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A national study of over 3,000 U.S. secondary school students found a strong link between high medical and nonmedical use of ADHD stimulants. Certain school and demographic factors increased risk. The findings highlight the need for targeted prevention efforts in schools with high stimulant prescription rates to reduce misuse.
This national report highlights 2014 behavioral health data, revealing increases in marijuana and heroin use, while nonmedical pain reliever use declined. Substance use disorders affected 21.5 million Americans, with alcohol use disorder being most common. Mental illness remained prevalent, especially among young adults. The findings underscore prevention and treatment priorities.
Between 2000 and 2015, prescription opioid exposures among children and adolescents led to serious health outcomes and increased medical admissions, especially among teens and young children. A notable rise in buprenorphine exposures among children under five highlights the urgent need for stronger prevention and safe medication disposal efforts targeting youth.
This randomized trial highlights high rates of prescription opioid misuse among U.S. adolescents and young adults, often linked to other substance use. Many obtain opioids from friends or family, emphasizing the need for behavioral interventions, proper disposal, and targeted screening programs to reduce access and prevent future substance use disorders.
SAMHSA’s 2021 NSDUH report provides key insights into substance use and mental health among Americans aged 12 and older, using a multimode survey approach with nearly 70,000 respondents. Due to methodological changes, data from 2021 are not directly comparable to previous years but offer an updated national snapshot of behavioral health trends.
Investing in prevention programs targeting youth mental health and substance misuse yields strong financial and societal returns. Family-based and community interventions are cost-effective and reduce high-risk behaviors. Despite their success, scaling and funding remain challenges. The article urges increased prioritization of prevention amid rising adolescent fentanyl-related overdose deaths.