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Teen Behaviors May Be Influenced by their Friends’ Parents
A new study suggests that a teen’s behavior towards drinking, smoking and drug use may not only be influenced by their peers but also by their peers’ parents as well. Study author Michael Cleveland...
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More Teens Experiment on Drugs and Alcohol During the Summer
A study conducted by the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) suggests that more teens begin their alcohol and drug activities during the summer season. In fact,...
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Community Efforts Needed to Fight Teen Substance Abuse
During a workshop held at the Ionia County Intermediate School District, the issue of teen substance abuse was discussed. Experts said that 90% of adult drug addicts started their drug use in their...
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Teen Prescription Drug Abuse Alarms Authorities
Prescription drug abuse among teens has climbed to an alarming rate. This fact has gotten health experts and law enforcement authorities worried as more and more kids are falling victims to the...
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Alcohol and Marijuana: Leading Drugs of Abuse Among Dayton Teens
Wright State University released the result of its 2012 Dayton Area Drug Survey (DADS) which shows that alcohol and marijuana are the top two widely abused drugs among Dayton teens. The survey,...
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The Dangers of Substance Abuse From the Words of Former Drug Addicts
If you really want to know how substance abuse could impact a person’s life, just listen to those who have actually struggled with addiction at one point in their lives. Not only will you get a solid...
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Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Teens in Hawaii
Hawaii evokes images of an idyllic paradise where you can go to get away from life’s troubles and clear your mind of negative thoughts while you bask in the sun. (In fact, even writing the previous...
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Fatal Drug Combinations Your Teens Might be Trying
The TEDS Report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) revealed that more than 33,000 people were treated in 2010 for combined use of benzodiazepine and narcotic pain...
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10 Over-the-Counter Drugs Commonly Abused by Teenagers
Given the increased efforts against prescription drugs, more teens are now turning their attention to over-the-counter medicines. Just because OTC drugs are sold directly to consumers without a...
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Moms Take Up Cause to Teaching Teens About the Dangers of OTC Drug Abuse
Five mothers have taken it into their own hands to spread the word about a lesser known kind of drug abuse among teens; over-the-counter medicine abuse. Tammy Walsh, who has a son in recovery from OTC...
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NIDA Releases Teen Substance Abuse Treatment Guide
In relation to the National Drug Facts Week from January 27 to February 2, 2014, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has just released a 13-step guide on treating teenagers engaging in...
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Teenage Drug Use and Violence Linked To Gun Possession
Mass shootings in schools may continue to pose a threat on teenagers, but some other deep-seated dangers have been linked to carrying a gun. According to a joint study by researchers of the New York...
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Suspecting Drug Use By Your Kids? Follow These Five Tips
Drug abuse has always been a lingering issue in the global scene, and especially in children and teenagers. It’s important for parents and guardians to always be on the lookout for the potential of...
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Indoor Tanning Linked To Higher Alcohol and Drug Use in Teens
Having a tan may not be as harmful as it sounds, but a new study discovered a potential link between indoor tanning and substance abuse. The study, the findings of which were recently published in the...
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Creative Packaging For Illegal Drugs Attracts More Teens
Manufacturers of addiction-prone illegal substances keep coming up with ingenious and creative ways to lure teenagers into abuse. In popular media, drugs are also considered “cool” and are effective...
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