substance abuse

Serious Mental Health Problems Are on the Rise in Children, But There’s Another Crisis We Must Face

Given the relationship between stress, depression and substance misuse, what the rise in serious mental health problems could mean for addiction rates.…

March 16, 2022

A multicolored fractured illustration of a woman representing ADHD symptoms.

The ‘Secret’ Symptoms of ADHD From Someone With Personal Experience

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

Many people think of the disorder as a learning disability that makes kids hyper and easily distracted, but it’s much more complicated than that.…

August 8, 2020

amanda morgan illustration for addiction article by madison feser

Redefining Addiction: How a ‘Moral Failing’ Became a Chronic Disease

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

The American Society of Addiction Medicine’s recently updated definition of addiction clarifies misconceptions and may improve diagnosis and treatment.…

December 9, 2019

‘Mom’ Manages To Be Hilarious, Relatable and Emotional

Ashley Peterson, Geneva College

Stand by for the upcoming seventh season of this series.…

September 20, 2019

Sorry Putin, You Get What You Give: IOC Decided to Ban Russia Over Doping

Maya Halabi, UTSA

The International Olympic Committee decided that Russia will be banned from the 2018 Olympic Winter Games following its doping investigation.…

December 7, 2017

When It Comes to Stigmatizing Substance Abuse, Theo Caputi Just Says No

Emma Taubenfeld, Pace University

The University of Pennsylvania senior is using his perspective as a student and his background in public health to change how society deals with substance abuse.…

April 7, 2017

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