Drug use among young people in Britain has risen by 50% since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. A study by the Youth Foundation "The Mix" revealed that one in three people between the ages of 16 and 25 used a drug in the past year.
Drug use among young people in Britain has risen by 50% since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.
A recent study conducted by The Mix Foundation for young people revealed that one in three between the ages of 16 and 25 used an illegal drug last year, which equates to about 2.6 million people.
"The Mix" research shows that while fewer young people use drugs with the intent of "pleasure," there was a 75% increase in substance use to escape problems.
A similar proportion of young people also used substances to help them deal with mental health problems or emotional distress.
The Mix also reported that 8% of young people used antidepressants over the counter, which equates to more than 634,000 young adults aged 16 to 25 across the UK.
Other young people also adjust the doses of "antidepressants" prescribed by their doctor, and some show signs of addiction.
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