What Drugs the Kids Are Using and Why

(Big Think, July 1) The study found that kids with strict parents were less likely to get involved in drugs and alcohol. 

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Parents Say Start Talking to Your Kids About Drugs

(Valley News Life, June 24) As teens set about enjoying their summers, parents should keep an eye on their kids to make sure they stay out of drugs. 

New Haven, Conn. Warns of ‘Tainted’ Drugs Amid Overdose Spike

(KSNT, June 25) As nearly 20 people overdosed on a bad batch of heroin or cocaine in New Haven, officials declared a public health emergency.

Concerned About Overdoses, Police Set Up Anonymous Drug Drop-Off

(Hartford Courant, June 25) Connecticut police are working to allow addicts to dispose illicit drugs anonymously at the headquarters. 

Recovery Schools For Addicted Teens On The Rise

(Daily Mail, June 19) The PEASE Academy is one of 36 recovery high schools in the country that help students overcome drug addiction. 

Marijuana Skeptics Take Aim at Potency in Colorado

(Denver Post, June 17) A new ballot proposal in Colorado sets new potency and packaging limits on marijuana, which is sold legally in the state. 

Keys to Preventing Teen Substance Abuse

(Albany Business Review, June 16) Summer is a time for bored teens to explore and experiment.

New Trends Allow Teens to Hide Drugs in Plain Sight

(WTVM, June 16) A lot of seemingly normal products may be lying around your child's bedroom, but some of them may actually be hiding drugs in them. 

Exhausted, Overwhelmed And Trying To Fit In, Some College Students Get Lost In Drugs, Legal And Illegal

(LaCrosse Tribune, June 13) Students at University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse has seen an increase in drug referrals on campus from the residence halls. 

It's Not Just Prince: Moms, Dads, Sons, Daughters Are Dying Every Day Of Opiate Overdoses

(Fox News, June 9) Prince's opiate overdose death has brought more attention to a growing problem nationwide.