Alcohol use disorders are associated with high social welfare and health care costs — but what causes them? A new Finnish study looks at the magnitude and reasons behind the economic burden alcohol use disorders have on society. Earlier studies have shown that alcohol use disorders lead to various health…
What happens when you mix MDMA and alcohol?
People may combine MDMA with alcohol to prolong a high, but the combination of both drugs can cause dangerous side effects. Here we look at the side effects and risks of combining MDMA and alcohol, precautions to take, and treatment options for recovery. MDMA (3, 4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is a drug that changes a person’s…
Puff Bar Exploiting Pandemic to Sell Its E-Cigarettes to Teens, Legislators Say
The makers of Puff Bar, a disposable e-cigarette, are exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic to market their product to teens, according to the chairman of the House Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Democrat of Illinois, asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week to ban the…
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Resources for LGBTQIA+ children, adolescents and young adults living in non-affirming environments
Div. 44 has complied the resources below to assist LGBTQIA+ youth who may be sheltering in place in non-affirming environments during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you would like to add a resource to this page, please email the Div. 44 president. Queer resources The resources below provide an overview of the…