In the News: Dr. Denise Hien Quoted by ABC News
Congratulations to Denise Hien, Distinguished Professor in the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology and Director of the Rutgers Center of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies, who was featured in a recent ABC News article,“Why alcohol and drug use may be declining among young Americans.” Commenting on new national survey data showing declines in alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug use among youth, Dr. Hien noted that public health messaging and parental influences may be shaping healthier choices among younger generations. She explained that adults are increasingly responding to scientific evidence about substance-related risks, and those behaviors and attitudes may be filtering down to youth. Dr. Hien also highlighted emerging trends, noting increased use of vaping and cannabis among young people.https://abcnews.com/Health/alcohol-drug-declining-young-americans/story?id=135240157