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• L.A. health department asked to revise ecstasy fliers

  The Los Angeles County Public Health Department is facing criticism after producing a flier that some people claim is a how-to guide to using ecstasy. more...

• Smoking marijuana can cause early onset of psychosis, study says

  A new study in the Archives of General Psychiatry reveals that marijuana use during adolescence may lead to an early onset of psychotic illness. more...

• Drug abusers experience deterioration in brain activity, research shows

  A new study reveals that individuals who abuse drugs cannot identify basic emotions in others as well as non-using peers. more...

• Withdrawal from opiates can cause long-term mental health issues, study says

  Opiate abuse has become prevalent among problem teens in America. more...

• Baltimore Sun columnist says societal acceptance of marijuana leads to more teen use

  A drug abuse expert is worried that society's lax attitude toward marijuana leads many problem teens to use the illegal substance. more...

• Hispanic middle school students more likely to partake in substance use

  A new study in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs has found that Hispanic middle school students may be more likely to use marijuana, drink and smoke cigarettes compared to their peers of different races and ethnicities. more...

• Officials urge proper disposal of prescription drugs

  Millions of American teenagers are abusing prescription drugs, a trend that has caught the attention of concerned citizens across the country. more...

• Illinois county plans campaign to combat prescription drug use among teens

  A string of incidents involving high school students and prescription drug abuse has prompted school officials in Illinois to organize a multi-district drug awareness program. more...

• Survey: Marijuana use up in American high schools

  The 2010 Monitoring the Future Survey reveals that daily marijuana use among teenagers has increased in all grade levels. more...

• Interactive presentation shows dangers of prescription drug abuse

  Approximately 2,500 teenagers abuse a prescription painkiller for the first time every day, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. more...

• Report: Illegal drug sales on the web are on the rise

  DrugFree.org reports that nearly one in five teens in the U.S. abuses prescription medications in order to get high. more...

• Anti-drug campaign offers digital resources for parents who have troubled teens

  The Partnership at Drugfree.org has launched a website to provide parents of teens who abuse drugs and alcohol with potentially lifesaving information. more...

• Blink-182 drummer encourages teens to choose music over drugs

  A world-famous rock drummer is hoping that musical instruments help keep troubled teens off drugs. more...

• Synthetic pot grows in popularity among teens

  The Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (FDEA) is conducting a month-long investigation about the effects of synthetic marijuana, which has become popular among teenagers. more...

• Study: One in nine U.S. teenagers prescribed controlled drugs

  Approximately one out of every nine teenagers in America are prescribed medication that has the potential for abuse, a new study reveals. more...

• Long Island high school will house drug treatment center for students

  A school district in Long Island will soon become the first in New York to open a drug rehab clinic within the confines of the education facility. more...

• Teen drug use may cause long-term health effects

  A new study reveals that teenagers who use drugs are more likely to develop long-lasting consequences than adults who take illegal substances. more...

• New Jersey towns ban together to combat teen drug abuse

  Communities in New Jersey are making a concerted effort to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug abuse. more...

• Teens in rural area more likely than city kids to misuse prescription medication

  A recent study reveals that teenagers who live in rural areas are more likely to abuse prescribed medication than children living in or near cities. more...

• Drug use and binge drinking spikes in Tennessee county, survey says

  A recent survey reveals that binge drinking and prescription drug use is on the rise in a Tennessee county. more...

• Rising drug trends in Connecticut prompt community members to spread message

  Members of a Connecticut community recently got together to discuss the rising trend in prescription drug use among teenagers. more...

• At-home drug testing kits gain popularity among parents

  An uncertain economy hasn't effected the sale of take-home drug testing kits, according to MyNorthWest.com. more...

• Some parents employ drug-sniffing dogs to see if their child is using drugs

  Parents in Maryland are now able to hire drug-sniffing dogs in order to check if their teenagers are using illegal substances. more...

• Legalizing marijuana may have detrimental effect on children

  On November 2, California residents will vote on Proposition 19 to decide whether adults can legally possess, smoke and grow marijuana. more...

• Anti-drug foundation aims to educate parents about the rising trends of teenage drug use

  A regional high school in New Jersey will host a workshop for parents this week in order to provide up-to-date facts and suggestions on preventing drug use by their teenagers. more...

• Teenage heroin use on the rise in Washington school district

  Communities in Washington state have encountered a rising trend of heroin use among adolescents. more...

• Red Ribbon Week aims to educate parents and kids about dangers associated with substance abuse

  Children across the nation will participate in Red Ribbon Week next week to raise awareness about the dangers linked to substance abuse. more...

• Survey: Kids using marijuana at an earlier age

  A national survey reveals that more individuals are experimenting with marijuana at a younger age. more...

• New high school principal makes extra effort to eradicate drug use

  Joseph Findley has not been a principal very long, but he has already declared a war on drugs. more...

• Head of national drug control office concerned about youth drug trends

  The leader of a national anti-drug organization recently said that parents need to address their children's use of substances before addictions develop. more...

• Popular teenagers use drugs to maintain status, study says

  A new study reveals that many teenagers use drugs in order to remain well-liked by their peers. more...