Characteristics of Alcohol, Marijuana, and Other Drug Use Among Persons Aged 13–18 Years Being Assessed for Substance Use Disorder Treatment — United States, 2014–2022, in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
key takeaway: "Among adolescents being assessed for substance use disorder treatment, the most commonly reported reasons for substance use included seeking to feel mellow or calm, experimentation, and other stress-related motivations. Most reported using substances with friends; however, approximately one half of respondents who reported past–30-day prescription drug misuse reported using alone."
Trends in Current Electronic Cigarette Use Among Youths by Age, Sex, and Race and Ethnicity, in JAMA Network Open
key takeaway: "This cross-sectional study found a substantial increase in youth e-cigarette use prevalence in the early 2010s, peaking in 2019 and declining during the early 2020s to still-concerning levels. From 2021 to 2022, use increased for certain groups, such as Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black youths."