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The new data were released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA), as part of their Drug Abuse Warning Network. There were 2.3 million ER visits involving drug misuse or abuse in 2010, and of these, 11,406 involved fake marijuana products.
What Is Synthetic Marijuana?Synthetic marijuana is marketed to have marijuana-like effects in the brain .
"Spice," "K2," "Mr. Smiley," "Red X Dawn," and "Blaze" are just some of the street names for synthetic marijuana drugs.
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Teens are much more likely to try alcohol, cigarettes, and other drugs for the first time during the summer months, according to a new survey.Researchers found first-time use of these substances, as well as marijuana and hallucinogens, peaks during June and July, with thousands more youths trying them each day compared to other months.View Thread
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What do you do as a parent if you suspect your teen has a substance abuse problem, just has "experimented", or it has "gotten out of hand."
This resource provides recommendations and resources for parents of teens who have experimented or have a substance abuse or dependence issue. Responding to Teen Substance AbuseView Thread
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Phone: (800) 356-9996, (888) 4AL-ANON (1-888-425-2666)
Nationwide Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center Hotline
Phone: (866) 96-SOBER (1-866-967-6237)
National Association for Children of Alcoholics
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