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African American and Hispanic youths are exposed to an average of 4.1 and 3.4 alcohol ads per day respectively, while white youths are exposed to an average of two ads per day.
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Guidance on how to prevent or treat the misuse of prescription drugs in the U.S. Department of Defense and Veterans Administration is similar to directives outside the military system, and tends to focus on opioids.
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Setting the cannabis tax should not be considered a one-time event. Smart jurisdictions will revise their decisions over time to incorporate new data about taxes, testing, and the cannabis plant itself—without being influenced by those seeking to maximize profits.
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People with both mental and substance use disorders have higher mortality rates compared to the general population. A study of VA patients showed a strong association between increased use of services and decreased mortality.
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Adolescents who use both marijuana and alcohol are more likely to have poor academic performance and mental health during high school.
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