Thank you for the article. There is evidence to suggest that adolescent drug use has been increasing in some areas and for certain substances. However, it is important to note that this can vary depending on the country, region, and specific drug in question. For example, a study conducted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) in the United States found that the use of marijuana and vaping devices among 8th and 10th graders increased. On the other hand, the use of alcohol and prescription opioids has decreased. It is also worth noting that adolescent drug use can have a variety of factors that contribute to it, including peer pressure, stress, mental and emotional health challenges, and socioeconomic status. Therefore, it is important to approach the issue of adolescent drug use with a nuanced and holistic understanding. Things are never so cut and dry. What I think we get to become obsessed about is the causes and conditions that create susceptibility to engaging in problematic and or chaotic use of alcohol and other drugs. What is the locomotive/protaganist in each individuals story? I feel like we get to ask why the pain, rather than why the experience of addiction. I feel like we get to engage in compassionate inquiry as parent s and professionals. See https://compassionateinquiry.com/