News

(Carroll County Times, Dec. 26) More first responders are carrying an antidote that has saved heroin overdose victims from death, but it's not solving the overall problem.

(Today, Dec. 27) Nicole is one of seven heroin addicts featured on the HBO documentary \"HEROIN: Cape Cod, USA.\"

(University of Michigan, Dec. 16) Past-month marijuana use continues to exceed cigarette use among high school seniors. 

(Michigan News, Dec. 16) Drug use has declined among students nationwide, according to the annual Monitoring the Future Study.

(Lexington Herald-Leader, Dec. 20) Pharmacists have the power to help the prescription drug abuse crisis by tightening control over drug distribution.

(CTV News, Dec. 14) A new study shows that positive, respectful relationships between children and parents can foster a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

(US News and World Report, Dec. 14) Teens who abuse prescription medications are also more likely to engage in riskier sexual behaviors.

(US News and World Report, Dec. 11) Young teens' behavior can be easily influenced negatively by witnessing drinking and drug use.

(NBC News, Dec. 10) Much of the rise is due to surges in heroin and prescription painkilller overdoses.

(Athens Banner-Herald, Dec. 6) Heroin use among teens and college students has risen dramatically over the past five years.