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Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Study Finds 35% of Gen Z Use Substances Before Work to Manage Stress
A survey by Drug Rehab USA of 1,000 US adults across generations revealed that 35% of Gen Z respondents use substances before work to cope with stress. The study also reported substance use during and after workdays among this group. These findings highlight patterns in substance…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Study Finds GLP-1 Medications Linked to Reduced Mental Health Risks
A study involving nearly 100,000 participants examined GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide, used in Ozempic. Researchers reported associations with lower risks of depression, anxiety, substance-use disorders, and related hospitalizations. The findings suggest potential mental h…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Brazilian Study Links Parental Alcohol Use to Increased Teen Substance Consumption Risk
A study from the Federal University of São Paulo examined data from over 4,200 Brazilian adolescents and guardians. It found that parental alcohol consumption is associated with a 24% probability of teens drinking. The research highlights parenting styles that may reduce these ri…