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“Our youth, particularly underrepresented youth, are not getting high quality services, and when we don’t reach them, they’re at risk for their disorders or conditions to worsen over time,” says Dr. Jennifer Manuel, the School’s Associate Dean for Research and an Associate Professor. “Substance use is highly correlated with ongoing mental health issues and being involved in the justice system. There are a host of reasons why we want to address this head on.”