Deadly ‘4th wave’ of Opioid Crisis Linked to Shocking Rise in Fentanyl Overdoses
By John Anderer Fentanyl, an extremely potent synthetic opioid, is roughly 100 times more powerful than morphine and 50 times stronger than heroin. While technically…
Addiction
What Is Oliver Anthony’s Message?
By Neenah Payne Oliver Anthony: Rich Men North of Richmond – Activist Post discusses the sudden explosion of the popularity of country singer Oliver Anthony…
Scientists Re-Engineer The Brain To Alter Human Addiction
Gene therapy for “ending addiction”? What could possibly go wrong with that? This article explains: “Re-engineering the brain to try and alter human behaviour has…
Twin Crises Rattle America: Suicides And Drug Overdoses Hit Record Highs
By Tyler Durden A disturbing trend in America: New data reveals that suicides and drug overdoses climbed to a record high in 2022. The twin crises…
The Zombie Drug is Killing Americans
Op-Ed by Emily Thompson American drug users are keeling over and dying. Xylazine, commonly known as “tranq”, was originally intended as an animal tranquilizer for…
Expert Explains How Cell Phone and Social Media Addiction Can Shorten Kids’ Lifespans
By B.N. Frank Reports and studies continue to reveal that social media use is contributing to severe mental health issues in American children and teens…
SUNDAY SCREENING: “Dosed – Fentanyl & Opioid Epidemic Plague in America” (2019)
By 21st Century Wire Our weekly documentary film curated by the editorial team at 21WIRE. There is a silent war going on in America. Millions…
New University Study Says Social Media Use is “reprogramming children’s brains”
By B.N. Frank American tech insiders (aka “Silicon Valley Parents”) have reportedly been sending their kids to low-tech and no-tech schools, making their nannies sign…
Somalia’s Devastating Drug Problem is Destroying its Youth
By Emily Thompson Somalia has a drug problem and it is only getting worse. This complex and multifaceted issue has plagued the country for decades….
New Research Reveals that Kids Who Watch Too Much TV at Risk for Future Gambling and Substance Abuse Disorders
By B.N. Frank Excessive screen use isn’t isolated to new technology – it includes television viewing too. Research has determined that exposure from blue light…
Meta Slapped With 8 Lawsuits Over Algorithms That Hook Youth And Ruin Their Lives
By Patrick Wood Facebook and Instagram have been hit with lawsuits claiming their programs are addictive, especially to young persons, and cause psychological and emotional…
Possession of Certain Hard Drugs to Be Decriminalized in British Columbia after Record Overdose Deaths
By Patrick Carroll The Canadian government announced last week that it will be exempting the province of British Columbia from certain federal drug laws. Specifically,…
Parents Sue Social Media Companies Over Kids’ Mental Health Struggles “from dangerous flaws” in Platforms’ Designs
By B.N. Frank Screen addiction had been identified as a significant and growing problem among children and teens long before COVID-19, increased screen use from…
American Schools Take Action as Students “more hooked to their cell phones than ever”
By B.N. Frank Screen addiction and exposure had been identified as a significant problem among kids and teens long before schools transitioned to Virtual Learning…