Shy Teens at Higher Risk of Substance Abuse

Published October 20, 2012

Shy teens at higher risk of substance abuse – While shyness is often thought to be relatively harmless, it can in fact have damaging effects on young people. Dr. Bernardo Carducci, Director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast, finds that shy male teens, who may turn to drugs and/or alcohol to help deal with stressful social situations, are at a higher risk than their peers to develop substance abuse. One way to help shy teens avoid these potential dangers is to encourage them to get part-time jobs at which they are forced to interact with customers.

HB officials target drug abuse after teen's death

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If your teen or a teen you know is struggling with addiction, there are ways to get help. •Newport Academy offers gender-specific rehabilitation for adolescents and teens. The academy can be reached at 949-887-0242. •Huntington Beach High School …
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Prescription Drug Abuse At All-time High For Teens

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Prescription Drug Abuse At All-time High For Teens. October 17, 2012 … Following marijuana, prescription drug abuse is the second leading form of illegal drug use in the country. … The epidemic of prescription drug abuse may be due to a variety of …
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