Abstract:BACKGROUND: Adolescent substance use is an important public health problem because of its potential consequences on the growing brain. Problematic internet use is also a related phenomenon. The validity of self-report of substance and internet use is questionable in this population because of social desirability bias. OBJECTIVE: To estimate the extent of gender-specific substance use and internet use among students of eighth to twelfth classes in an urban area in Ernakulam, Kerala based on the report of peers.… Show more
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