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                        October 24, 2025
             
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          Discrimination drives up substance use risk among youth of color, new study finds
  Amidst a reversal in youth substance-use trends, a new study links experiences of discrimination among young people of color to an increased risk of turning to substances as a coping mechanism.
          Tara White, Assistant Professor at CAAS, discusses how vital it is to question fear-driven responses in society. 
        
                        October 15, 2025
             
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          People-Centered Science
  In an era where the value of scientific research is increasingly undermined, Brown University public health scholars remain steadfast, showing how high-quality public health science protects people, shapes policy and transforms the health of our nation.
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