Teen Cannabis Treatment Delays Surge | Seattle News

Teen cannabis use disorder treatment delays are worsening, with nearly 34% of young patients in 2022 facing waits of days to months—up from a previous downward trend. Analysis of 124,000 teen admissions between 2012 and 2022 reveals that while overall cannabis use hasn’t spiked, more teens are developing disorders requiring care, and access is becoming harder. Factors include pandemic disruptions and rising demand, with boys and younger teens (ages 12–14) hit hardest. Experts urge coordinated healthcare efforts, including early screening in schools and clinics, to ensure timely intervention. Teens in longer rehab or intensive outpatient programs face even greater barriers than those needing detox. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a2c0af651cf53b23