USA Today

Drug, substance abuse and addiction statistics 2024

25% of Americans (70 million people) admitted they use illicit drugs, according to the most recent National Survey on Drug Use. 48.7 million people nationwide struggle with substance abuse ...
The New Times on MSN

Drug abuse: when does a person go to rehab or jail?

Recent cases have highlighted differing legal responses to drug abuse. While some individuals struggling with substance use are sent to rehabilitation, others face prosecution and possible prison ...
Campus Safety Magazine

Addressing the Epidemic of Student Drug Abuse in Schools

Note: The views expressed by guest bloggers and contributors are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of, and should not be attributed to, Campus Safety. Student drug ...
Psychology Today

The Impact of Drugs on the Teenage Brain

This post was coauthored by Gabriella P. Oettinger and Juan M. Dominguez, Ph.D. As we begin the new school year, the importance of understanding the challenges and risks that students face becomes ...
KOAT Albuquerque

Elder abuse cases rise, new legislation could make the caregiver process stricter

IF ANY INFORMATION, CALL POLICE. CASES OF ELDER ABUSE HAVE SPIKED WITHIN THE LAST FEW YEARS, ACCORDING TO THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY ALYSSA MUNOZ. WHILE THEY’RE TRYING TO STOP THE PROBLEM NOW, ...