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Senior Citizens and Substance Use Disorders

The Wall Street Journal calls attention to the unique problems of aging addicts in America.

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.

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.

Combining Avatars and Emotional Journaling to Teach Mental Resilience

Mental health startup MangaChat helps children work through problems by creating comic book diaries.

The Future of Digital Wellness

The Singularity University Global Challenge on Digital Wellbeing showcased 10 startups in the digital wellness field.