In this paper, a descriptive analysis is carried out with the objective of identifying the main findings in the studies carried out regarding the consumption of psychoactive substances in adolescents in school. Methodology it was carried out through a bibliographic search of studies and research carried out around to consumption, this is a descriptive analytical research and was carried out through an active search in databases based on the tracking of electronic documents on the consumption of psychoactive substances in educational institutions, in the results it was evidenced that one of the main causes for which the students consume is due to the influence of a group of friends, for personal and family reasons and because it is currently something that is completely normalized, discussion: different investigations showed which substances are most consumed by adolescents, what perceptions they have these on the c Onsumo, what is the perception of adolescent consumers that educational institutions have, conclusions, According to the researchers studied, the consumption of psychoactive substances day by day is gaining strength in educational institutions and it is important to carry out a work in conjunction with the authority figures of adolescents.