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 on what parents can do to prevent drug use. (CBSNews.com)
Man accused of trafficking prescription drugs
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“Prescription drug abuse and the criminal activities associated with it create substantial damage in our communities” said Public Safety Director Mike Yaniero via a news release. “We will continue to focus investigative efforts in addressing any drug …
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Pat’s Story Pt. 1 – Alcohol Addiction Recovery
Pat’s Story Pt. 1 – Alcohol Addiction Recovery – Watch Pat’s story of alcoholism and drug use and how he changed his life through recovery. Learn more at www.addiction2recovery.com .
Guest opinion: We need to nurture young brains
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When we come together and do a better job of supporting our at-risk children and their parents as early as possible, we can achieve significant reductions in severe social issues such as violence, crime, suicide, depression, school dropout and drug …
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The Drug Addict
The Drug Addict – An anti-drug film for a school project, about a guy who is addicted to drugs and eventually commits suicide. This is my first non-animated film. Song: Roundabout, by Yes
Drug Use on the Rise – Health Experts
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Ali Warsame, a resident of Mengo-Kisenyi, spends the better part of his day chewing mairungi- a common narcotic drug leaf. For the last five years, mairungi, internationally known as khat, has been his bread and butter because it helps him beat hunger …
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Family Wants to Prevent Teen Drug Use in Memory of Their Son
Family wants to prevent teen drug use in memory of their son – Valley family hopes you’ll be fears aside in memory of their son.
Teen drug menace prompts meeting
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Alarmed by this drug trend, the Chariho Tri Town Substance Abuse Task Force will hold an information meeting for parents on Tuesday. Bray says it's important for parents to know what the new drugs look like and how dangerous they can be. “I really want …
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STAND UP: Change Teen Statistics
STAND UP: Change Teen Statistics – STAND UP: Change Teen Statistics is a powerful show for teens that addresses the issues they face every day, like bullying, cyber bullying, teen suicide, teen pregnancy, self-esteem, alcohol abuse, drug addiction, and more.
A federal assault weapons ban and ban on high-capacity magazines expired in …
Filed under: drug addiction statistics
Across the country, more than a million people failed background checks to buy guns during the past 14 years because of criminal records, drug use or mental health issues, according to FBI figures. That figure, however, is a small fraction of overall …
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How Drug Abuse Affects Teenage Brain Development
How Drug Abuse Affects Teenage Brain Development – Dr. Annette Bosworth discusses how alcohol and drugs change the adolescent brain affecting mood and memory.
Teen who stabbed girl more than 100 times gets life in prison
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Green's grandmother told the court the girl had struggled with her own problems, including drug use, but said she worked hard to overcome them. She had spent time in a substance abuse treatment program at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, and her …
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