CDC Report: Half of Kids Use Drugs Alone, Often to Cope with Stress & Anxiety
The CDC has just released a new report which shines light on youth drug use in America. Why are kids with suspected substance use issues turning
New Study: Teen Cannabis, Alcohol, Nicotine Use Linked to Mental Health Distress
Teens who use cannabis, alcohol, and nicotine are more likely to have underlying psychiatric symptoms – and worse symptoms – than their peers, according to
Can Brain Ultrasound Treat Addiction?
For the over 46 million Americans age 12 and up who struggle with substance use disorder, new research offers hope that ultrasound therapy “can help
Endless Scrolling on Social Media Tanks Your Mental Health
Social media has become an indispensable part of life for millennials and Gen Z, in particular, redefining human connection. But according to a Washington Post
New Drug Shows Promise for Cannabis Addiction
Just as alcohol is legal in America with age restrictions, cannabis is now legal in a majority of states. And just like alcohol can cause
New Study: Link Between Teen Vaping and Poor Mental Health
A new study from the American Heart Association – a survey of about 2,500 teens and young adults ages 13-24 – found those who vape
Myth: Cigarettes Relieve Stress Fact: Quitting Smoking Does
Once widely advertised as glamorous, cigarettes, we now know, can kill you. And new research is debunking another myth about cigarettes, namely that they relieve
One Pill Can Kill – Get the Facts About Fentanyl
Do you know where your pill or powder came from? Unless you got it straight from the pharmacy, it could contain a lethal dose of
Fentanyl High Screening at LGHS to Raise Awareness on Youth Drug Use
In 2020, two students from Los Gatos High School died of fentanyl poisoning when the pills they thought to be Percocet were laced with the
‘A Wake-Up Call’: ADHD Medication Abuse in Schools
Due to a nationwide shortage of ADHD medication, for those who have the neurodevelopmental disorder, it’s been a difficult year. An added concern, CNN reports,