How Parents Can Assess a Teen Is at Risk for Drug Abuse

Published May 13, 2013

How Parents Can Assess a Teen Is at Risk for Drug Abuse – David Sack, M.D., addiction psychiatrist helps parents understand the risk factors for teen drug abuse as he did in his Huffington Post column, How to Assess…

Prescription drug use among teens a crisis in Missoula – Independent Record

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In particular, she's seen a spike in opiate addiction among her teenage clients, who turn to this class of drug to reduce anxiety and to experience a sense of calm. The drug usage is not only an exploration, for many students, it makes school – and …
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Healthy lifestyles focus of National Prevention Week

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The Mansfield-Ontario Richland County Health Department and Community Action for Capable Youth are partnering with national organization Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration throughout the week to help prevent substance abuse and …
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Viewpoints: Program aims to reduce teenage prescription drug abuse

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Because of incorrect information provided to The Bee by Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones, a Viewpoints commentary on Saturday, "Prescription drug abuse is on the rise among teenagers," was attributed to Sheriff Jones. The commentary is republished …
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