American Society of Addiction Medicine
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Lead: The Lancet Psychiatry Commission on youth mental health
Lead: The Lancet Psychiatry Commission on youth mental health
Lead: The Lancet Psychiatry Commission on youth mental health
Tuesday 27th August 2024
Explore alarming trends in youth mental health, e-cigarette use, binge drinking disparities, and more in this episode of 'This Week in Addiction Medicine'.
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- Youth mental health has been declining over the past two decades, worsened by COVID-19.
- E-cigarette use is linked to increased initiation of cigarettes, marijuana, and other drugs.
- Cigarette butt litter poses significant environmental risks, especially in urban areas.
- Sexual and gender minorities face higher rates of binge drinking, with disparities among racial and ethnic groups.
- Addiction consult teams can reduce readmissions for patients with drug use-associated infective endocarditis.
The mental health of emerging adults has been declining steadily over the past two decades, with a major surge driven by the COVID-19 pandemic
In this episode of 'This Week in Addiction Medicine from ASAM', host Zach Caruso brings you the latest and most pressing news in addiction medicine. The spotlight is on the alarming findings from The Lancet Psychiatry Commission on youth mental health. The episode highlights the worrying decline in mental health among young adults over the past two decades, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
You'll hear about how global societal changes have significantly impacted the mental well-being of emerging adults, signalling a critical need for attention and action. The episode doesn't stop there. It also covers a study on the links between e-cigarette use and the initiation of other substances like cigarettes and marijuana among adolescents and young adults. This study underscores the importance of preventing e-cigarette use to curb the onset of other substance abuses.
Environmental concerns are also on the agenda with a discussion on cigarette butt litter and its disproportionate impact on urban areas and high social environmental risk (SER) zones. This raises significant environmental justice issues that need addressing. The episode delves into binge drinking disparities among sexual and gender minorities, especially focusing on racial and ethnic minority groups. The findings call for culturally and developmentally appropriate prevention strategies.
You'll also hear about harm reduction and treatment gaps among people at high risk of overdose, based on a study exploring access to treatment and harm reduction services. The episode further explores how childhood sleep patterns are linked to adolescent alcohol and marijuana use, suggesting early sleep interventions could mitigate future substance use. Additionally, there's an insightful look at how addiction consult teams can reduce readmissions for patients with drug use-associated infective endocarditis.
Finally, the episode wraps up with a study on the long-term effects of parental alcohol exposure on offspring, hinting at accelerated aging due to mitochondrial dysfunction. This episode is packed with crucial information for anyone interested in addiction medicine, making it a must-listen for those looking to stay informed and engaged with current research and trends.