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(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. 

(Patriot-Ledger, July 27) An 18-year-old boy called 911 after his 17-year-old female friend was having an allergic reaction to the candy. 

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

(Courier-Journal, July 19) Drug and alcohol recovering addicts are turning to yoga to help them get through stressful periods. 

(KCCI, July 14) Tracing back to the 1990's, when doctors over-prescribed opioids, many people developed an addiction to them.

(We Are Green Bay, July 13) The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has seen an increase in drug use among youth.

(MS News Now, July 13) Parents can help their kids avoid illegal drug use by confronting the issue head-on. 

(News4JAX, June 29) A new study shows that teens' curiosity about marijuana may actually peak at certain ages and then fall off.

(Medical Xpress) Why do teens reject the use of marijuana?  According to a new study by researchers from Rutgers University–Camden and the University of Pennsylvania, there are several factors:  attributes of their peer group, how they let their friends know who they are, and how they perceive and communicate about drug users.