Brant Clark and Shane Robinson: two lives cut short by cannabis-induced psychosis, revealing the devastating toll of marijuana's underestimated mental health risks. Their stories underscore the urgent need for awareness and caution in light of increasing marijuana use among younger ...
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The Drug Abuse Warning Network, also known as the DAWN, recently released its nationwide report on 2021 data from drug-related emergency department visits.
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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 ...
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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.
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A powerful new three-part educational documentary series from Odd Squad Productions is gripping viewers.
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On September 24, 2018 President Trump addressed the UN meeting on “Global Call to Action on the World Drug Problem." 130 nations signed the document, pledging to work cooperatively to fight a worldwide drug problem that kills nearly half a ...
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2017 drug use data shows clear differences in substance use trends between college age adults and their non-college peers.
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