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Drug Overdoses Increase in 2017

Almost 70 percent of those deaths were due to opioids.

Between 1999 and 2014, the rate of opioid use disorder among women delivering babies increased more than 300 percent, according to a report.

Phil Bauer, father of 18-year-old Mark Bauer, was shocked when his son died after ingesting a lethal mix of prescription drugs.

Would you be able to recognize drug paraphernalia when you see it?

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Marijuana breathalyzer aims to detect high drivers 'without unjustly accusing'

(USA Today, August 7) A marijuana breathalyzer – that would measure the amount of THC on a person’s breath – could be making its debut in certain cities soon.
Cartels use new form of methamphetamine to target fresh market, troopers warn

(WCPO, August 6) Ohio law enforcement officials seized two shipments of methamphetamine pills over the last few months, WCPO reports.
Exercise can help beat cocaine addiction, study finds

(University at Buffalo, August 8) In addition to improving a person’s general physical health, regular exercise can also help prevent cocaine relapses, according to new research out of the University of Buffalo.
Study suggests link between energy drinks and drug use

(KTXS, August 2) Teens who drink more than one energy drink per day are less likely to believe drugs like cocaine and heroin are dangerous, according to new research.