It's commonly believed that alcohol is less dangerous than so-called "hard" drugs like cocaine and meth. This is wrong for several reasons, not the least of which is alcohol's easy availability and frequency of use. Roughly half of American adults drink, and more than 25% reported binge drinking in the past month in a ... Read More
How Marijuana Became a Booming Market Overnight
To many of us, it doesn't seem a long time since cannabis was an illegal substance in every state, with possession of even a small amount carrying a substantial prison sentence. Now, the sale of marijuana for medical or even recreational use is big business in many states. Cannabis marketing and sales are now a booming ... Read More
The Odds That More Teens Gambling a Problem
When most people think of the typical gambler, they picture an adult who hits the casinos on the way home from work to try their hand at a favorite table game, a retired couple on vacation with money to blow on the slots or a down-on-their-luck person hoping to have that one lucky day while chasing losses. What they ... Read More
5 Therapies That Can Relieve Suicidal Thoughts
Suicidal thoughts can make it difficult to imagine circumstances improving. However, what someone feels during a crisis is not necessarily how they will always feel. Professional treatment and therapies for suicidal thoughts can help people to manage these thoughts and feelings and build a safer, more stable path ... Read More
Can Tighter FDA Regulations on Nicotine Reduce Addiction?
Nicotine use in the United States has changed throughout the decades. Restaurants used to have smoking and non-smoking sections. Cigarettes were allowed in bars and other public places. Tobacco and e-cigarette companies have used marketing techniques to make smoking more appealing to youth, which has led to an increase ... Read More
Drug Profile: Xylazine
Medications that were never meant for human use are becoming more common components of street drugs. These types of drugs are more difficult for law enforcement to control and easier for people to obtain because they don’t need a prescription. Xylazine is rapidly increasing in popularity, and this guide reviews what ... Read More
How Drug Use Can Cause Schizophrenia
Addiction comes at a high cost to both individuals and families all over the world, especially in recent years with the opioid crisis and an increase in fentanyl-related deaths. However, drug use can have another frightening consequence: the emergence of schizophrenia. Increasing evidence points to a link between ... Read More
A Guide to Finding PTSD Recovery Groups
A single traumatic event may last no more than a few moments, but its effects can remain for a lifetime. Unfortunately, trauma is extremely common. With 60% of men and 50% of women experiencing trauma at some stage in their lives, it's become an issue that gets a lot of attention. At 33%, sexual violence is the leading ... Read More
