Substance abuse is a rapidly growing problem in today's society. Substance abuse prevents people from experiencing daily life events, dreams, accomplishments, and the relationships they have with friends and family members. A recurring problem with drug addiction is the issue of peer influence and pressure on trying and using drugs, which can vary from alcohol, tobacco, and even prescription drug use. The negative influences of peer pressure can promote drug use, which can lead to addictive behavior, not to a single drug, but to multiple combinations of drugs. Social and economic factors lead to substance abuse and many negative problems such as losing your job, friends, family, and life's purpose. These are all potential problems that can arise if your addiction is not treated in time. Therefore, preventive measures must be taken to combat drug addiction and prevent future generations from falling prey to the drugs circulating in our society today. This article will determine how social and economic influences put adolescents at risk for developing substance dependence, it will also develop possible solutions and strategies in order to prevent the formation of addictive behaviors, as well as strategies that can potentially treat and prevent drugs. problems in Canada. Drug problems must be resolved and addressed now, before they continue to create negative factors for members of Canadian society. Social and Economic Influences on Adolescents Social determinants of health are both social and economic factors and conditions that influence individuals and groups in society. based on their location, job, class, race, age and access to care...... middle of paper ......ed and other substances commonly used by adolescents. Schools must therefore promote positive social skills to teach children and adolescents to say no whatever the situation. These programs must take into account the social and economic factors present in a young person's life in order to incorporate positive and protective factors to prevent drug use. Promoting positive social skills and encouraging protective factors against drug use behaviors. and other forms of deviant behavior. Effective primary prevention programs are based on the central idea that an individual is less likely to engage in substance abuse if protective factors in their life are strengthened and risk factors decreased. Only then can a young person be resilient enough to overcome the temptations of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs..