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Three Die After California Rave Amid Concerns About Drug Overdoses

(The Guardian, Aug. 2) At a rave in Fontana, California, one man and two women were hospitalized and died later. 

YOUTH COUNT: Teens and Substance Abuse - Part 2

(NT, Aug. 6) Parents can stay ahead of the game by talking to their teens about drug and alcohol use.

More American High School Students Smoke Pot Than Binge Drink, Report Says

(Washington Post, Aug. 1) More students have smoked marijuana than drank alcohol in the past 30 days, according to a new report. 

High School Parties Where Teens Bring Prescription Drugs Trending

(WTKR, July 29) The kids call them \"PHARM parties\" which sound like \"Farm,\" but they're actually very dangerous gatherings, officials warn.

Pomona 'Rave' Promoters, L.A. County Sued For Teen's Ecstasy-Related Death At Hard Fest 2015

(Claremont Patch, July 26)  Katie Dix had taken high amounts of bath salts though she thought she was taking pure ecstasy.

More Kids Consuming Pot by Accident in Colorado

(Live Science, July 25) A study found that between 2009 and 2015, the number of calls regarding kids accidentally ingesting marijuana increased by five fold.

Teens Who Play Sports Less Likely To Say They've Done Heroin

(Fox News, July 27) A new study shows that teens who are active participants in sports are less likely to abuse prescription drugs than peers who don't play sports.

Study: Teens At Greater Risk For Addiction As Adults When Abusing Drugs At Younger Age

(CBS Detroit, July 26) Teens who abuse prescription drugs, such as codeine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, and other opioids are at a greater risk of addiction by the age of 35. 

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Hingham Teen Dials 911 After Eating Marijuana-Laced Candy

(Patriot-Ledger, July 27) An 18-year-old boy called 911 after his 17-year-old female friend was having an allergic reaction to the candy. 

Doctors Struggle to Define Line Between Addiction, Medical Dependency

(Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, July 16) He was celebrating being clean by driving around on his new motorcycle, but an accident landed him into addiction.