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Ecstasy Related Deaths in Bring Attention to Raves in Los Angeles
Electric Daisy Carnival or EDC was the site of a huge rave this past weekend. A rave that ended in tragedy for one girl and all of her friends and family. The response to this ecstasy overdose has been surprisingly extreme and it could threaten the rave scene in Los Angeles. read more...
Why is Teenage Drug Abuse on the Rise?
Our staff writer looks into the rise in teenage drug abuse. Partying with innocent drugs like cigarettes, alcohol, and marijuana is usually the gateway to more dangerous substances like OxyContin, heroin, LSD, and cocaine. read more...
New Campaign Designed to Prevent Teenage Prescription Drug Abuse
Teens are abusing prescription drugs more than ever. Drugs like Vicodin and OxyContin can easily lead to cheaper and easier to obtain heroin when withdrawal symptoms make the teen's life unbearable. There is a new program to help role models or "influencers" start the dialogue with teens who are at risk to become addicted to pursuing "better living through chemistry." read more...
