Teenage Substance Abuse Part 1

Published January 28, 2013

Teenage Substance Abuse part 1 – John Knight, MD, is director of the Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research at Children’s Hospital Boston. He has served as a consultant to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and the President’s Office of National Drug Control Policy. In this interview, he talks about underage drinking, how to recognize a substance abuse problem and how parents can help their children learn to drink responsibly.

Stand Against Drugs Committee

Filed under: drug abuse help for teenagers

Spokesperson Ruby Hoskins, who chaired the meeting, asked those present to sign three petitions, in an effort to battle what the committee believes is a growing issue with drugs and drug abuse throughout the peninsula. Mrs. Hoskins told the meeting …
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Underage Kids Get Hydrocodone Drugs Easily from Family & Friends, Advises …

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Dr. Backfield encourages parents to beware, "Teens who are diagnosed with co-occurring mental health, behavioral or social issues may have an increased risk of drug abuse simply because they want to fit in with peers due to problems with self-esteem or …
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