Substance abuse in children is a child protection issue says Surya Kant
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Surya Kant states that substance abuse among children is a significant child protection issue beyond being a public health concern.
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- Surya Kant highlighted the growing problem of substance abuse among children in India.
- He referenced a study from August 2026 showing that over twenty percent of teenagers face a moderate-to-high risk of substance use.
- The judge emphasized that this crisis represents a serious child protection matter requiring attention.
- Addressing this issue is critical for safeguarding the well-being of the younger generation.
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“Substance abuse in children not just public health concern, a child protection issue as well”
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Substance abuse in children not just public health concern, a child protection issue as well : CJI Surya Kant Citing an August 2026 study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia, the CJI noted that more than one in five teenagers in India are estimated to be at moderate-to-high risk of…
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