Prescription Drug Misuse
Prescription drug misuse is on the rise in the United States, and its prevalence continues to impact communities around the nation. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), almost 7 million Americans – or 2.7% of the population – abuse prescription drugs. Certain populations, such as youth and older adults, are at particular […]
Sexual Assault, Alcohol, and College
Though sexual assault is a widespread problem, college students around the country are experiencing this issue at higher rates than the general population. In fact, sexual violence is more prevalent on college campuses than any other crime. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), college-aged women are twice as likely to be […]
What are Stimulants?
Though the spotlight is often on opioids, stimulants have also disrupted the lives of many people around the world. And when combined, the two types of drugs make for an even deadlier combination—with an increasing number of deaths involving the mixture of stimulants and heroin, among other illicit drugs.
Studies Show Marijuana Decriminalization and Legalization Increases Use Among Minors
On February 1, 2021, Oregon’s law of decriminalizing all drugs, including heroin and cocaine, went into effect—the first-ever initiative of its kind in the United States. Despite the new direction some states are taking towards decriminalization, many policymakers argue no drugs, including marijuana, should be decriminalized.
What are Hallucinogens?
Hallucinogens are a powerful group of drugs that can cause serious health consequences and potentially death. Despite the well-documented negative effects of the drugs, they continue to be widely used and abused across age groups, with an estimated 5.6 million people aged 12 or older who reported using them in 2015-2018.1 Often referred to as […]
How Cyberbullying Affects Teens
Bullying is not a new issue; however, in the past, teens would get relief from bullying when they left school and went home for the day. Now, because of smartphones, laptops, and other devices, teens can experience cyberbullying in addition to traditional forms of bullying. Cyberbullying is bullying that occurs on electronic devices. Cyberbullying can […]
Sexual Assault: The Importance of Forensic Questioning
Sexual violence victims often experience trauma that has lifelong physical and emotional impacts. Unfortunately, it’s a common problem that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will experience in their lifetime. 1 When an individual experiences sexual violence—whether it’s a single event or ongoing nonconsenual contact—it can be challenging to comprehend what happened […]
Sexual Assault: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Investigations On Campus
Sexual assault is a widespread problem, but in the past decade a spotlight has shined on assaults on college campuses. While prominent cases have captured headlines—including that of Chanel Miller who was sexually assaulted by Brock Turner and only received six months in prison—there are millions of other individuals who have or will face what […]
Domestic Violence: Education and Intervention
Domestic violence is an epidemic that affects individuals in every community, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, economic status, race, religion, or nationality. Domestic violence can result in physical injury, psychological trauma, and in some cases, even death. The devastating physical, emotional, and mental consequences of domestic violence cross generations and last a lifetime.