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They've tracked Americans' drug use for decades. Trump and RFK Jr. fired them

Uncertain future for National Survey on Drug Use and Health due to federal workforce cuts.

fromPsychology Today

The Risky Business of Regular Cannabis and Alcohol Use

New research links cannabis usage to serious health outcomes.

US Surgeon General advocates for alcohol warning labels due to cancer risks.

Awareness of substance risks can empower healthier choices.

Wellness

fromPsychology Today

School Belonging Today, Substance Choices Tomorrow

School belonging at ages 15-16 reduces substance use risk until age 28.

Effective school environments decrease tobacco, cannabis, and illicit drug use in youth.

fromTiny Buddha

Escaping Escapism: From Drinking to Scrolling to Being Present - Tiny Buddha

Sobriety enables emotional awareness and healing, prompting confrontation of suppressed feelings.

fromPsychology Today

Online Community Development

People Living with Schizophrenia Are People First

Schizophrenia is a complex mental illness that requires understanding beyond stereotypes and encourages recognition of the individual's full identity.

Anosognosia can prevent individuals from recognizing their own illness, complicating their lives and that of their families.

fromMission Local

4 weeks ago

S.F. drug users often reject treatment. They say relationships can open the door to recovery.

Recovery often begins with support from compassionate professionals who meet individuals where they are emotionally and physically.

Public health

fromwww.npr.org

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008

They've tracked Americans' drug use for decades. Trump and RFK Jr. fired them

Uncertain future for National Survey on Drug Use and Health due to federal workforce cuts.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Has an Idea for What to Do With Problem Teens. It Happened to Me. It Was a Nightmare.

RFK Jr.'s proposal for 'wellness farms' aims to rehabilitate drug users through agriculture and spiritual awakening.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

4 weeks ago

Bollywood film worker and lovely' girlfriend found dead after taking mystery green pills' in London

The community is in disbelief as Gagan Brar and Kamaldeep Kaur, a promising couple from the Indian film and hospitality industries, were found unresponsive in their flat.

London politics

Cannabis

THC Isn't a Gateway Drug-It's a Gateway to Better Sleep, Focus, and Relaxation | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The myth of THC as a gateway drug has been debunked; it aids in wellness and control over personal health.

Video Shows Elon Musk Acting Very Strange at Trump Dinner

Elon Musk's bizarre behavior at a White House dinner raises questions about his state of mind and decorum.

Cannabis

SpaceX Is Reportedly Giving Elon Musk Advance Warning of Drug Tests

US politics

Video Shows Elon Musk Acting Very Strange at Trump Dinner

Elon Musk's bizarre behavior at a White House dinner raises questions about his state of mind and decorum.

Cannabis

SpaceX Is Reportedly Giving Elon Musk Advance Warning of Drug Tests

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fromBustle

Nick Kroll Called John Mulaney's Intervention "So Scary & Brutal"

It was so f*cking stressful. John was running around New York City like a true madman, and I was so deeply scared that he was going to die.

NYC parents

fromIndependent

Vapes laced with synthetic cannabis at 'epidemic' levels in Irish schools, say experts

HHC vapes are linked to rising psychiatric incidents in adolescents and remain available in Ireland despite concerns from health professionals.

Long Island stores stock Narcan behind counter after push from mom who lost son to fentanyl

Long Island businesses are placing anti-overdose medication Narcan behind counters to combat opioid overdoses.

from48 hills

San Francisco

Note to Matt Dorsey: UCSF doctors support harm reduction - 48 hills

fromCornell Chronicle

NYC startup

A&S senior honored for work that impacts the community | Cornell Chronicle

NYC parents

fromNew York Post

Long Island stores stock Narcan behind counter after push from mom who lost son to fentanyl

Long Island businesses are placing anti-overdose medication Narcan behind counters to combat opioid overdoses.

from48 hills

San Francisco

Note to Matt Dorsey: UCSF doctors support harm reduction - 48 hills

fromCornell Chronicle

NYC startup

A&S senior honored for work that impacts the community | Cornell Chronicle

60-Hour Dance Sessions, Simulated Sex, and Ketamine: Inside the World of Hardcore VR Ravers

VR Clubbing has surged since Covid-19 lockdowns, creating an immersive yet complex social environment for users.

fromBusiness Insider

Teens these days don't vape, they Zyn

"We noticed that nicotine pouch use nearly doubled from 2023 to 2024 among teens, while e-cigarette use is declining, indicating a significant shift in preferences."

NYC parents

fromAllHipHop

Lil Uzi Vert Hospitalized In NYC Following Months Of Fan Concern Over Alleged Drug Use

Lil Uzi Vert's recent hospitalization following a medical emergency has stirred intense concern among fans, particularly in light of his past references to nitrous oxide use.

NYC music

NYC LGBT

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Catholic Charities' Opioid Prevention and Treatment Program offers peer-based recovery support

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens launches a campaign to raise awareness about opioid addiction treatment services.

Public health

fromPubMed Central (PMC)

Post-war prevention: Emerging frameworks to prevent drug use after the War on Drugs

The War on Drugs has largely failed to prevent drug use despite significant investment in interventions.

Video games

fromPolygon

In Keep Driving, drunk-driving is a terrible idea, but driving while high is... fine?

The game Keep Driving explores resource management while portraying the carefree attitude of youth during road trips, particularly addressing substance use.

Relationships

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Asking Eric: She did LSD at the wedding, and I'm not sure how to feel about that

It's okay to hold different views on substance use; validate your choices while recognizing theirs, unless they affect you personally.

Health