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I Loved Vaping — Until My Lungs Collapsed and Black Goo Poured Out of Me

A young Ohio woman was so addicted to vaping that she showered and slept with an e-cigarette — until she nearly died when her lungs collapsed and black goo poured out of her.

Fentanyl Was Killing Their Friends – and No One Was Talking About It. So These Teens Stepped Up

As fake pills send teen overdose deaths skyrocketing, these high schoolers are filling an information void with films and peer-to-peer education

We're the First Ladies of Virginia & New Jersey. We Need a New Way to Talk to Kids About Drugs | Opinion

Every generation has its drug prevention slogan. But with the rise of deadly fentanyl, it's time for some new words of caution.

Louisiana Couple Brings Red Ribbon Week Drug Use Prevention Program to Local Schools

St. Tammany Parish is no exception when it comes to substance abuse problems, but how does a community rally around a cause that can be so daunting?

Long-Term Cannabis Use Linked to Sleep and Memory Issues

Long-term cannabis users experience more sleep problems, which are associated with poorer visuospatial memory performance.

Vaping Damages Young People’s Lungs as Much as Smoking, Study Suggests

Vaping damages young people’s lungs as much as smoking, according to research that has prompted fresh debate over the health risks of e-cigarettes.

California Learns the Marijuana Industry Is Far From Dope

It turns out the legal marijuana business in the Golden State is not golden at all.

Texas Man Hides Fentanyl in Child's Toy, Faces Nearly a Decade in Prison

Jorge Miguel Arteaga Medina, 23, was sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl, with the drugs hidden in his child’s stuffed bear.

Daily Marijuana Use Linked to Increased Risk of Deadly Head and Neck Cancers, Study Finds

Using marijuana daily for years may raise the overall risk of head and neck cancers three- to five-fold, according to a new study that analyzed millions of medical records.

Social Media Took My Daughter From Me. As a Parent, I'm Fighting Back | Opinion

With TikTok owner being pressured to sell U.S. business, we can create a new vision for the internet. That is why I'm supporting the 'People's Bid for TikTok' – and other parents should do the same.