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Age at Initiation of Cigarette Use in a Nationally Representative Sample of US Youth, 2013-2017
Abstract Importance: Cigarettes are still a commonly used tobacco product among youth despite recent declines in cigarette use. Objective: The aim of this study was to prospectively estimate the age of cigarette use initiation among youth...
Principles of Care for Young Adults With Substance Use Disorders
Researchers from the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center have published a series of articles in the Pediatrics journal addressing the six principles of care for young adults with substance use disorders. The aim of the...
The Decline of Heavy Episodic Drinking in Adolescents in Finland, Norway and Sweden
Around the world, there has been a decline in heavy drinking among adolescents. In this study, researchers compared these trends in Finland, Norway and Sweden using information from the ESPAD survey- a project that has data on substance use...
The Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health and Substance Use in Youth
This webinar explored how COVID-19 pandemic impacted mental health and substance use in young people. It also discussed the challenges that youth continue to face during the pandemic and how youth allies, including educators, parents, and...
Webinar | Prevention of Drug Use and other Risky Behaviours in Youth: Data-Based Planning for Effective Prevention
On 11th February 2021, ISSUP Lebanon presented their Webinar on the topic of Substance Use Epidemiology and Evidence-based Prevention Programs.
Webinar | Prevention of Drug Use and other Risky Behaviours in Youth: Data-Based Planning for Effective Prevention
On 11th February 2021, ISSUP Lebanon would like to invite you to attend their upcoming Webinar on the topic of Substance Use Epidemiology and Evidence-based Prevention Programs.
Associations between Tobacco Use Patterns and Demographic Characteristics of Sexual Minority and Heterosexual Youth: Results from a Nationwide Online Survey
ABSTRACT Introduction: Youth are at risk for tobacco use, and previous research has pointed to increased vulnerabilities associated with sexual minority identity. For example, LGB youth have increased odds for using tobacco than their...
High Risk Substance Use and Overdose Among Youth Conference
The rising numbers of young people with high-risk substance use, especially suffering from overdose, is alarming. Adolescence and young adulthood (under the age of 25) is the period of highest incidence and greatest impact of mental health and substance use disorders, yet there are no youth-specific services in place.
Webinar | Risk & Protective Factors of Substance Use: Youth Focused Prevention
On Friday 11th December, ISSUP Pakistan presented their Webinar on Prevention, Risk and Protective factors, Youth, Parenting, & Coping Strategies.
