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Mexican Lawmakers Approve Bill to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

Mexican Lawmakers Approve Bill to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

Mexican legislators on Wednesday approved a bill to legalize recreational marijuana, The New York Times reports. Mexico could become the world’s largest cannabis market. Read More

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Oregon Drug Decriminalization Measure Takes Effect

Teens Who Misuse Prescription Opioids More Likely to Report Suicidal Behavior

A new study finds about one-third of high school students who said they were currently misusing prescription opioids reported attempting suicide. Read More

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Report Links Opioid Overdoses With Cardiac Arrest Outside Hospital

Report Links Opioid Overdoses With Cardiac Arrest Outside Hospital

Opioid overdoses are a significant cause of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and death among adults ages 25 to 64, according to a new report by the American Heart Association. Read More

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Illegal Drug Seizures Dropped During COVID-19 Lockdowns

Illegal drug seizures decreased sharply in the United States in the first two months of the COVID-19 lockdown, but rose quickly once stay-at-home orders were lifted, a new study finds. Read More

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National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week Registration Opens

Registration is now open for National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, to be held this year March 22-28. Read More

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