Starting substance use early—especially alcohol, nicotine, or cannabis—increases the likelihood of addiction later in life ( ...

Substance use disorder (SUD) affects a person’s ability to control their use of alcohol or drugs. SUD can affect various areas of a person’s life, such as work, school, or family responsibilities.

To better understand Americans’ social media use, Pew Research Center surveyed 5,733 U.S. adults from May 19 to Sept. 5, 2023. Ipsos conducted this National Public Opinion Reference Survey (NPORS) for ...

While there are many distinctive signs that can point to cocaine use, encouraging open and honest communication is the best way to determine whether someone is using cocaine. Cocaine is a stimulant ...

While internet use is nearly ubiquitous in many countries, not everyone is online. Divides still exist on technology usage between people in some advanced economies and those in some emerging ...

Alissa Greer receives funding from Simon Fraser University and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. Dr. Greer is an assistant professor in the School of Criminology at Simon Fraser ...

A family member recently contracted COVID-19 in France. He responded to concerned messages: “At least I have good WIFI while recuperating.” The need for connectivity was never greater than during the ...

A mostly empty Tylenol section in a CVS pharmacy in Valdosta, Georgia. Credit - Michael Rivera, CC SA 4.0. A mostly empty Tylenol section in a CVS pharmacy in Valdosta, Georgia. Credit - Michael ...

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With more than 50 million redeemed miles under her belt, Becky Pokora is a rewards travel expert. She's been writing about credit cards and reward travel since 2011 with articles on Forbes Advisor, ...