Teens Substance Abuse

Teens Substance Abuse
Lack of knowledge among parents on illegal drugs and their effects has become a major obstacle in dealing with the issue. This article aims to help parents l…

Teens in the welfare system have higher rates of drug abuse
Drug abuse among teens is commonplace and can have devastating consequences. Teens who abuse drugs are vulnerable for psychological problems, physical problems, academic problems, legal problems, financial problems, and sexual problems. Read more on Examiner.com

Prohibition doesn't prevent teens from using marijuana : Stltoday
We're crowding our jails, wasting money by enforcing marijuana laws. Kenneth McManus asks how decriminalizing marijuana will help us better educate our children (Letters, Nov. 2). It won't and no one is claiming… … However, I strongly dispute … Read more on STLtoday.com

Poulsbo police turn to social media to fight town's heroin problem
And they're not the ones you see out on the street or laying in alleys. They have jobs and families just like everyone else. And because it is an illegal substance they don't dare go to rehab or they will lose their jobs. Another reason why it all just … Read more on KOMO News