Why Relapse Is Not a Personal Failure For years, society has framed addiction as a moral failing. New research out of Michigan State University tells a very different story about cocaine addiction and the brain. It is grounded in biology, not blame. Scientists found that cocaine does not simply create a habit. It physically rewires...
Recreational cannabis legalisation in Florida is off the table for 2026. State officials confirmed that all 22 citizen-led constitutional amendments fell short of the signatures needed to qualify for the November general election ballot. Not a single initiative made the cut. The Florida Department of State made the announcement following the deadline for signature submissions....
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — THC vape pens are creating enormous problems across North Carolina classrooms. Moreover, law enforcement officials say the trend shows no signs of slowing down. School Resource Officer Carter Brown encounters these cannabis vape pens almost daily. Furthermore, he doesn’t mince words about what he finds. Students tuck them into pockets and...
The newly released 2025–2030 U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans have eliminated daily alcohol limits and removed explicit cancer warnings. This marks a dramatic reversal in federal health policy. For the first time since 1980, Americans are left without clear benchmarks on alcohol consumption, raising serious questions about industry influence and public safety. Vague Advice Replaces...
UK Recovery Organisations: 35,000 Supported as Drug Deaths Soar Two major UK recovery organisations have published their 2025 annual reports. The findings reveal unprecedented challenges alongside remarkable achievements in supporting people affected by substance dependency across Britain. The Forward Trust supported over 35,000 people throughout 2025. This represents their highest reach on record and 3,000...
The healthcare profession carries an invisible burden that few talk about. Whilst doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers dedicate their lives to saving others, they face heightened risks themselves. Recent research reveals a troubling pattern: drug deaths in healthcare workers experience occur at significantly higher rates than in the general population. Consequently, understanding healthcare worker...
PUNTA CANOA, Colombia – Despite aggressive drug trafficking enforcement by the U.S. military, cocaine continues to flood across borders in record amounts. The campaign has claimed 126 lives in five months. Yet cocaine seizures at the Mexican border have actually increased by 34%. As dawn breaks over Colombia’s Caribbean coast, fisherman Euris Cervantes fires up...
The latest figures from Public Health Wales paint a concerning picture of the drug crisis facing communities across the nation. In 2024, Wales recorded its highest ever number of drug-related fatalities, with opioids continuing to be the primary killer. Record Number Of Opioids Wales Drug Deaths Last year saw 417 drug poisoning deaths registered in...
A comprehensive study involving 142 student affairs professionals across 23 campuses has identified critical factors that determine successful university substance prevention programme implementation. The research, published in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, reveals specific organisational and leadership elements that enable effective college drug prevention strategies to flourish in higher education settings. With risky drinking...
Arkansas bans Delta-8 THC products following a major court victory that overturned previous legal challenges to the state’s enforcement efforts. The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit reversed a lower court decision, allowing enforcement of Act 629 of 2023. This means the state prohibits synthetic cannabis products including Delta-8 and Delta-9 variants...