Substance Use Disorder in Adolescence Persists Later in Life in Most Cases – Deny and Delay Uptake!

New study shows that those who had substance use disorder (SUD) symptoms when they were 18 years are more likely to have SUD symptoms in adulthood, more likely to use prescription drugs and more likely to have prescription drug misuse compared to those who had no SUD symptoms at 18 years. The risks are higher with those who had severe SUD symptoms when they were 18 years. (Dalgarno Institute – This is further vital evidence of the need to focus on Demand Reduction in for the emerging generation.  Also see Protective Factor Number One in Drug Use Prevention Science)

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