Survey: Teen Substance Abuse on the Rise

Published February 22, 2013

Survey: Teen substance abuse on the rise – A new survey reveals that substance abuse among young people is increasing, including alcohol, marijuana and ecstasy. Ben Tracy reports.

Local group shows parents warning signs of teen drug abuse

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In an effort to inform the community about the dangers of prescription drug abuse, a local group organized a live presentation with a model bedroom, to show parents how to identify common signs of substance abuse in teens. "Typically a parent suspects …
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Teen joins Alabama Drug Abuse Task Force

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Hillman explains, "I'm sick of seeing my classmates having to go through that struggle of drug abuse and how it affects them." Hillman's job is to help the state better understand what is happening in the average high school. While the major drugs …
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