The Biology of Substance Abuse: What Parents of Teens Need to Know

The Biology of Substance Abuse: What Parents of Teens Need to Know – Mary Jeanne Kreek, Bruce McEwen, The Rockefeller University: In discussions about teenage drug use, the biological perspective is often overlooked. The emoti…

Too much booze for teens

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“We've noticed that parents seem to be ready to supply alcohol … country areas seem to have more of this at the moment.” He said parents … Western Region Alcohol and Drug Centre director Geoff Soma said a culture of “drinking to get drunk” was …
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Medicine disposal system available

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PARKERSBURG – Element Medication Disposal System is a kit designed to create a way for West Virginians and communities nationwide to reduce prescription drug abuse. It was developed by a Beckley man whose parents have moved to Parkersburg. U.S …
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Jonathan Schuppe: 'A Chance to Win: Boyhood, Baseball and the Struggle for …

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But manicured fields, parents who can pony up $ 150 for their kids to participate in the season and then spend hundreds more on gear — that happens in wealthy suburbs. Baseball … "Kareem had spent a lot of time behind bars analyzing his life, and he …
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