The Abuse of Legal Drugs / Educational Documentary Video

The Abuse of Legal Drugs / Educational Documentary Video – From the public domain. Some of the biggest drug threats out there are right in your own home. While use of illicit drugs is declining, abuse of prescription…

Ontario youth get cigarettes and alcohol from friends and family

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A survey conducted by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) shows that a majority of those underage students in Ontario who smoke or drink are getting cigarettes and alcohol from a friend or family member. Youth and cigarettes. Among …
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Clark County programs address childhood obesity, substance abuse

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NEILLSVILLE — A recent poll of 300 Clark County residents showed overwhelming support for efforts by the local health department and school districts to reduce or prevent childhood obesity and youth tobacco use. The poll was conducted by the public …
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Lorain County residents increasingly seek help for heroin addiction

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On July 2, Ryan's heroin abuse took a tragic turn, ending a family's decade-long torture of lies, deceit, and constant attempts and rehabilitation. "He passed away in his bed from a drug overdose," Johnson said. "He had heroin mixed with Xanax from …
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