The months are getting colder, and as we move closer towards the new year, many of us are looking to get back in touch with ourselves – to get stronger and healthier, both physically and mentally, to gain awareness of our health, and to start making more positive decisions as a result. Enter, Sober October. […]
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Vaping THC is Linked to Health Problems, Says New Report
There is a recent outbreak of lung injuries across the U.S., and it’s been linked to vaping THC. As of October 8, 2019, 1,299 cases of lung injury have been associated with e-cigarette or vaping products. Most of these patients are under 25 years old, and most have reported a history of vaping products containing […]
The Long-Term Effects of Drug Use
We all know (or have been told) that drugs are bad. They can lead to addiction, infectious diseases, or even overdose. But at the same time, many of us dismiss the potential consequences, thinking, “It just won’t happen to me.” Especially with the rise of marijuana legalization and the widespread use of prescription painkillers today, […]
Is Your Son or Daughter Addicted to Drugs?: Where Gender Plays a Role
Parenting is not an easy job. As a mom or dad, you are constantly going to great lengths to keep your child safe and out of harm’s way. You are constantly teaching right from wrong, and encouraging positive behaviors and attitudes in your child. So when something like drug use works its way into the […]
New U.S. Surgeon General Alert: The Effects of Marijuana Use on Teens
On August 29, 2019, the U.S. Surgeon General released an advisory about the potential dangers of marijuana use during adolescence. He began by stating that the recent increases in access to marijuana, combined with the drug’s increasing potency and the growing number of misperceptions surrounding marijuana’s safety, are all endangering our nation’s “most precious resource” […]
What are Laced Drugs, and Should You Be Concerned?
Lacing is the act of entwining things together – we lace our shoes, we lace our fingers, and amidst a severe opioid epidemic, we are also lacing drugs. But, lacing drugs isn’t as sweet or simple as it sounds. In fact, laced drugs are among the most dangerous and fatal threats up against our youth […]
The Efficacy of Long-term Substance Abuse Treatment
Substance addiction is a chronic disease that can leave long-lasting changes in the brain. It impacts a person’s ability to make sound decisions, think rationally, and control any impulse to use drugs, despite the negative consequences. Like many other chronic illnesses, though, addiction is very treatable. However, treating substance addiction is not necessarily simple. Due […]
The Link Between Social Media, Mental Health, and Drug Abuse
Social media can be an incredible asset for connecting with friends – especially in adolescence, a key period for social development. It’s during this time that teens shift away from family as their primary source of support, and begin leaning on a network of peers for everyday gratification. Simply put, teenagers often favor friendships over […]
Back to School: The Scope of Substance Abuse in High Schools Today
Today, more than 1 in 4 teenagers claim that they have personally witnessed illegal drug use in real life. The most common place they have seen drug use? Right on school property. The Center on Addiction’s latest study of high schoolers – released June 2019 – reveals that substance abuse in school, and specifically among […]
New Drug Overdose Trends, Disclosed
International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31st. Recognized around the globe, this day is designed to raise awareness of drug overdose, stimulate discussions about overdose prevention, and honor those who have been affected by drug-related deaths. As we know, drug overdose is a devasting outcome of substance abuse, and it can happen to anyone – […]