The Partnership at Drugfree.org Comments on National Survey on Drug Use and …

The Partnership at Drugfree.org Comments on National Survey on Drug Use and …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has deemed abuse of prescription medicines an "epidemic" and one that continues to threaten the health and well-being of American teens and young people. The new survey found the number of young adults … Read more on PR Newswire (press release)

Think before you drink, teens are told
While the conference mainly focused on underage drinking, organizations also gave out information on parenting, recognizing drug abuse, support for families with teen deaths and the dangers of texting while driving. Alana Monteiro from New Bedford High … Read more on SouthCoastToday.com

Fewer Northampton teens view marijuana as harmful, survey shows
Levy is the medical director of the Adolescent Substance Abuse Program at Boston Children's Hospital and an assistant professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. Hebble also described several misperceptions she heard while conducting focus … Read more on MassLive.com

Vigilant mother fights teen drug abuse.mp4
Tammy Walsh, founder of the Northport Community Book Club, fights to save teens from falling victim to addiction and to educate parents. Addiction knows no b…