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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration stories: 3 news summaries

(AP) - Some Americans haven't let go of one part of the 1960s: getting high on illicit drugs. The percentage of Americans age 50-59 who reported use of illicit drugs within a year nearly doubled from 2002-2007, from 5.1% to 9.4%, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reported... More »

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baby boomer • drug use • marijuana • 1960s • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration • middle age • illegal drugs

Site Reaches Out to Those Worried Sick About Money

Addresses economy-related health issues

Mar 31, 09 9:33 AM CDT
(Newser) - A federal agency has launched an online rescue kit for people whose mental and physical health is being wrecked by economic worries, reports Reuters. The "Getting Through Tough Economic Times" website aims to help people spot the warning signs of emotional distress in themselves and others and point them... More »

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mental health • recession • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration • suicide prevention • financial crisis • recession depression

Millions Get High on Cold Drugs

12-year-olds abuse over-the-counter medicines

Jan 10, 08 4:05 AM CST
(Newser) - More than 3 million Americans, some as young as 12, have used over-the-counter cough and cold medicines to induce hallucinations, out-of-body experiences and other effects, a US government survey has found. The study uncovered high levels of abuse of 140 drugs containing the cough suppressant DXM, reports MSNBC. More »

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cough syrup • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration • Purple Drank • Lean • NyQuil • Coricidin • Robitussin • DXM

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