Teen Substance Abuse – When Do You Seek Help? MetroHealth

Teen Substance Abuse – When do you seek help? MetroHealth – Are you worried that your teen is abusing drugs or alcohol? MetroHealth pediatrician Dr. Philip Fragassi explains the warning signs, when to seek help and treatment options.

Youth suicides up in Franklin County

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Research has shown that 90 percent of the people of any age who commit suicide had an underlying mental illness or substance-abuse problem. Or both. She said in teenagers especially, depression can manifest as anger and irritability that can cause …
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Scientology Helping Reverse Drug Abuse in Taiwan Before it Begins

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As a result of this trend, youth are on average, becoming addicted to drugs at younger and younger ages, with cases of drug abuse reported among children as young as 9. Using the Truth About Drugs program, Church of Scientology Missions throughout …
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Hooked on opiates: More legal use leads to more addiction, crimes, deaths

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This ease of access and a perception that prescription drugs are legal and "clean" has made the drugs particularly attractive to teens and young adults. Last year, 24 out of every 10,000 Minnesotans between ages 18 and 24 sought opiate addiction treatment.
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