Teenage Substance Abuse Part 1

Published May 15, 2013

Teenage Substance Abuse part 1 – John Knight, MD, is director of the Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research at Children’s Hospital Boston. He has served as a consultant to the Nation…

Parents Of Slain Wayland Teen Call For Violence Prevention

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Rothman cited a study showing that while 90 percent of parents had talked to their teenage sons about the dangers of drug abuse, less than half had counseled their sons about abusive relationships. Dunne said the education … “We would begin this work …
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Abuse counselors: 'Triple C' is an exploding trend

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SAN DIEGO – It's called "Triple C," "Skittles," or "Red Devils" and doctors tell Team 10 it's what teenagers in San Diego are taking to get high. A 16-year-old junior at Granite Hills High … Both girls are in treatment at McAllister–a drug and …
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Drug Addiction in Teens

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Once addicted to smoking and drugs, one needs help in order to overcome the addiction. It is not an easy battle to win, but many have tried and managed to rebuild their lives. An example is Sanny Katongole, 23, who quit after smoking for four years.
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