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Should Parents Allow Teens to Drink at Home?
Christina Soliday | 23 December

Many parents believe that introducing children to alcohol in their own homes will lower the likelihood of them abusing the

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Most Prescriptions Written By Family Doctors
Christina Soliday | 22 December

Most Schedule II opioids are prescribed by general practitioners, according to a study by Stanford University published in JAMA Internal

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Adolescents Influenced by Substance Use in the Environments
Christina Soliday | 18 December

Findings from Duke University, published in the journal of Development and Psychopathology, find that adolescents are more likely to use

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Strong Marijuana and Brain Matter
Christina Soliday | 2 December

A new form of a popular drug is gaining attention across the country. The drug, which goes by nicknames like

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Some Drug and Alcohol Users Underestimate Consumption Levels
Christina Soliday | 1 December

According to research from the Global Drug Survey (GDS), published in the journal of Social Science and Medicine, 68 percent

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Marijuana Use Doubles in Past Decade.
Christina Soliday | 18 November

New information from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism states that marijuana use doubled from 2001 to 2013.

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Half of Adolescents Misuse Prescription Medication
Christina Soliday | 14 October

According to a study conducted by Quest Diagnostics, one in two patients between the ages of 10 and 17 are

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Substance Use Can Lead to Premature Aging
Christina Soliday | 13 October

Researchers from the University of Iowa report on a way to measure substance use by looking at a person’s DNA.

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Evoking Emotions Through Music
Christina Soliday | 1 October

In addiction recovery, music can be a form of therapy, a way to unwind and quiet your mind. But can

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National Recovery Month 2015
Christina Soliday | 3 September

Every year, September is recognized as National Recovery Month. It is a month dedicated to educating the public and raising

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