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Early exposure to opioids in the home significantly increases the risk of later opioid use disorder. This article highlights key adolescent risk factors—parental practices, health beliefs, and early alcohol use—and stresses the importance of prevention through safe storage, disposal, and early interventions at both family and school levels.
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.
This study examines the economic cost of opioid use disorder (OUD) and the societal value of preventing it. Using 2015–2018 data, it analyzes the financial burden across taxpayers, healthcare, and society, revealing increased spending despite a decline in OUD cases—largely due to the rising prevalence of fentanyl.
The 2020 NSDUH report from SAMHSA presents key national indicators of substance use and mental health, uniquely shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. It introduced web-based data collection and adopted DSM-5 criteria for diagnoses, marking a shift from past surveys and offering new insights into behavioral health during a crisis year.
Fewer than 9% of college students with substance use issues seek help, regardless of SUD severity or self-perceived need. Social pressure was the main driver behind help-seeking behavior. The findings emphasize the need for improved early intervention strategies and education to support prevention and treatment within college populations.
Most individuals who misuse prescription pain relievers obtain them for free from friends, family, or healthcare providers. This article emphasizes the importance of not sharing medications and properly disposing of unused prescriptions to prevent misuse. The findings support targeted prevention strategies to reduce access to potentially addictive medications.
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.
In 2020, the U.S. opioid crisis cost nearly $1.5 trillion, fueled by increased use and overdose deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic. Disruptions in care and rising racial disparities, particularly among Black Americans, worsened outcomes. The findings highlight the need for expanded treatment access, stigma reduction, and sustained public health efforts.