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How Vaping Can Harm Brain Development
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How Vaping Can Harm Brain Development

Vaping devices, commonly marketed as a safer alternative to cigarettes, have raised significant health concerns among researchers. These devices use cartridges containing nicotine, flavorings, and other harmful substances. Studies reveal that vapes emit ultrafine particles capable of damaging the lungs, as well as volatile organic compounds like benzene, a chemical also found in car exhaust....

UK Government Strengthens Measures to Prevent Addiction in Under-18s
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UK Government Strengthens Measures to Prevent Addiction in Under-18s

The UK Government has pledged a series of robust measures to combat addiction among children and young people, prioritising education, prevention, and safeguarding initiatives. Responding to concerns about addiction in under-18s, these steps aim to create a healthier, safer future generation. Statutory education in schools now focuses on equipping young people with the knowledge to...

Does Quitting Cannabis Reduce Psychosis Risk? New Research Offers Crucial Insights
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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...

Survivor Sarah Hicks Shares Her Battle Against Addiction and Trauma
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Survivor Sarah Hicks Shares Her Battle Against Addiction and Trauma

Sarah Hicks, a courageous advocate for recovery, has shared a deeply moving account of her battle against trauma, addiction, and abusive relationships. Through sheer determination and a profound personal transformation, Sarah’s story highlights the dangers of substance use and the impact of untreated trauma. Growing up in a household where connection felt scarce, Sarah experienced...

Saving Lives in the UK by Tackling Drink and Drug-Driving
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Saving Lives in the UK by Tackling Drink and Drug-Driving

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs remains one of the most preventable yet devastating causes of road deaths in the UK. With alcohol and drug-related collisions claiming hundreds of lives each year, urgent action is needed to address this crisis. Beyond the tragic loss of life, the consequences weigh heavily on families, emergency...

The Growing Threat of High-Potency Cannabis on Brain Health
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The Growing Threat of High-Potency Cannabis on Brain Health

Cannabis, often misunderstood and increasingly commercialised, poses significant risks to health, particularly as THC potency in various products continues to climb. These risks are especially concerning for teenagers and young adults, whose developing brains are highly vulnerable to the harmful effects of cannabis. Emerging evidence paints a troubling picture of the impact high-dose THC can...

The Alarming Risks of High-Potency Cannabis
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The Alarming Risks of High-Potency Cannabis

High-potency cannabis has become a growing concern in recent years, as products with THC concentrations approaching 100% are becoming widely available. These modern cannabis products, such as vape pens, shatter, and dabs, are significantly more potent than traditional forms of the plant from decades past. Though often marketed as safe or medicinal, the evidence increasingly...

Every Moment Matters: Transforming Awareness of Alcohol Risks During Pregnancy in Australia
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Every Moment Matters: Transforming Awareness of Alcohol Risks During Pregnancy in Australia

The Every Moment Matters (EMM) campaign, led by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE), is reshaping the conversation around the dangers of alcohol use during pregnancy. With decades of research at its backbone, the initiative has raised awareness that there is no safe time or amount of alcohol use during pregnancy, a message...