The Teen Brain on Drugs and Alcohol: A Dangerous Combination
The Teen Brain on Drugs and Alcohol: A Dangerous Combination
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The current study looked at longitudinal changes in fiber tract integrity, and it supports previous findings of reduced white-matter integrity in adolescents who abuse drugs and alcohol. "White matter" refers to areas of the brain composed of …
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Port Chester Businesses Support Effort to Keep Kids Off Drugs and Alcohol
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Thank you to the Port Chester Cares Community Coalition for submitting this information: A new community initiative designed to increase high school students' awareness of the negative effects of alcohol and drug use is gaining support from businesses …
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Substance abuse cost state more than .2 billion in 2010
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During the past five to 10 years, patients have gotten younger. Local top employers deal with personnel who struggle with alcohol and drug abuse; most of them allow employees who undergo treatment to return to the job. In 2010, substance abuse resulted …
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BG Prevention Alliance aims to prevent, reduce substance abuse
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Richardson said most people know individuals and families in the community that have been impacted by alcohol and drug addiction, mental health issues and suicides. “We need to engage our community to identify policies that support prevention, positive …
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