Fatal Drug Overdoses More Common in Men
Findings seen across drug types and most ages, even when accounting for rates of drug misuse
Prevalence of Depression 18.5 Percent in U.S. Adults in 2020
Prevalence varied from 12.7 to 27.5 percent among states, with highest prevalence in Appalachian and southern Mississippi Valley regions
Obesity Linked to Increased Risk for Mental Health Diagnoses
Significant sex differences observed for most disorders, with increased risk seen for almost all disorders among women
Adolescent Residential Addiction Facilities Largely Do Not Provide Buprenorphine
Few offer other evidence-based treatments
New Poll Shows U.S. Adults Find Cigarettes Most Unsafe, Addictive Substance
Despite this, one in five report using cigarettes daily
2018 to 2021 Saw Rise of Non-LSD Hallucinogen Use in U.S. Young Adults
Higher use seen among males, White people, and those from higher socioeconomic backgrounds
About 15 Percent of Children Received Mental Health Treatment in 2021
Children aged 12 to 17 years were more likely to have received any mental health treatment than those aged 5 to 11 years
Feds Urge States to Slow Down on Dropping People From Medicaid
States are now reevaluating Medicaid eligibility after having been prohibited from dropping people during the early years of the pandemic
Bladder Cancer Treatment May Lower Risk for Alzheimer and Related Dementias
Greater effect seen for patients aged 70 years and older at time of bacillus Calmette-Guerin vaccination
AI-Based Coach Promising for Behavioral Therapy
Benefits seen in neuroimaging, problem-solving, as well as depression, anxiety symptoms
