of substance use on cognitive, social, and emotional development, as well as the increased risk of mental health disorders among adolescents with substance use. The article also talks about how primary-care physicians can play a huge role in reducing substance abuse and how substance abuse differs between age, gender, ethnic background, and community type (Ungemack, Hartwell, Babor,