teen substance abuse

Hispanic Teens More Likely to Use Drugs, Study Says

...  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

Substance Abuse Among U.S. Teens at Alarming Levels

...  abuse among U.S. teens at alarming levels Despite advances in the battle against teen substance abuse, a new report shows that hundreds of thousands of American adolescents use alcohol, marijuana and illicit drugs on any given day. The report, released Aug. 29 by the Substance Abuse and Mental… Continue reading

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

...  drug names on the backs. The shirts … drug abuse – Bing News Hispanic teens more likely to use drugs, study says (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

Narconon Reveals How Cannabis Cravings Drive European Drug Trends

...  Center Destination Hope Reminds Families to Remain … Going back to school can be an exciting time for students and parents but it isn't without a few dangers. Destination Hope, a nationally renowned addiction treatment center in South Florida, is reminding families to be aware of the potential for… Continue reading

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

...  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

Guest Column: Marijuana Regulation Combats Teen Use

...  CameraTackling unruly behaviour early tied to less drug abuse in teens Correcting anti-social behaviour from children at a young age could help prevent drug or alcohol abuse later on in their life, according to a new study published Thursday. In an effort to determine whether a two-year prevention… Continue reading