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Police Warn Parents About Drugs That Look Like Candy in Advance of Halloween

Police in a suburb of Atlanta are warning parents to check their children’s Halloween treats, after they confiscated drugs that look like candy.

More Than 2 Million Teens Have Used Marijuana in an E-Cigarette: Study

One of every 11 U.S. high school students says they have used marijuana in an e-cigarette, according to a nationwide survey. That equals more than 2 million teens, HealthDay reports.

New Policy Bans Fraternity Members from Serving Hard Liquor at Events

U.S. fraternity members will no longer be allowed to serve hard liquor at events, according to the North-American Interfraternity Conference, the umbrella organization for fraternities.

Teens with Substance Use Disorder, Conduct Disorder at Higher Risk of Early Death

American teens with substance use disorder and conduct disorder are five times more likely to die an early death compared with the general population, a new study concludes.

Vaping in 9th Grade Linked to Increased Marijuana Use Two Years Later

Ninth graders who use e-cigarettes and hookah are up to four times more likely to use marijuana in 11th grade, CNN reports.

Growing Proportion of Teens Abstain From Drugs and Alcohol

A growing proportion of teens are abstaining from drugs and alcohol, according to a new study.

Featured Commentary: More, Better Research Needed on Marijuana’s Effects on Teens and Young Adults

A recent retrospective review published in JAMA Psychiatry demonstrates how little we know about the effects of marijuana use, particularly on teenagers and young adults.

High School Seniors Who Use Heroin Also Likely to Misuse Other Drugs

High school seniors who use heroin also commonly use multiple other drugs, according to researchers at New York University. On average, these students use five other drugs.

More Teens Say They Would Try Marijuana Or Use It More Often If It Were Legal

One-fourth of high school seniors in the United States said they would try marijuana or use it more often if the drug were legalized, according to the nationwide Monitoring The Future survey.

Increasing Academic Requirements May Reduce Teen Drug and Alcohol Use

New research suggests a link between increased academic requirements and a reduction in teen drug use, drinking and smoking.

FDA Announces Major Crackdown on Vaping Sales to Teenagers

The Food and Drug Administration announced a major crackdown on the vaping industry, particularly on the trendy Juul devices, aimed at curbing sales to young people, The New York Times reports.

Teens Who Vape, Use E-Cigarettes More Likely to Try Marijuana

Teens who use e-cigarettes may be more likely to try marijuana in the future, especially if they start vaping at a younger age, according to new study of more than 10,000 teens, HealthDay reports.

Almost One-Third of High School Seniors Used Vaping Device in Past Year

Almost one-third of high school seniors report using some kind of vaping device in the past year, according to the latest Monitoring the Future survey.

Teens Dependent on Marijuana and Alcohol Struggle with Success Later in Life

Teens who are dependent on marijuana and alcohol struggle to achieve hallmarks of adult success, such as graduating from college, getting married, having a full-time job and earning a good salary, a new study finds.

Teens Bring Juul E-Cigarette Device, Which Looks Like USB Flash Drive, to School

School officials report a growing number of teens are bringing a new e-cigarette device called a Juul vaporizer to school. The device looks like a USB flash drive, and charges when plugged into a laptop, USA Today reports.

Many Teens Who Take Adderall as “Study Drug” Unaware it is Amphetamine

Many teens who take the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder drug Adderall as a “study drug” are unaware it is an amphetamine, a new study finds.

More Children and Teens Arriving in Emergency Rooms Dependent on Opioids

More children and teens are arriving in U.S. emergency rooms dependent on or addicted to opioids, HealthDay reports.

Many Teens Who Try K2 May be Using the Drug Regularly, Study Suggests

Three percent of high school seniors say they use the synthetic drug known as “K2” or “Spice,” a new study finds. Almost half of the teens who report K2 use say they have used it more than three times in the past month, UPI reports.

CDC Reports 19% Increase in Teen Drug Overdose Deaths

Teen drug overdose deaths rose 19 percent from 2014 to 2015 in the United States, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Using 12-Step Program Improves Substance Use Disorder Treatment in Teens: Study

Using a 12-step strategy, similar to the one used by Alcoholics Anonymous, improves the effectiveness of substance use disorder treatment in teens, a new study finds.

College Students Engaging in Less Binge Drinking

The rate of binge drinking among college students is dropping, according to a study by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.

“Molly” Sold at Music Festivals Often Contains Other Drugs

People who think they are buying “Molly” at music festivals often end up with pills or powder that contain other drugs, according to a new study.

Sessions Says He Supports Bringing Back D.A.R.E. Anti-Drug Program

Attorney General Jeff Sessions voiced support this week for bringing back the anti-drug program D.A.R.E. The program has been criticized for not providing effective results, the New York Daily News reports.

Binge Drinking Rate Declines Among Teens and Young Adults

The rate of binge drinking among U.S. teens and young adults has declined over the past six years, according to a new report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Few Young People Treated for Opioid Addiction Get Medication-Assisted Treatment

Only 27 percent of youths treated for opioid addiction receive buprenorphine or naltrexone, known as medication-assisted treatment, a new study finds.

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