Teen Substance Abuse on the Decline

Teen Substance Abuse on the Decline
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While alcohol remains the most commonly used substance among students of all ages, prescription drug abuse was reported by one percent of 8th graders and 4.5 percent of high school seniors. The survey also shows that students grossly misperceive the …
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Substance Abuse Problems Among Kids with ADHD
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It also is the first to recognize an increased use of cigarettes in teenagers with ADHD — an association that commonly occurs with use of other substances such as alcohol and marijuana. “This study underscores the significance of the substance abuse …
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Life In A Shoebox #ImpactChange

Substance abuse has impacted life for eons. Everyone knows someone who has been a victim of the effects of addiction and substance abuse. Alternative rock band Just Visiting has been impacted and decided to take a personal approach to #impactchange. Life In A Shoebox began as an autobiographical song that recalled a life fighting the temptations of crack cocaine and heroin. Song conceptualized by Johnny Cervini, Cervini partnered his brand with Kasem Coleman, President of Content Chunk, who conceptualized and produced this upcoming mini documentary series and LeidyElle, LLC, to help turn his story into an awareness campaign to share with the world. In hopes his musical and personal testimony inspires all that connect with it, Cervini initially reveals his compelling story of winning the feat by trusting himself, looking within and gaining the strength and perseverance to save himself for his family and his dreams.