Former Addicts Warn Teens About Dangers of Substance Abuse

Former addicts warn teens about dangers of substance abuse

Filed under: Substance Abuse

The event, organized by the school's Student Wellness Action Team, was moderated by teacher Lisa Bybee, who said the purpose of the forum was for the students “to see what not to do” when it comes to substance abuse. Last February, St. Mike's — a …
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Substance abuse during adolescence linked to cognitive damage

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Growing up, many adolescents are told not to take drugs or drink alcohol by their parents and teachers. While some kids stay away from these substances, others ignore the advice of their elders and go on to drink alcohol and smoke marijuana.
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Marysville gets a substance abuse prevention focus

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In early November, members of the Marysville Together Coalition and interested guests took part in a “Data Carousel” at the Marysville Public Library as the first step in a community initiative focused on preventing substance abuse in youth. Working in …
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Domestic abuse fueled by alcohol

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Although it is premature to classify Mr. Bingham as a “batterer” or his wife as having an “alcohol abuse problem”, blaming the incident on the victim's drinking is an all too familiar story. The unfortunate truth is that there is some tension in the …
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Practice Demonstration – Substance Abuse Counseling – Part 7 of 10 Produced by the Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – SAMHSA