Teen drug abuse prevention – A friend of mine died from a drug incident. I started www.UnderstandMyTeen.com to help parents of teens be better informed of what’s going on in the teenage culture. Please check out the site and contact me if you find it to be valuable information.

Target Youth to Reduce Adult Prescription Abuse

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As reported by Medscape Medical News, the 2012 Monitoring the Future survey of teen substance abuse in the United States showed that approximately 68% of 12th graders reported nonmedical use of prescription pain relievers. The latest National Survey …
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Elk River Treatment Program Reports on Adolescent Prescription Drug Abuse

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The Elk River Treatment Program's recent research suggests that adolescent males are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD or ADD and as a result these males are treated with stimulant medication. When stimulant medication is abused by males they …
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Local group shows parents warning signs of teen drug abuse

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Statistics show more than 15 million people in the U.S. abuse prescription medications. In an effort to inform the community about the dangers of prescription drug abuse, a local group organized a live presentation with a model bedroom, to show parents …
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