What teens really want to know about opioids
Getty Images By Layla Martinez When Granada High School senior Angel Pepper was asked about his school’s drug education he had a very simple response. “I would say there is very, very little of it. The only time we really discuss drugs in school is in Health class… and it’s very limited,” he stated. In…
Opioid use through the big screen
By Anika Gupta From the black-and-white short films “Rube in an Opium Joint” and “Chinese Opium Den” by Thomas Edison to modern television like “Beautiful Boy” and “Euphoria”, opioids have been a part of popular media since the late nineteenth century. Throughout the long history of opioid portrayal in television, depictions and reactions have fluctuated. …
How social media Is fueling the opioid crisis
Getty Images By Kary Deng Over the past decade, the opioid epidemic has become a pressing issue. As scientists attempt to study the cause of turning to opioids, a silent market has increased in the background. Social media platforms, such as TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, have changed how the youth communicate, discover trends, and share…
Paranoia or precaution? Taking the extra step could save a life
Getty Images We’ve always been told to stay away from drugs. That they never do any good. That it’s better to be safe than sorry. That surrounding yourself with the wrong crowd can come at a cost. But those words that sound like a broken record could actually save your life. What if the one…
Belief systems and opioid addiction
Getty Images By Siya Chhibber A person’s belief system – an interconnected set of principles, tenets, or core values an individual uses to interpret reality, guide behavior, and define their worldviews – affects that person in many ways. For some, it can bring hope; for others, it can be a lifeline. However, sometimes it can…
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