Teenage Drug Abuse: Why Adolescents Turn to Drugs

Published February 20, 2013

Teenage Drug Abuse: Why adolescents turn to drugs – www.eFamilyCounselor.com Davee Chandler MSW, LCSW shares the surprising reason why teens turn to drugs and what you can do to help them.

Drug-related offenses shouldn't result in 'life sentences,' says sponsor of …

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Hutchings deflected the praise, noting that he was part of a large team of people in law enforcement, corrections, criminal justice, substance abuse and mental health who helped develop proposed legislation to allow specific drug-possession felony and …
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Scientists explore the 'addictive' nature of love

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They use the word "addiction." They're not talking about a drug. They're describing being in love with each other. Hedin – a BYU student and track athlete — and Madsen — a hairdresser — met a few months ago and fell head-over-heels for each other …
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Anti-bullying bill makes progress

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"Whether you call it an 'Adolescence Awareness Issues Night' or 'Youth Protection Seminar,' the point is these events will focus on key topics," Elaison said, "and that is bullying, depression, suicide, drug abuse and internet safety. The Utah State …
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