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Should Schools Be Ready for Opioid Overdoses?
Lawmakers in some states have started to authorize schools to have naloxone—which can reduce opioid overdoses—handy if they need it. Read More »
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What Does It Mean to “Misuse” Opioids?
Opioid pain medications are now the single deadliest drug in the U.S. Read More »
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What Is an Opioid?
Many people misusing prescription opioids get addicted to these drugs, and the consequences are sometimes fatal. Read More »
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Nine Tips to Help You Cope With Stress
Too much stress can be bad for your health. Luckily, there are healthy ways to keep stress under control. Read More »
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Is Caffeine Really Addictive?
Many people talk about being “addicted” to their morning coffee or energy drink! But is caffeine truly addictive? Read More »
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Eight Questions From Teens About Drugs and Alcohol
How much do you really know about why people become addicted to drugs, whether marijuana can be medicine, and what causes a hangover? Read More »
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