Eye to Eye With Katie Couric: Rx Drug Abuse (CBS News)
Eye To Eye With Katie Couric: Rx Drug Abuse (CBS News) – Only On The Web”: In the war on drugs the abuse of prescription medication among teens is up. Steve Pasierb of Partnership for a Drug-Free America has more o…
5 Things Parents Do That May Encourage Teen Substance Abuse
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When a teenager starts using drugs, the finger-pointing begins. The first to get blamed is usually a parent, followed perhaps by a bad influence at school, an older sibling or a high-pressure coach or teacher. While there's no place for blame — it's …
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Free Program Helps Teens, Parents Open Up About Substance Abuse
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A new, free program at Torrance Memorial Hospital is helping parents intervene in teen substance use before the problem becomes serious. Father-daughter duo Geoff and Lauren Scheuber have been attending the sessions as a part of Lauren's probation …
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Public discussions on teen drug use set for next week
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Among the topics to be discussed are underage drinking; marijuana, including the newest trend, “fake pot” known as “spice;” synthetic drug use, including the dangerous drug known as “bath salts;” use and abuse of prescription drugs, including pain …
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From Twitter:
How to give your child the dreaded “Drugs” speech. http://t.co/7Qo9gUqJGY #SaveOurTeens #Parenting #Health – by AspenEdu (Aspen Education)