National Survey Reveals Decline in Substance Use Among Adolescents and Young Adults, Indicating Progress in Public Health.
The 2025 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), released last week, covers five years and shows declines in substance use by adolescents and young adults. The survey, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is a source of data on substance use and addiction, with mental health added as well.
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