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The Science of Addiction and How it Hijacks the Brain
" EVERYTHING FELT MUNDANE AND MEANINGLESS" I’ve lived it. Addiction isn’t just about making bad choices. It’s not about weak willpower or...

James Crystal
Apr 94 min read
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How Social Media Fuels Drug Culture Among Teenagers – And How We Can Change the Narrative
"Teenagers who engage with drug-related content online are more likely to experiment with substances themselves." Social media is a...

James Crystal
Mar 43 min read
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Kids Will Be Kids – An Unacceptable, Tired Excuse
“Saying “kids will be kids” isn’t just dangerous, it’s dismissive” I hear it all the time: “Kids will be kids.” I've said it myself....

James Crystal
Mar 43 min read
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Is Vaping a Gateway to Drug Use (?) and How It Can Unlock Addiction in Young People
"Vaping Devices; also known as e-cigs, mods, pens, tanks..." Vaping has exploded in popularity among young people, often seen as a...

James Crystal
Mar 44 min read
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Preventing the First Day: A Personal Mission
"Let's make prevention a priority - because the best intervention is the one you never have to make." Every young person deserves the...

James Crystal
Jan 152 min read
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A Journey of Redemption: Prisoner to Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker - Inspire Justice Award 24 "Here’s to second chances, hope, and the courage to start again." Seven years ago, I was lost....

James Crystal
Jan 152 min read
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