Take the pledge to stop teens' drug abuse
Take the pledge to stop teens' drug abuse
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Ninety-percent of addictions begin in one's teenage years. One in six teenagers has abused prescription drugs, and the majority have obtained these drugs from their parents' or friends' medicine cabinets. Prescription and over-the-counter drugs are the …
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Prescription drug abuse targeted in upstate NY
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ALBANY, N.Y. — A federal prosecutor is getting together with state authorities and law enforcement officials to talk about the problem of teens abusing prescription drugs. U.S. Attorney Richard Hartunian will be in Albany this week to talk about what …
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On the home front against drug abuse
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Parental engagement at the dinner table can be a simple, effective tool to help parents prevent substance abuse by their children. We encourage parents to recognize the important role family mealtime plays in positive adolescent and teen development by …
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