Tranq Is a Non-Opiate Sedative That Maims and Kills
A recent symposium on the xylazine crisis focuses on the sedative known as tranq and its disturbing side effects.
The Great Mental Health Pandemic of 2025
The combination of growing mental health issues, enabling technologies, and the lack of treatment is leading to a global mental health pandemic.
Beyond Detox, Beyond Sobriety
Where alcohol is concerned, detoxification or “drying out” is not treatment, but only the first step toward a booze-free existence.
Building Resistance in Adolescents: Peer Pressure vs. DARE
Two studies look at the influence of peer pressure and substance abuse prevention programs on the risk-taking behavior of adolescents.
Parent-Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT) Increases Resilience in Children
A new randomized, controlled trial of Parent-Child Interactive Therapy (PICT) for toddlers shows significant results in improving resilience in children.
Using Storytelling to Build Resilience in Children
A systematic review of the use of storytelling to build resilience in children finds substantial agreement using a variety of measures.