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(Associated Press, March 2) Gov. Larry Hogan declared a state of emergency Wednesday in response to Maryland’s continuing problems with heroin and opioid addiction.

(The Atlantic, March 1) It’s believed that people on the spectrum don’t get hooked on alcohol or other drugs. New evidence suggests they do.

(Huffington Post, March 1) Marijuana-infused foods – often called edibles – are becoming more and more popular in states such as Colorado, where recreational marijuana is sold.

(Associated Press, Feb. 20) The synthetic opioid, U-47700 (also known as “U,” “U-4,” “Pink” or “Pinky”) can be bought online from Chinese manufacturers.

(Addiction Now, Jan. 28) Synthetic opioid overdoses skyrocketed 80 percent between 2013 and 2014; in addition, opioid overdoses overall have increased 200 percent since 2000. 

(Mosaic Science, Jan. 17) An increased emphasis on extracurricular activities and a controversial “curfew” are just two factors.

(PsychCentral, Feb. 17) When it comes to preventing early drug use, programs that improve impulse control is the key, according to new research.

(Science Daily, Feb. 22) Researchers believe they can predict if a young person would be likely to abuse drugs.

(News-Democrat & Leader, Dec.26) A new national study shows teen drug and alcohol use are at their lowest rates since the 1990s.

(U.S. News, Dec.23) Drug overdoses are higher among some age groups than others, data show.