Teen Drug Abuse Becoming an Epidemic, Must Be Addressed

Teen drug abuse becoming an epidemic, must be addressed
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, prescription and over-the-counter medications are some of the most commonly abused drugs by high school seniors. A survey of teenagers by the CDC in 2009 found that one in five teenagers had …
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Pharmaceutical Drug Abuse in Youth
Pharmaceutical drug abuse among teens is a growing problem, especially considering that Americans between the ages of 12 and 49 who abuse prescription drugs are more likely to use heroin than others in the same age group. Prescription and over-the-counter …
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Khairy concerned over drug abuse among youths
PETALING JAYA: Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin is concerned over youths resorting to drugs for entertainment after the nation was jolted by the death of six people during the Future Music Festival Asia (FMFA) last Saturday. “Since their …
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Davina McCall Doesn't Touch Alochol To Avoid Drug Relapse
Davina recently gave a candid interview with The Guardian, opening up about her history of drug abuse and why she has to stay away from alcohol. Davina recalled to the newspaper how she became an addict, "Drink and drugs helped me feel glacially cool.
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Pa. medical professionals address prescription drug abuse 'crisis'
HARRISBURG — Describing prescription drug abuse as a growing “crisis” in Pennsylvania, members of the state medical community announced the formation of a multi-specialty physician panel to address the problem. Dr. David Talenti, vice chair of the …
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