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HEALTHJul 27 · 21:10 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROITDevi Shastri, Associated Press

Federal survey shows promising trends for youth mental health and drug use

A U.S. government report found improved mental health and reduced substance use among adolescents and young adults from 2021 to 2025, including declines in tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana use, as well as fewer suicide-related thoughts. However, challenges persist, with nearly 20% of adolescents experiencing anxiety symptoms and over 45 million people still facing substance use disorders.

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services AdministrationorganizationPartnership to End AddictionorganizationNational Survey on Drug Use and HealthtopicRobyn Osterpersonadolescents aged 12 to 17topicyoung adults aged 18 to 25topicsubstance use disordertopicmajor depressive episodestopic
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