Shy Teens at Higher Risk of Substance Abuse


 

Shy teens at higher risk of substance abuse – While shyness is often thought to be relatively harmless, it can in fact have damaging effects on young people. Dr. Bernardo Carducci, Director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast, finds that shy male teens, who may turn to drugs and/or alcohol to help deal with stressful social situations, are at a higher risk than their peers to develop substance abuse. One way to help shy teens avoid these potential dangers is to encourage them to get part-time jobs at which they are forced to interact with customers.

 

New year brings new laws

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Additionally, a new first-of-its-kind law would ban a form of psychotherapy aimed at making gay teenagers straight. This psychotherapy is known as reparative or conversion therapy and is widely discredited by medical professionals. This law, SB 1172, …
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Synthetic drug activity dying down

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Contest for Teens: Preventing Substance Abuse

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Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition staffers are hosting an "As Seen by Teens" public service announcement (PSA) and poster contest about preventing substance abuse. Entries must be submitted by Jan. 22. To be eligible, students must attend school or live in …
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