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Teens Who Play Sports Less Likely To Say They've Done Heroin

(Fox News, July 27) A new study shows that teens who are active participants in sports are less likely to abuse prescription drugs than peers who don't play sports.

Autopsy Shows Teens In Fatal Conifer Crash Had Traces Of Xanax And Marijuana In Their System

(The Denver Post, July 14) A toxicology report for three teens who died in a car crash revealed prescription drugs and marijuana. 

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5 Ways to Help a Friend With a Drug Addiction

(Teen Vogue) You can still show your support and let your friend know you're there for them.

Summer Concerts and Party Drug a Dangerous Mix

(UConn, July 6) As we get into the thick of summer concert season, illicit drug use tends to spike during these events. 

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Why Do Teens Reject Drugs? Communication Is the Key, Says Rutgers Researcher

(Medical Xpress) Why do teens reject the use of marijuana?  According to a new study by researchers from Rutgers University–Camden and the University of Pennsylvania, there are several factors:  attributes of their peer group, how they let their friends know who they are, and how they perceive and communicate about drug users.

Colorado High Schoolers’ Drug Abuse Awareness Video Strikes A Chord

(CBS Denver, July 2) A Colorado high school group created a video for the Colorado Meth Project that's received more than 10,000 views online.

Multiple Drugs in Teen's System; Deaths Among Latest in 'Epidemic,' Experts Warn of Dangers

(The Reflector, June 26) A teen who overdosed in North Carolina had Xanax, oxymorphone and other substances in his system.