The Wrong Prescription (2009) / Documentary Educational Video

The Wrong Prescription (2009) / Documentary Educational Video – A short documentary film about the dangers of teens abusing prescription drugs. The film was made by teens in the summer program at PCTV. Director: New Era P…

Local experts warn of worrying trend: 'Smoking' alcohol

Filed under: drug abuse help for teenagers

Traditional drug use and the abuse of prescription drugs usually grab the spotlight when it comes to teens and drugs. But a trend among teens, and even some adults … Some people believe this helps them avoid weight gain. “That is simply not true …
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First Person – Mario on Youth Substance Abuse Prevention: 'I Work Hard As Hell'

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The group has launched The Medicine Abuse Project, a national campaign that aims to prevent half a million teens from abusing medicine by 2017, and I am working with them to help end the prescription drug abuse epidemic. This is a problem that has a …
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Shelby County addiction professional: Teens are not afraid to use needles

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Staats-Sidwell sees patients whose lives have been disrupted, if not destroyed, by drug abuse. She says this generation of teenagers isn't as cautious around needles. “It's so big with the teenagers in this town,” Staats-Sidwell said. “So many people I …
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