Teens Addicted to Prescription Drugs
Teens Addicted to Prescription Drugs – In this clip from the Hazelden video “Prescription Drug Abuse: A Prevention Video,” teens discuss their addictions to prescription drugs and over-the-counter…
Helping prevent teen dating violence
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The results of teen dating violence can be devastating — contributing to failing or dropping out of school, developing eating disorders, participating in risky behaviors such as drug and alcohol use, or thinking about committing suicide. Since 1985 …
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Prevention Connection: Marijuana is Now a Social Experiment
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Marilyn Belmonte is Co-Chairperson of the Burlington Drug & Alcohol Task Force and a teen substance abuse prevention educator who founded Healthy Outcomes, Inc. which helps communities to reduce underage drinking and teen drug use. For more …
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Permanent Prescription Drug Disposal Box Unveiled
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Boxes Help Prevent Abuse Removing leftover drugs from homes keeps them out of the hands of young children who might ingest them by accident and also helps prevent misuse or abuse by teens and adults. Teri Collins, Executive Director of MCYAF said, …
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