More drug disposal boxes in Weymouth public toilets
Extra disposal boxes for drug users could soon be available in public loos in Weymouth town centre. The borough council has already placed six ‘sharps’ boxes in public toilets, with expectations that they will authorise more. The boxes encourage drug users to safely dispose of needles and other items associated with drug use. At a
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Drug abuse prevention program expands in Indiana schools
A pilot program that teaches high-school students the proper way to use prescription drugs and how to fight against the use of illegal drugs will be expanded into 18 more counties in the US state of Indiana. The 45-minute computer-based program, called the Prescription Drug Safety Network, will be available to students during the school
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Videogames affecting children’s brains like drugs and alcohol
MRI scans have shown that addictive video games such as Fortinte can affect children and teenagers’ brains in a similar way to drug and alcohol abuse. The scans found that the brain’s 'reward' system of children who use video games and social media show the same changes as those found in the brains of drug
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Vaping may lead to teen marijuana use
According to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics, teenagers who use e-cigarettes may be more likely to smoke marijuana later, especially if they begin vaping at an early age. The study was conducted by researchers at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Researchers surveyed 10,364 individuals between the ages of 12 and
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