Behavioral Health Business February 21, 2024
Substance use during adolescence can be a crucial indicator of behavioral health issues in adulthood. Data shows more than two million adolescents aged 12 to 17 report using drugs within the last month.
A new CDC study found that the most commonly reported reason for teens to use a substance is to relieve stress – and that half of teens report using substances alone, increasing the risk of fatal overdose.
Research shows that most adults with a substance use disorder (SUD) begin using substances during adolescence and that the severity of a SUD in adolescence can increase rates of substance misuse in adulthood.
The CDC study relied on data from CHAT, a self-reported, online assessment for adolescents...
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