Woodbridge teen dies after drug overdose at Maryland music festival
Police said they believe the most widely used drug at the event was MDMA, popularly known as ecstasy or Molly. MDMA is a synthetic, psychoactive drug that has similarities to stimulants and hallucinogens, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Read more on Inside NoVA

Phoenix House launches new program to help youth with drug, alcohol problems
July 19 — DUBLIN — Area teens struggling with drug- and alcohol-use have a new option for local counseling. Phoenix House Dublin Academy has recently launched a summer outpatient program for teens that need short-term, lower-level care. The non … Read more on Insurance News Net

Teen addicts in Landover, MD Benefit from New Teen Substance Abuse Helpline
A new helpline for troubled teens in Landover, MD is helping adolescents find professional youth rehab. LIGHTNING RELEASES (7/21/2014) – Teenage substance abuse isn't just someone else's problem. It's an important issue affecting young people in your … Read more on Ticker Report