Legal Marijuana Encourages Drug Abuse for Teens? – Patrick Wanis PhD

Legal Marijuana encourages drug abuse for teens? – Patrick Wanis PhD — Miley Cyrus sings about ecstasy and cocaine. Is she simply glamorizing drugs to teens? What is beneath most drug addiction? Trauma. From the new TV show “Emo…

'No quick fixes' for teen substance abuse, but talking is a start
She also talked about a program offered to help kids reduce stress and other factors that lead to “self-medicating” (explained later as using drugs to deal with depression, pain, etc.). What's the school policy if a student is found under the influence …
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Support stacks up for Taunton teen center at pancake fundraiser
I can't say enough about the community right now, and everyone really coming out and pulling together and helping us out.” The Silver City Teen Center has been around since October 2008, and it currently serves area teenagers, ages 14 through 19. The …
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I-SS:Drug problem must be addressed
Iredell-Statesville Schools is planning town halls meetings at each high school in the next few weeks to inform parents about the realities of drug and alcohol use among teens. The first meeting is Tuesday at South Iredell High School from 6:30-8:15 p …
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