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