Substance Use Low in Teens Seeking Bariatric Surgery

Major Findings: Substance use is low in adolescents seeking bariatric surgery.

Source of data: A review of baseline psychosocial characteristics of 82 teens undergoing bariatric surgery and taking part of a larger longitudinal study.

Disclosures: The study was supported in part by a grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.