New York Bans ‘Addictive Social Media Feeds’ For Teens
By Zachary Pottle ❘
Two bills signed by New York governor, Kathy Hochul, are targeted at harmful social media algorithms and ‘addictive feeds.’
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Article Category: Adolescents
High Schoolers Who Use Marijuana Or Alcohol Have More Suicidal Thoughts
By Zachary Pottle ❘
A recent study has found that high school students who use nicotine, alcohol, or marijuana struggle with increased thoughts of suicide.
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Nearly Half Of All UK Teens Feel Addicted To Social Media
By Zachary Pottle ❘
According to a recent study, nearly half of all UK teens say they are addicted to social media, with experts citing algorithms as the culprit.
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Hundreds Of Families Suing Social Media Giants
By Hannah Zwemer ❘
More than 1,200 families are suing social media companies like Meta, citing social media as the cause for kids' mental health concerns.
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Marijuana And Hallucinogen Use In Young Adults Peaks
By Zachary Pottle ❘
A recent study has found that Marijuana and Hallucinogen use among young adults are at their highest rates since 1988.
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Teen Drug Usage Down Within The Last Year
By Hannah Zwemer ❘
Reports show teen drug usage has noticeably declined in 2021. The pandemic and altered day-to-day living may be a strong indicator.
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New Instagram Tool Addresses Social Media Addiction
By Emily Murray ❘
After much criticism, Instagram has added a new tool which they hope will help lower the risk for social media addiction.
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More Young Adults Are Abstaining From Alcohol
By Suzette Gomez ❘
Alcohol use among young adults decreased by 50% from 2002 to 2018. Millennials and Gen Z are now drinking less than ever before.
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Broken Homes And Spirits: Examining Early Childhood Adversity
By Krystina Murray ❘
Early child adversity can contribute to childhood traumas. In response, the child could experiment with drug abuse as a coping mechanism.
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