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Jun 23, 2026

Nearly 5 Million U.S. Veterans Have Used Psilocybin Mushrooms, LSD or MDMA; Veterans' Policy Preferences Differ by Psychedelic Substance

An estimated 4.8 million U.S. veterans have used psilocybin mushrooms, LSD, or MDMA in their lifetime. About half of them are unsure about discussing their use with a VA doctor. Despite recent federal government investments in psychedelics research, VA policy remains unclear.
Jun 1, 2026

Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. Adolescents and Young Adults Use AI Chatbots for Mental Health Advice

Use of artificial intelligence chatbots for mental health advice among young people ages 12 to 21 rose by more than 40 percent over the past year. And nearly two-thirds of them said they had not disclosed that use to anyone.
May 26, 2026

Anu Narayanan Appointed to Lead RAND's National Security Research Division

Anu Narayanan, a national security expert whose work focuses on critical infrastructure, resilience and defense planning, has been appointed vice president and director of RAND's National Security Research Division, effective immediately.
May 21, 2026

Homelessness Holds Steady Across Three L.A. Neighborhoods as Rough Sleeping Reaches a Four-Year High

The overall number of unsheltered people in Hollywood, Skid Row, and Venice remained flat in 2025. But rough sleeping—sleeping without a tent, vehicle, or other shelter—rose by 20 percent.
May 13, 2026

Stricter Cell Phone Policies Associated with Reductions in Student Phone Use

Stricter school cell phone policies are associated with less student phone use during class, but even the most restrictive policies do not stop phone checking entirely.
Apr 29, 2026

Hoosiers Spend an Estimated $1.8 Billion a Year on Cannabis

Two new RAND studies examine cannabis use, spending, enforcement, and policy options in Indiana, one of the few states where cannabis remains fully illegal, even for medical purposes.
Apr 24, 2026

Victoria Coleman, William Downe and Lisa Gordon-Hagerty Elected to RAND Board of Trustees

National security and technology leader Victoria Coleman, financial executive William Downe, and nuclear security expert Lisa Gordon-Hagerty have been elected to RAND's Board of Trustees. As trustees, they are tasked with ensuring RAND carries out its mission effectively.
Mar 17, 2026

Student Use of AI for Homework Rises as Concerns Grow About Critical Thinking Skills

Between May and December 2025, the percentage of middle school, high school, and college students using AI for homework rose from 48% to 62%. And more students are worried the technology may be harming their ability to think critically.
Mar 12, 2026

Matan Chorev Appointed Vice President and Director of RAND's Global and Emerging Risks Division

National security and foreign policy expert Matan Chorev has been appointed vice president and director of RAND Global and Emerging Risks (GER). He joined RAND in March 2025 as a senior policy researcher and deputy director of GER.
Feb 26, 2026

State Medicaid Funds to Decline by Hundreds of Billions over the Next Decade; Impacts Vary Widely Across States

State Medicaid funds are projected to experience reductions of $664 billion between 2025 and 2034 due to provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. RAND's analysis provides state-specific estimates of budget impact and enrollment changes.
Feb 24, 2026

Nearly One in Four Americans Support Legal Use of Psilocybin 'Magic' Mushrooms; Similar to Support for Cannabis Prior to Passage of Medical Cannabis Laws

Public attitudes toward psychedelics vary significantly depending on the substance, with 23% of U.S. adults supporting legal use of psilocybin mushrooms, compared with roughly 10% for LSD and MDMA.
Feb 5, 2026

NDSU, RAND Launch Research Partnership Focusing on Issues Faced in North Dakota's Rural, Remote, and Indigenous Communities

To strengthen policymaking that supports resilient, future-ready rural communities, North Dakota State University (NDSU) and RAND have launched a new research partnership focused on workforce development and other critical issues facing North Dakota.

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Nearly 5 Million U.S. Veterans Have Used Psilocybin Mushrooms, LSD or MDMA; Veterans' Policy Preferences Differ by Psychedelic Substance

Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. Adolescents and Young Adults Use AI Chatbots for Mental Health Advice

Anu Narayanan Appointed to Lead RAND's National Security Research Division

Homelessness Holds Steady Across Three L.A. Neighborhoods as Rough Sleeping Reaches a Four-Year High

Stricter Cell Phone Policies Associated with Reductions in Student Phone Use

Hoosiers Spend an Estimated $1.8 Billion a Year on Cannabis

Victoria Coleman, William Downe and Lisa Gordon-Hagerty Elected to RAND Board of Trustees

Student Use of AI for Homework Rises as Concerns Grow About Critical Thinking Skills

Matan Chorev Appointed Vice President and Director of RAND's Global and Emerging Risks Division

State Medicaid Funds to Decline by Hundreds of Billions over the Next Decade; Impacts Vary Widely Across States

Nearly One in Four Americans Support Legal Use of Psilocybin 'Magic' Mushrooms; Similar to Support for Cannabis Prior to Passage of Medical Cannabis Laws

NDSU, RAND Launch Research Partnership Focusing on Issues Faced in North Dakota's Rural, Remote, and Indigenous Communities

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Nearly 5 Million U.S. Veterans Have Used Psilocybin Mushrooms, LSD or MDMA; Veterans' Policy Preferences Differ by Psychedelic Substance

Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. Adolescents and Young Adults Use AI Chatbots for Mental Health Advice

Anu Narayanan Appointed to Lead RAND's National Security Research Division

Homelessness Holds Steady Across Three L.A. Neighborhoods as Rough Sleeping Reaches a Four-Year High

Stricter Cell Phone Policies Associated with Reductions in Student Phone Use

Hoosiers Spend an Estimated $1.8 Billion a Year on Cannabis

Victoria Coleman, William Downe and Lisa Gordon-Hagerty Elected to RAND Board of Trustees

Student Use of AI for Homework Rises as Concerns Grow About Critical Thinking Skills

Matan Chorev Appointed Vice President and Director of RAND's Global and Emerging Risks Division

State Medicaid Funds to Decline by Hundreds of Billions over the Next Decade; Impacts Vary Widely Across States

Nearly One in Four Americans Support Legal Use of Psilocybin 'Magic' Mushrooms; Similar to Support for Cannabis Prior to Passage of Medical Cannabis Laws

NDSU, RAND Launch Research Partnership Focusing on Issues Faced in North Dakota's Rural, Remote, and Indigenous Communities

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