Two significant surveys are revealing historic highs in the use of hallucinogens and cannabis among adults. In 2023, the Monitoring the Future survey showed that past-year use of cannabis and hallucinogens remained at historically high levels among adults aged 19 to 30 and 35 to 50. Another, more recent study by the University of Michigan’s
"Tusi," commonly referred to as "pink cocaine," has recently become a trend in nightclubs across the country, from New York to Midwestern cities. Despite the name, "pink cocaine" is misleading as it doesn’t contain cocaine. Instead, it’s more of a marketing term for various substances sold in powder or crystal form. They’re usually pink or
San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez announced this week that the jail will begin a new, more intense screening system to keep contraband out of the facility. The new screening program is part of a crackdown on contraband in San Diego-area detention centers. The searches will be conducted to "further secure detention facilities from the
Public health officials are warning the public about a deadly combination of drugs hitting the streets, leading to a surge in overdoses and fatalities. This lethal formula involves the veterinary tranquilizer medetomidine, which, like xylazine and other contaminants, is now being secretly mixed with substances like fentanyl, heroin, and others, contributing to a growing public
Police arrested a San Jose couple this week on charges of child endangerment and numerous drug-related offenses following a raid where investigators unearthed a substantial stash of fentanyl pills, marijuana, and cocaine near an infant. San Jose Raid Details and Seizure District Attorney Jeff Rosen's office revealed that the Santa Clara County Specialized Enforcement
While major cities in California like San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento have historically adopted more lenient approaches to drug-related offenses, the tactics are changing in the counties surrounding these progressive hubs, according to the Washington Examiner. With a growing presence of tough-on-crime leadership, counties on the outskirts are intensifying their efforts to combat drug-related
Recent data from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) has unveiled a concerning trend: a staggering surge in cardiomyopathy-associated hospital admissions among methamphetamine users across the American West. Over 13 years, from 2008 to 2020, admissions related to meth-induced cardiomyopathy skyrocketed by a remarkable 231% nationwide. This alarming rise contrasts sharply with the modest 12%
Gambling addiction can have severe consequences for many aspects of a person's life, including financial, emotional, and social well-being. The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, the nonprofit tasked with overseeing Florida's efforts to prevent addictive gambling, is facing significant challenges in meeting the surge in demand following the proliferation of sports betting apps, according to
Last week, grammy-nominated artist Jason DeFord, known as Jelly Roll, passionately urged lawmakers to support crucial anti-fentanyl legislation. Drawing from his tumultuous history with substance abuse, he emphasized the urgent need to save lives amidst the fentanyl epidemic. In a compelling testimony delivered before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, DeFord shed
On Tuesday night, the Cocoa City Council approved a new rule regarding the sale of kava and kratom, two substances often used in tea and considered by some as alternatives to alcohol. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) provides insights into kratom, describing it as potentially acting as a stimulant in low doses or a sedative
