Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Adolescents experience complex brain development through their mid-20s, fueling the cognitive, emotional, and social skills needed to not only survive, but thrive. These changes increase young adults’ vulnerability to substance use.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) highlights for the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that, among those 12 or older, 59.8% used tobacco products, vaped nicotine, consumed alcohol, or experimented with an illicit