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Senate Passes Broad Bill to Combat Drug Abuse

(The New York Times, March 10) The bill authorizes funding for treatment and prevention programs to addicts of all kinds, including those in jail.

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Expert Warns About Drug Abuse During Spring Break Concerts

(Valleycentral.com, March 10) Spring Break is prime time for concerts and electronic music events, where drug use is typical.

Nancy Reagan Remembered for \"Just Say No\"

(LA Times, March 7) When first lady Nancy Reagan just said no to drugs, it empowered a nation.

Sports Injuries May Lead to Prescription Drug Abuse

(WickedLocal.com, March 7) When Mike Duggan snapped his wrist during a hockey game he never expected to battle a lifelong drug addiction.

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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.