• Associate Professor of Public Health and Community Medicine; Weiner Hailey Family Professor, Tufts University
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How to talk to your kids about opioids

While talking about drugs with young people isn’t always comfortable, research has shown that it’s critical for prevention.
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Edible marijuana: What we need to know

Edible marijuana, especially in forms that are appealing to young people, is problematic. Here are things to consider to keep kids safe.
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Easier access to prescription drugs puts teens at risk

When you think about substance use and teens, drugs like marijuana or Ecstasy might come to mind. But recreational prescription drug use is a significant problem. Nationally, 17.8% of high school students…

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