Dec. 7, 2018 – Xanax was the benzodiazepine which saw the biggest rise — its use among young people needing treatment rose almost seven-fold, from eight people to 53. Overall, two thirds of the young people seeking help for substance abuse were male, while three-quarters were between 15 and 19, PHE said. But their report also found a disparity between genders, with girls more likely than boys to disclose a mental health issue. While 37% of girls starting treatment for substance addiction reported a mental health issue, only 22% of boys did.
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