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The article discusses the relationship between high-potency THC products and how they are plausible to cause psychological effects such as dependency, cognitive impairments, and adverse effects, such as anxiety, paranoia, and psychosis. The higher dosage of THC leads to more health issues, addiction of other drugs, an increase in violence, and more. There is also an increase in the number of individuals who are becoming addicted and having harmful, psychological effects to their bodies. Read more below to learn about how F.D.A. is attempting to limit the dosage in the THC and controlling the psychologic effects of high-potency products.

Family members of the Sackler family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, and the company agreed to pay $7.4 billion in a new settlement to lawsuits over the toll of the strong prescription painkiller. The deal replaces a previous settlement deal that was rejected last year by the U.S. Supreme Court. Attorney General JB McCuskey from West Virginia agreed to the deal but had cruel words for the company and to its owners. The new settlement could close a chapter in a legal drama over the toll of an opioid crisis that a few experts believe began after OxyContin hit the market in 1996. Opioids have been connected to hundreds of thousands of deaths in the U.S. While the settlement will not bring the Sackler family financial ruin, members of the Sackler family have been cast as foes and have seen their name removed from art galleries and universities around the globe because of their role in the privately-held company. The Sackler family continued to deny claims of any problematic instances. Read more about this settlement deal here: Purdue Pharma, Sackler family members reach new opioid settlement | AP News.

Thanks to everyone who donated casseroles, we've successfully made our February delivery of casseroles to ODB. Next ODB distribution of casserole pans will be after Masses on 3/8/25-3/9/25

The article highlights that there has been an increase in deaths related to alcohol. The CDC has reported tgat the best remedy to cure alcohol abuse and alcoholism is sobriety. Researchers have proven that decrease the amount of alcohol intake assists with your health in a positive way. Ex: lower blood pressure, better liver function, and "a better quality of life." The article explains the term, "soberish", which is the term defined as limiting one's alcohol intake and being more aware of its effects on one's mood and health. In other words, it means to be more mindful of one's drinking, alcohol consumption, and to stay away from alcohol altogether.

The article highlights that there has been an increase in deaths related to alcohol. The CDC has reported tgat the best remedy to cure alcohol abuse and alcoholism is sobriety. Researchers have proven that decrease the amount of alcohol intake assists with your health in a positive way. Ex: lower blood pressure, better liver function, and "a better quality of life." The article explains the term, "soberish", which is the term defined as limiting one's alcohol intake and being more aware of its effects on one's mood and health. In other words, it means to be more mindful of one's drinking, alcohol consumption, and to stay away from alcohol altogether.