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Drinking alcohol, particularly binge drinking, is often viewed as a rite of passage for many college students. When leaving the freedom of their parents’ homes and enjoying the freedom of adult life for the first time, many students find themselves attending parties, drinking alcohol, and even experimenting with illegal drugs. In the process, trends come …

What is BORG Drinking? A Look at the Dangerous Social Media Trend Read More »

Understanding the Genetics of Addiction and What Families With a History of Addiction Can Do Addiction is a complex and often misunderstood issue that affects millions of individuals and their families worldwide. Addiction not only takes a toll on the person who is addicted, but also on their loved ones, as their addiction begins affecting …

Is Addiction Hereditary? Read More »

In October 2019, JUUL, one of the most popular e-cigarette brands at the time, announced that they would stop selling several popular flavored pods including Mango, Fruit, Cucumber, and Creme. The goal of this action was to reduce the appeal that these flavored pod systems had on young people. Unfortunately, by the time JUUL suspended …

Young People are Using Social Media to Find E-Cig Products Read More »

Drug overdose deaths have surpassed 100,000 annually for the first time in history. While many of these overdoses are driven by synthetic opioids like fentanyl, other dangerous drugs are circulating in the drug supply that can enhance the effects of opioids and increase the risk of overdose even further. One of these drugs is called …

Xylazine: The Powerful Tranquilizer that is Making Street Drugs Even More Dangerous Read More »

The majority of drug overdose deaths in America today involve opioids, primarily fentanyl and other potent fentanyl analogs. An estimated 80,816 people died as a result of an opioid overdose in 2021.[1] Opioid overdose deaths don’t just affect people who abuse opioid drugs–they affect anyone who abuses any kind of drugs or knows someone who …

What is Naloxone (Narcan) and How Do You Administer it? Read More »

Are you ready to revolutionize your workplace culture, putting employee well-being at the forefront? Workplace Evolution 2023, hosted by the Addiction Prevention Coalition, is your opportunity to do just that. But act fast, because spaces are filling up, and you don’t want to miss out! Event Details: Date: Thursday, October 5, 2023 Time: 9 AM …

Join Us at Workplace Evolution 2023: Fostering Mentally Healthy Workplaces Read More »

How well do you really know your drug dealer? More importantly, how much do you trust them? Whether you are buying benzodiazepines on the streets or powdered heroin, take a moment to ask yourself how well you know your dealer – and how much you trust him or her. When you go and pick up …

The Deadly Fentanyl Epidemic: Hidden in Plain Sight Read More »

Much of the general public have opposing views about marijuana. Some people think marijuana is a dangerous gateway drug that leads the way to “harder” drugs like heroin and meth. Others believe that marijuana is natural, holistic, and virtually safe. In reality, the truth lies somewhere in between. Marijuana has been found to alleviate many …

Marijuana Withdrawal is Real, and Its More Serious Than Most People Think Read More »

In a recent poll, Philadelphia residents expressed their desire to stop using War-on-Drugs-era policies to treat the opioid crisis. Rather than criminalizing people who are struggling with addiction, most Philadelphia residents support providing more mental health services and more drug treatment and recovery services.[1] Philadelphia residents aren’t the only people who share this sentiment. As …

What is the War on Drugs and Why Isn’t It Working? Read More »

Whether you realize it or not, as a parent you have a powerful influence over the actions and behaviors of your kids. One of the best ways to prevent negative behaviors in kids and teens is by having regular honest and open conversations. This holds true when it comes to substance use including e-cigarette products. …

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