Stark new data collected from LGBTQ+ youth reveals that the mental health crisis among this demographic in the United States is rapidly intensifying. According to a newly published analysis by The Trevor Project, psychological distress among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth has reached alarming new heights over the past year. The findings
A new study looked at what’s going on in the brains of people who used to be addicted to drugs, specifically methamphetamine, after they’ve been clean for a long time, to see what it can tell us about addiction and sobriety. Researchers wanted to see if parts of the brain involved in cravings stay
San Diego is suing several Big Tech social media companies. San Diego leaders filed the lawsuit last week, which says TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat are harming mental health among young people and creating addictive elements purposefully. They say that the companies are causing social media addiction by using features that encourage hours
Los Angeles health officials are sounding the alarm after three young adults died in recent months from overdoses tied to a powerful kratom extract. Each of the victims consumed 7-Hydroxymitragynine, commonly known as 7-OH, a highly concentrated compound found in some kratom products. The products are often sold at gas stations and convenience stores
The Education Support Center in Lemon Grove once advertised its services online. They claimed to promote a drug-free lifestyle and help people get back on their feet, but the business itself was registered as a company that would help low-income consumers learn about finances. Police say it was none of these things; instead, it
Pink cocaine has been in the news lately after boy band legend Liam Payne suffered a tragic fall from a hotel room last month. Payne, who had once achieved long-term sobriety, apparently was using drugs again. Reports say that he had a substance called "pink cocaine" in his system, causing him to suffer a psychotic
What the BUPE Act Means for Better Addiction Treatment Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) and Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) announced in early October the introduction of a bill known as the Broadening Utilization of Proven and Effective Treatment for Recovery, or BUPE Act. The BUPE Act is a powerful legislative tool that can improve
The University of California Student Association is pushing for collegiate recovery programs at all UC campuses to support students dealing with addiction. Currently, these programs are available at about half of the UC campuses. Addiction on Campuses Across the US The University of California is not alone when it comes to addiction and substance use.
Last year, California was the first state to receive approval from the Biden administration to include sobriety payments in Medicaid, helping pave the way for contingency management (CM) programs for people with stimulant use disorder. The program was piloted as part of an extensive healthcare initiative led by Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom. This initiative aims
In a significant move to curb the rising presence of xylazine in Pennsylvania's street drug supply, state legislators have passed a bill criminalizing its illicit possession. The new legislation, known as House Bill 1661, classifies xylazine as a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act. The Pennsylvania House and Senate overwhelmingly approved the bill,
