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Starting Substance Use at an Earlier Age Linked to Increased Risk of Addiction

A new study finds young people who first try marijuana or misuse prescription drugs when they are teens are more likely to develop a substance use disorder than those who wait until they are young adults before their first substance use or misuse. Read More

More Than 60% of Opioid Painkillers Prescribed to Surgical Patients Are Not Used

More than 60% of opioid painkillers prescribed to surgical patients are not used, according to a new study. The researchers say the findings have implications for curbing the opioid epidemic. Read More

More Than Half of Children with Mental Health Symptoms Not Receiving Treatment

More than half of children and teens with mental health symptoms are not receiving treatment, according to a study of three U.S. national surveys. Read More

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FDA Calls for Redesign of Nasal Decongestant Inhalers to Prevent Misuse

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is calling on the manufacturers of inhalers that contain the nasal decongestant propylhexedrine to make design changes to prevent misuse, HealthDay reports. Read More

New York Governor Signs Law Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Wednesday legalizing recreational marijuana, making New York the 15th state to legalize the recreational use of cannabis. Read More

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