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Mental health
fromIndependent
4 days ago

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.
#public-health
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

A quarter of children have a parent with substance use disorder, a study finds

Nearly 19 million U.S. children have a parent with a substance use disorder, highlighting a critical public health crisis.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

A quarter of children have a parent with substance use disorder, a study finds

Nearly 19 million U.S. children have a parent with a substance use disorder, highlighting a critical public health crisis.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

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.
more#public-health
Video games
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

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
3 weeks ago

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
4 weeks ago

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
1 month ago

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.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

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
2 months ago

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.
Mental health
fromTiny Buddha
2 months ago

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

Sobriety enables emotional awareness and healing, prompting confrontation of suppressed feelings.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

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
2 months ago

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.
Mental health
fromTiny Buddha
2 months ago

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

Sobriety enables emotional awareness and healing, prompting confrontation of suppressed feelings.
more#mental-health
US politics
fromFuturism
1 month ago

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.
Video games
fromPolygon
2 months ago

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
2 months ago

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
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Experts Startled as Teens Stop Doing Drugs

Teens are abstaining from drugs at historically high rates, contradicting expectations of a rebound post-pandemic.
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