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Video: Parents and Teens Talk to People Recovering from Drug Addiction

A new anti-drug educational video, “Teens React to Conversations With Survivors of Addiction,” produced by DEA and ELKS Drug Awareness Program (DAP) shows these real conversations with teens, parents and addiction survivors.
Meth is most common drug in overdose deaths in chunk of US

(The Associated Press, October 25) Methamphetamine is hitting western regions of the nation hard, according to a recent report from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.
Marijuana use is rising among young adults, especially college students, study shows

(CNN, November 11) College marijuana use has increased over the years, according to a recent study based on data from National Survey on Drug Use and Health between 2002 and 2016.
Study teases out factors associated with postpartum overdose

(Science Daily, November 13) A new study highlights the risk factors related to opioid overdose in new mothers.
Of all professions, construction workers most likely to use opioids and cocaine

(Science Daily, October 30) Construction workers are more likely use cocaine and misuse prescription opioids, according to a study by the Center for Drug Use and HIV/HCV Research at NYU College of Global Public Health.
Heavy Marijuana Use Could Double Stroke Risk for Young People, Study Suggests

(Live Science, November 11) Younger frequent marijuana users may be more than twice as likely to suffer a stroke as non-users, says a new study that will be presented at the American Heart Associate (AHA) Scientific Sessions.
Many Vets Suffer from Both PTSD and Substance Use Disorder

About 1 out of every 3 veterans getting treated for substance use disorder is also suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), according to the Department of Veteran Affairs.
Marijuana’s Effect on the Developing Brain and Pregnancy

Though marijuana laws are changing in states across the nation, the fact remains that using the drug still poses serious risks – especially for young people and pregnant women.
Deaths linked to vaping often involved THC products, not nicotine, CDC says

(CNN, October 28) The recent vaping-related deaths often involved the use of THC products, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
One Region Is Being Hit Hardest by U.S. Opioid Crisis

(HealthDay News, October 25) While the opioid epidemic is affecting communities across the nation, one region – the northeast – is being hit especially hard.