Where Can I Find Information About Parents and Adults Talking About Teen Drug Abuse?

Question by Lil’Diva 14: where can i find information about parents and adults talking about teen drug abuse?
I’m typing a paper on teen drug abuse and I’m trying to find information on what parents and adults are saying about the teen drug abuse in the community and I haven’t found what I’m looking for and was looking for some advice and help on finding information.

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Shy teens at higher risk of substance abuse – While shyness is often thought to be relatively harmless, it can in fact have damaging effects on young people. Dr. Bernardo Carducci, Director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast, finds that shy male teens, who may turn to drugs and/or alcohol to help deal with stressful social situations, are at a higher risk than their peers to develop substance abuse. One way to help shy teens avoid these potential dangers is to encourage them to get part-time jobs at which they are forced to interact with customers.

Teen drug and alcohol abuse affects mind, body and community

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A parent who makes it clear that a child can come to him or her with these problems may prevent their own child from using or may even be able to help another child, Sanchez said. Teenagers who try to help a friend with a drug or alcohol problem by …
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H.B. film screening educates teens about drug use

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Since the documentary's debut at the Newport Beach Film Festival in April, it has been shown at campuses across the county. The film focuses on the rising popularity of prescription drugs among teens and the families who have been devastated by addiction.
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