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Early drug exposure shown to affect brain function later in life.

Teenage amphetamine abuse affects adult brain cell function Amphetamine abuse during adolescence permanently changes brain cells, according to new animal research. The study shows drug exposure during adolescence, but not young adulthood, altered electrical properties of brain cells in the cortex.

For four out of five kids aged 10-17 in the juvenile justice system, one or more of the following is true: they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs while committing their crimes; they test positive for drugs; they are arrested for committing an alcohol or drug offense; or they admit to having substance abuse problems.

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In October President Obama signed the Combat M**hamphetamine Enhancement Act of 2010 (H.R.2923). This law requires sellers of products
containing m**hamphetamine precursors to file a
self-certification with the U.S. Department of Justice.
This will include a statement to certify that the seller
understands and agrees to comply with the legal
requirements for the sale of products containing
pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, and
phenylpropanolamine.

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