Marijuana use associated with increased suicidal behaviors among U.S. youth
A new study finds higher rates of suicidal behaviors among youth that used marijuana in the past-year compared to youth that did not.
Heightened Risk of Substance Use Disorders Among Female Youths Who Attempt Suicide
A new study in JAMA Psychiatry finds that female youths between the ages of 8 and 19 who attempted suicide had a substantial risk of hospitalization for a substance use disorder (SUD) later in life compared to female youths who never attempted suicide.
Any use of marijuana is associated with higher risk of suicidality in young Americans
In a newly released study of over 280,000 young adults [...]
It’s National Prevention Week!
It's National Prevention Week (NPW)! This annual health observance week is sponsored by SAMHSA to increase awareness and action for substance use prevention and promotion of positive mental health.
Study finds higher rate of self-harm among males in states that legalized marijuana for recreational use
A recently published study in JAMA found that insurance claims for self-harm were significantly higher in states with recreational marijuana laws.
