Updated April 2, 2019 It may sometimes be referred to as the “love drug” or the “hug drug," but ecstasy around the world is getting stronger, deadlier, and even more popular than ever, leading many to struggle with ecstasy addiction. In reality, pure ecstasy should include only one ingredient: MDMA. Instead, ... Read More
How to Manage Holiday Stress and Anxiety
Whether it’s the time with family, endless piles of holiday traffic, or wish lists for family and friends so long you aren’t sure how you’ll pay for it all, the most wonderful time of the year isn’t so holly or jolly for those dealing with stress, anxiety, or depression. Identifying Key Sources of Holiday Stress When ... Read More
Effects of Mental Illness: The Dangerous Mind
Any death is tragic, but losing a loved one to a potentially treatable mental health disorder can be particularly painful. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 Americans suffers from mental illness during any given year. Additionally, adults suffering from mental illness in the U.S. die ... Read More
Music Festivals and Drugs: What are the Dangers?
“A scientist, a medical health expert, and an army of volunteers show up at a rave.” It isn’t the punchline of a joke, it’s starting to become real-life where trained professionals and concerned civic servants are worried about music festivals and drugs being purchased and consumed at these festivals across the ... Read More
What It’s Like to Face “Daily” Depression, According to Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson has been in the spotlight for the better part of the past two decades, but there's much more to this pop star-turned-talk show host than what meets the eye. In recent years, the singer has been more open with the details of her personal life. Kelly Clarkson's wise words on mental health can resonate with ... Read More
NFL Drug Policy: Unresolved Issues
In the United States, there’s no bigger name in professional sports than the National Football League, known to most as the NFL. With a cool $13 billion in revenue over the course of the 2015-2016 season, the difference between the NFL and the next highest-grossing sports league in America (Major League Baseball ) ... Read More
Substance Abuse in College Students
Updated February 4, 2021 College is often a time when young people experiment with new and sometimes risky behaviors. Among them: binge drinking and the use of recreational drugs. But just how prevalent really is substance abuse on college campuses, and how much should prospective students and their families be ... Read More
The Newest Florida Street Drugs
A look back on 2019 drug trends in Florida reveals patterns of substance use across the state as well as some new drugs emerging on the scene. Although there continue to be statewide declines in cigarette smoking and alcohol abuse, vaping rates have risen and new designer drugs have emerged. 2019 Overview Florida ... Read More
