Mar. 12—ANDERSON — The Minority Health Coalition has started a program in the Anderson Community School system to encourage youth not to abstain from alcohol, tobacco and drugs. Jayden Cox, the youth ...

As parents and caregivers, one of the most important things we can do is help children navigate the challenges they may face when it comes to tobacco, alcohol, and drug use. Open, honest communication ...

Local health advocates and vendors came out for the wellness forum. The night’s keynote speaker was nationally recognized SRO ...

As a college instructor, I know the tell-tale signs of substance abuse in my students. Sure, there's the blood-shot eyes of the guy who smoked a joint before class or the sleepy gal in sunglasses ...

Dr. Nora Volkow, who leads the National Institutes of Drug Abuse, would like the public to know things are getting better. Mostly. By Matt Richtel Historically speaking, it’s not a bad time to be the ...

There’s a hot new onesie you’ll no doubt want to order for your baby immediately. The Harm Reduction Coalition’s “extra-soft” ...

Originally developed for diabetes, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are showing remarkable potential in combating addiction. Emerging research suggests these medications can dampen cravings for alcohol and ...

Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 drugs have been shown to curb alcohol effects, a new study suggests. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1) agonists — which contain either semaglutide or liraglutide ...