Teenage Alcoholism and Drug Treatment for Parents

Published July 4, 2013

Teenage Alcoholism and Drug Treatment for Parents – Christy Alten-Osmera, Director Adolescent Unit, talks to parents about what to expect in the first week of their child’s treatment.

Kate Thornton in helium gaffe

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But Stephen Ream, of substance abuse charity Re-Solv, said: “Inhaling helium is a risky activity and has resulted in deaths in the UK. … Her parents Karen and Gareth said they wanted to prevent other families going through a similar experience. “We …
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Drug addiction resources

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The National Institute on Drug Abuse website includes facts about different types of drugs, links to the latest research and resources for parents, young adults and professionals. Narcotics Anonymous, a program similar to Alcoholics Anonymous, first …
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Why reading matters year – round for students

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Conditions such as homelessness, jail time, unemployment, poverty, spousal and drug abuse, and gang affiliation too often show up as symptoms of illiteracy. What's a community to do? In San Diego County, … Education experts outline the key conditions …
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