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US teen addiction report shows improvement despite staff layoffs

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A recent report from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health indicates a continued improvement in key mental health and substance use metrics, particularly among adolescents. Despite the entire survey team being laid off by the Trump administration, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration released the latest data, showing decreases in tobacco, alcohol, marijuana use, binge drinking, and substance use disorders among teenagers. While these trends are promising, experts note that significant challenges remain, with a large percentage of individuals still not receiving adequate treatment for substance use disorders. AI

RANK_REASON A government report on public health trends with implications for policy and societal well-being. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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US teen addiction report shows improvement despite staff layoffs

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Devi Shastri, The Associated Press ·

    Trump fired the team tracking teen addiction. The data improved anyway

    SAMHSA's survey survived mass layoffs of its 17-person staff to report falling teen drug use and suicide rates; a judge called the firings "unlawful."

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