Drug Abuse in Teens Is SERIOUS

Published February 24, 2013

Drug Abuse in Teens is SERIOUS – Yess i will stand up for what I believe in and drug abuse is a growing trauma among young society. I hope this inspires many hearts =)

Prevention efforts focused on youth reduce prescription abuse into adulthood

Filed under: teen drug abuse

According to the 2012 Monitoring the Future survey of U.S. teen substance use, prescription and over-the-counter medications were among the top substances abused by 12th graders in the past year. In 2011, about 1.7 million people 12-25 years old, or …
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Parents Learn about Teen Drug Use in Lakeville

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Falkowski also is one of 21 researchers who participates in a national drug abuse monitoring network. Officials from the Dakota County Attorney's Office and local police departments also will participate in the question-and-answer panel. Parents are …
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Teens with ADHD may be at greater risk for substance abuse

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teen-drug-use There is a greater risk for substance abuse among young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry reveals a high prevalence of drug and alcohol abuse and …
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