LIVEvent: Substance Abuse in Teens

LIVEvent: Substance Abuse in Teens – Mark your calendar to join a LIVE expert chat on the topic of Substance Abuse in Teens from 12:00-1:00pm Wednesday, September 25, 2013.

Brain scientist says drug policies need to change

Filed under: teen drug abuse

Drug policy is a far greater problem than illegal drugs, says Dr. Carl Hart, a brain scientist, author and federal government adviser. Hart delivered that uncomfortable message Friday at a Dallas conference organized by Mothers Against Teen Violence, …
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Teen Smoking, Drinking Rates Are On The Decline; Marijuana Use Is Up

Filed under: teen drug abuse

These attitudes are just some of the findings of the latest University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, survey that looks at how teen smoking — among other substance use — has dropped considerably between 1975 and 2013. The University of Michigan's Monitoring …
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