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Newest firstBackground Synthetic cannabinoids (SCs), such as Spice and K2, appeal to adolescents because they are inexpensive and often evade standard drug tests. We assessed associations between SC use and sports-related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) among US adolescents. Methods We analyzed nationally representative Youth Risk Behavior Survey data from 2017-2021 (n = 27,482). Sports-related TBIs were defined as self-repor…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Truancy, or unexcused school absenteeism, is linked to adolescent psychosocial and behavioral problems and may serve as a behavioral marker of developmental and ecological vulnerability. This study examined associations between truancy and psychosocial distress, violence, limited social support, and substance use among Filipino students. Methods Data were drawn from the 2019 Philippines Global School-Ba…
Open article record in new tab ↗ABSTRACTPURPOSEThis study explored differences between lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB)‐housed and homeless students regarding substance use patterns on and off school grounds and the unique contribution of homelessness to substance use in school.METHODSData were from the 2013‐2015 California Healthy Kids Survey, a statewide survey of school protective factors and risk behaviors. A representative sample of 9th‐ an…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUND: Four-day school week (FDSW) use has increased substantially among US districts in recent years, but limited data exist on health impacts of this school schedule. This study examined associations of reduced school exposure via FDSWs with adolescent health and risk behaviors, obesity, and food security. METHODS: Self-report data from 8th- and 11th-grade students from the Oregon Healthy Teens survey acros…