Missouri Independent
Coverage of Missouri Independent in the Nexus archive.
- More teens with cannabis use disorder are facing treatment delays, study finds
A study found that 34% of adolescents seeking treatment for cannabis use disorder (CUD) in 2022 faced admission delays, with wait times attributed to pandemic-related disruptions and increased demand. The research, analyzing data from 2012 to 2022, highlights growing challenges in accessing care for CUD among 12-17-year-olds.
- More teens with cannabis use disorder are facing treatment delays, study finds
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that nearly 34% of adolescents seeking treatment for cannabis use disorder in 2022 experienced admission delays. The increase in wait times followed several years of decline and may reflect pandemic-related disruptions and rising demand for care.
- More teens with cannabis use disorder are facing treatment delays, study finds
A 2022 study found nearly 34% of adolescents seeking treatment for cannabis use disorder (CUD) experienced admission delays, with wait times increasing sharply since 2015. The study, analyzing over 124,000 adolescent admissions between 2012 and 2022, linked the trend to pandemic-related disruptions and higher demand for care.
- Housing starts sink to pandemic levels as builders worry about inflation
Housing starts in May fell to pandemic levels, with an annual rate of 1.17 million units, an 8.5% drop from May 2025, driven by higher material and financing costs. The South and West saw significant declines, while the Northeast and Midwest reported increases. Builder confidence is waning, threatening progress in addressing housing shortages.