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Marijuana use may cause cognitive impairment even when not still high

(NBC News) The negative effects of marijuana use continue even after the user is no longer “high,” according to new research.

Young Americans Lost Almost 1.5 Million Years of Life to Opioids Between 2015 and 2019

(Health Day) New research uncovered a disturbing reality about the effects of substance misuse on American young people.

Pot Use Raises Risks After Severe Form of Stroke

(HealthDay News) Marijuana users may be more likely to develop complications from a severe type of stroke, according to a new study.

2021 Campus Video PSA Contest Winners Announced

For the first time ever, contest organizers awarded first and second place prizes.

Weed May Mess With Your Medicines, Causing Harm

(Health Day News) According to a 2021 study, the chemicals in marijuana — THC, cannabidiol (CBD), and cannabinol (CBN) — can have a negative impact on other medications a person is taking.

Survey: Adolescent Drug Use Dropped Significantly in 2021

The percentage of adolescents who report using drugs dropped in 2021, according to the latest Monitoring the Future survey.

Drugs Have Been a Problem in Family for 32% of Americans

(Gallup) Issues surrounding drug use hits close to home for many people across the nation.

Breakthrough COVID-19 Risk Up for Patients With Substance Use Disorders

(HealthDay News) Vaccinated people with substance misuse disorders are more at risk for getting COVID-19, according to a recent study.

Pot Use in Pregnancy May Harm the Fetus

(HealthDay News, November 16) Expectant mothers who use marijuana during their pregnancies may be more likely to have children who deal with stress and anxiety, according to a new study.

Report: Drug Overdose Deaths Surpass 100,000

(Associated Press, November 18) For the first time ever, drug overdose deaths in the U.S. surpassed 100,000 during a 12-month period.