Cannabis Use, Obesity and Mental Health in Low Income Veterans
A recent study examined how obesity and a history of [...]
Building Resilience Before Crisis: A Special Pathways to Prevention Episode for World Resiliency Week
Celebrate World Resiliency Week with a special Pathways to Prevention collaboration featuring the Unnecessary Harm Podcast. Learn how resilience, healthy coping, and prevention work together to build stronger individuals and healthier communities.
Mixing Cannabis Edibles and Alcohol: Why A “Little Bit of Both” May Be More Dangerous Than You Think.
Many people assume consuming small amounts of cannabis and alcohol is relatively harmless. However, new research suggests that combining cannabis edibles and alcohol can significantly increase impairment, even at a low dose.
Global Prevention and Drug Policy Updates
Stay informed with the latest global drug policy updates, including the 2026 UNODC World Drug Report launch, VNGOC General Assembly, World Resiliency Week, international prevention events, and new research on substance use trends.
Parental Cannabis Use Is Rising Rapidly, Affecting Millions of Children
A new national study reveals a sharp rise in cannabis use among U.S. parents, with 5.9 million children now living with a parent who uses cannabis frequently.
Can Cannabis Affect The Teenage Brain?
New research found early cannabis use was associated with slower neurocognitive development over time.
Think Cannabis Helps Your Mental Health? Research Says Otherwise!
A new review in Jama Internal Medicine takes a hard [...]
Creating a Culture Shift in Campus Drinking
A new Pathways 2 Prevention podcast episode explores how the SHIFT program at UT Austin is redefining college alcohol prevention—moving beyond individual choices to reshape campus culture, environments, and norms.
Rescheduling of Bromazolam: emergency response to a growing public health issue
The DEA has emergency‑scheduled Bromazolam after its rise in counterfeit pills, warning of severe risks like respiratory depression and accidental overdose.
Avoid “Fast Food Prevention”: How to Build Drug Prevention That Actually Works
Many prevention efforts are driven by good intentions—but not all approaches create lasting impact. In this Pathways 2 Prevention episode, Matej (UTRIP), author of Prevention Gone Wrong, explains why “fast food prevention” fails and how prevention professionals can shift toward strategies that build real protective factors. Learn the 5-minute test to evaluate prevention initiatives and practical steps to strengthen programs that truly change behavior.
