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Hallucinogen-Related Emergency Department Visits Surge 54 Percent in California

Observed hallucinogen-associated ED visits increased by 54% between 2016 and 2022, from 2,260 visits to 3,476 visits.

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Big Rise in Emergencies Involving Synthetic Weed Among Kids, Adults

Calls to U.S. poison centers regarding so-called synthetic cannabis jumped 88% between 2021 and 2022, as use of these legally sold products rose, research shows.

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Meet the Winners of the FentAlert Challenge!

SAMHSA is excited to announce the winners of its FentAlert Challenge, which took a bottom-up, peer-led approach ― with ideas for youth, by youth.

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In a Decade of Drug Overdoses, More Than 320,000 American Children Lost a Parent

More than 320,000 children across the United States lost a parent due to a drug overdose between 2011 and 2021. That's according to a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry Wednesday.

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America’s Favorite, Weed, Comes with Big Health Risks

Psychosis is an increasing risk of today's strong marijuana.

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Use Of Alcohol And E-Cigarettes Among Youth 'Alarming': WHO

The widespread use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among adolescents is "alarming", according to a report released on Thursday by the World Health Organization's (WHO) European branch, which recommended measures to limit access.

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Marijuana Use in Pregnancy Linked to Upped Odds for Autism, ADHD in Kids

The children of women who use marijuana while pregnant appear to have higher odds for neurodevelopmental issues like autism or ADHD.

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What Are the Top Risks of Marijuana Use?

Effects of cannabis products on the brain and lungs are among those most commonly cited by medical professionals.

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Oregon Governor Signs a Bill Recriminalizing Drug Possession into Law

Oregon’s Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek on Monday signed into law a bill that recriminalizes the possession of small amounts of drugs, ending a first-in-the-nation experiment with decriminalization that was hobbled by implementation issues.

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Thailand to Ban Recreational Cannabis Use by Year-End, Health Minister Says

Thailand will ban recreational use of marijuana by the end of this year but continue to allow its use for medical purposes, the health minister told Reuters in an interview.