Drug Take Back Day Is April 27

Drug Take Back Day is April 27

Filed under: teen drug abuse

According to the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, prescription medications rank second only to marijuana in rates of abuse among teens. More than 2,000 teens begin abusing prescription drugs each day in this country, with a majority …
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'Look me up, I'll be out in 10 years' killer tells murdered BC teen's mom

Filed under: teen drug abuse

During the trial, forensic psychiatrist Dr. Shabehram Lohrasbe said Barry's complex combination of personality problems, long-standing substance abuse and other issues made him a “baffling” person to try to diagnose. He also noted Barry's anger and his …
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Coroner: Multiple-drug overdose killed teen

Filed under: teen drug abuse

A toxicology report released Wednesday shows several drugs, including drugs consistent with heroin use, were found in the bloodstream of a Lake in the Hills teen found dead last month. Stephanie Chiakas, 17, was found dead March 10 inside a Crystal …
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Alcohol abuse signs in teenagers – A study of high school students aims to identify teenagers at risk of abusing alcohol and drugs, helping to identify what parents should look for.