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How Adolescents Used Drugs During the COVID-19 Pandemic

UC San Diego Health — August 18, 2021

Among adolescents ages 10 to 14 in the U.S, the overall rate of drug use remained relatively stable in the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, one change was a decreased use of alcohol, but an increased use of nicotine and misuse of prescription drugs.

Young Adult Bereavement Art Group starts Sept. 15

UC Davis Health — August 18, 2021

The UC Davis Hospice Program and UC Davis Children's Hospital will offer a free eight-week Young Adult Bereavement Art Group for individuals ages 17 to 24 who are coping with the recent loss of a loved one.

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Sports medicine doctor reflects on her role at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

UC Davis Health — August 18, 2021

UC Davis Health family medicine physician Marcia Faustin was thrust into the global stage at the Olympic Games in Tokyo when she provided care to Simon Biles after the elite gymnast withdrew from competitions citing mental health issues.

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