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Warped Perception: TV News Guilty of Focusing on Trivial, Ignoring the Important

Warped perception: TV news guilty of focusing on trivial, ignoring the important

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This point was made clear in a recent Pew Research study that showed 56 percent of Americans believe gun crime is higher now than 20 years ago. The reality, however, as Pew reports, is that gun crime has declined more than 50 percent since 1993 …
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PADECKY: Dreams won't fade for local baseball diehards

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What Do I Need to Study for Counseling Teenage Drug Abuse ?

Question by Kiwi: What do I need to study for counseling teenage drug abuse ?
I want to get a masters in counseling and be able to counsel a wide variety of people. Such as marriage couple and teenagers. I want to counsel teens on drug abuse, sexuality and all of those situations. Would that mean I’d have to get a masters in Counseling physchology/ marriage and family therapy? I’m looking for what University I should go to but I don’t know what program to choose.

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Answer by SOMBER 123
MFCC: Marriage Family and Child Counseling. Once you get your Masters you get licensed after passing the exam.

Residential Psychiatric Treatment for Young Adults in New England?

Question by CQ: Residential psychiatric treatment for young adults in New England?
Treatment needed for an 18 year old suicidal girl with PTSD, anorexia/bulimia, drug and alcohol abuse, self-harm, depression, severe anxiety, and possibly borderline personality disorder.
Any suggestions of centers or hospitals in the Northeast, preferably in Massachusetts but not necessarily?
Thank you SO MUCH.

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Prescription Abuse Grows on UM Campus, Tracking General Population

Prescription abuse grows on UM campus, tracking general population

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But according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, misuse of prescription drugs is highest among young adults ages 18 to 25 – those of college age – with nearly 6 percent reporting they've used prescription drugs for nonmedical reasons. “On campus …
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AM Alert: California lawmakers target prescription drug abuse

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Drug Reference in Music Has Influence on Listeners

Drug reference in music has influence on listeners

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The term “Yolo – You Only Live Once” was coined in Drake's song “The Motto,” featuring Lil' Wayne, and we all saw how much that term resonated with teenagers and young adults in the country. … There could be a deeper meaning behind all of the …
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'Backyard Philly Project' film focuses on four teens' search for hope amid

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Rising Death Toll Shows Heroin's Reach in North NJ – Newsday

Rising death toll shows heroin's reach in north NJ – Newsday

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Officials say parents are often unaware of the risks of prescription drug abuse and are loath to admit that their child has a heroin habit. In February, an 18-year-old from Ramsey died from the effects of Ambien, Xanax and carisoprodol, a muscle relaxant.
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Study: Facebook can induce psychosis and delusional states – Digital Journal

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