(Boston Globe) - My daughter Becca’s official cause of death is listed as an accidental drug overdose due to fentanyl poisoning. But the painful downward spiral that led to her 2020 death at 18 began … [Read more...] about I won’t see my daughter grow up because of social media. Don’t let that be your reality too.
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Surgeon General says 13 is ‘too early’ to join social media
(CNN) — US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says he believes 13 is too young for children to be on social media platforms, because although sites allow children of that age to join, kids are still … [Read more...] about Surgeon General says 13 is ‘too early’ to join social media
Social Media’s Toxic Relationship with Youth Mental Health
(Blog article) - It is now widely understood that social media has cons as well as pros. Social media allows us to stay in touch with friends and family who live far away, and to build supportive … [Read more...] about Social Media’s Toxic Relationship with Youth Mental Health
Lawsuit Against TikTok and YouTube
(Blog article) - Our #1 priority is protecting the wellbeing of children. Toward that goal, we have made the decision to use every lever available to us. One of those levers is the court … [Read more...] about Lawsuit Against TikTok and YouTube
DEA’s Family Summit on the Overdose Epidemic
(Blog article) - During the week of November 14, DEA field divisions across the country will host local Family Summits in their community in order to bring together families who have lost loved ones … [Read more...] about DEA’s Family Summit on the Overdose Epidemic
Letter from Deb and Stu Schmill
May is National Mental Health Awareness month and an opportunity to focus our attention on the current youth mental health crisis. It is crucially important to understand that our youth were already … [Read more...] about Letter from Deb and Stu Schmill
Social Media Sites Let Children Buy Illicit Drugs From Their Bedrooms!
(Blog article) - Did you know that it is easier to purchase drugs online through Instagram than it is to opt out of an Instagram account? Or that Instagram enables users, who can be as young as 13 … [Read more...] about Social Media Sites Let Children Buy Illicit Drugs From Their Bedrooms!
