Understanding the Crisis, Promoting Prevention, and Supporting Youth Well-Being Source: Drug Free America In August 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a major new public health initiative called the Free Mind campaign which focused at addressing a growing crisis among America’s youth: the intersection of mental-health challenges and substance use. The campaign targets adolescents ages 12–17 as well as their parents and caregivers, offering res

A new study reveals a dramatic rise in cases of drug-resistant bacteria Source: Scientific American In 2018, the CDC reported 221 cases of rare, highly antibiotic resistant bacteria across 27 states. These bacteria are resistant to nearly all available antibiotics and can transfer their resistance genes to other bacteria, making them especially dangerous. The CDC's nationwide testing network found that 1 in 4 samples carried special genes, called beta lactamase genes, which s