News|Articles|July 6, 2026
Presenting Our July 2026 Theme: Substance Use
Author(s)Leah Kuntz
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Key Takeaways
- Epidemiologic data show alcohol remains most prevalent, while tobacco and illicit drug use are each reported by 16.7% of those aged ≥12, and 9.6% vape nicotine.
- Requested contributions should clarify real-world barriers to SUD treatment, including engagement, retention, comorbidity management, and care integration across psychiatric and medical settings.
Share insights on substance use care—practice tips, research, and cases—for Psychiatric Times’ July 2026 series. Pitch your article today.
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Psychiatric Times features monthly themes that speak to various aspects of psychiatry and issues relevant to psychiatric clinicians. Our July 2026 theme focuses on substance use.
According to the latest reports, 58.3% of people aged 12 years or older were currently using tobacco products, vaping nicotine, drinking alcohol, or using an illicit drug.1 More specifically:
- 46.6% drank alcohol
- 16.7% used a tobacco product
- 9.6% vaped nicotine
- 16.7% used an illicit drug
What challenges do you believe are most prevalent when treating a patient with substance use disorder? What research in substance use are you most interested in? Do you have practice tips to offer your fellow mental health clinicians? Have you experienced a patient case that could help others learn?
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