Observational analysis reveals shifting substance use patterns in adolescents assessed for treatment, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies amid fentanyl risks.
Background Although substance use rates among adolescents have decreased, drug overdose deaths among adolescents have increased since 2020, driven largely by illegally made fentanyl (IMF). This study explores substance use patterns and characteristics of adolescents who were assessed for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment to inform prevention and response strategies.
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