hispanic teens

Extent of Drug Abuse in Schools Revealed

Extent of drug abuse in schools revealed
A recent survey found that one in four young people in their teens and early 20s routinely … Children should not just be told to say no. They should be told why – how drugs affect not just your body but your social… Continue reading

Substance Abuse and Bipolar Disorder

Substance Abuse and Bipolar Disorder
Those who experience mixed states or rapid cycling have the highest rate of danger from substance abuse — the discomfort a person feels in these chaotic moods is so great that she may be willing to do or take almost anything to make it stop.… Continue reading

Prescription Drug Abuse – Safeguard Your Children

Prescription Drug Abuse – Safeguard Your Children
While Pennsylvania is focused on the legalization of marijuana under S.B. 528, (introduced on April 3 2013 by Senator Daylin Leach), which has more recently been supported by the NAACP at their press conference of 4 July; the behind the scenes … drug… Continue reading

Hispanic Teens More Likely to Use Drugs, Study Says

Hispanic teens more likely to use drugs, study says
“Parental permissiveness is another factor we document as being linked to teen substance abuse. Hispanic parents appear to have some misconceptions regarding prescription drug misuse and abuse,” Clarkin said. “Both of these factors could have an … Read more on fox2now.com… Continue reading

Hispanic Teens More Likely to Use Drugs, Study Says – CNN

Hispanic teens more likely to use drugs, study says – CNN

Hispanic teens more likely to use drugs, study says
CNN
(CNN) — Read this article in Spanish on CNN en Español. Hispanic teens are more likely to use illicit drugs such as marijuana, ecstasy and cocaine, compared with… Continue reading

Clothing Collection Showcasing Adderall, Xanax and Vicodin Criticized for Making Light of Prescription Drug Abuse

Clothing collection showcasing Adderall, Xanax and Vicodin criticized for making light of prescription drug abuse
Is drug use becoming fashionable? The California-based retail chain Kitson seems to think so. The clothing company recently debuted a new line, featuring jersey-like T-shirts and sweatshirts with prescription drug names on the backs. The… Continue reading