Research shows adverse effects of marijuana on teens as drug use among ... - Education News Colorado

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Research shows adverse effects of marijuana on teens as drug use among ... Education News Colorado “It's an ironic play of events that use is going up at the same time that the science is coming out about its possible brain toxicity,” said Dr. Chris Thurstone, an adolescent psychiatrist who runs a substance abuse treatment program at Denver Health. and more »

Highlander Wave: Teen abuse of OTC drugs - my.hsj.org

Highlander Wave: Teen abuse of OTC drugs my.hsj.org Many families wonder why there is so much drug abuse. Sometimes they ask 'Why are so many teenagers abusing over-the-counter drugs?' Although the percentage of teenagers using illegal drugs is down, the number of teens using over-the-counter drugs has ... and more »

Genes that protect teen brain against cocaine effects identified - Newstrack India

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Genes that protect teen brain against cocaine effects identified Newstrack India Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Yale scientists have identified genes that play a key role in protecting adolescent brain from effects of cocaine and other drugs of abuse. Previously, scientists have found that the adolescent brain launches a strong ... Cocaine is a hell of a drug for teenage mindsDeath and Taxes Teenage Brain More Sensitive to Cocaine: Yale ReportInternational Business Times all 10 news articles »

Blount County educates community for Substance Abuse Prevention Week - WVLT

Blount County educates community for Substance Abuse Prevention Week WVLT (WVLT)-- Substance abuse is a growing problem in the United States among young adults and teenagers but Blount County is trying to raise awareness. Jessica Stith from Blount County Substance Abuse Prevention Action Team says "We do a student survey ...

A prescription to prevent pharmaceutical drug abuse is needed - Washington Times (blog)

Washington Times (blog)

A prescription to prevent pharmaceutical drug abuse is needed Washington Times (blog) Narcotic anonymous reports that people can build a tolerance to the effect of opiates fairly quick. Attesting to their mis-use, prescription drugs are the second most commonly abused category of drugs, behind marijuana and ahead of cocaine, heroin, ... and more »