Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) reject Woke and radical leftism
by Vivek Ramaswamy <news@editor.thepostmillennial.com> 01 July 2025 14:34
THE KIDS WILL BE OK
You will never guess what’s happening with young people. Believe it or not, the younger generation is finally rejecting woke and radical leftism. You saw this during Trump’s election […]
Perspectives of Treatment Providers Overseeing Substance Use Disorder Treatment among Transition-Age Adults, Aged 18-25 Years
by Journal of Substance Use & Addiction Treatment, 2025,
Authors: Josh Aleksanyan, Zobaida Maria, Diego Renteria, Adetayo Fawole, Ashly E. Jordan, Vanessa Drury, … Charles J. Neighbors
Abstract:
Introduction: Transition-age (TA) adults, aged 18-25, have the highest prevalence of substance use disorder (SUD) among all […]
“If We Can Get Them to Stop, They Can Have Such a Better Life”: Implementing Tobacco and Nicotine Dependence Treatment Services in Community Pharmacies in North Dakota
by Hailey M. Warner and Kelly Corr
ESSAY — Volume 22 — July 17, 2025
Although cigarette use among high school students and adults has declined since its peak in 1997, in North Dakota, nearly 1 in 3 high school students instead […]
“If We Can Get Them to Stop, They Can Have Such a Better Life”: Implementing Tobacco and Nicotine Dependence Treatment Services in Community Pharmacies in North Dakota
by Hailey M. Warner and Kelly Corr
ESSAY — Volume 22 — July 17, 2025
Although cigarette use among high school students and adults has declined since its peak in 1997, in North Dakota, nearly 1 in 3 high school students instead […]
Underage drinking prevention: 5 essential strategies every parent needs
Photo: Jimmy Dean // Unsplash
Parents are the No. 1 influence in their child’s life and in their decisions regarding alcohol, making early conversations and clear expectations essential for keeping kids safe
SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — Parents and caregivers play a crucial […]
‘Cannabis psychosis destroyed my son’s mind’
by The Daily Telegraph, London, UK – 16 Jul 2025
Sadiq Khan wants to decriminalise the Class-B drug, but families and doctors warn that smoking it is ‘playing Russian roulette with your brain’. By Gwyneth Rees
For retired charity director Terry Hammond, […]
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The Surprising Truth About Addiction
OPENING STATEMENT BY NDPA and PINPOINTS:
We repeat this 2004 article by Stanton Peele as a useful position statement for us all – professionals and the lay community. Peele’s classic 1975 text ‘Addiction and Love’ (Peele and Brosky – Published: Taplinger, […]
Huffing & Dusting: Signs of Inhalant Misuse Parents Should Know
by Pat Aussem, L.P.C., M.A.C. – Vice President, Consumer Clinical Content Development – July 2025
Inhalants
Inhalants are ordinary household products that are inhaled or sniffed to get high. Hundreds of products can be misused as inhalants.
“There’s no ID required. It’s odorless. […]
Read More9% of young US employees use alcohol, drugs at work
by Emily Caldwell – Ohio State News – Jul 08, 2025
Almost 1 in 10 workers in their 30s uses alcohol, marijuana or hard drugs like cocaine while on the job in the United States, a new study has found.
The risk […]
The Unnecessary Harm Podcast – Big Alcohol’s predatory tactics
by Shane Varcoe – 24 July 2025
Big Alcohol – Big Interference: Unnecessary Harm Podcast – SPECIAL DRY in JULY Episode – #alcoholawareness #soberinspirationIn this eye-opening episode of The Unnecessary Harm Podcast, we sit down with Kristina Spikova, President of Movendi International, […]
Read MoreFormative research and cultural tailoring of a substance abuse prevention program for American Indian youth
by Rachel Girarda, PATHS Lab, Department of Psychology, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, USA
Background: American Indian communities consistently identify adolescent substance use as a major concern. However, limited empirical work has examined how culturally specific protective factors – such as […]
Emerging evidence links cannabis use to increased risk of breast and testicular cancer in young Americans
by Rebecca H. Johnson, Ashley Speckhart, Franklin Chien, Archie Bleyer – Academia Oncology – June 06, 2025
Abstract
Introduction: The aim of this study was to test the a priori hypothesis that the increasing incidence of testis and breast cancer in adolescent and young […]
Smoking avatars and online games: how big tobacco targets young people in the metaverse
by Herschel Baker – Director Queensland Director, Drug Free Australia – 03 August 2025
Story by Kat Lay, Global health correspondent
Avatars smoke in an image shared on social media of a gathering in the metaverse. A packet of Djarum LA cigarettes, an Indonesian brand, […]
Exercise in Addiction Recovery: How Physical Activity Transforms Lives
From Shane Varcoe – Published: 04 August 2025
Physical activity emerges as a powerful ally in exercise addiction recovery, offering hope and healing for those struggling with substance dependency. Recent groundbreaking research reveals how structured exercise programmes can reshape both body […]
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Substance Use and Mental Health – engaging with youth
From CDC Media Relations – August 5, 2025
The back-to-school season is a great time to engage with youth about mental health and substance use to promote their well-being throughout the academic year. To support these conversations, the Centers for Disease Control […]
Read MoreDARE returns to local schools
by: Clare Gehlich ABC8 News – Aug 10, 2025
Drug prevention education expands in Charles City County
CHARLES CITY COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The Charles City County Elementary School will soon re-introduce a program focused on drug prevention and awareness for the […]
Read MoreSocial Factors
Analysis of the etiology for adolescent substance use emphasizes the major role of social influences. Peer pressure, norm perceptions, advertising, and other social factors constitute major determinants of adolescent substance use and non-use. Membership in groups can influence dramatically how […]
Smoking and Pregnancy – Second hand smoke increases the risk of SIDS and asthma
A UK report draws attention to the dangers of passive smoking for young children. Mothers who smoke double the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (cot death) (odds ratio 2.08) and if both parents smoke the odds ratio rises to […]
Learning Theory
Perhaps the simplest explanation for tobacco’s gateway drug function involves what teenagers learn when they smoke cigarettes. According to one source, “. . .the gateway drug phenomenon is simply an example of practice conditioning, that leads to the development of […]
Parent Power
For parents who believe they have little influence over their adolescents, teens say their parents do influence them in resisting drugs, while friends influence those teens most who decide to use drugs:
43% of teens who never smoked marijuana cite their […]
Read MoreDoes Cocaine Used During Pregnancy Harm Developing Fetal Brain?
Cocaine Use During Pregnancy May Affect Infant’s Brain
Researchers determined that women who use cocaine during pregnancy risk affecting the brain structure of their children. In studying the brains of rhesus monkeys, researchers at the University of Maryland found that prenatal cocaine use could result in the loss […]
Parents ignorant of passive smoking health risks
Parents are unaware of the health risks of passive smoking on their children, a new report by ASH has shown, Only a quarter of parents are aware asthma can be a risk. And just 3% of parents identified cot death […]
Parents: talk to your kids about drugs and alcohol
It seems as if every community, big or small, has been impacted by the problems associated with substance use and drug overdose. Within communities, these problems can extend into the family unit, with people often becoming addicted and dying because […]
