Decline in Nonprescription Sedative Use Among Galician Students

A 2025 study shows nonprescription sedative and hypnotic drug use among Galician students aged 14-18 has decreased to 6.7%, down from 7.9% in 2023. This positive trend reflects declining misuse of these controlled substances among adolescents, though significant gender disparities persist. The findings highlight concerns about unsupervised medication use among youth and underscore the importance of education on prescription drug safety. Understanding these patterns is crucial for public health initiatives addressing substance abuse prevention in schools.