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(We Are Green Bay, July 13) The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has seen an increase in drug use among youth.

(MS News Now, July 13) Parents can help their kids avoid illegal drug use by confronting the issue head-on. 

(News4JAX, June 29) A new study shows that teens' curiosity about marijuana may actually peak at certain ages and then fall off.

(Medical Xpress) Why do teens reject the use of marijuana?  According to a new study by researchers from Rutgers University–Camden and the University of Pennsylvania, there are several factors:  attributes of their peer group, how they let their friends know who they are, and how they perceive and communicate about drug users.

(Big Think, July 1) The study found that kids with strict parents were less likely to get involved in drugs and alcohol. 

(Valley News Life, June 24) As teens set about enjoying their summers, parents should keep an eye on their kids to make sure they stay out of drugs. 

(KSNT, June 25) As nearly 20 people overdosed on a bad batch of heroin or cocaine in New Haven, officials declared a public health emergency.

(Hartford Courant, June 25) Connecticut police are working to allow addicts to dispose illicit drugs anonymously at the headquarters. 

(Daily Mail, June 19) The PEASE Academy is one of 36 recovery high schools in the country that help students overcome drug addiction. 

(Denver Post, June 17) A new ballot proposal in Colorado sets new potency and packaging limits on marijuana, which is sold legally in the state.