May 19, 2021 “In 2019, before the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of alcohol- and drug-induced deaths in Wisconsin increased at twice the rate of the national average.” https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2021/05/19/wisconsin-saw-rise-substance-abuse-related-deaths-before-covid-19/5092223001/
Adolescent marijuana, alcohol use held steady during COVID-19 pandemic
June 24, 2021 “Adolescent marijuana use and binge drinking did not significantly change during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite record decreases in the substances’ perceived availability, according to a survey of 12th graders in the United States. “ https://www.drugabuse.gov/news-events/news-releases/2021/06/adolescent-marijuana-alcohol-use-held-steady-during-covid-19-pandemic
No Change in Overall Rate of Alcohol, Drug Use Among Adolescents During Pandemic
By Cara Murez, HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Aug. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) – The coronavirus pandemic has posed significant challenges for many, but it did not appear to drive U.S. preteens and young teens to drugs. Repeated surveys of more than 7,800 10- to 14-year-olds between September 2019 and August 2020 found the overall rate of drug use remained stable, according to …