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Teens Abuse Someone Else's Pills

(Psychcentral.com, March 4) The 88% of teens that abuse prescription drugs obtain them from someone else.

Richmond Sees Spike In Heroin Overdose Deaths

(CBS6, March 2) Officials in the Metro Richmond area have seen 30 overdose related deaths in a week. .

Teen Addiction: Nicotine Increases Risk

(Medical Daily, March 1) Recent studies find ties between illegal drugs, brain chemistry, and addiction in young adults.

Vaping Causes Problems for Officials

(Noozhawk.com, Feb. 28) Vaping use in teens is on the rise, however the electronic pens are not as safe as they might seem.

Does Marijuana Shrink a Growing Brain?

(Fox28, Feb. 26) New brain scans reveal that teens that smoke marijuana have less grey and white matter contrast.

Father Shares Son's Story of Addiction

(CBS 12, Feb. 25) One father didn't want to whitewash his son's obituary. Isidro Garcia opens up about his son's struggles with heroin.

Officials Warn Synthetic Drugs Are Not Safer

(Valleycentral.com, Feb. 28) Synthetic drug use is on the rise in the Rio Grande Valley.

How to Protect Your Teen from Synthetic Drugs (VIDEO)

(NBC, Feb. 22) Experts advise parents on how to talk to teens about the dangers of synthetic drugs.

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3 Things Parents Should Know About Study Drugs

(US News, Feb. 22) Just because Adderall is a prescription drug doesn't make it safe for your teen. Here are three things to know about \"study drugs.\"

Pot is a \"Gateway Drug\" to Alcohol Abuse

(Newser, Feb. 21) Smoking marijuana increases chances you develop an alcohol use disorder.