Publications by authors named "Yago Stecher"
Article Synopsis
- Emergency department visits for substance use among youth (ages 12-21) rose from 2.8% to 3.4% of all visits between 2018 and 2023, particularly among 18-21-year-olds, but also in younger groups.
- Female visits for substance use increased significantly, from 43.4% to 52.4% during this period.
- Cannabis-related visits saw a substantial rise from 17.9% to 35.3%, while alcohol remained the most common substance involved, accounting for 53.1% of visits.
