February 27, 2019

Teenagers Say Depression and Anxiety Are Major Issues Among Their Peers

Most American teenagers — across demographic groups — see depression and anxiety as major problems among their peers, a new survey by the Pew Research Center […]
February 5, 2019

He made his way to the top of ‘Big Law.’ Then his drinking almost brought him down

On a Sunday morning in 2010, Steven Wall was given an ultimatum by his wife and his boss: Get help for your drinking or you’ll lose […]
January 7, 2019

The Forgotten Addiction | Psychology Today

With all eyes on opioids, this massive unseen threat continues to claim lives. In recent years, Americans have begun, justifiably, to recognize the complex public health […]
December 20, 2018

A Visual Jorney Through Addiction

The opioid epidemic is devastating America. Overdoses have passed car crashes and gun violence to become the leading cause of death for Americans under 55. The […]
December 7, 2018

Dry Christmas: drinking is going out of fashion, especially for the young. Here’s how the teetotal plan to make it through

More than 25 per cent of young people classed themselves as “non drinkers” in a report by the science journal BMC Public Health.   It’s 11am […]
November 16, 2018

F.D.A. Seeks Restrictions on Teens’ Access to Flavored E-Cigarettes and a Ban on Menthol Cigarettes

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced a series of restrictions aimed at combating a growing public health menace — flavored e-cigarettes and tobacco products […]