How Reddit, TikTok, and AI are changing the game for substance use researchers

Researchers found that Reddit and TikTok often serve as a lifeline for people seeking just-in-time support when they need it ...
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Substance Abuse Expo empowers families with resources and knowledge to prevent youth drug use

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The state recently completed wastewater testing in high schools statewide to see what drugs are being used in that particular community. Results show cocaine made a comeback and ...
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Laredo mental health services impacted as SCAN confirms federal cuts under Trump will terminate 8 grants

Jobs and programs have reportedly been cut at Laredo's Serving Children and Adults in Need after the Trump administration ...

Coastal Bend nonprofit questions federal funding process after unprecedented $1.5M grant reversal

A South Texas nonprofit says it lost $1.5 million in federal grants overnight, highlighting growing concerns about funding ...
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Natural Disasters May Increase Substance Abuse Risk, Study Finds

Study examined substance abuse rates before and after Hurricane Katrina. — -- The dangers of hurricanes, earthquakes and floods can seem clear, with high winds, rising waters or powerful ...
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Philadelphia residents are more understanding about substance abuse issues in the city, according to new Pew poll

More than 50% of Philly residents have family or friends struggling with substance abuse. One in three know someone who died from overdose. The sidewalk on Kensington Ave. near Allegheny Ave. in ...
USA Today

Nick Reiner and the link between schizophrenia, substance abuse and violence

Nick Reiner, the son of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner who is facing murder charges in the deaths of his parents, has been prescribed medication for schizophrenia, according to two sources who ...