teen drug abuse

Sen. Schumer Pushes Program to Battle Teen Drug Abuse

...  Schumer Pushes Program to Battle Teen Drug Abuse JERICHO — New York State Senator Charles Schumer discussed a new program Monday to reduce dangerous prescription drug use among teens on the island. Speaking…   Steroid Use High Among Gay, Bisexual Teen Boys According to a study released in Pediatrics,… Continue reading

Indiana Senate Plan Targets Drug Abuse Among Women – WLFI.com

...  Senate plan targets drug abuse among womenWLFI.comINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Senate has given unanimous approval to a measure aimed at curbing drug abuse among pregnant women. Republican Sen. Vaneta Becker of Evansville wrote the measure which would require hospitals to report cases of …Senate plan would curb drug abuse… Continue reading

Is Cocaine Not a Drug? Am I a Drug Addict if I Do Coke Once in Awhile, Then?

...  Am I a drug addict if I do coke once in awhile, then? Thought not. Stupid conservatives and fundies, making everything into a drug. If I want to snort a little coke with my cat once in awhile, I guess that’s my own business. Best answer: Answer by Scrooge… Continue reading

Policy Ends Medicaid Reimbursements

...  ends Medicaid reimbursements And it underscores the financial pressures with which human services agencies, state health care programs and addicts will have to contend as the Shumlin administration looks to build a national model for opiate treatment. What was hailed as a $ 10 … Read more on Rutland… Continue reading

The Ever-Present Problem of Teen Drug Use – Social Work Helper

...  Ever-Present Problem of Teen Drug Use – Social Work HelperSocial Work HelperThe Ever-Present Problem of Teen Drug UseSocial Work HelperAlthough their drug rehab stints receive far more attention, drug addiction is not limited to former child stars. Teen drug abuse is a widespread problem that has become… Continue reading

Our Voice: Let’s Get at the Root of Teen Drug Abuse Problems – Bellingham Herald

...  Voice: Let’s get at the root of teen drug abuse problems – Bellingham HeraldOur Voice: Let's get at the root of teen drug abuse problemsBellingham HeraldFamilies, happy or otherwise, all face challenges and there is no sure-fire prescription for success. Much of this burden rests on parents. Tri-Cities… Continue reading