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Young People and Opioids

The opioid epidemic is hitting young people hard.

In 2017, about 75 percent of drug overdoses among 15-24 year olds were related to opioids.
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Nick and Jack Savage, Indiana

Read their tragic story.

These two brothers made an unfortunate decision that cost them their lives.
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Preventing Opioid Misuse among High School Student-Athletes: Playbook for Students

Check out these tips!

Do you play sports? If you’ve ever gotten seriously injured on the field or on the court, your doctor may have prescribed you some powerful pain medication.
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The Facts About Marijuana Concentrates

This potent version of marijuana can do a lot more damage to your brain than the plant.

This form of marijuana can be up to four times stronger in THC content than high grade or top shelf marijuana, which normally measures around 20 percent THC levels.
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Anti-drug PSA: 'Think Again'

Do you think misusing prescription pills is harmless? Think again.

This PSA, created by Aria Kydd of Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science, won second place during the Operation Prevention Video Challenge.
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Synthetic Weed: What Do You Know?

Many people aren’t aware of the dangers of synthetic cannabinoids (aka “fake weed”). Take our quiz to learn what’s fact and what’s fiction. Read More
5 Ways to Turn Up Your Summer

Feeling bored during summer break? Check this out! Read More
Drug Alert: Marijuana Edibles

Eating marijuana can be more dangerous than smoking it. Learn why. Read More
How to Avoid Drug-laced Food

We’ve all been told to watch out for spiked drinks at parties. But what about drugs in your food? Read More
You Might Lose Your Student Loans or Scholarship From Drug Use

Students convicted of drug crimes while receiving federal student aid could lose their grants, loans, and/or work-study. Read More
Anti-drug PSA: 'Walking Alone'

Out of hundreds of entries in the Operation Prevention Video Challenge, Cooper D., Wilson S. in Greenwood Village, Colorado, made it to the final round for their PSA video "Walking Alone." Read More

Smoking strong marijuana daily increases risk of psychosis, study finds

(CBS News, March 20) According to a new study, smoking potent marijuana every day can increase the likelihood of developing a psychotic Read More
Teens Celebrate Being Drug-free Through Music

Each year, the GRAMMY Foundation® and MusiCares® Teens Make Music Contest encourages teens across the nation to create original songs and/or music Read More
At least a dozen elementary students exposed to marijuana gummies, police say; mom arrested

(CNN, February 5) Gummy candy laced with marijuana sent Cleveland elementary school students – ages 5 to 9 Read More

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Just Think Twice

Young People and Opioids

Nick and Jack Savage, Indiana

Preventing Opioid Misuse among High School Student-Athletes: Playbook for Students

The Facts About Marijuana Concentrates

Anti-drug PSA: 'Think Again'

Synthetic Weed: What Do You Know?

5 Ways to Turn Up Your Summer

Drug Alert: Marijuana Edibles

How to Avoid Drug-laced Food

You Might Lose Your Student Loans or Scholarship From Drug Use

Anti-drug PSA: 'Walking Alone'

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Smoking strong marijuana daily increases risk of psychosis, study finds

Teens Celebrate Being Drug-free Through Music

At least a dozen elementary students exposed to marijuana gummies, police say; mom arrested