teen drug abuse

Council: 71 Percent of Westchester Teens Report Easy to Access to Alcohol

Council: 71 Percent of Westchester Teens Report Easy to Access to Alcohol

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In their print and online materials, the message is clear: Parents are the first line of defense in the battle against teen drinking and substance abuse. And talking to your children—and being aware of where they are and who they're spending time with …
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Miss India International Prerana Patel Participates in SAPNA South Asian

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Two Groups at Forefront of Taking on Teen Drug Abuse

Two groups at forefront of taking on teen drug abuse

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Sun Street Centers is a 40-year-old group with a multi-pronged approach geared toward the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse, as well as treatment and recovery. Coalitions have been formed to serve the Peninsula, Salinas and South County. Impact for …
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Lines of communication preferable to lines of cocaine

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US Attorney Carter Stewart About Illegal Drugs and the Community

US Attorney Carter Stewart about illegal drugs and the community

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•How do I know if a friend is in trouble with drugs and who should I talk to about it? There are many indications that an individual is struggling with substance abuse. One resource to visit for more information is http://teens.drugabuse.gov. • What is …
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Local group shows parents warning signs of teen drug abuse

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Bullfinch: Teenager Developed Drug Habit After Sexual Abuse, Court Hears

Bullfinch: Teenager developed drug habit after sexual abuse, court hears

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A 14-YEAR-OLD developed a £130-a-day drug habit during her time with a child sexual exploitation gang, the Old Bailey heard this afternoon. A young woman, giving evidence at the trial of nine men accused of raping and prostituting young teenage girls …
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Teens More Likely to Drink If Their BFFs Do

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Teen Marijuana Use: How Concerned Should We Be?

Teen Marijuana Use: How Concerned Should We Be?

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More recently, studies are looking at the regularity of marijuana use by teens. A large group of 8th, 10th and 12th graders were surveyed in a study conducted under a grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Results showed that 6.5% of …
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Under pressure, Boy Scouts may ease no-gays policy

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Withdrawal Treatments Rise After Drug Raid

Withdrawal treatments rise after drug raid

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BENNINGTON, Vt. — The sudden roundup Wednesday of suspected drug dealers in the area has led to an increase in the number of people seeking treatment for symptoms of opiate withdrawal, a local health official said. Dr. Adam Cohen, medical director of …
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NGO fighting teen drug abuse could fold

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