Celebrate Radio Network's Weekly Reaching Up to Focus on Substance Abuse

Celebrate Radio Network's Weekly Reaching Up to Focus on Substance Abuse

Filed under: teen drug abuse

The non-profit and the broadcaster together will produce radio psas on teen addiction and on volunteering to help youth recover from substance abuse and promote the need for more groups in hundreds of cities that have none and even in cities with a …
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Teens turning to prescription drugs in Montreal

Filed under: teen drug abuse

MONTREAL—Prescription drug abuse is on the rise in Canada and teenagers are especially at risk to drugs that are accessible, inexpensive and often deadly when mixed with other substances. Sabrina Launiere is trying to start a new chapter in her life.
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Heavy Drinking, Pot Use Tied to Teen Brain Changes

Filed under: teen drug abuse

It's not clear what the current findings could mean for teens' everyday brain function. And it's not even certain that it's the substance abuse causing the white matter changes. But researchers say the results offer a cautionary message about heavy …
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Survey: Teen substance abuse on the rise – A new survey reveals that substance abuse among young people is increasing, including alcohol, marijuana and ecstasy. Ben Tracy reports.

 

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