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(Fox News, Jan. 31) In a new documentary, \"Prescription Thugs,\" filmmaker Chris Bell examines the epidemic of prescription drug abuse, called the worst epidemic in America by addiction experts.

(The Herald News, Jan. 30) A 20-year-old student at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth died of a drug overdose.

(WFAA, Jan. 29) Dominick Harrell is a K2 dealer on the streets of Dallas who's seen all the different varieties and its effects.

(NPR, Jan. 23) Synthetic marijuana, also known as Spice or K2, is not marijuana at all.

(Hollywood Life, Jan. 25) A new show on Freeform (the new name for ABC Family) focuses on drug addiction among teens.

(Daily News, Jan. 24) Former NBA player Jay Williams (left) talks about his OxyContin addiction.

(New York Post, Jan. 17) The Newport Academy in New York City is a beacon of hope for teens struggling with substance abuse.

(Medical News Today, Jan. 17) New research shows that teen use of marijuana can lead to higher risk of developing schizophrenia.

(The New York Times, Jan. 16) A analysis of death certificates revealed that drug overdoses has shifted dramatically to young white males between 1990 to 2014.

(NPTelegraph.com, Jan. 10) Marijuana use in teenagers in the area seems to be on the rise.