Slowly, but steadily, they were assimilated into a more modern way of life. Today's teens in Nanavut face the same problems and mounting pressures. The suicide rate is among the highest in the world and many teens are prone to alcohol and drug abuse. One practice is inhaling glues and spray from aerosol cans. Privileges such as cinemas, shopping malls, and other forms of entertainment are few and far between, if they exist at all.
Television is available, as is radio.
As for driving, teens can get their license, but with few transportation routes for cars, there's little need. Money wasn't important in traditional Inuit life, as long as the family had food, clothing, and shelter. Teens also have the option of quitting school when they turn 16, but education is stressed tremendously. In addition to basic studies, high emphasis is placed on Inuit culture, history and language. Exchange programs have been developed to give these teens first-hand experience with other peoples and cultures.