Teens and Drugs

Published December 29, 2013

Teens and Drugs – Statistics estimate 22.5 million Americans over age 12 use illegal drugs. The rates climb higher for teenagers. One in ten tens, ages 12 to 17 use drugs, and…

Performance-Enhancing Drug Use More Prevalent Than Type 1 Diabetes or HIV

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Dec. 17, 2013 — A new Scientific Statement issued by The Endocrine Society represents a comprehensive evaluation of available information on the prevalence and medical consequences of the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). The statement …
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Local business works to lock up refrigerants, end teen 'huffing'

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Refrigerant and other inhalants are highly addictive and are considered a gateway drug, as users often progress from inhalants to illegal drug and alcohol abuse. “Besides possible death, when they inhale the Freon coming out … The inclusion of this …
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Cannabis use on the rise among youth

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Medical experts in the city say the drug has negative effects on their cognitive abilities, social life, physical and mental health. While three cases of cannabis addiction a month were reported two years ago, today it has gone up to three cases per …
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