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In 2024, there was a decrease in teen deaths that were associated with drug overdoses as well as a decrease in teen vaping. A recent natural survey conducted that teen drug addiction has not ricocheted since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak. Twenty-four thousand students from middle school and high school through the grades 8,10, and 12 across the country, were examined and the results displayed a significant decrease of exposure to drugs and a strong decline in the number of students using alcohol or various drugs

In 2024, there was a decrease in teen deaths that were associated with drug overdoses as well as a decrease in teen vaping. A recent natural survey conducted that teen drug addiction has not ricocheted since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak. Twenty-four thousand students from middle school and high school through the grades 8,10, and 12 across the country, were examined and the results displayed a significant decrease of exposure to drugs and a strong decline in the number of students using alcohol or various drugs.

Highlighting the economically effects of drug use and drug relapses in the United States. The article provides the exemplary state of Kentucky, specifically the city, Louisa. Over a million individuals in the US are arrested each year due to drug-related circumstances, and it can be more challenging to get back on their feet instead of the side-affects that come with the drug relapses.Kentucky has more residential treatment beds per person than all the other 49 states in the country. The program, Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), whose motto is “Crisis to Career,” has treated tens of thousands of people in addiction since its founding in 2008. Read more to learn about the impacts of drug use and recovery rates in Kentucky and the U.S.

Thank you to all parishioners who donated groceries and money for th ODB Thanksgiving and Christmas Food projects!

Effects of taking the drug, buprenorphine, used to help pregnant women and parents with opioid addiction. Research has assured that there are other helpful options to assist with opioid drug addiction that are less intensive, such as the approach of Eat, Sleep, Console (ESC). ESC and the program, Project CARA. These two methods have allowed mothers and parents to have positive results with family care in and outside of the home.

Numerous of new security measures are being made and are planned to be in full operation inside Harford public schools by the end of 2024. Some of the specific security enhancements can be read in the full article. Each school in Harford County is scheduled to have the new security enhancements, but the names of all the schools are not listed at this time. These updates will allow guidance and safety for parents and their children as well as provide an extra level of security for the public schools in Harford County.

This article explores the new security enhancements in Harford County schools and the non-invasive procedures that the schools are taking to prevent issues and implement security procedures.

How to help individuals survive by limiting the negative and unfair beliefs connected with substance abuse. The article provides the program, The National Overdose Prevention Network, NOPN and Shatterproof, a national nonprofit organization committed to changing addiction treatment and understanding the stugma connected with substance use disorders, SUD.

A new CDC report reveals a significant drop in teen tobacco use, driven by a decline in e-cigarette consumption, reaching its lowest point in decades. However, the rise of nicotine pouches like Zyn, popularized on social media, poses a new challenge in the fight against youth nicotine addiction.

Maryland has seen a notable increase in cannabis-related emergency department visits, with 816.9 visits per month in 2024, prompting the launch of a new public health dashboard to track these trends. The rise may reflect both increased cannabis use and reduced stigma, highlighting the need for public education on safety, especially for children and non-regulated products.

As the Covid-19 pandemic reshaped daily life, Americans turned to alcohol in growing numbers, with heavy drinking rates continuing to rise through 2022. This troubling trend, seen across all demographics, reflects the long-term impact of stress, isolation, and uncertainty, with serious health risks that may take years to manifest.

For decades, people have quietly sought therapy in fear of encountering judgment from friends, family, or coworkers, hiding their struggles with mental health behind closed doors. In this insightful reflection, a retired clinical psychologist explores the three types of stigma that keep mental health sufferers isolated and urges for greater openness, understanding, and support in an era where the need for mental health care is at an all-time high.

Fentanyl smuggling is no longer just the domain of immigrants or cartels—U.S. citizens are increasingly being recruited as mules to carry the deadly drug across the border. With cartels offering quick, high-paying jobs and exploiting the loopholes in border security, thousands of Americans are unwittingly contributing to the fentanyl crisis, making the problem harder to combat.

Families, please not that there is NO CFF tomorrow, 11/5/2024 since Harford County Schools are closed for Election Day.

The Baltimore City Fire Department reports between 3,000 and 6,000 opioid overdoses annually, a figure that likely underrepresents the true toll due to unreported fatalities. As the city pursues legal action against major drug distributors for their role in fueling this crisis, officials highlight the profound impact on community health and emergency response resources.

This week, we celebrate a significant decline in drug overdose deaths in Maryland and Pennsylvania, with Harford County reporting its lowest fatalities in seven years. Key factors in this positive trend include increased access to naloxone and the growing presence of peer recovery specialists, demonstrating the community's commitment to combating addiction and supporting recovery.

Public health officials warn that Mexican cartels are increasingly blending the potent sedative medetomidine into street drugs like fentanyl, leading to a surge in dangerous overdoses across major cities. With no current testing strips to detect this lethal combination and no effective reversal with Narcan, experts fear this trend could undermine recent progress in reducing overdose deaths.

Starting next month, updated U.S. methadone regulations will allow stable patients to take home 28 days’ worth of medication, a significant shift from decades of strict clinic requirements. While this change promises greater access to life-saving treatment, experts warn its success depends on how states and clinics implement the new guidelines.

Recent data reveals a significant 10% decline in drug overdose deaths across the U.S., marking the largest decrease on record and highlighting the effectiveness of harm reduction strategies like naloxone and increased access to addiction treatments. While this progress offers hope, experts stress that the fight against overdose deaths is far from over, with vigilance still needed as communities navigate the evolving drug landscape.