Teenage Drug Abuse: Why Adolescents Turn to Drugs

Published January 23, 2013

Teenage Drug Abuse: Why adolescents turn to drugs – www.eFamilyCounselor.com Davee Chandler MSW, LCSW shares the surprising reason why teens turn to drugs and what you can do to help them.

Lower Drinking Ages Can Have an Impact On Later Drinking Patterns

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22, 2013 — Lower minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) laws have been associated with short-term effects such as a greater number of traffic fatalities and teen suicides. … "Alcohol is the leading substance of abuse among youth in the United States …
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Bucks Promise for Youth and Communities Wins Dose of Prevention Award

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“While prescription and over-the-counter medicines are safe and necessary for many people, too many teens are abusing these drugs to get high. That's why we're glad to recognize Bucks Promise for Youth and Communities, which … The Bucks Promise for …
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