Ohio Opens First Recovery High School for Teens in Recovery
Ohio opens a recovery high school that helps teens after substance abuse treatment by providing a drug-free, supportive environment.
Family Program Helps to Prevent Teen Substance Abuse
Parents of middle school children in the Stanly, North Carolina, area now have a way to prevent substance misuse. The 12-week program helps families grow closer.
HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ Showcases Teen Addiction in a Way That’s Never Been Done Before
Euphoria takes a brutally honest look at problems high school kids face today: drugs, depression, sexting, social media, mental health and teen addiction.
Teen Dead After Overdosing on ‘Calvin Klein,’ A Party Drug
17-year-old violin prodigy found dead after overdosing on the club drug Calvin Klein in her London home.
How to Make 2020 a Better Year for Your Mental Health
If your New Year’s resolution is to improve your mental health, here are four ways to help accomplish your 2020 resolutions.
Kentucky Prison Helps Inmates Avoid Relapse
Kentucky prison provides inmates with substance abuse treatment while incarcerated using research-backed mental health processes to help them overcome addiction.
A Juvenile Delinquency Program That Works
They’re our society’s future. And some would say this young generation is using themselves to deteriorating health in epidemic proportions...
For Women’s Mental Health, Quitting Alcohol May Be Better than Never Drinking
Study finds that women’s mental health after quitting alcohol is even higher than people who have never consumed alcohol.
Suicide Rates in Young Girls On The Rise
Teen suicide has historically been more common among males, but according to a recent study, the gap in suicide rates between boys and girls is closing.
Kit Harington Wellness Retreat
Kit Harington, star of HBO’s Game of Thrones, has checked into treatment at a luxury wellness retreat in Connecticut. Get the details here.
How the 21st Century Cures Act Could Change Mental Health Care
During his lame duck session, former President Barack Obama signed the 21st Century Cures Act into law. But what does this mean for mental health care?
Hospital Study Highlights Challenge of Treating ER Patients Who Abuse Drugs
Hospital Study Highlights Challenge of Treating ER Patients Who Abuse Drugs
Here are the results of a Maryland hospital study that highlights the complexity of dealing with multi-drug users for ER physicians.
Drug Users Willing To Use Safe Injection Sites, Study Finds
Safe injection sites could prove beneficial to public health. One study shows people who use drugs would be willing to utilize safe consumption spaces.
Does Personal Responsibility Play a Role in Addiction?
What are a patient’s rights and responsibilities when they are prescribed opioids? Learn how to avoid addiction and take personal responsibility.
What is Overdose Awareness Day and Why is it Important?
What is Overdose Awareness Day and Why is it Important?
Overdose Awareness Day was started in 2001 and aims to raise awareness about overdose, while highlighting the fact that overdose death is preventable.
NIDA Releases New TAPS Screening Tool for Substance Abuse Risk
NIDA Releases New TAPS Screening Tool for Substance Abuse Risk
If patients are found to have a SUD or to be at a higher risk, the medical provider has the option to refer them for more specialized care, including addiction…
Signs of an Overdose at Music Festivals
Learn more about how to recognize an overdose at a music festival and how you can help during an overdose.
Michigan Considering Kratom Regulation Efforts While Other States Push to Ban
Michigan lawmakers have proposed regulations that would legalize kratom and fund research for using it as an opioid addiction recovery drug.
The Effect of Mac Miller’s Overdose
Mac Miller’s passing shocked people around the world. Learn how that shock, combined with the grief of losing a loved one, can result in the development of PTSD or adjustment…
Vein Damage From IV Drug Use Hinders Delivery of Life-Saving Drugs
Life-saving drugs cannot be injected into collapsed veins, creating a problem for IV drug users.
US Experiences Highest Overdose Death Rates, New Study Finds
US Experiences Highest Overdose Death Rates, New Study Finds
The drug overdose mortality situation in the United States may be worse than you think.
Florida’s Top Drugs, According to Poison Control Calls
These are the most common drugs that Florida’s Poison Control Center receives calls for. Some may surprise you.
Fingerprint Drug Test Developed
Fingerprint drug test technology is a new way to detect drugs in a person’s body by collecting a simple fingerprint sample.