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The Alarming Rise in Alcohol and Substance Use amongst Children and Adolescents Hawraa Sameer Sajwani<p>Alcohol and illicit substance use are on the rise amongst children and adolescents all over the world. This can lead to several biological, psychological, social, and legal implications. It also predisposes them to many psychiatric illnesses on the mood and psychotic spectrums, and can lead to maladaptive personality structures, traits, and disorders. Much more statistics and association studies are required in this field to guide preventative, screening, and treatment approaches.&nbsp;</p> Annals of Psychiatry and Treatment - Peertechz Publications 2026-04-30 Research Article https://doi.org/10.17352/apt.000070 en Copyright © Hawraa Sameer Sajwani et al.