Studies Find Teen Drug Use on Rise; What to Do if You Suspect a Problem

Studies find teen drug use on rise; what to do if you suspect a problem

Filed under: teen drug abuse

A 17-year-old Apex High School student died about a week after collapsing at a party with friends behind a movie theater earlier this month. According to a WRAL news story, a caller told an emergency dispatcher that the teen had taken two hits of LSD …
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Teen-violence expert to speak to students, parents

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According to teen-violence and bullying expert Phil Chalmers, there are six triggers that might create a school shooter. These triggers include bullying, an unstable home, alcohol or drug abuse, gang involvement, violent entertainment and suicidal …
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Letter: Legalizing Medical Marijuana Will Lead to Teen Drug Use

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The following is a letter to the editor by Marilyn G. Belmonte of the Burlington Drug & Alcohol Task Force: Dear Editor: I have been involved with educating communities about teen substance abuse and helping families torn apart by teen drug use.
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