Brain Structure Differences Are Associated With Early Use of Substances Among Adolescents

• By: | The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
• December 30th, 2024
• addiction, addiction risk factors, adolescent substance use, adolescents, brain development, substance use, substance use disorder, substance use prevention
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Many differences appeared to exist prior to any substance use, pointing to the role brain structure may play in substance use risk, NIH-supported study suggests. A study of nearly 10,000 adolescents funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has identified distinct differences in the...

Back to School: Mental Health Tips and Resources to Help Youth Thrive in – and out of – the Classroom

• By: | The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
• August 23rd, 2024
• back-to-school, depression, mental health, school safety, social media safety, substance use prevention
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As the dog days of summer draw to a sweltering close, many families across the nation are gathering books, binders, and other school supplies in preparation for a return to the classroom. And while the back-to-school season can be an exciting time, it can also be stressful – and even scary –...

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $36.9 Million in Behavioral Health Funding Opportunities

• By: | The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
• February 28th, 2024
• behavioral health services, funding opportunities, grant programs, mental health, overdose crisis, substance use prevention
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), announced on February 26 $36.9 million in notices of funding opportunities for grant programs supporting behavioral health services across the U.S. These grant...