Teens and Drugs
Teens and Drugs – Statistics estimate 22.5 million Americans over age 12 use illegal drugs. The rates climb higher for teenagers. One in ten tens, ages 12 to 17 use drugs, and…
Op-ed: Let parents help drug-troubled teens
Filed under: teen drug abuse
If she didn't want more, that was that. Why does a teen with drug addiction and mental health issues get to “decide” on her own her health care? Many addicts say they turned around for the better when placed in jail. They are forced to. I wanted to …
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Jenelle Evans Checked Into Rehab Again For Alleged Heroin Abuse
Filed under: teen drug abuse
The troubled 'Teen Mom 2? star is reportedly back in rehab after her alleged drug use has gotten out of control. But her on-again boyfriend Gary Head is denying the drug allegations — and saying she is strictly seeking emotional support. Jenelle …
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Marijuana & Alcohol Use Common among 10th Grade Students
Filed under: teen drug abuse
Newswise — A recent survey found high rates of regular alcohol and illicit and prescription drug use in tenth graders, reports a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health. Researchers used data from the NEXT Generation Health study, which surveyed …
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San Gabriel Valley Teen Summit entertains, educates local youths
Filed under: teen drug abuse
Area organizations and police teamed to provide a day of fun and learning centered around youth-oriented issues ranging from breakdancing to drug abuse on Saturday at the 4th Annual San Gabriel Valley Youth Summit. The gathering, held at Columbia …
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