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December 16, 2024

New CPSP study aims to close data gaps on substance use and overdose trends in youth

Topic(s): AdvocacyPaediatric practiceProfessional educationResearch and surveillanceSafety and injury prevention

In 2022, a one-time CPSP survey exposed an increasing rate of exposure to opioids, sedatives, and stimulants in youth 12-18 years old. The same team—led by Drs. Matthew Carwana, Nicholas Chadi, and Eva Moore—has recently launched a… Read more

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