Alli Graham,

Alli Graham is a digital content producer for WSLS. She graduated from Old Dominion University with a B.A in Communications/Media Studies and has been working as a photographer and writer since then. She was born and raised in Alleghany County, where she still lives today. Her passion for her hometown led her to contribute to the Alleghany Living Magazine by LeisureMedia360, showcasing its beauty and potential. In her free time, Alli enjoys being active, spending time with her cats, helping others as a certified personal trainer, and making people smile.

Biography:  https://www.wsls.com/team/AlliGraham/

46%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

50%

Examples:

  • Mental health challenges among teens are a driver of drug misuse.
  • > Most teens who use drugs are searching for calm and hoping to relieve stress.

Conflicts of Interest

40%

Examples:

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  • The CDC said if teenagers have less anxiety they may be less motivated to get intoxicated.

Contradictions

65%

Examples:

  • E To help counter the risks, researchers recommend ensuring teens have access to substance use treatment and mental health resources and developing harm reduction education tailored to teens.
  • One-third of teens say they struggle with depression or anxiety and use drugs and alcohol to cope.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • > The article states that more than 70% of teens said they turn to drugs or alcohol to feel more relaxed.
  • The CDC stated if teenagers have less anxiety they may be less motivated to get intoxicated.

Recent Articles

Teens Turn to Drugs and Alcohol for Stress Relief, Study Finds

Teens Turn to Drugs and Alcohol for Stress Relief, Study Finds

Broke On: Saturday, 17 February 2024 Teenagers are increasingly using drugs and alcohol to cope with stress, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The study found that 73% of teens who use drugs do so in an attempt to feel calm or relaxed. Additionally, half of respondents reported using substances alone, increasing the likelihood of overdose deaths while using alone. Mental health challenges among teenagers are a driver of drug misuse and given the proliferation of counterfeit pills that resemble prescription drugs and significant risk in taking them alone it is important to be cautious when consuming any substance.