WAKE UP! Campaign Against Teen Prescription Drug Abuse


 

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 teenagers. Prescription drugs are now the leading cause of accidental death in San Diego, and one in five teens report abusing prescription drugs. KPBS video journalist Katie Euphrat went to San Diego High this morning, where a non-profit group launched its national campaign against what the Centers for Disease Control has deemed an epidemic.

 

Staged evening reveals to Gillette parents dangers that arise at teen parties

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The Substance Abuse Advisory Council wants to attack the problem of teenage drinking and drug use from every angle. That means not only educating teens about the risks and consequences of substance abuse, but teaching parents that they're part of the …
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Wyoming program shows parents dangers at teen parties

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GILLETTE — The Substance Abuse Advisory Council wants to attack the problem of teenage drinking and drug use from every angle. That means not only educating teens about the risks and consequences of substance abuse, but teaching parents that …
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NJ 101.5's Stacy Proebstle Honored With Award For Teen Drug Abuse Series

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TOWNSQUARE MEDIA Talk WKXW (NEW JERSEY 101.5)/TRENTON reporter STACY PROEBSTLE has received the Community Service Award from the GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE for a recent five-part series on teen …
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Pot perceptions

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“I think we're going to be sacrificing the mental health of our young people if we pass this law,” said Dr. John Knight, director of the Boston Children's Hospital Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research, where Harris also works. Recent studies …
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From Twitter:

Study finds medical marijuana has no impact on teen drug abuse http://t.co/6Z0qklnS via @Onswipe – by Raxwell (Raxwell McPuffin)

 

From Twitter:

RT @NewsNug: RT @NewsNug: Study finds medical marijuana has no impact on teen drug abuse http://t.co/RZSo9zG1 (via @MediThrive) – by ZeggieD (Still Love Gabby)

 

From Twitter:

Radio: ‘if you’re concerned about your teen‘s drug abuse call (phone number)’ … Me: ‘if you’re not concerned, somethings wrong’ – by BillChrstnsn5 (Bill Christensen)