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- Iowa identifies 23 counties for its underage drinking prevention program
For many adolescents, underage drinking is thought to be a rite of passage into adulthood. more...
- Massachusetts officials aim to stop the sale of flavored malt beverages
Experimenting is one of the behaviors individuals engage in throughout their adolescence. more...
- Florida legislature passes prescription drug bill
Many experts have identified Florida as one of the states most devastated by prescription drug abuse. more...
- Oakland police seize nearly $2 million worth of marijuana
Many studies have shown that marijuana is the most common drug abused among Americans. more...
- Experts say that schools should enforce student code of conduct better among athletes
High school athletes are constantly pressured into performing well and winning at all costs. more...
- Uptick in drug abuse among teens and young adult straining state resources for addiction treatmen
The increasing abuse of prescription medication and other drugs among teens and young adults has put a strain on many drug treatment centers. more...
- Kansas City police set up checkpoints to find individuals smoking marijuana
The date April 20th, or 4/20, has the distinction of being a holiday for individuals to smoke marijuana. Some individuals, even those who do not normal use the substance, may attempt to use it for the first time. more...
- Club security in New York City found to allow underage drinking after receiving bribe
New York City law enforcement recently found club bouncers taking bribes to allow underage drinking, DNAInfo.com reports. more...
- Illinois teens partner with law enforcement and teachers on a sticker program to prevent underage drinking
As part of Alcohol Awareness Month, a group of Algonquin, Illinois police officers, high school students and liquor sellers are teaming up to help raise awareness about alcohol, Northwest Herald reports. more...
- Certain brain cell malfunction, may contribute to many disorders
Many studies have shown that drinking during adolescence can hinder development. more...
- Individuals faking ADHD symptoms to receive stimulants from doctors
Individuals who suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often need additional help to overcome the difficulties associated with their condition. more...
- Prescription drug abuse during pregnancy can result in babies being born with opiate addiction
The abuse of prescription medication has a grip on many of America's youth. However, some individuals are born with an opiate addiction because their mother abused drugs throughout the pregnancy, The New York Times reports. more...
- School hires professional help to reduce number of drug and bullying incidences
Drug use and bullying are two major issues facing school systems today. As a result, learning institution are using state and federal grant money to hire counselors to help troubled teens. more...
- Group creates website aimed toward underage drinking prevention
Positive parent involvement may help children throughout their lives, especially during adolescence. more...
- Study reveals reducing pain medication given to children may prevent substance abuse
Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem among some troubled teens and young adults. more...
- Doctors are requiring patients to enter into a contract to receive painkillers
In an effort to quell the rampant prescription drug abuse among teens and young adults, some doctors are requiring patients to sign contracts to be prescribed opioid painkillers, The Washington Post reports. more...
- One Georgia county struggles with prescription drug deaths
Prescription drug abuse continues to wreak havoc on teens and young adults. The medication that is normally used to treat chronic pain, is instead being taken to get high. more...
- Georgia House approves prescription drug database
Prescription drug abuse is one of the fastest growing problems facing teens and young adults in America today. more...
- Parents form a group to combat underage drinking
Underage drinking can lead to many tragic events that might otherwise not occur if alcohol were not involved. Many times, teens who consume the substance believe they are sober enough to drive, but these trips often end with an emergency room visit. more...
- "Social Host" bill gains traction in Florida
In an effort to punish those who supply minors with alcohol, lawmakers across the country are beginning to clamp down on adults who allow underage drinking. more...
- Law enforcement officials teach parents and children about underage drinking
Many individuals during adolescence begin experimenting with different drugs. more...
- Preventing drug abuse among troubled teens may start with parents
Experts say that parents are the first line of defense when it comes to preventing drug abuse among troubled teens. more...
- Researchers find that the brain is at great risk following Ecstasy use
Australian researchers recently discovered that the brains of those who use the drug Ecstasy were at far more risk from the drug than previously reported, according to The Los Angeles Times. more...
- New Jersey doctors aim to identify the risk of drug abuse among teens during regular visits
In an effort to help troubled teens come clean about drug use, some doctors are spending extra time with them during annual checkups, news station WAAY reports. more...
- Nationwide prescription drug take-back program slated for late April
A nationwide prescription drug disposal initiative is set for the end of April, the Ledger Dispatch reports. more...
- Bath salts becoming more prevalent in one Pennsylvania county
New drugs are hitting the streets disguised as normal everyday household items, such as bath salts. more...
- Massachusetts-based school will teach parents and students about the impact of drug use
Many schools are using professionals to help parents and students see the dangers of drug use. The programs these individuals introduce are designed to teach adults what to look for and how to approach their child if they suspect drug use. more...
- Alabama residents struggle with marijuana
Officials from the Colbert and Lauderdale counties of Alabama, recently announced that marijuana is the most common drug used among its residents despite attention to other drugs, the Times Daily reports. more...
- Elementary students in Washington DC are caught using cocaine
Four elementary students from Washington DC schools were recently admitted to the local children's hospital after they ingested cocaine, ABC News reports. more...
- Local survey reveals students and parents may not see drug abuse the same
According to two Fairfield, Connecticut Cares Task Force surveys - one geared toward parents and the other toward students - these groups may not have the same views on drug use, The Daily Fairfield reports. more...
- New proposed legislation is aimed toward new synthetic drug
A new drug has hit the street called 2C-E, which is a synthetic substance that can be take orally or by insufflating. more...
- One Ohio county develops task force to combat prescription drug use
Ohio is one of the many states throughout the U.S. suffering from opiate addiction stemming from prescription painkiller use. more...
- Early alcohol use coupled with stressful life events may lead to increase drinking during adulthood
A recent study published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research found that consuming alcohol and a stressful during adolescence may lead to heavier drinking later on in life. more...
- Research reveals females become addicted to cocaine faster than males
A recent study published in the journal Biology of Sex Differences shows that the motivation to work for cocaine is much greater in females than in males. more...
- Florida police say prescription drug abuse may be to blame for rise in child neglect cases
According to authorities in South Florida, prescription drug abuse may have led to a spike in neglect cases, the St. Petersburg Times reports. more...
- One Utah town aims to start community-driven program to prevent underage drinking
Many people believe that adolescents experiment with drugs and alcohol as a way of growing up. However, many studies have shown that illicit drug use during early teen years can affect their development into healthy, productive adults. more...
- Study reveals drug addicts may possess fewer important neurons than non-drug users
Research from the Brookhaven National Laboratory finds that drug addicts have a certain genetic makeup that can make them more susceptible to abusing illegal substances, according to U.S. News and World Report. more...
- One California county begins prescription medication take back program to curb teen drug abuse
Prescription drug use among teens is a growing trend, Prescription pills now rank second behind marijuana in terms of most used drugs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. more...
- Study shows that teen smoking has increased in Western New York
A recent study by Univera Healthcare, based out of Western, New York, shows that smoking among area teens is increasing, the Niagara Gazette reports. more...
- DEA urge parents to discard old medication to prevent substance abuse among teens
Many experts believe that keeping powerful prescription drugs in the home medicine cabinets may be lethal to teens. more...
- Lawmakers may cut funding for prescription drug database program
Many states in the U.S. are exploring the use of prescription drug databases to help curb the use of the substance among troubled teens and young adults. more...
- Program educates teens on the dangers of drug use
According to the 2009 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, approximately 42 percent of students between grades 9 and 12 have consumed alcohol at least once during their lifetime. more...
- Officials provide education on prescription drugs and heroin for students
Many law enforcement agencies across the U.S. are beginning to offer education on how opium-related drugs can claim lives, especially among young people. more...
- Oregon law enforcement creates program to prevent teens from using meth
The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, located in Portland, Oregon, recently announced that methamphetamines may be more of a problem than cocaine or heroin, My Fox Atlanta reports. more...
- New proposals aim to curb prescription drug abuse in Ohio
A new bill introduced in Ohio is geared toward preventing the prescription drug epidemic from getting worse in the state, the Newark advocate reports. more...
- Students from one Louisiana school receive information about drug abuse prevention
Schools in the U.S. are helping more teens learn about their bodies and the consequences of using illicit substances. more...
- New Jersey law enforcement sees increases in heroin use among teens
Health experts in New Jersey say that many heroin users are suburban teens who have enough disposable income and support to avoid detection, The Gilroy Dispatch reports. more...
- Study finds that pain clinics are more plentiful than McDonald's restaurants
Officials from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) recently announced that the state has more pain clinics than McDonald's restaurants, ABC Action News reports. more...
- Data show that over 20,000 emergency rooms visits in the Chicago area were due to heroin-related incidents
Experts say that most individuals start by using prescription medication that contain opiates, such as Vicodin and OxyContin during their early teens and begin using heroin when they become young adults because it is cheaper. more...
- Georgia begins talks of a new drug monitoring program
In an effort to curb prescription medication abuse, many states are developing drug tracking system to monitor where controlled substances are being distributed. more...
- Federal lawmakers urge DEA to close pill mills in Ohio
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown recently announced that he is pushing the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to shut down "pill mills" and combat prescription drug abuse throughout the state of Ohio, The State Column reports. more...
- Experts say that heroin may make a comeback as prescription drug abuse rises
Recently, officials from Kentucky announced that many residents suffer from prescription drug abuse, most notably painkillers. These substances often contain opiates, which can be highly addictive. more...
- Boston suffers from increasing numbers of heroin overdoses
Many experts believe that heroin is making a comeback. more...
- Kentucky could suffer from cuts in Florida's prescription drug-tracking system
America struggles from prescription drug. However, some states are more susceptible to the behavior than others because of the supply. more...
- Ohio police officers want to accelerate investigation process for prescription drugs
Prescription drug abuse is a fairly recent behavior that is a result of different issues. more...
- Ten counties are targeted for underage drinking prevention program
Underage drinking is a major problem throughout the U.S. Many teens engage in this behavior as a result of peer pressure or as part of an effort to fit into a certain circle of people. more...
- One Florida county sees decrease in drug and alcohol use
Officials from Martin County, Florida recently announced that the number middle and high school students who admitted drug and alcohol use has declined over the past 10 years, the TC Palm reports. more...
- Officials say that parental involvement is key to preventing drug abuse
Many law enforcement agencies are urging parents to communicate with their teens to help prevent the spread of recreational prescription medication use. more...
- LA's public health department changes campaign message to accurately reflect that ecstasy use is illegal
Officials from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health recently announced that they will revise a harm-reduction campaign to state the negative effects of ecstasy, report Fox News. more...
- Experts find that ER visits are increasing due to opiate abuse
According to a 2010 study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the number of individuals seeking rehab for opiate addiction increase by 400 percent from a decade ago. more...
- Researchers find that drug use can lead to difficulties in facial expression recognition
A recent study from the University of Granada shows that individuals who abuse drugs may have difficulties in identifying negative emotions in the facial expressions of others. more...
- New York police cite bars for underage drinking
Law enforcement agencies are beginning to crackdown on underage drinking and those who provide minors alcohol. For instance, bars, convenience and grocery stores are currently being targeted for allowing teens to purchase alcohol. more...
- Teens begin coalitions to prevent drug use
Students across the U.S. are beginning to band together in an effort to curb drug and alcohol use among their peers. more...
- Experts say that prescription drug abuse among teens is increasing
Officials from Johns Hopkins Children's Center said that they are seeing increasing numbers of young people using prescription medication recreationally. more...
- New York police look to crack down on fake IDs
Teens have been using false identification for years to attempt to trick store owners and cashiers into letting them purchase alcohol. more...
- Illinois school receives grant to fight underage drinking
Underage drinking among upperclassman in high school and college students remains high. Individuals in this age group often experiment with alcohol, which may lead to drug use and unintentional injuries. more...
- Georgia lawmakers push for prescription drug tracking system
Many lawmakers across the nation are beginning to propose legislation that will prevent the rampant use of prescription medication. more...
- Wyoming seeks to tweak social host ordinance
Across the nation, social host ordinance are becoming more popular. more...
- Students from one Iowa school district arrested for selling and buying prescription pills
Many teens throughout the United State have trouble with prescription medication abuse. more...
- Utah teens use alcohol more than any other drug
Throughout the nation, alcohol continues to affect almost every age group. Experts say that since the substance may be the easiest to obtain, more people are able to use it. more...
- Illinois law enforcement agency and parents team up to stop underage drinking
Parents across the nation are being called upon to help law enforcement curb underage drinking. more...
- Law enforcement are taking a zero tolerance position on underage drinking
Many states are taking a stance against minors being in possession of alcohol or drugs. more...
- West Virginia struggling with prescription drug abuse
Prescription drugs continues to affect many individuals throughout the nation. more...
- Most North Dakota businesses pass alcohol compliance checks
Officials for the North Dakota Department of Human Services' Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services recently announced that 89 percent of businesses and 93 percent of bars and restaurants passed alcohol compliance checks in the last two year, the Dickinson Press reports. more...
- Illinois lawmakers look to repeal the ID requirement for alcohol purchases
States nationwide have enacted bills that require sales clerks at retailers that provide alcohol to ask for identification before making the sale. more...
- One Virginia school district seeks to set up drug screening policy
Officials from Abigndon, Viriginia school district are close to implementing a drug-testing policy for its students, reports The Register-Mail. more...
- Study finds that many young weightlifters use HGH
A recent study published in the American Journal on Addictions shows that the use of human growth hormones (HGH) is common among young male weightlifters. more...
- North Carolina county confiscates more than 4,000 prescription pills in 2010
Officials from the Burke County Narcotics Task Force recently announced that they seized 4,408 prescription pills throughout 2010, reports The News Herald. more...
- One Iowa city getting closer to passing the social host bill
Parents and adults are the focal point of a new bill called the social host ordinance in Iowa. Many cities in the U.S. are beginning to pass laws like these to give minors fewer places to consume alcohol. more...
- Virginia passes new bill aimed at punishing underage drinking and driving more harshly
The Virginia Senate Courts of Justice Committee unanimously approved a bill that will make underage drinking and driving punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor, the Star-Tribune reports. more...
- Oklahoma drug prevention program focuses on underage drinking
Community leaders in Oklahoma recently announced an initiative to show how valuable youths are and to determine how to best help them, Tahlequah Daily Press reports. more...
- One doctor's office in West Virginia begins weeding out prescription drug abusers
Prescription drug abuse affects many Americans, including teens and young adults. more...
- Numbers show underage drinking is decreasing in Napa Valley
Officials from the Napa County, California Office of Education say that despite a high percentage of underage drinking, the occurance is decreasing, the Napa Valley Register reports. more...
- Prevention group wants lawmakers to pass Social Host Bill
Members of the Mississippians Advocating Against Underage Drinking (MAAUD) recently announced that they are urging state lawmakers to adopt the Social Host Bill, WAPT reports. more...
- Louisville law enforcement officers want teens to film underage drinking prevention videos to help educate peers
The Metro Police in Louisville, Kentucky are urging teens to make underage drinking video messages to help warn their peers about the dangers of this behavior, Fox 41 reports. more...
- Adult accused of knowingly allowing an underage drinking party
Many counties are beginning to institute a new law that punishes adults who allow underage drinking to occur on their property. Law enforcement agencies across the nation are cracking down on parents who allow this behavior. more...
- Indiana pushes for synthetic marijuana ban
Indiana legislators are currently seeking to ban synthetic marijuana products that are showing up in more convenience stores and online, the South Bend Tribune reports. more...
- Governor issues a ban on dangerous chemicals
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal recently issued an emergency order that will outlaw dangerous chemicals sold as bath salts and plant food in the state, Bloomberg reports. more...
- Survey shows that New Hampshire teens smoked less in 2010
The annual Syner tobacco compliance check in New Hamphire reveals that tobacco use among teens has decreased from 2009, the New Hampshire Union Leader reports. more...
- University receives grants to study link between HIV, marijuana and the immune system in teens
Officials from the University of Florida recently received a grant to study the effect of marijuana on the immune system of HIV-positive teens, the school's news website reports. more...
- New Ohio director seeks to combat the state's rising prescription drug problem
Ohio Governor-elect John Kasich recently announced that he will name Orman Hall as the next director of the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services, the Lancaster Eagle Gazette reports. more...
- Arizona law enforcement officials begin prescription drug take-back program
Prescription drug abuse remains a problem for many states in the U.S. Recent federal studies have found that certain areas of the country suffer more than others, such as the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions. more...
- Government officials in Florida team up to combat fraudulent medical facilities
Florida continues to struggle with what law enforcement officials call "pill mills." However, state legislators are banding together to fight against prescription drug abuse, Sunshine State News reports. more...
- Some Houston residents claim that new purple-colored beverage is aimed at children
A new drink called, "Purple Stuff" is hitting stores across Texas, which many residents worry is targeting African-American children, My Fox Houston reports. more...
- One Oklahoma county sees improvement in the prevention of alcohol sales to minors
Owasso, Oklahoma law enforcement programs that aid in the prevention of selling alcohol to minors was found to be successful , the Oklahoman reports. more...
- New program in Massachusetts is designed to prevent underage drinking
Government officials in Boston recently announced that they will be launching a new underage drinking prevention program starting this month, Boston Channel 5 WCVB reports. more...
- Texas courts find that many teens continue consuming alcohol even after law enforcement intervenes
Officials from the Texas District and County Attorneys Association say that being caught by the law for underage drinking does not dissuade some teens from consuming alcohol again, the Dallas Morning News reports. more...
- Experts warn party hosts to watch their medicine cabinets this New Year's
New Year's Eve parties are usually a cause for celebration where groups of people come together to commemorate the occasion. more...
- One Arkansas sheriff's office warns parents and adults about the dangers of supplying alcohol to minors
The Faulkner County, Arkansas Sheriff's Office recently announced they have secured two federal grants to educate parents on the dangers of providing alcohol to minors, CBS affiliate Today's THV reports. more...
- Maine-based hospital receives grant to fight prescription drug misuse
Prescription drug use among teens continues to grow throughout many U.S. states. more...
- The sale of tobacco to minors is rising in Milwaukee
Recent undercover investigations in Wisconsin found that nearly 12 percent of Milwaukee retailers sold tobacco to minors, Milwaukee Magazine reports. more...
- Law enforcement receives grant for drug and suicide prevention campaign
The Wyoming Department of Health's Mental Health and Substance Abuse Division recently announced that they have awarded the Cheyenne Police Department with a drug prevention grant, the Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports. more...
- New York-based drug prevention office highlights campaign geared toward helping addicts
Officials from the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) recently announced a program named Your Story Matters aimed at helping drug addicts recover. more...
- More teens are entering drug rehab facilities because of heroin abuse
Officials from the Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse recently found that many local teens are seeking treatment for heroin addiction, The Dallas Morning News reports. more...
- Study shows Montana teens are choosing marijuana over cigarettes
Currently, Montana is one of the 15 states that has legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes. more...
- Prescription drug abuse prevention task force awarded grant to continue their work
Officials from the Kalamazoo, Michigan County Substance Abuse Task Force recently announced that they have received $2,500 in funds to help continue their fight against prescription drug abuse, reports the Kalamazoo Gazette. more...
- Officials encourage parents to help children see the negative impact of underage drinking
Officials from Virginias Chesterfield County Coordinating Council are urging parents to talk to their children about the dangers of consuming alcohol, reports The Cheraw Chronicle. more...
- One Ohio county urging parents to watch out for underage drinking during the holiday vacation
Law enforcement officials from Delaware County, Ohio are urging parents to show tough love toward their children when it comes to underage drinking, reports WBNS. more...
- Scranton officials praised for their drug abuse prevention programs, but outline what they could improve on
Officials from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (NDCP) recently congratulated the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania for their efforts to prevent drug abuse and alcohol use among teens, reports The Times-Tribune. more...
- Study: Even smokeless tobacco products may be harmful and addictive
The American Heart Association has released a statement saying that smokeless tobacco products may not be a viable alternative to cigarettes or as a smoking cessation attempt. more...
- Experts say 20 percent of teens reported abusing prescription medication
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is spearheading a program to help parents keep addictive prescription drugs out of the hands of teens. more...
- Study: Quitting smoking shows a positive effect on mood
Research from Brown University shows that those who quit smoking might experience an improvement of their overall mood. more...
- Officers in New Mexico enforcing underage drinking much stricter
Law enforcement officials from Deming, New Mexico are stepping up their efforts in fighting underage drinking, reports NECN. more...
- Study: Marijuana use linked to immune system suppression
A study from the University of South Carolina showed that compounds found in marijuana can promote cancer growth. more...
- Study finds that teens are more likely to abuse prescription medication than any other age group
A recent study by the University of Rochester shows that adolescents and young adults are most likely to abuse prescription drugs. However, researchers note that prescription rates for controlled medication have nearly doubled in the past 14 years. more...
- Teens use common household spice to get high
Law enforcement agencies in Philadelphia are seeing a new substance being used that is a part of almost every chefs spice rack. Children in the area have been using nutmeg as a means to become intoxicated, reports NBC News. more...
- Heroin use rising in one Washington State county
Law enforcement officers in Whatcom County, Washington are seeing an increase in opiate use among teens and young adults, reports The Western Front. more...
- Some parts of the country are seeing a drop in drug and alcohol use in teens
Experts agree that parental interaction can stop many children from ever beginning to use illegal substances. Many individuals during their adolescent years begin using and ultimately become addicted to cigarettes. more...
- Teens who drink heavily are at risk of developing strong impulsive behaviors
Teenagers have been predominately experimental through generations. Many health experts and parents agree that it is part of growing up. However, researchers are finding new data that links early alcohol use to brains becoming underdeveloped. more...
- Research shows that school-led alcohol interventions can help curb underage drinking
A report published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine revealed that heavy drinking accounted for 1,800 deaths, 590,000 unintentional injuries, 700,000 assaults, and more than 97,000 of sexual assaults among college students. more...
- Teen brains more at risk for addiction than adults
Researchers from Childrens Hospital Boston revealed that a teens brain is more likely to be damaged by drugs and alcohol than a fully developed adult brain, reports CNN. more...
- Two California teens hospitalized after consuming narcotic
The increase use of club drugs such as ecstasy, Rohypnol, Ketamine and Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) among teens has made many law enforcement agencies across the nation step up their efforts to help stop further abuse. more...
- Experts say that decriminalizing marijuana leads to misconceptions about the drug
According to the 2009 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, nearly 39 percent of teens between grades 9 and 12 have used marijuana at least once during their lifetime. more...
- Parents and children more likely to underreport drug use, study shows
According to a recent study by Wayne State University, teens are more likely to not tell the truth about their drug use, as are their parents or caretakers, reports CNN Health. more...
- Experts say that heroin is more easily accessible to teens than cigarettes or alcohol
Law enforcement officials reveal that there is a growing heroin problem among children and teens in Stanwood, Washington, reports Northwest Cable News. more...
- Study shows an increase in marijuana use in teens
According to a recent survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), drug use in teens has increased since 2008, reports Mineola American. more...
- Teens are using a K2 herbal incense to get high, officials say
According to law enforcement officials, an herbal incense is gaining popularity with teens as a drug that can be smoked to get intoxicated, reports the Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. more...
- Study: More teens use prescription drugs for non-medicinal purposes
A recent report from the Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey shows that pharmaceutical drugs are the third leading drug used for recreational purposes, reports The Queen's Journal. more...
- Research shows kids are using marijuana at earlier ages
CNN reports more that kids and teens are smoking marijuana at younger ages, according to data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. more...
- Study: Children who eat with their families are less likely to expose themselves to risky behavior
A study from the University of Minnesota found that children whose families ate together were mentally healthier and made better choices than those who did not on a regular basis. more...
- Study: Prescription drug abuse in teens is on the rise
Experts say that some children start using tobacco and alcohol as well as abusing prescription medicine as early as their middle-school years, reports the Cape Cod Times. more...
- Using marijuana may not increase a teen's likelihood of trying more illicit drugs
Researchers from the University of New Hampshire report that despite concern that marijuana causes teenagers to move on to more illicit substances, its status as a "gateway drug" may not be entirely true. more...