Researchers explored how alcohol affects memories in a recent study. While it’s long been known that alcohol affects the brain’s reward pathways, a new study has shed light on exactly how this happens and how it affects memories made while under the influence. According to Inverse, Brown University researchers have proven that alcohol “affects a… Continue reading How Alcohol "Hijacks" Dopamine Pathways
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Births Affected By Opioids Continue To Rise Among Rural Women
“More than 60% of rural moms with opioid use disorder give birth locally. These rural hospitals may have more limited capacity to care for them and their babies.” The opioid epidemic has meant that more rural moms and babies are affected by drug abuse, often requiring specialized care at hospitals that are located far from… Continue reading Births Affected By Opioids Continue To Rise Among Rural Women
One Washington County Is Treating The Opioid Crisis As A Natural Disaster
What if the government used the natural disaster coordinated system to mitigate the opioid epidemic? In Snohomish County in Western Washington, officials are taking a unique approach to the opioid crisis by declaring it a life-threatening emergency, as if it were a natural disaster. As overdose deaths are threatening more lives than hurricanes and mud… Continue reading One Washington County Is Treating The Opioid Crisis As A Natural Disaster
Americans Are Drinking And Spending More On Alcohol
Researchers found that drinking increased in all subgroups of the population, and most steeply among women, the elderly and minorities. Americans are spending more on alcohol than ever before and are also reporting higher rates of alcohol use disorder, all while beverage companies are increasing their budgets for alcohol advertising. Surprisingly, more than a quarter… Continue reading Americans Are Drinking And Spending More On Alcohol
Warnings Featuring Diseased Body Parts Make Smokers Think Twice
A recent study aimed to find which features made picture warnings the most effective. When it comes to the effectiveness of warnings on tobacco products, a picture is worth a thousand words—particularly if that picture features a diseased or damaged body part caused by smoking. Those types of warnings are the most effective at getting… Continue reading Warnings Featuring Diseased Body Parts Make Smokers Think Twice
Pot-Smoking Parody Of Beloved TV Character Draws Legal Threat
The parody mascot maker sees Tokaroo as a learning tool for adolescents and adults alike about responsible use of marijuana. A Canadian public broadcasting channel has issued a cease and desist letter to a mascot performer who has made public appearances at cannabis-related events in a costume that bears a resemblance to that of a… Continue reading Pot-Smoking Parody Of Beloved TV Character Draws Legal Threat
2018 Reel Recovery Film Festival Returns to New York
The fest is the brainchild of Leonard Buschel, founder of Writers in Treatment (WIT), a nonprofit organization that helps alcoholic and addicted writers get clean. Calling all cinephiles! The REEL Recovery Film Festival (RRFF), which is celebrating its 10th year, is back for its 6th Annual New York City Edition. The festival kicks off its public… Continue reading 2018 Reel Recovery Film Festival Returns to New York
Generation Z Is Massively Stressed Out
Generation Z is also the most likely to report mental health conditions, according to a new survey. Issues such as gun violence, sexual assault and immigration are contributing to high levels of stress in Generation Z, according to new data. According to the American Psychological Association’s annual Stress in America survey, Generation Z (those ages… Continue reading Generation Z Is Massively Stressed Out
Aaron Hernandez Allegedly Smoked K2 For Days Before Death
One inmate says the New England Patriot spent his last days smoking K2 and “wasn’t in his right mind.” Radar Online has reported that former New England Patriots tight-end, Aaron Hernandez, spent the last two days of his life using synthetic marijuana, and died by suicide while in a chemically disoriented state. Documents viewed by Radar also… Continue reading Aaron Hernandez Allegedly Smoked K2 For Days Before Death
Watch Out For Drugs Disguised As Halloween Candy, DEA Warns
According to the agency, methamphetamine and marijuana are the drugs most commonly disguised in edible form. It may sound like a storyline out of a low-budget comedy, but last year the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) found drugs disguised as off-brand Halloween candies including Munchy Way, 3 Rastateers, Twixed, Keef Kat and Rasta Reese’s. This year,… Continue reading Watch Out For Drugs Disguised As Halloween Candy, DEA Warns