One World Children's Fund

Among youth, the use of alcohol and other drugs has been linked to unintentional injuries, physical fights, academic and occupational problems, and illegal behavior.
- Center for Disease Control

Alcohol and drug use contribute markedly to infant morbidity and mortality.
- Center for Disease Control

Growing alcohol and drug abuse in many countries has contributed to high mortality and the increased risk of contracting HIV among children and young people.
- United Nations

In some Asian countries, data show that increasing numbers of young women are using illicit drugs. Female injecting drug users are increasingly involved in the sex trade. In some Asian countries, the age of initiation of drug use is declining.
- United Nations