Prescription Drug Addiction in Teens
There are two types of prescription drug addiction common among teenagers: prescription painkillers and prescription “study drugs.”
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Teen Substance Abuse
Intervention Would Have Prevented All Young Teen Overdose Deaths in Virginia
In a newly released full report, Virginia’s Child Fatality Review Team (CFRT) found that 26 teen overdose deaths that occurred in the state between 2009 and 2013 were fully preventable. The state’s CFRT studied the issue in response to the
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Young Children’s Exposure to Marijuana Is Skyrocketing
Researchers from the Nationwide Children’s Hospital have recently discovered that the number of children younger than 6 years old exposed to marijuana is rising. Results from their study, published online in the journal Clinical Pediatrics in June 2015, showed a
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Hispanic Teens at Higher Risk for Substance Abuse, Depression
Straddling two cultures is challenging, and for Hispanic teens it means being at a greater risk for depression, binge drinking and smoking, according to recent research from Florida International University (FIU) and New York University (NYU). The studies questioned Hispanic
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What to Do If Your Teen Has Tested Positive for Drugs
You received a phone call from your teenager’s nurse about drug testing in school. Your heart sinks as you wait for her to explain that your child has tested positive for drugs. You want to explode with emotion, but before
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‘Adventure Trial’ Helps Many Teens Avoid Marijuana
New findings from a British and Canadian research team indicate that teachers can use a personality-based intervention to help some high-risk students at least temporarily delay their initiation into marijuana/cannabis use.
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Fewer Teens Smoking, More Vaping
Teenagers from all walks of life in the U.S., including Hispanic teens, are using e-cigarettes more than ever before. While recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other organizations show that smoking among teens is
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Parents of Hispanic Youth Need to Talk About Drugs and Alcohol With Children
Recent research points to a troubling fact: Hispanic youth in America are abusing drugs and alcohol at greater rates than their peers. This is an important statistic for everyone in the Hispanic community, but especially for parents of children, preteens
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Colorado Uses Marijuana Tax Proceeds to Stop Bullying and Teen Drug Use
As October’s observance of National Bullying Prevention Month continues, we’re reminded of the strong connection between substance abuse in young people and being the victim of a bully. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 30% of students
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