India, Aug. 7 -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched Free Mind, a new national campaign that provides youth aged 12-17 and their parents and caregivers with resources and information about substance use, mental health, and the connection between the two.

The drug overdose crisis is constantly evolving and remains an important public health issue in the United States. In 2024, more than 80,000 Americans died from a drug overdosem according to CDC. From 2020 to 2024, 75 percent of overdose deaths among youth aged 10-19 involved illegally made fentanyl. In addition, the number of teens reporting poor mental health has increased in the past decade. In 2023, 40 percent of high school students stopped regular activities b...