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(Live Science, Nov. 7) A new survey shows a link between the use of marijuana (cannabis) and prescription painkiller abuse. Among 11,000 children and teens between 10 and 18 across 10 cities were surveyed. Nearly 80 percent of the 524 who said they used prescription opioids had also used cannabis in the past 30 days. In addition, those who used alcohol or tobacco plus opioids were more likely to use cannabis too. READ MORE.