Tonka CARES Program Takes on Teen Drug, Alcohol Use Perception
Tonka CARES program takes on teen drug, alcohol use perception
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One local high school says there's a perception among teens that their peers use drugs and alcohol more than they actually do, and their effort to dispel that belief is paying off in a big way. In fact, the community-based group Tonka CARES has seen …
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Teen Abuse of Prescription Drugs on the Rise
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The abuse of prescription drugs by teens is rising and parents may be partially responsible. Easy access to drugs in the family medicine cabinet is driving the trend, according to a study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health. “I think many …
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[New Report] Results from the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health …
Filed under: teen drug abuse
The report (PDF download) goes into much more detail about both teen drug use and mental health. The excerpt from the report's appendix includes only the sections detailing 12 through 17 year olds: Major Depressive Episode and Mental Health Service …
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Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse Video – This is a video I made for one of my classes that highlights the dangers and consequences of drug and alcohol use at a young age. The songs in this video are: “Not an Addict” by K’s Choice; “Save Me” by Shinedown; and “Tears in Heaven” by Eric Clapton. I do not own the rights to the music or any pictures included in this video. www.drugabuse.gov www.samhsa.gov
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