This article examines youth drug use as a global public health and human rights challenge, highlighting its impact on health, education, dignity and social protection. It reviews international legal frameworks, including the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and underscores state obligations for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. The paper analyzes best practices and emphasizes comprehensive, rights-based approaches.

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