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PORTLAND, Maine

Edward Bilsky and Christian Teter present pharmacology information at Biddeford High School

Edward Bilsky, Ph.D., professor of Pharmacology, vice president for Research and Scholarship, and Christian J. Teter, Pharm.D., BCPP, associate professor of Pharmacology, presented findings about the dangers of pharmaceutical drugs at a forum for high school students and their parents at Biddeford High School on November 12. Details of their discussion also appeared in an article in The Courier this week.

During the presentation, Bilsky provided data and statistics about the rise of prescription drug sales and overdoses from 1999-2010.  He explained the dangers of opiates, and advocated for exercising caution with any type of drug.

Teter continued by discussing the adverse short and long-term effects that marijuana use can have for teenagers. He suggested that more research needs to be done to assess its medical benefits and risks for the adult population.

The full article on their presentation can be found on The Courier's website.

 

 

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