Plus: What you need to know about rainbow fentanyl

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October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month – a time to highlight the vital role of substance abuse prevention and to remember those who have lost their lives to substance abuse. One type of substance abuse that may not be on your radar as a parent is the use of prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Young adult medicine specialist Dr. Brooke Bokor explains the warning signs and offers six tips for preventing kids from abusing prescription and over-the-counter medicines ([link removed]) .

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** The rise of Zyn nicotine pouches ([link removed])
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Zyn, a discreet oral nicotine pouch, is becoming popular among teens. Learn the signs of Zyn use, the risks and how to talk to your teen about Zyn.

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** Rainbow fentanyl: what you need to know ([link removed])
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Fentanyl is up to 100 times more powerful than morphine, and it only takes a small amount for users to experience its intense effects, which may be too much for some users.

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