DrugFree Idaho

What parents don’t know about student drug use | CNN Before sending your teens off to college, it’s worth learning the myths and realities around college drug use and what you can do to help keep young adults safe.

Requiem for a Friend The criminal investigation into Matthew Perry's death shows (again) the profound corruption of American medicine - particularly the part of it that prescribes and promotes addictive drugs.

On the tragedy of Matthew Perry and the profound American addiction to drugs A pill (or infusion) for every ill. And we have so many ills these days.

Woman sorry for killing man during cannabis-induced psychosis: Full interview | Banfield Bryn Spejcher was convicted of involuntary manslaughter after fatally stabbing a man during an episode of cannabis-induced psychosis in 2018. A judge sentenced her to two years’ probation. Spejcher joined “Banfield” to share her remorse, saying she thinks of the victims and his family everyday...

‘Sobering’ data show excessive cannabis use increases risk for head and neck cancer Individuals with cannabis-related disorder exhibited increased risk for head and neck cancer, results of a retrospective cohort study showed.The extent of the association varied by subtype but appeared particularly strong for laryngeal cancer and oropharyngeal cancer.

‘Violent’ passenger says he ate 10 w**d edibles, tries opening plane doors, feds say His dangerous behavior forced the flight to land in Salt Lake City, feds say.

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We, as a country, are supporting our own destruction so we can get high...very sad.

California Legalized Drugs; Cartels Took It Over... ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

The dirty secret of California's legal w**d Poisons show up in California's 'safe' w**d products

More than just social media use may be causing depression in young adults, study shows Over the past few decades, there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of depression in adolescents and young adults -- and a simultaneous uptick in the inclusion of technology and social media in everyday life. In a new study, researchers investigated the association among social media....

How many studies do we have to see to stop this assault on our young people?

Teens who use ma*****na are more likely to suffer psychotic disorders, study finds The new research is more evidence linking cannabis to an increased risk of mental health disorders, including schizophrenia, anxiety and depression, particularly in adolescence.

Daily ma*****na use outpaces daily drinking in the U.S., a new study says Alcohol is still more widely used, but 2022 was the first time frequent ma*****na use overtook frequent drinking.

Cannabidiol (CBD) Products for Pain: Ineffective, Expensive, and With Potential Harms Cannabidiol (CBD) attracts considerable attention for promoting good health and treating various conditions, predominantly pain, often in breach of advertising rules. Examination of available CBD products in North America and Europe demonstrates that CBD content can vary from none to much more than....

Ma*****na Use is Associated with Worse Outcomes in Symptom Severity and Violent Behavior in Patients with PTSD An increasing number of states have approved posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a qualifying condition for medical ma*****na, though little evidence exists evaluating the effect of ma*****na use in PTSD. We examined the association between ma*****na ...

More and more main stream media picking up on this...they can't ignore it as it is so prevalent.

Stronger ma*****na linked to more psychosis in teens As legal cannabis becomes more available, doctors have noticed that more teens are suffering from psychotic events that they attribute to the increased potency of the drug. NBC News' Kate Snow reports.

Here’s what ma*****na researchers have to say about 420 or ‘w**d day’ | CNN It’s 420, or “w**d day,” created to celebrate ma*****na. But when it comes to w**d’s impact on health, should we be celebrating or worrying? CNN asked the experts.

Disturbing trend?

Ma*****na grow busted in Maine as feds investigate trend in 20 states Federal law enforcement officials have brought charges against a man accused of creating an illicit ma*****na-growing operation off the beaten path in rural Maine

Now that's a Natural High!

A huge THANK YOU to Dan and the others who joined him on his 50th hike to the bottom of the Canyon. His dedication to bringing awareness to the issue of addiction is inspiring. They endured freezing temperatures and a small snow storm...what an adventure!

Dan's message to youth..."Pursue your passions...get out there and live life. Explore what interests you. Stay drug-free, choose your friends wisely and work everyday towards achieving your goals. Don't ever give up on yourself."

Thanks again Dan and to everyone who donated to his mission. We are grateful and will do our part in continuing our mission of striving for a drug-free Idaho.

Dan will make his 50th trip from rim to bottom and back beginning bright and early tomorrow morning. We want to thank him for using this as an opportunity to bring awareness to the impacts of substance abuse and encouraging our young people to chase their Natural Highs.

Dan is an inspiration to us and his efforts to personally do something to bring this issue to the forefront earns much respect. We will continue to promote drug-free communities in honor of Dan and the many other Idahoans who value family friendly, safe, drug-free communities.

Good luck Dan and those who join him on the hike...cant wait to see the pictures!

https://drugfreeidaho.org/dans-grand-hike-1
Dan Dixon

The most innocent and vulnerable impacted...

Prenatal cannabis use and the risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder in offspring: A systematic review and meta-analysis It is plausible that exposure to cannabis in-utero could be associated with an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders such as attention defici…

How much devastation to Oregon communities and families was incurred during this inevitable reversal of bad public policy?

Oregon lawmakers pass bill to recriminalize possession of hard drugs, send it to governor The Oregon Senate passed a bill 21-8 on Friday to recriminalize possession of hard drugs, changing voter-approved Measure 110, which decriminalized possession.T

Cannabis use associated with higher risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds Whether smoked, eaten or vaporized, cannabis use is associated with increased risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke, according to new research published in the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed journal.

Absolutely zero promises from this misguided policy has come to fruition. The ultimate cruelty is to keep someone addicted to substances in the disguise of helping them.

Hard hit by the US opioid crisis, Oregon reconsiders decriminalization Oregonians in 2020 passed a ballot measure that created the most liberal drug law in the country. Now, facing a surge in overdose deaths, state lawmakers are preparing to vote on walking it back.

What will the long term consequences be for ingesting these pesticides for years?

‘Broken system’: Banned pesticides keep showing up in California’s legal pot California's cannabis agency has been unable to keep dangerous pesticides out of legal pot products, according to an SFGATE investigation.

Canada's pot users end up at hospital and develop anxiety disorders Researchers studied millions of Canadians in the 2010s, and found that nearly a third of those who showed up at an ER for using w**d went on to develop a mental health issue within three years.

Changing a young persons diet could be one of the first things to try if dealing with physical or mental health issues....

Warning Issued After Researchers Link Energy Drinks To Suicidal Thoughts In Children ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

Ma*****na use linked to increased asthma risk in youth, says study: ‘Worrisome' health implications A new study published in the journal Preventive Medicine found that in states where ma*****na is legal, the share of teens with asthma is slightly higher than in states where it remains illegal.

The violence around ma*****na continues to worsen...

5 arrested in murders of 6 people found in San Bernardino County desert Authorities arrested five people linked to the multiple homicide case, saying a "dispute over ma*****na" may have been the cause behind the deaths.

As Dan gears up for Grand Canyon hike #50, he hikes other beautiful locations to keep healthy and active.

We want to give a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who has already contributed to Dans challenge. We are very grateful for any support and we work everyday to keep our youth drug-free and keep Idaho communities the best place to live in the country.

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