The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced in May that the number of overdose deaths had dropped for the first time in five years. We barely had time to celebrate that fact back in 2020, however, before the pandemic threw the world into upheaval. One of the tragedies was that drug overdoses almost Read more »
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Psychotropic Medication Overdoses Rising
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), one in five adults in the United States struggle with a mental health condition. Psychotropic drugs are considered an answer to that problem. They affect behavior, mood, thought, and perception. The category encompasses a wide range of medications prescribed to improve a patient’s mental health. Physicians Read more »
THC Drinks Change Up Happy Hour
Smoking, edibles, vaping, and dabbing are words well-equated with marijuana now that legalization is spreading across the nation. It should come as no surprise that someone came up with the idea of producing THC-infused drinks to boost revenue even further. THC drinks may not have made it to a bar or quick shop near you Read more »
What About High-Potency Pot, Gen Z?
The baby boomers who took part in the hippie movement made smoking marijuana and casual drug use a popular lifestyle for many. As a result, marijuana has long since gained the reputation of being a “harmless” drug because users tend to be thought of as laid back and relaxed. However, the pot distributed back in Read more »
14th Annual NIDA Facts Week Spotlights Substance Abuse
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has been sponsoring the annual National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) since 2010. NIDA scientists came up with the idea to encourage communities across the nation to create educational events focused on teaching teens about the science associated with drug abuse and addiction. Alcohol was added to Read more »
Does Gen Z Smoke Too Much Pot?
Gen Z is known as a somewhat self-absorbed generation—not without good reason though. Parents were handing them iPhones when they were babies! And, they drooled over them—literally! But who cared? Our little geniuses were learning to navigate the devices with lightning speed. It left us marveling—and rushing out to keep them connected with the latest Read more »
Is Marijuana Causing Teens to Suffer Psychosis?
Disturbing reports began coming out years ago linking teens, marijuana, and psychosis. “Nuh-uh,” said society. Marijuana is harmless. Users might act a little “spacey” or suddenly decide they really need a snack, but they’re happy and extremely relaxed, so what’s the big deal? In a word, the answer to that question could be “legalization.” Legalization Read more »
Teen Overdose Deaths Rising Despite Fewer Kids Using Drugs
According to the 2023 Monitoring the Future National Survey Results on Drug Use, Key Findings on Adolescent Drug Use, fewer high schoolers are using illicit drugs. The annual study is conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Its recent findings could be cause Read more »