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MN Overdose Deaths Up in 2015

(KARE, May 13) Deaths increased 11 percent between 2014 and 2015, and is four times greater than 2000.

Parents Urged to Use Drug Lockboxes to Keep Teens Away From Narcotics

(WATE.com, May 7) More than 50 percent of teens who have abused opioids say they got them from a parent's medicine closet.

Spotting the Signs of Heroin Addiction

(NewsNet5, May 5) Recognizing the signs of heroin is important to identify a problem in a potential user. 

Fall River Students Become Ill At Prom After Ingesting Drugs, Says Principal

(Turnto10.com, May 4) Several teens at a high school junior prom in Massachusetts recently overdosed.

Fatal Accidents Involving Stoned Drivers Soared In Washington Since Pot Was Legalized

(CNN, May 10) Fatal accidents resulting from drivers who were under the influence of marijuana in Washington state has skyrocketed. 

Why Some Students Turn to \"Study Drugs\" During Finals

(Everything Lubbock, May 2) These are prescription drugs that are often obtained illegally by students who use them for study purposes.

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Springboro Officials Question 4th Graders in Look-Alike Drug Probe

(Dayton Daily News, April 28) Over a few weeks, students were found with mushrooms and white pills, none of which were actually drugs.

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Prince’s Death Highlights Spike in Prescription Drug Addiction

(Fox2Now, April 22) Prince was reportedly taking Percocet for hip pain and had surgery for it in 2010. 

How To Break The Generational Cycle Of Drug Addiction

(Medical Daily, April 24) Addiction to drugs can cause a cycle through the generations.

Va. Police Warn Parents of New Drug Trend Among Teens

(WTOP, April 24) Teens are smoking hash oil using e-cigarettes or vaporizers.