Alcohol, Mental Health, School lifeby

The Link Between Substance Use and Suicide

MAIN ARTICLE The Link Between Substance Use and Suicide September marks two national observances USRA takes seriously: Recovery Month and Suicide Prevention Month.  The American Psychiatric Association’s newest research found that adolescents who use cannabis or nicotine showed a “disproportionately large increase” in suicidal thoughts …
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The drug talk you can’t skip

52% of 8th Graders Don’t Think Fentanyl is Risky. A new University of Michigan study published in JAMA Network Open found that 52% of American 8th graders don’t believe experimenting with fentanyl carries a high level of danger. That’s the message the CDC wants every …
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The mix sending teens to the ER

Why Every Parent Should Know the Word “Crossfaded”  It means drinking alcohol and using THC at the same time. Vape, edible, joint, gummy – any form of weed mixed with any form of alcohol. The CDC estimates about 18% of U.S. youth report being crossfaded. …
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The Drugs Your Teen Can Buy at The Gas Station

Tianeptine is not approved for any medical use in the US, but it’s legally sold in New Jersey at gas stations, smoke shops, and online. Brand names include Zaza, Tianaa, Neptune’s Fix, Pegasus, and TD Red. At high doses, it acts on the same brain …
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Prom’s Deadliest Stat

96% of parents say teen drinking at prom is unacceptable, but only half have the conversation. The prom itself isn’t the problem. The afterparty is. Teens pre-drink before the dance, pour vodka into water bottles, and pick houses where parents stay upstairs. In New Jersey, …
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The Drug That Makes Fentanyl Look Weak

Nitazenes are a class of synthetic opioids that are up to 40 times stronger than fentanyl. Some versions are 1,000 times more potent than morphine. They’re showing up in counterfeit Xanax, Adderall, and oxycodone pills sold on social media and on the street. The DEA …
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The Good & Bad News About Teen Substance Abuse

Teen drug and alcohol use just hit historic lows for the fifth year in a row. 91% of 8th graders reported zero use of marijuana, alcohol, or nicotine in the past month. Researchers expected these numbers to bounce back after the pandemic. They didn’t. This …
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2026 Brings New Protections for Teens

2026 Brings New Protections for Teens Lawmakers just passed three major laws targeting social media addiction and fentanyl sales. Here’s what changed. Virginia Limits Screen Time Starting January 1, teens under 16 in Virginia get one hour per day on Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. …
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Teens Are Risking Death for Likes

Social media challenges aren’t only silly dances anymore. Teens are attempting dangerous stunts for views and likes on TikTok – and ending up hospitalized. Some aren’t coming home. The Numbers 100+ deaths linked to social media challenges since 2020 Emergency room visits from internet challenges …
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Is AI your teen’s new BFF?

Your Teen’s New “Best Friend” Might Be AI That late-night texting? It might not be a friend. Teens are forming close bonds with AI chatbots that act as confidants and therapists. These apps simulate real relationships – and experts warn they pose serious risks. 1 …
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