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(US News, Oct. 17) Some high schools nationwide are being proactive about educating teens on heroin and prescription painkillers. 

( 114th Congress, 2nd Session)  A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week during the period of October 23 through October 31, 2016 was introduced in the House of Representatives.

(The Herald News, Oct. 4) Physicians also argue that it sends the message that marijuana is safe and can't hurt their brains.

(Salt Lake Tribune, Oct. 3) A teen girl played a role in the potential drug overdoses of two 13-year-old boys in Park City, Utah.

(News8000, Oct. 3) A life-size exhibit of a teen's bedroom shows more than 50 signs of drug or alcohol use. 

(Chicago Tribune, Sept. 25) Five Chicago area teens were hospitalized after overdosing on prescription meds and alcohol.

(LA Times, Sept. 21) Just because it's legal doesn't mean it's a safe substance. 

(Fox 13, Sept. 23) A third student had brought the brownies to the playground before school. 

(The Stamford Advocate, Sept. 22)  Even in wealthy Fairfield County, Connecticut several teens have fallen victim to heroin addictions. 

(Washington Post, Sept. 15) A 19-year-old Virginia man has been charged in the death of a 17-year-old.