University of Mississippi: Study Links Teen Depression With Higher Substance Use Rates
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
OXFORD, Mississippi, May 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news:
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Study Links Teen Depression with Higher Substance Use Rates
Findings point to need for early intervention in teen mental health, substance use
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Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adolescents experienced depression between 2021 and 2023, and those teens were significantly more likely to use substances such as alcohol, marijuana and opioids, accor . . .
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Study Links Teen Depression with Higher Substance Use Rates
Findings point to need for early intervention in teen mental health, substance use
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Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adolescents experienced depression between 2021 and 2023, and those teens were significantly more likely to use substances such as alcohol, marijuana and opioids, accor . . .