Chris Herren Visits Attleboro High School


 

Chris Herren Visits Attleboro High School – A former Basketball star came to Attleboro High School last week to talk to student about the dangers of teen drug use. Chris Herren, a former NBA player for several teams including the Boston Celtics, shared his experiences with Drugs that lead to the downfall of his career. He now travels around the country speaking to various audiences about the possible consequences of drug use.

 

Home Drug Tests a Smart Solution to Combat Teen Drug Abuse

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It is no secret to most parents that there are teenagers who experiment with drugs. Teens and even pre-teens from every demographic, region, and socio-economic group can fall prey to bad choices. However, until recently parents did not have all the …
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Family issues warning after teen suffers severe brain damage from synthetic

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The National Institute on Drug Abuse says about 11 percent of high school seniors reported using synthetic marijuana, according to a 2011 survey. And calls about synthetic marijuana to the American Association of Poison Control Centers more than …
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One in 25 US teens has attempted suicide: study

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Nock and his colleagues found that almost all teens who thought about or attempted suicide had a mental disorder, including depression, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or problems with drug or alcohol abuse. More than …
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Teen Drug Abuse on the Rise – Effective Drug Rehab Needed! http://t.co/C0QMCcDJ – by Sherronld014 (Sherron Diaz)

 

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RT @She_CuteXXI: Smh parents just ain’t parents to they kids anymore. And people wonder why the teen pregnancy rate and alcohol/drug abu … – by PerriOmara_x (Loading name … )

 

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