Over one-third of young adults misuse psychoactive medications, study says

CNN | February 2, 2021


Some 34% of adults ages 18 to 25 misused their psychoactive medications, defined as opioids, stimulants, tranquilizers and sedatives, according to a study published Tuesday in the British Medical Journal. Andrew Saxon, MD, says there should be a lower supply of psychoactive drugs available to the public.