Teenage drug abuse worsens across nation

Published September 16, 2012

Teenage drug abuse worsens across nation

Filed under: teen drug abuse help

Experts are calling for stricter supervision of prescription medicines and broader societal involvement to prevent teenage drug abuse and help those who already have fallen prey. Officials from Shanghai Food and Drug Administration said they find …
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Survey reveals shocking levels of teen drinking, drug abuse

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In its 17th annual back-to-school survey, The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASAColumbia) finds that 17 percent of high school students – about 2.8 million U.S. teens – drink, drug and smoke during the school …
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Joliet teen keynote speaker at annual substance abuse rally

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Mostly, said Paul Lauridsen, clinical director at Stepping Stones, Rally 'Round Recovery is designed to reduce the stigma associated with addition to substance abuse since it often prevents people from seeking help. Approximately 10 percent of the …
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