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Jobs, drugs top concerns for Bay State residents
While race relations and the threat of terrorism dominate the national news, Massachusetts voters at the state level are more concerned about…
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Beyond brain chemistry: What are the root causes of addiction?
Can your environment help hook you on drugs? Drug addiction is a disease — a chemical dependency that arises from the way certain…
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Opioids linked with deaths other than overdoses, study says
CHICAGO (AP) — Accidental overdoses aren't the only deadly risk from using powerful prescription painkillers — the drugs may also contribute to…
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Teens less likely to engage in risky behavior, study shows
NEW YORK (AP) — The troubles with kids these days … are not as common as they used to be. U.S. teens are…
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What counts as ‘medical marijuana’ varies from state to state – and that’s a problem
On April 17, Pennsylvania became the latest state to pass medical marijuana legislation, which will take effect this month. And recently Ohio&…
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Study: Teen marijuana use and crime decrease as states legalize
The number of teens using and suffering from problems related to marijuana is falling at the same time more states are legalizing…