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(Health Day News) According to a 2021 study, the chemicals in marijuana — THC, cannabidiol (CBD), and cannabinol (CBN) — can have a negative impact on other medications a person is taking.  

The percentage of adolescents who report using drugs dropped in 2021, according to the latest Monitoring the Future survey. 

(Gallup) Issues surrounding drug use hits close to home for many people across the nation. 

(HealthDay News) Vaccinated people with substance misuse disorders are more at risk for getting COVID-19, according to a recent study. 

(HealthDay News, November 16) Expectant mothers who use marijuana during their pregnancies may be more likely to have children who deal with stress and anxiety, according to a new study. 

(Associated Press, November 18) For the first time ever, drug overdose deaths in the U.S. surpassed 100,000 during a 12-month period.

(CNN, September 17) Cases of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, an illness where regular marijuana users experience stomach pains and retching, have reportedly increased in recent years.

(Psych Congress Network, September 1) According to a new study, about 50% of young adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) say they had a substance use disorder at some point in their lives. 

(HealthDay News, July 30) Opioid-related visits to the emergency room rose 28.5% last year compared to 2018 and 2019, according to a recent study. 

The president recently issued a proclamation recognizing August 29, 2021 – September 4, 2021 as Overdose Awareness Week.