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Category: Addiction News
Texas Raises Legal Smoking Age To 21
The ban does not extend to members of the military under the age of 21 years.
Recovery Month: A Time of Celebration and Hope
September is National Recovery Month.
New Year’s Resolution 2019: Tobacco-Free Recovery
Quitting smoking is a resolution many smokers set for themselves. It’s widely known that quitting has significant health benefits, but did you know it also can improve a person’s mental health? And for those with substance use disorders, smoking cessation is associated with increased odds of long-term recovery.
Smoking cessation is linked to decreased depression, anxiety, and stress. It’s a factor in experiencing improved positive mood and quality of life, and is also related to improved substance use disorder recovery outcomes. Research shows that quitting increases the odds of long-term recovery, whereas continued smoking increases the likelihood of relapse.
Taraji Henson Takes Her Mental Health Advocacy To Capitol Hill
The Academy Award-nominated actress says the lack of discussion and confrontation around mental health is dangerous.
Brian Wilson Postpones Tour To Focus On Mental Health
Wilson was scheduled to hit the road this summer.
Some Christians Are Rethinking Their Views On CBD
“I had the same concerns as a lot of Christians. I did not want to be a part of anything that promoted [marijuana use]. But then I saw the science and research, so I switched gears.”
Rural Areas of the United States Struggle with Substance Abuse
Substance abuse in rural areas of the US brings many challenges to its residents.These individuals are at higher risks of deadly overdoses.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Wants To Make It Easier To Research Psychedelic Drugs
Ocasio-Cortez’s new legislation is timely, falling in line with the recent decriminalization of psychedelic drugs in Oakland and Denver.
Addiction Treatment in Hispanic Communities: How We Can Do Better
Numerous cultural norms and expectations reinforce the collective silence on substance use. Among many Latinx people who are first generation immigrants, there is a desire or expectation to be a “model minority.”