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Large increase observed in use of high-potency marijuana products among Colorado teens
According to the latest report released by Healthy Kids Colorado, [...]
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Parental marijuana use associated with increased risk of substance use among adolescent and young adult offspring.
With legalization gaining traction around the country, more and more [...]
What’s in your medicine cabinet?
Despite the well-documented detrimental effects of opioid abuse, misuse of prescription opioids remains high among adolescents and young adults. While much progress was made in preventing diversion of prescription opioids by shutting-down pill mills, implementing prescription drug monitoring programs, and holding pharmaceutical companies criminally liable for the opioid epidemic, continued access to friends’ and family members’ prescription opioids remains an important driver of prescription opioid abuse among adolescents and young adults.
Marijuana industry advertising via social media increases adolescent use of marijuana
In recently published data from the Cannabis Advertising and Social [...]
SAMHSA releases latest findings from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health
The NSDUH is a comprehensive household survey of substance use, substance use disorders, mental health, and use of mental health and substance abuse treatment services.
Annual SAMHSA Survey Finds Marijuana Use Higher in “Legal” States
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health comparison of 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 data, conducted by SAMHSA, marijuana use is higher among those ages 12 and older in states that have legalized recreational use.
