• Man holding and breaking cigarette with sherm

    Sherm: The Dangerous Street Drug You Need to Know About 

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    In the world of illicit drugs, slang terms often mask the true dangers of a substance. One such example is Sherm—a street name for cigarettes [...]

  • Prescription Medication Medicine Pill Tablets quaaludes

    The History and Lasting Impact of Quaaludes on Drug Use 

    511 words|2.6 min read|

    Quaaludes, once known as the “disco drug” of the 1970s, were originally developed as a sedative and sleep aid. The brand name for the substance [...]

  • Mouthwash on white towel with cup and eucalyptus on grey table, flatlay, oral care background with copy space

    Why Recovering Alcoholics Use Alcohol-Free Mouthwash and Medications 

    650 words|3.3 min read|

    Recovery from alcohol addiction involves more than just quitting drinking. It requires a complete lifestyle shift—one that includes being mindful of everything that enters the [...]

  • Powdered alcohol dumped onto a table next to a glass filled with alcohol

    Powdered Alcohol: What It Is and Why It’s So Dangerous 

    595 words|3 min read|

    Most people are familiar with alcohol in its liquid form—beer, wine, spirits—but in recent years, a new version of alcohol raised red flags among health [...]

  • Group of flags of many different nations against blue sky

    Substance Use Around the World vs. the U.S.: What Can We Learn? 

    778 words|3.9 min read|

    Substance use is a global issue—but how countries handle it varies dramatically. While the United States has long taken a tough-on-drugs approach, many other nations [...]

  • Prescription drug abuse in school concept

    The Downfall of D.A.R.E.: How a Failed Program Shaped Substance Use Trends 

    849 words|4.2 min read|

    For over a decade, millions of students across the United States were told one simple message: “Just say no.” This phrase became the foundation of [...]

  • blue glass bottle with cork laying on its side with Feel Free energy drink inside

    From Herbal Tonic to Trendy Threat: The Story Behind Feel Free 

    458 words|2.3 min read|

    Not long ago, the name Feel Free might have sounded like a vague motivational slogan. Today, it’s the label on one of the most talked-about [...]

  • Woman using dropper for microdosing

    Microdosing: Is It Safe? What You Should Know About the Risks 

    619 words|3.1 min read|

    In recent years, “microdosing” has gone from fringe to mainstream. What started as a trend in Silicon Valley has now become a topic of interest [...]

  • Young woman sitting on couch looking at bottle and glass of wine

    “Wine Mom” Culture: What It Is, Why It Matters and How to Get Help 

    557 words|2.8 min read|

    You’ve probably seen the memes: “It’s not drinking alone if your kids are home,” or mugs and T-shirts declaring, “Mama needs her wine.” This is [...]

  • Woman meditating at sunset in the mountains practicing her spirituality

    What Is Spiritual Shifting? Exploring Its Role in Mental Health and Substance Use Recovery 

    677 words|3.4 min read|

    Recovery from addiction isn’t just about breaking physical dependence—it’s about rebuilding the mind, body and spirit. That’s why many people in treatment find themselves going [...]

  • Young black woman laying in bed experiencing hangxiety after consuming too much alcohol the night prior

    What Is Hangxiety? The Link Between Alcohol and Anxiety 

    620 words|3.1 min read|

    You wake up after a night of drinking with more than just a headache or a dry mouth—you feel overwhelmed, anxious, maybe even panicked. Your [...]

  • Young woman on beach applying sunscreen to protect from UV rays to take care of herself as part of recovery

    UV Safety Awareness Month: Protecting Your Body and Supporting Your Mental Health in Recovery 

    660 words|3.3 min read|

    July is UV Safety Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of protecting your skin and eyes from the sun’s harmful rays. But at [...]