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SAMHSA Releases Annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health

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In Short: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, focusing on nicotine vaping trends among adolescents aged 12 to 17.

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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), the primary source for population-based statistical data on substance use and mental health in the United States. This annual survey provides comprehensive insights into the prevalence of alcohol, tobacco, drug use, and other behavioral health issues.

This year's spotlight from SAMHSA uses annual averages based on pooled data from the 2022, 2023, and 2024 NSDUH to present estimates for nicotine vaping and the initiation of nicotine vaping among adolescents aged 12 to 17. These findings offer critical information for policymakers, researchers, and public health officials to address emerging trends in substance use among youth.

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