Tobacco and cannabis use in the young 'Not in Employment, Education or Training' population: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Fiche publication

Date publication

juin 2026

Journal

Addiction (Abingdon, England)

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Dr MINARY Laetitia

Tous les auteurs :
Eyraud C, Collin C, Martin P, Alberti C, Minary L, Dumas A, Le Roux E

Lien Pubmed

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/42225563

Résumé

NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training) youth represent a vulnerable population from a public health perspective, facing multiple health challenges, including elevated substance use. Tobacco and cannabis are the most commonly used psychoactive substances among young people, with early initiation associated with long-term health and social consequences. While evidence suggests associations between NEET status and substance use, data remain limited regarding patterns of use and potential variations across different NEET profiles. This study aimed to characterise tobacco and cannabis use within the NEET population, taking into account the diversity of profiles, and to compare it with that of the general population, including employed youth and students, in order to inform targeted prevention strategies.