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(The New York Times, Jan. 16) A analysis of death certificates revealed that drug overdoses has shifted dramatically to young white males between 1990 to 2014.

(NPTelegraph.com, Jan. 10) Marijuana use in teenagers in the area seems to be on the rise.

(NPR, Jan. 11) Opioids trigger the release of dopamine, which tickles the pleasure area of the brain including eating, drinking, and sex.

(Centralmaine.com, Jan. 10) One mother shares the story of her daughter's addiction and warns how it can happen to you.

(WDBJ, Jan. 8) Mark Bowles, a former prescription drugs and heroin addict, decided to turn his focus towards fitness instead.

(22News, Jan. 3) A bad batch of heroin called \"Hollywood\" heroin has made its way around Massachusetts and already caused eight deaths in one county.

(The New York Times, Jan. 3) Kratom is an addictive plant that heroin users often seek out as an alternative way out of addiction.

(Christian Today, Jan. 2) More teens perceive marijuana to be less dangerous than cigarettes.

(Above the Law, Dec. 31) As Colorado enters its third year of legalized marijuana use, the state is also witnessing a growth of homeless youth.

(NPR, Dec. 30) Anne Marie Zanfagna's paintings of overdose victims sheds lights on the growing epidemic.