Contains: Frequent use of social media may be linked to harmful behaviors in children and young people, such as drinking, taking drugs, smoking, and gambling. Exposure to alcohol advertising on social media platforms has the strongest evidence of harm. Further research is needed to understand the full impact and causality of these behaviors. Safeguards for a digital world are still evolving. No warning necessary.
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1. Social media
2. Harmful behaviors
3. Children and young people
4. University of Glasgow
5. University of Strathclyde
6. Public Health Scotland
7. Research study
8. Data analysis
9. Teenagers
10. Alcohol consumption
11. Drug use
12. Smoking
13. Advertisement influence
14. Risky sexual behaviors
15. Anti-social behavior
16. Gambling
17. Online safety
18. Youth protection
19. Research findings
20. Health organizations.