| Sent on November 16, 2007 | SAMHSA Health Information Network | eNetwork Archives |
New OAS Report on Depression and Substance Abuse among Young Adults
Mental disorders and substance abuse disorders are two significant problems facing young adults today. According to 2005 and 2006 data, 9.4% of young adults aged 18 to 25 experienced at least one major depressive episode (MDE) in the past year.
What you need to know: A young adult's mental state may have a direct impact on whether he or she develops a substance abuse disorder. An existing substance abuse disorder is more likely to lead to the development of a mental disorder.
The Resource
SAMHSA's Office of Applied Studies (OAS) has released a new National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) short report titled, Depression and the Initiation of Cigarette, Alcohol, and Other Drug Use among Young Adults.
The report explores the relationship between mental disorders and substance abuse among young adults between the ages of 18 and 25. The report relies upon statistics gathered from 2005 and 2006 and concludes that there is evidence to suggest that the linkage between mental disorders and substance abuse disorders is bidirectional, meaning that one can cause the other and vice versa.
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Depression and the Initiation of Cigarette, Alcohol, and Other Drug Use among Young Adults
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