Publications by authors named "R A Yockey"
Article Synopsis
- Methamphetamine-related deaths in the U.S. have surged since 1999, with a marked 58.8-fold increase for males and 65.3-fold for females, particularly between 2019 and 2021.
- The analysis utilized CDC data to investigate trends in methamphetamine deaths, particularly focusing on the involvement of heroin and synthetic opioids like fentanyl.
- Both male and female deaths involving methamphetamine increasingly included heroin or synthetic opioids, with proportions rising to 61.5% for males and 63.1% for females by 2021.
Article Synopsis
- The study looked at how tough childhood experiences, feeling discriminated against, and mental health issues like anxiety and depression are connected for LGBTQ+ adults in the U.S.
- Researchers surveyed over 4,000 people and found that negative childhood events increased feelings of discrimination, which then led to more anxiety and depression.
- They believe that these challenges build up over time and suggest that helping kids have better experiences can prevent mental health problems later on.*
The Role of Parenting Behaviors and Their Influence on Adolescent Drunk and Drugged Driving: 2016-2019, USA.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
May 2024
Article Synopsis
- Drugged driving, or driving while using illegal drugs, is a big problem for teens and can be dangerous.
- The study looked at how parents' actions affect whether their kids engage in drugged driving, using information from surveys of 17,520 teens aged 16-17.
- The results showed that parents who don’t check their kids' homework or praise them may increase the risk of their teens driving under the influence, which could help shape future programs to keep roads safer.