Martha Garcia

Martha Garcia is a freelance writer and journalist who covers topics related to health, lawsuits and social issues. She has been writing for AboutLawsuits.com since February 2024. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from California State University, Northridge, and a master's degree in public health from Harvard School of Public Health. She is based in Los Angeles, where she lives with her husband and two children.

Biography:  https://www.aboutlawsuits.com/author/martha-garcia/

44%

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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:

  • Millions of Philips CPAP Machines Recalled
  • > The most common reason teens reported they used or abused drugs was to try to feel calm, according to the CDC research. Half of teens said they used drugs or alcohol to have fun and experiment.<

Conflicts of Interest

30%

Examples:

  • > More than 70% of fatal drug overdoses involve narcotic painkillers, which are often first prescribed by doctors to adults.<
  • Prolia Linked to Higher Hypocalcemia Risk Among Female Dialysis Patients: Study<
  • Researchers found a higher rate of brain bleeds among aspirin patients, but said the results were statistically insignificant.
  • Vaping Linked to Major Depression Among American Youth: Study<

Contradictions

50%

Examples:

  • Millions of Philips CPAP Machines Recalled
  • The most common reason teens reported they used or abused drugs was to try to feel calm, according to the CDC research. Half of teens said they used drugs or alcohol to have fun and experiment.<

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • The mention of prescription pain medications, prescription stimulants and prescription sedatives/tranquilizers in passing without providing any context or evidence about their usage creates an impression of a higher prevalence than what is actually presented in the article.<
  • The statement '44% of teens said they used substances to stop worrying or forget bad memories, 40% said it was to help with depression or anxiety,' implies that these teenagers were using drugs as a way to cope with their mental health issues, which is not accurate.<
  • The statement 'Most teens dealing with drug and alcohol addiction issues are self-medicating with illegal use of illicit substances or controlled drugs to help deal with stress' is not supported by any evidence presented in the article.<

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.