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Efforts to prevent drug use and encourage kids to live free from drugs have come under increased attack. Rather than building on science and common sense, some have begun advocating for an unproven approach to prevention that aims to not prevent drug use at all—instead it educates children on how to use drugs.
Two people have been arrested and charged after several Virginia fourth graders were sickened after eating gummy bears that had come in contact with the opioid fentanyl.
Doctors have identified 10 babies who were born with congenital disabilities and whose mothers used street drugs, including fentanyl, during pregnancy. They fear there are many more.
With the holiday season upon us, many teens will be spending time with family. Get tips on how to check up on their health and have important conversations about drug use.