How teenagers in Austria are swapping beer and cigarettes for new addictions
March 31, 2025 by thelocal.at
How teenagers in Austria are swapping beer and cigarettes for new addictions
A recent report on Austrian teens shows a shift towards healthier choices, with less smoking and alcohol consumption. However, there is an increase in e-cigarette and nicotine pouch use. Mental health issues are prevalent, with one in four teens reporting low well-being. Substance use is linked to psychological stress, social media overuse, and gaming. The survey also revealed an increase in teens avoiding alcohol completely. Conducted on 7,735 ninth and tenth-grade students in Austria, the study is part of a larger European research project.
32.00% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 2.5 million current smokers in Austria.
SOURCE: GSTHR
