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Rise in Use of Hallucinogenic Drugs Spurs Authorities, UCSB to Warn of Risks and Ready Response

(Noozhawk, Nov. 29) After two incidents of UC-Santa Barbara students injuring themselves while high on hallucinogenic drugs in one month, campus authorities are taking action.

The ADHD Drug Abuse Crisis on College Campuses

(Mad in America, Nov. 25) A new review shows that the abuse of ADHD drugs in colleges is becoming an epidemic.

San Diego Teens Overdose On Spice, 'Synthetic Marijuana'; 3 In Serious Condition

(Medical Daily, Nov. 30) For a second weekend in a row, several teens have overdosed on synthetic marijuana in San Diego.

Dad Speaks Out After 'Skittles Party' Leads to Son's Death

(Yahoo!, Nov. 25) \"Skittles\" parties are a dangerous and growing trend that's sending teens to the hospital.

Painkiller Abuse Hits Close To Home For A Majority Of Americans: Poll

(HuffPost, Nov. 24) A new poll finds that 56 percent—more than half—of Americans know someone who has abused prescription drugs or abuses the drugs themselves.

Report: Youth Drug Overdose Deaths Up In 35 States Over A Decade

(USA Today, Nov. 20) Prescription drug overdoses account for more than half of drug overdoses in 2013 among youths.

Prescription Addiction Problem Difficult To Overcome

(KEYT-KCOY-KKFX, Nov. 17) For Lizette Corea, it started with drinking and pot smoking in her early teens.

Addiction: A Monster That Kills

(WCNC, Nov. 16) Both were typical kids who were just experimenting, but both eventually succumbed to drug addiction that eventually took their lives

DEA Announces “360 Strategy” to Address Heroin, Prescription Drugs and Violent Crime

(DEA, Nov. 10) The DEA today announced “360 Strategy” to help cities dealing with a heroin and prescription drug abuse epidemic, and its associated violent crime.