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New Parent Helpline
When parents find out their teen is abusing drugs or alcohol, the family’s immediate focus is generally on getting help for the teen. But parents are often in great need of help themselves. They may need advice on what to … Continue reading
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Tagged addiction, Adolescence, Cannabis, Centers and Counseling Services, Health, Substance abuse
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Drug Guide for Parents: Learn the Facts to Keep Your Teen Safe
Blow, Crank, Dex, Vike…do you know the drugs in your teen’s world? Our Drug Guide shows the top 13 drugs most commonly abused by teens — including their street names, photos, drug effects and signs of abuse. Download PDF Drug … Continue reading
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The New Faces of Heroin Addiction: Teen Use on the Rise
Over the past few years, experts and law enforcement officials have noticed a disturbing trend: While heroin use in general has leveled off or even declined in most areas, there has been a dramatic spike in teenage heroin use. There … Continue reading
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Tagged Health, Heroin, Oxycodone, OxyContin, Prescription drug, Substance abuse, Vicodin
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Rural Teens More Likely to Abuse Prescription Drugs
A study of national data suggests that teens in rural areas abuse prescription drugs at significantly higher rates than their urban and suburban counterparts, MedPage Today reported Nov. 1. Researchers led by Jennifer Havens, Ph.D., of the University of Kentucky in … Continue reading
Word of the Day: Psychoactive Drugs
Have you ever heard the term ”psychoactive drugs?” Drugs in this category act on the central nervous system and and alter its normal, everyday activity, causing changes in mood, awareness, and behavior. Psychoactive drugs disrupt the communication between neurons … Continue reading
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Tagged Drugs, Health, Illegal drug trade, Lysergic acid diethylamide, Oxycodone, OxyContin, Psychoactive drug, Vicodin
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Give Drugs The Drop
Delavan now has a permanent drug disposal site located in the city building at 219 Locust St. The drop box is provided by the Delavan Drug Task Force. This is a great alternative for disposing of prescription drugs and pharmaceutical … Continue reading
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Tagged Drugs, Health, Pharmaceutical drug, Pharmacy, Police, Prescription drug, United States
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Teen Drug Use: Time To Act
Don’t panic. You can do this. If you suspect or know your child is using drugs or alcohol, it is important to take action right away. You have already taken an important step by visiting this website to learn more. … Continue reading
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Recent Suicides
In light of the recent stories of teen suicides that is making national news and will last night’s suicide of a local Peoria teen we thought it would be important to give you a list of resources that will educate … Continue reading
Anti-Drug Leaders Respond to Uptick in Use Rates, Urge Community Action
A number of anti-drug organizations delivered words of warning this month upon the federal government’s release of data from the 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) showing some increases in young people’s use of drugs such as … Continue reading
Preventing Teen Cough Medicine Abuse
You already know about the dangers of illegal street drugs like marijuana, cocaine, and methamphetamine. But did you know that some teens are abusing legal products, like cough medicine to get high? This guide will provide the answers to many … Continue reading
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Tagged Addictions, Drugs, Food and Drug Administration, Health, Medicine, Robitussin, Substance abuse, Teen Health
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