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Documentary Sheds Light on Prescription Drug Abuse Among Teens

Documentary sheds light on prescription drug abuse among teens
BOISE – Prescription drug abuse is a serious problem in Idaho. In fact a recent study says only three states are worse when it comes to teenagers abusing prescription medication. "It's something that's worked its way over to Idaho and it's something that we just want to nip in the bud before it becomes a bigger problem," said Gina Heideman, the Executive Director of the Idaho… Continue reading

ANN ARBOR: U-M Study Finds 1 in 10 Older Teens Misuse Prescription Painkillers and Sedatives

ANN ARBOR: U-M study finds 1 in 10 older teens misuse prescription painkillers and sedatives
ANN ARBOR — With prescription drug abuse at epidemic levels nationwide, and overdoses killing more people than auto accidents in many states, a new University of Michigan study provides striking new data about the misuse of potent prescription painkillers and sedatives by teens and young adults. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Ford spotlight raising addiction awareness, but fuels… Continue reading

Zac Efron Falls and Breaks His Jaw

Zac Efron Falls and Breaks His Jaw
Zac Efron has had a tough few months with completing rehab for alcohol and cocaine problems, and now the former teen heartthrob has broken his jaw. Not only did Efron need to have his jaw wired shut, he also needed … Teen Drug Rehab – Yahoo News Search Results

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Youth Drug Abuse Declines

Youth Drug Abuse Declines
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 13 (Bernama) — Drug abuse among youths (aged between 16 and 39) from January to July this year has decreased by 15.4 per cent to 3,185 compared to the corresponding period last year, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Rohani Abdul Karim. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Music concert spreads awareness among youth about drug abuse
Music over the years has acted as an effective… Continue reading

Exposing "Molly" for Who She Is

Exposing "Molly" for who she is
PHOENIX — It’s a nickname users know. “Do you know Molly? My friend, Molly, do you know where she is?” said a recovering addict we’re identifying only as “Gordie.” “When you are on ecstasy or Molly, it creates this euphoria where you get lost in the music,” explained Gordie. “I would say Molly is an 'it' drug right now, especially in the music scene.” “Molly” has become code… Continue reading

Documentary Sheds Light on Prescription Drug Abuse Among Teens

Documentary sheds light on prescription drug abuse among teens
BOISE – Prescription drug abuse, is a serious problem in Idaho. In fact a recent study says only three states are worse when it comes to teenagers abusing prescription medication. "It's something that's worked it's way over to Idaho and it's something that we just want to nip in the bud before it becomes a bigger problem," said Gina Heideman, the Executive Director of the Idaho… Continue reading