Substance Abuse Articles: Teen Substance Abuse on the Decline

Teen Substance Abuse on the Decline
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While alcohol remains the most commonly used substance among students of all ages, prescription drug abuse was reported by one percent of 8th graders and 4.5 percent of high school seniors. The survey also shows that students grossly misperceive the …
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Westfield Public Schools Present Substance Abuse Prevention Parenting Program
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The presentation will include the importance of the parent or caregiver's role on substance abuse prevention; as well as how to talk to children about drugs, signs of use and abuse to look for, current terminology, and trends of use. The presentation …
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Throwaways: Recruited by Police & Thrown into Danger, Young Informants are
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New Yorker staff writer Sarah Stillman has just been awarded a George Polk Award for her article, "The Throwaways," which investigates law enforcement's unregulated use of young confidential informants in drug cases. ….. It really draws back the …
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