Chemsex is a dangerous and rising phenomenon that merges substance abuse with sexual behaviour. It primarily involves the use of psychoactive drugs to intensify or prolong sexual activity. While it may initially appear as an escape or a way to enhance pleasure, chemsex brings severe health and societal risks that cannot be overlooked. What Is...
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Does Quitting Cannabis Reduce Psychosis Risk? New Research Offers Crucial Insights
Cannabis use has long been associated with mental health risks, particularly psychotic disorders. New research by King’s College London’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) sheds light on this association, offering key insights into how stopping cannabis can gradually reduce the risk of psychosis. Published in the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, the study answers a...
Understanding Factors Influencing Adolescent Substance Use
The teenage years are a time of growth and change, but they can also be a time of risk. During this stage, young people are heavily influenced by the people around them, especially their friends. When peers use drugs or drink alcohol, it can have a big impact on whether a teenager decides to do...
Liver Cancer Death Rates Have Doubled in 20 Years, Data Reveals.
A new analysis highlights a worrying trend in the UK—liver cancer death rates have nearly doubled over the past two decades, making it the fastest-rising cause of cancer mortality. Around 81,300 people have lost their lives to the disease in the past 20 years, and concerning projections estimate approximately 135,000 deaths by 2040. Unlike most...
Cannabis-Impaired Driving Raises Mounting Concerns for Road Safety
The rapid rise in cannabis use has introduced new and unsettling challenges for road safety, as experts struggle to address the implications of impaired driving. Unlike alcohol, marijuana impairs drivers in ways that are less predictable and harder to measure. Its slowing of reaction times, distortion of depth perception, and interference with decision-making put both...
Hundreds of Pets Poisoned by Illegal Drugs at Home, Study Reveals
A shocking new study exposes a worrying rise in pets being poisoned by illegal drugs like cocaine and methamphetamine within their own homes. Researchers analysed data from the Pet Poison Helpline between 2019 and 2023, revealing that 63 cats and 433 dogs were exposed to these substances over the four-year period. The findings point to...
The Hidden Dangers of Cigar, Pipe, and Smokeless Tobacco
The use of non-cigarette tobacco products, such as cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco, often flies under the radar compared to combustible cigarettes. However, these products pose distinct and significant risks to cardiovascular health. Recent research sheds light on the alarming hazards associated with their use, reinforcing the urgency for regulatory actions to safeguard public health....
The Impact of Secondhand Cannabis Smoke on Children
The widespread normalisation of cannabis use has brought with it an unintended consequence—exposing children residing in homes where cannabis is smoked to toxic and harmful chemicals. Recent research sheds light on just how damaging this exposure can be. The cross-sectional study, which examined 275 children living in homes in San Diego County, reveals compelling evidence...
New Jersey’s Underage Tobacco Sales Crisis Demands Urgent Action
Recent research reveals a troubling rise in underage tobacco purchases in New Jersey, identifying significant enforcement gaps despite the implementation of the Tobacco 21 (T21) law. Between 2019 and 2022, nearly half of all attempted underage purchases were successful, exposing young people to the grave dangers of tobacco use. This study highlights the urgent need...
New Study Exposes Alcohol’s Role in Fueling Addiction, Depression, and Mental Health Risks
A recent study from the University of Chicago Medicine has unveiled striking insights into the connection between alcohol use disorder (AUD) and depression, challenging long-held notions about the reasons behind excessive drinking. For years, many believed people with depression and AUD turned to alcohol as a form of self-medication to soothe negative emotions. However, the...