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Pregnant Teens in Substance Abuse Treatment Face Many Challenges
Pregnant teens, who are more likely than pregnant adults to face medical issues, face a host of additional challenges if they are also being treated for substance abuse, a new government report finds.
Children of Addicted Parents More Likely to be Depressed in Adulthood: Study
Children whose parents are addicted to drugs or alcohol are more likely to be depressed as adults, a new study suggests.
Florida Launches New Initiative on Newborns Exposed to Prescription Drugs
Florida is launching a new initiative to tackle the growing problem of newborns exposed to prescription drugs, The Miami Herald reports.
Heroin Addiction Takes Toll in Suburban New Jersey
New Jersey officials report a rise in heroin addiction, drug-related crime and deaths among young people in suburbs. Many became addicted to prescription painkillers, and switched to heroin because it is cheaper, potent and widely available.
Update: Stop Urban Outfitters From Selling Products that Promote Prescription Drug Abuse
Thanks to you, we are gaining momentum to put a stop to Urban Outfitters selling products made to look like prescription pill bottles!
Programs Can Lower Substance Abuse Rates in Young Adults with Mental Health Issues
Older teens and young adults with mental health issues who participate in community-based treatment programs report lower levels of substance use disorders, a new government report finds.
Chest Physicians Recommend Yearly CT Scans for Older Heavy Smokers
The American College of Chest Physicians this week recommended that older, heavy smokers receive annual low-dose CT scans to detect lung cancer, according to Reuters.
Colorado Passes First Laws Regulating Recreational Marijuana Market
Legislators in Colorado on Wednesday passed the first laws regulating the state’s recreational marijuana market, which will take effect in January 2014. Governor John Hickenlooper is expected to sign them by early June, The Wall Street Journal reports.
KY Congressman to Urban Outfitters: Stop Selling Products Promoting Rx Drug Abuse
The Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, Hal Rogers, on Monday called on Urban Outfitters to stop selling products designed to look like prescription pill bottles, the Associated Press reports.
Synthetic Marijuana Use Leads to Dangerous Symptoms in Pregnant Woman
Synthetic marijuana use during pregnancy can lead to symptoms similar to those caused by dangerous conditions known as preeclampsia and eclampsia, California doctors report.
