Parent Violence Leads to Teen Dating Abuse

Parent violence leads to teen dating abuse

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But it is not surprising to them to see more teen girls initiating the violence. In the second study, drug and alcohol use, low parental monitoring, academic difficulties, and involvement with antisocial peers were also significant early risk factors …
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More Than 12 Million Doses of Prescription Drugs Collected in NC During …

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The intentional abuse of prescription pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants and sedatives to get high is a growing concern, particularly among teens. Among people ages 12-17, prescription drugs are now the second most abused drug, behind marijuana.
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Kids Count report: Moffat County's teen pregnancy rate is 4 times higher than …

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Matt Beckett, director of Moffat County's chapter of Grand Futures Prevention Coalition, said his organization focuses on substance abuse in teens, especially the transition from eighth to ninth grades and the effects of drugs and alcohol on behavior.
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WAKE UP! Campaign Against Teen Prescription Drug Abuse – Illegal street drugs get a lot of attention, but over the past ten years, abuse of prescription drugs has become a growing problem, especially among teenager…