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Heroin tightens deadly grip on county

(Ventura County Star, Nov. 28) In Ventura County, California, overdoses from heroin have increased significantly in recent years. 

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Keeping OTC drugs safe from youth

(The Daily Reporter, Nov. 28) Over-the-counter drug abuse is growing among teens and young adults, without parents even being aware.

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When Teens Are Randomly Drug Tested

(Lifezette, Dec. 2) An Indiana school district has decided to randomly drug-test high school students in an effort to combat the drug epidemic sweeping the nation. 

Teens tell all: What they reveal about sex, drugs and social media

(Today, Nov. 30) Teens between 15-17 said that marijuana is easier to get in Colorad than a six-pack of beer.

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Prescription drug abuse cause for concern in Richmond County

(Richmond County Daily Journal, Nov. 16) In Richmond County, North Carolina, the drug epidemic is also hitting hard.

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Students say ‘no’ to drugs and alcohol

(The Clayton County Register, Nov. 15) Students in Iowa are making a commitment to refrain from drug and alcohol use, thanks to a new student organization.

Drug and alcohol addiction treatment results improved when teens stopped smoking, researcher finds

(Science Daily, Nov. 21) Those who smoked showed significantly higher cravings, which also showed increased risk of relapse. 

Teens and Drugs

(WTOV, Nov. 18) Ohio teens and youth are being affected by the nationwide drug epidemic.

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Students, stress and a snapshot of drug use at Chapman

(The Panther, Nov. 19) A survey taken at Chapman University showed than 81 percent of students had done drugs this year. 

School counselors learn drug trends among local students

(KBTX, Nov. 3) School counselors in Texas were shocked to find out how children and teens can easily hide drugs in plain sight.