The holidays are supposed to be a cheerful time to spend with family and friends, but for those struggling with addiction, the combination of holidays and recovery from addiction can bring unwanted emotions and memories. Combined with the high stress, high expectations and commitment, those in recovery can feel ... Read More
Drinking Hand Sanitizer, Mouthwash and Other Dangerous Highs
If you've heard of people drinking hand sanitizer and mouthwash to get high— it's no joke. And, while it would seem obvious that misuse of mouthwash and other household products can be dangerous to one's health, not everyone knows just how much. In reality, drinking hand sanitizer and mouthwash products—as well as ... Read More
Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault
Every 98 seconds a person in the U.S. is sexually assaulted. Across the country, the #MeToo movement has sparked a conversation around the frequency of sexual assault and harassment men and women face in America. What started as a social media hashtag for people to share their experiences has evolved into Time ... Read More
Common Marijuana Dispensary Menu Items
As of September 2017, seven states and Washington D.C. (lead by Colorado in 2012) have legalized marijuana in the U.S. for recreational use. Despite evidence of potentially adverse health risks associated with the substance, research shows popular opinion for legalizing marijuana across the country has never been ... Read More
Body Image and Social Media Questionnaire
Americans have long had complicated relationships with their body image. But in recent years, the rise of social media has added another layer of complexity. Bombarded with images of toned arms, legs, and rock-hard abs in their newsfeeds, many people struggle with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and their own body ... Read More
Extra Life: Video Game Addiction Statistics
Video gaming is an $18 billion dollar industry in the United States. People play to relax, meet new friends, and, of course, to win. The hobby also offers a number of benefits: Playing games can hone decision-making skills, boost memory, sharpen reflexes, and improve multitasking ability. But gaming can also have a ... Read More
What Do Drug Dealers Look Like?
If you’ve seen an episode of “Narcos”, “Queen of the South”, or even “Breaking Bad”, you may already have an image in your head of what American drug dealers look like. While determining how much the illicit narcotics industry in America is worth may be difficult, experts estimate that global drug trafficking today ... Read More
Substance Abuse in the LGBTQ+ Community
Life isn’t always easy for members of the LGBTQ+ community (people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, or other orientations). According to a recent report for National Public Radio, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the majority of ... Read More
