Drug Abuse

Ohio House OKs bill targeting youth drug abuse
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio House has approved a bipartisan measure aimed at preventing drug abuse by youth by requiring a guardian's consent before a minor is prescribed a controlled substance. The House passed the measure Wednesday, and …
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Spectrum gets 5-year grant to research youth addiction treatment methods
A Burlington drug addiction treatment center this week announced it will begin studying better ways to treat youth struggling with substance abuse, including opiate addiction, thanks to a five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health. Spectrum …
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