Substance

Adolescent Substance Use Trends Revealed in Latest HBSC Study Volume

LONDON, England – The Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study, conducted in collaboration with the WHO Regional Office for Europe, is a comprehensive survey that takes place every four years. This study utilizes data collected from adolescents aged 11, 13, and 15 across 44 countries and regions in Europe, central Asia, and Canada. The aim of the study is to provide valuable insights into the health and well-being of young people, address the social …

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Republican’s Deficit Hawk Rhetoric Lacks Substance, Failed to Back Agenda: Expert Analysis

WASHINGTON D.C. – The Republican Party has long positioned itself as advocates for fiscal responsibility, frequently criticizing the spending and deficits of Democratic administrations. However, critics argue that this rhetoric has not been followed by substantial action. A political analyst who has advised the Republican Party for years is calling for a more serious approach to addressing deficits, backed by concrete policy proposals. The analyst points to the fact that even when in control of …

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Insurance Crisis: Maryland Legislation Needed to Improve Mental Health and Substance Use Coverage

Annapolis, Maryland – As Maryland’s 2024 legislative session unfolds, the state faces a critical juncture in enhancing insurance coverage and accessibility to mental health and substance use care. With a staggering number of lives lost to overdoses in 2023 and hundreds of thousands struggling with mental illness and substance use disorders, the urgency for action is apparent. Under state and federal parity laws, Maryland residents are entitled to fair and equal health insurance coverage for …

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