Study Finds Over One-Fifth of Indian Adolescents at Moderate-to-High Substance Use Risk
A study published in The Lancet Regional Health-Southeast Asia surveyed over 6,000 adolescents across 108 schools in six Indian districts, finding that 21.4% are at moderate-to-high risk of substance use. Schools in Guwahati and Deoghar showed the highest risk levels, while Nagpur and Puducherry had predominantly low-risk profiles. Factors such as school environment, socio-demographics, personality traits, and digital exposure influenced risk. The study involved institutions like AIIMS Gorakhpur and JIPMER Puducherry and used WHO's ASSIST and SURPS tools for assessment.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (51/100). Lens Score 47/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, northeastnow, economictimes, theassamtribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
theassamtribune broke this story on 28 Jul, 09:34 am. Other outlets followed.