Arizona at or Near Bottom in CDC Measures of Teen Substance Abuse

Published May 13, 2013

Arizona at or near bottom in CDC measures of teen substance abuse

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PHOENIX – When administrators at Camelback High School suspect a substance abuse problem, they refer students to Monica Meza or Suzan Patalano, school employees who act as facilitators for Teen Addiction Anonymous. The voluntary program helps …
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Underage drinking busts not uncommon

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But the undisputed talker in Chattanooga: 17 teen partygoers arrested. Just look inside Hamilton County General Sessions Court any given day, says attorney Lee Davis. Figures from the National Institute of Drug Abuse show the extent of the problem …
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Prescription drug use among teens a crisis in Missoula – Independent Record

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In particular, she's seen a spike in opiate addiction among her teenage clients, who turn to this class of drug to reduce anxiety and to experience a sense of calm. The drug usage is not only an exploration, for many students, it makes school – and …
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