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Deadly Painkiller Sneaks In To Make Syracuse Heroin Epidemic More Lethal

(Syracuse.com, Jan. 31) More bags of lethal prescription painkillers have been found mixed with heroin in Central New York, causing more overdose deaths.

'Prescription Thugs': New Documentary Looks at America's Legal Drug Abuse Problem

(Fox News, Jan. 31) In a new documentary, \"Prescription Thugs,\" filmmaker Chris Bell examines the epidemic of prescription drug abuse, called the worst epidemic in America by addiction experts.

UMass Dartmouth Student Dies of Drug Overdose

(The Herald News, Jan. 30) A 20-year-old student at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth died of a drug overdose.

Alleged K2 Dealer Speaks of Drug's Grip on Downtown Dallas

(WFAA, Jan. 29) Dominick Harrell is a K2 dealer on the streets of Dallas who's seen all the different varieties and its effects.

Young People Surprised By Risky Synthetic Drugs They Considered Safe

(NPR, Jan. 23) Synthetic marijuana, also known as Spice or K2, is not marijuana at all.

‘Recovery Road’: First Look At Freeform’s Bold Teenage Addiction Drama

(Hollywood Life, Jan. 25) A new show on Freeform (the new name for ABC Family) focuses on drug addiction among teens.

Jay Williams Opens Up About Drug Addiction Battle in New Memoir

(Daily News, Jan. 24) Former NBA player Jay Williams (left) talks about his OxyContin addiction.

The $50,000-a-Year School That Keeps Teen Addicts Off Drugs

(New York Post, Jan. 17) The Newport Academy in New York City is a beacon of hope for teens struggling with substance abuse.

Teens Who Use Cannabis At Risk of Schizophrenia

(Medical News Today, Jan. 17) New research shows that teen use of marijuana can lead to higher risk of developing schizophrenia.

Drug Overdoses Propel Rise in Mortality Rates of Young Whites

(The New York Times, Jan. 16) A analysis of death certificates revealed that drug overdoses has shifted dramatically to young white males between 1990 to 2014.