We curate a digest of the latest news in our field for advocates, policymakers, community coalitions and all who work toward shaping policies and practices to effectively prevent substance use and treat addiction.
A new survey finds that 23 percent of teens say they can get marijuana within an hour and that prescription drugs are easier to obtain than beer -- findings echoed in stories from young drug users themselves.
A study from Europe finds that the much-lamented "beer belly" isn't necessarily from drinking beer per se, but rather a consequence of binge drinking regardless of alcohol type.
Teen drinking is often viewed as impulsive and immature behavior, but a new study finds that the brains of teens who engage in risky activities like alcohol and other drug use actually have brains that are more 'adult-like' than than their more risk-aversive peers.
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