In my opinion, there needs to be an effective prevention campaign that helps teens and young adults learn real ways to say “No” to things that they don’t want to get involved with, such as drugs and alcohol. I think the reasons why teens use…
When you hear the word hemp, what do you picture? You might think of the rope-like material that people use to make necklaces and bracelets, or maybe you think of a marijuana plant. While hemp is in the same plant family (cannabis) as marijuana, it’s…
Instead of doing research for my homework assignment last night, I found myself reading an article about Madonna. Apparently, she blurted out, “Has anyone seen Molly?” at the recent Ultra Music Festival in Miami. I don’t think she was referring to a lost girl; it’s…
What do the House of Blues, the NYC Electronic Zoo Music Festival, distortions of sensory and time perception, “E”, and long-lasting confusion have in common? In one way or another, they’re all are connected with “Molly” (short for “molecule”), a slang term for MDMA –…
As the summer wraps up, it’s time to start thinking about going back to school. I’m sure you want to put off the thought for as long as humanly possible, but it’s always good to get back into the school mindset a couple of days…
There are lots of sources of stress. Homework, pressure from friends, and not getting enough sleep are at the top of the list. Just add in the strain of having to deal with going back to school after a care-free summer, and mix in having…
When Miley Cyrus first appeared as Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel, she was every girl’s favorite teen sensation. People couldn’t get enough of America’s girl-next-door, and because of it, she quickly rose to stardom. Over the years, however, her image has changed into something…
Recently, a group of researchers at University of Michigan did a study on a phenomenon that many of us know all too well: Facebook related mood decline. I know that sounds ridiculous, but, stay with me here. The study showed that college-aged people experienced less…
I am fortunate enough to have a 19 year old brother with an infectious smile and an incredibly massive heart. James has a whole list of characteristics that make him so incredibly easy to love, but one thing in particular often stands out more then…
Last week, Lady Gaga starred in performance artist Marina Abromovic’s Kickstarter video for her own “Abromovic Method,” which inspires similarly minded artists to be present and in the moment. In case you didn’t know, Marina Abromovic is a sixty-six year old Serbian performer and self-titled…