New York Bans ‘Addictive Social Media Feeds’ For Teens By Zachary Pottle ❘ June 26, 2024 Two bills signed by New York governor, Kathy Hochul, are targeted at harmful social media algorithms and ‘addictive feeds.’ Read More
High Schoolers Who Use Marijuana Or Alcohol Have More Suicidal Thoughts By Zachary Pottle ❘ February 9, 2024 A recent study has found that high school students who use nicotine, alcohol, or marijuana struggle with increased thoughts of suicide. Read More
Nearly Half Of All UK Teens Feel Addicted To Social Media By Zachary Pottle ❘ February 2, 2024 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. Read More
Hundreds Of Families Suing Social Media Giants By Hannah Zwemer ❘ December 19, 2022 More than 1,200 families are suing social media companies like Meta, citing social media as the cause for kids' mental health concerns. Read More
Marijuana And Hallucinogen Use In Young Adults Peaks By Zachary Pottle ❘ August 30, 2022 A recent study has found that Marijuana and Hallucinogen use among young adults are at their highest rates since 1988. Read More
Teen Drug Usage Down Within The Last Year By Hannah Zwemer ❘ December 28, 2021 Reports show teen drug usage has noticeably declined in 2021. The pandemic and altered day-to-day living may be a strong indicator. Read More
New Instagram Tool Addresses Social Media Addiction By Emily Murray ❘ December 8, 2021 After much criticism, Instagram has added a new tool which they hope will help lower the risk for social media addiction. Read More
More Young Adults Are Abstaining From Alcohol By Suzette Gomez ❘ November 24, 2020 Alcohol use among young adults decreased by 50% from 2002 to 2018. Millennials and Gen Z are now drinking less than ever before. Read More
Broken Homes And Spirits: Examining Early Childhood Adversity By Krystina Murray ❘ August 27, 2020 Early child adversity can contribute to childhood traumas. In response, the child could experiment with drug abuse as a coping mechanism. Read More
