Pharmaceutical Drug Abuse in Youth

Pharmaceutical Drug Abuse in Youth
Pharmaceutical drug abuse among teens is a growing problem, especially considering that Americans between the ages of 12 and 49 who abuse prescription drugs are more likely to use heroin than others in the same age group. Prescription and over-the-counter …
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Teen Drug Abuse: Teachable Moments
Some parents think that having a single ”drug talk” with their kids to warn about the risks of teen drug abuse is all they have to do. But one conversation won’t fulfill your parental duty. Your son or daughter is constantly changing, and so are the …
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North Andover CARES fights youth drug abuse locally
On the morning of March 31, former NBA and Celtics player Chris Herren will speak to North Andover students in grades 8 through 12 about the dangers of substance abuse and addicition. This speaking event will take place at 10:30 a.m. in the North …
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Officials Unveil New Drug-Free NH Ad Campaign
She noted that the latest data, showing that 10 percent of youths aged 12 to 17 had used marijuana during the last month, was one of the highest rates in the country, and the prescription drug abuse was “a problem in its own right and could lead to …
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