Google search data for substance abuse treatment searches shows sharp declines in 2026, most dramatically in alcohol treatment searches. Deep analysis and exploration of what may or may not explain the pattern.
In the past eight months, Wellbrook Recovery’s admissions team has seen an 800% increase in inquiries related to 7-hydroxymitragynine, better known as 7-OH. The calls are coming from people who started using a legal, over-the-counter kratom product and ended up unable to stop. Clinical observations by Laura Browning, MSN, RN, Director of Nursing at Wellbrook Recovery What is 7-OH addiction? Is […]
When you think about the legal risks of drinking too much, drunk driving is usually the first thing that comes to mind. But what about simply being drunk in public? Or walking while drunk? The answer to whether that’s illegal depends entirely on where in the U.S. you are. There is no federal law against public intoxication […]
Walking while drunk puts you in danger of falling, of tripping, or of being involved in a fatal pedestrian accident. But what about the legal ramifications of being drunk in public? Are there even any? Is drunk walking illegal? Nationwide, public intoxication isn’t illegal. Each state has its own laws, with some punishing disorderly conduct, some punishing general intoxication, and so on. Is public intoxication illegal in Wisconsin? No. In Wisconsin, there is no law that prohibits being drunk […]
Each year, 80,000 Americans die from drug overdoses. 178,000 die from excessive alcohol. A staggering 480,000 die from nicotine related illnesses. Yet medications to treat substance use disorders remain limited, under-utilized, and few and far between. Now, emerging evidence and research suggest something new. GLP-1 drugs, developed for diabetes and also used for weight loss, seem to be working to treat addiction, and not just one specific substance, but rather, can target multiple substances addictions at a time. Could this be the breakthrough in addiction treatment that we’ve been waiting […]
A full, clear analysis of drug & alcohol related crash data on state and county levels, rural & urban, comparisons, highlights and data points.
Once a mild anesthetic and kitchen tool, nitrous oxide has become a widely abused inhalant, now sold in gas stations, vape shops, and online. Often assumed to be a harmless, legal high, its misuse has been linked to emergency room visits, neurological injury, paralysis, and death. What is nitrous oxide (also known as laughing gas, galaxy gas, […]
7-OH is a potent extract of kratom leaf and has emerged as a contentious substance in the modern drug landscape. Its largely legal status and ease of access have led to its rise in popularity, with public health officials sounding the alarm about a potential overdose crisis. Key Takeaways 7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine) is not the same as kratom leaf. It is a chemically concentrated derivative that acts like a powerful opioid agonist and carries significantly higher risks. Many products sold as “spiked” […]
Walk into the supermarket, and buy a package of say, pasta. What are you actually buying? Simple. It’s pasta. Consumers in the United States are accustomed to “what you see is what you get”. Strict label regulation and FDA oversight ensure that every batch of anything you’d get in the supermarket is simply what it […]
If you’re confused about what Ohio’s kratom laws are, you’re not alone. The past year has seen fiery debates between the governor, state legislators, and Ohio residents about what kratom and 7-OH’s legal status should be. The current legal status of kratom and 7-OH in Ohio As of May 2026, synthetic forms of kratom, including 7-OH are permanently banned in Ohio as Schedule I drugs. […]
