Substance abuse is a rapidly growing problem in today's society. Drug addictions hinder and hold people back from daily life events, dreams, achievements, and the relationships they have with friends and family. A common and recurring problem related to substance abuse is the problem of influence and peer pressure to try and use drugs, which can range from alcohol, tobacco, and even the use of prescription drugs. The negative influences of peer pressure can promote drug use which can further lead to addictive behavior, not just to one drug, but to multiple combinations of drugs. Both social and economic factors lead to substance abuse and many negative problems such as loss of job, friends, family and purpose in life, these are all potential problems that can occur if one's addiction is not addressed in time. Therefore, it is necessary to take preventative measures to address substance abuse and prevent future generations from falling prey to the circulating drugs present in our society today. This article will determine how social and economic influences put adolescents at risk of developing substance addiction, and will also develop possible solutions and strategies to prevent the formation of addictive behaviors, as well as strategies that can possibly address and prevent drug addiction. problems in Canada. Drug problems must be resolved and addressed now, before they continue to create further negative factors for people in 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 location, employment, class, race, age, and access to care ... in the middle of paper... and other substances commonly used by adolescents. Therefore, schools need to promote positive social skills to teach children and adolescents how to say no regardless of the situation. These programs must take into consideration the social and economic factors present in a young person's life to incorporate positive and protective factors to prevent drug use. The promotion of positive social skills and the encouragement of protective factors against drug-taking behavior and other forms of deviant behavior. Successful primary prevention programs are based on the central idea that an individual is less likely to engage in substance abuse if protective factors in his or her life are strengthened and risk factors are decreased. Only then can a young person be resilient enough to overcome the temptations of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.