Drug Abuse: ‘Synthetic Pot’ Sending Thousands of Young People to ER: Report – U.S. News & World Report

‘Synthetic Pot’ Sending Thousands of Young People to ER: Report – U.S. News & World Report
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'Synthetic Pot' Sending Thousands of Young People to ER: Report
U.S. News & World Report
Released Tuesday, The DAWN Report from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) attaches a hard figure to the potential health risks associated with the growing use of synthetic marijuana. The report also puts such
Young people, particularly males, most often involvedNewswise (press release)

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Drug Interdiction Has ‘No Overall Impact on Reducing Substance Abuse’ – San Francisco Chronicle (blog)
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Drug Interdiction Has 'No Overall Impact on Reducing Substance Abuse'
San Francisco Chronicle (blog)
“In 2005, the federal government spent $ 2.6 billion to disrupt and deter the transport of illicit drugs into the United States. While international efforts to step up drug seizures may affect availability, price and consequences associated with a

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Professor honored for achievements – The Stylus
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Professor honored for achievements
The Stylus
Metz is being honored for the development of substance abuse prevention and demand of reduction programming for schools, communities and law enforcement agencies. The award is considered to be the most prestigious award given to a practicing

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