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Signs of Having a Problem with Drugs
Addiction can happen at any age, but it usually starts when a person is young. Addiction affects how people think and what they do. But what exactly are the signs? Learn more in this article from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
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What You Should Know About Xylazine
A tranquilizer called xylazine is increasingly being found in the US illegal drug supply and linked to overdose deaths. Xylazine—which is not approved for use in people—can be life-threatening and is especially dangerous when combined with opioids like fentanyl. Learn more about xylazine in this article from the CDC. Source: Centers for Disease Control and…
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Tips for Teens: Opioids
Learn the truth about opioids and their negative effects. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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Tips for Teens: The Truth About Methamphetamine
Learn the truth about meth and it’s negative effects. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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Tips for Teens: The Truth About Hallucinogens
Learn the truth about hallucinogens and their negative effects. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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Talking With Your Teen About Opioids
It’s never too late to start talking with your teen about the risks of prescription opioid misuse. As teens age, they make more decisions on their own and face greater temptation and peer pressure. Though it may not seem like it, teens really do hear your concerns. It’s important you help them understand what prescription…
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Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body
Learn more about the real risks of marijuana, opioids, and the effects of screen time on your body in this Heads Up student edition compilation. Source: Scholastic and the scientists at the National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Age-Appropriate Conversations About Alcohol and Other Drugs
Although it may not always seem like it, kids really do listen to their parents’ and caregivers’ concerns, which is why it’s important to talk with them about the risks and dangers of underage drinking and other drug use. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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Linn County Prescription Drug Safe Disposal Locations
Prescription drug drop-off sites provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs. These Linn County sites can be used to dispose of unwanted, unused or expired prescription or over-the-counter medications in your home. Accepted: Any type of prescription and/or over-the-counter medications are acceptable. Make sure lids are on tight if they…