March 14, 2025Categories Recovery/Treatment Centers News Drug Related Trends Specific DrugsWill West Virginia Ban Standalone Methadone Clinics?In recent years, the opioid crisis has devastated communities across the United States, prompting a range of legislative responses aimed […]
February 28, 2025Categories Drug Related Trends Marijuana Recovery/Treatment Centers NewsMarijuana News: The Issues Behind Self-Medication and Self-RegulationIn recent years, marijuana has transitioned from a stigmatized substance to a widely accepted form of recreation and medicine. As […]
February 21, 2025Categories Drug Related Trends Recovery/Treatment Centers Law EnforcementThe State of SUD Treatment in JailsSubstance use disorders (SUDs) are prevalent among incarcerated individuals in the United States, with approximately 65% of the prison population […]
February 21, 2025Categories News Drug Related TrendsA Turning Point in the Opioid Crisis: Understanding the Decline in Overdose Deaths from 2023 to 2024The opioid crisis has plagued the United States for over two decades, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives and leaving […]
February 21, 2025Categories Drug Related Trends Nicotine and Cigarettes Education and AthleticsA Decline in Adolescent Nicotine UseThe landscape of nicotine use among adolescents in the United States continues to evolve, with the year 2024 marking a […]
February 21, 2025Categories Specific Drugs Recovery/Treatment CentersMethadone: A Critical Tool in Combating Opioid Use DisorderMethadone, a long-acting opioid agonist, has been a cornerstone in the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) for decades. Its […]
February 21, 2025Categories MarijuanaThe Rising Potency of Marijuana: A Public Health ConcernSince the legalization of marijuana in various states across the United States and other countries, the potency of cannabis products […]
February 21, 2025Categories Nicotine and CigarettesThe Hidden Dangers of E-Cigarettes, Nicotine Pouches, and Other Tobacco-Free Nicotine ProductsIn recent years, the popularity of e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and various vaping devices has surged, often marketed as safer alternatives […]
February 21, 2025Categories Specific DrugsThe Effects of Amphetamines on the Brain: Understanding Addiction and RecoveryAmphetamines are a class of powerful stimulant drugs that affect the central nervous system (CNS). While they are medically prescribed […]
February 21, 2025Categories Drug Related Trends Specific DrugsThe Emergence and Impact of New Designer Drugs: A 2024 PerspectiveIn recent years, the landscape of illicit drug use has evolved with the proliferation of designer drugs—synthetic substances engineered to […]
February 21, 2025Categories Drug Related Trends Alcohol Education and AthleticsThe Decrease in Youth Alcohol Consumption: Insights and Implications in 2024Alcohol consumption among youth has long been a topic of concern for parents, educators, policymakers, and public health officials. Historically […]
February 21, 2025Categories Drug Related Trends Marijuana Education and AthleticsEarly 2025 Efforts to Curb Youth Cannabis UseIn 2025, efforts to prevent youth cannabis use have intensified across various regions, with a focus on education, community engagement, […]
February 21, 2025Categories Recovery/Treatment CentersThe Evolving Role of Buprenorphine in Treating Opioid Use DisorderOpioid Use Disorder (OUD) remains a critical public health crisis worldwide, exacerbated by the rise of potent synthetic opioids like […]
February 21, 2025Categories Specific DrugsKratom: An In-Depth Exploration of Its Uses, Legal Status, Risks, and Regulatory ConcernsKratom, scientifically known as Mitragyna speciosa, is a tropical tree indigenous to Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The […]
February 21, 2025Categories Drug Related Trends News10 Must See Documentaries/Miniseries on Drug Abuse and AddictionThe global epidemic of drug abuse has inspired numerous documentaries and docuseries over the years. These productions have documented personal […]