In recent years, cannabis culture has undergone a transformation, shedding its countercultural roots and emerging as an aesthetically curated lifestyle. Designer bongs, handcrafted pipes, luxury rolling trays, and other paraphernalia now adorn boutique shelves and social media feeds, seeking to elevate cannabis use to something of an artistic experience. While this shift may reflect changing […]
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The Rise of Nicotine Pouches: What Parents and Teens Need to Know
Recent media reports have highlighted the growing concern about the rise in teen use of nicotine pouches, like Zyn, Velo, and Rogue. These discreet, flavored pouches deliver nicotine without tobacco and have become increasingly popular among adolescents and young adults, mirroring past battles with vaping products like Juul. Schools and parents are struggling to detect […]
The Scary Mostly Hidden Truth About Cannabis and Mental Illness. The link between cannabis and psychosis in teens is real
Teens have access to vastly more potent cannabis than their parents had at their age. Parents need to understand the risks, including psychosis … READ THE FULL STORY
Getting Creative with Recovery
Take a moment to close your eyes. Imagine an earlier self. Recall a memory when a song came on that spoke to you. Think about a time you wrote a poem, painted a picture, or worked with your hands. How did you feel in that moment? That’s what Creative Arts Therapies can help you rediscover. […]
Algorithms Are Making Kids Desperately Unhappy
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My Favorite Parenting Advice: “Say ‘No’ Early and Often”
Dr. Collins, the Medical Director at the New York Center for Living, has practiced addiction psychiatry for nearly 30 years. My favorite piece of parenting advice, “Say ‘No’ early and often,” might sound unkind, even harsh, but it is neither. Saying “No” to your children, ideally with kindness, is one of the most important steps […]
Vaping is Dangerous
Vaping is a popular pastime that skyrocketed to stardom just as tighter non-smoking laws were sweeping the country. E-cigarettes hit the market in 2007, and they became an instant hit among people who enjoyed being able to “smoke” anywhere or smoke without the associated odors. Many people who used e-cigarettes as a tool for quitting […]