Tips on Talking to Teens About Drug Use

Published May 6, 2013

Tips on Talking to Teens About Drug Use – In the wake of the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s annual report on teen alcohol, drug, and tobacco use, Dr. Wilson Compton offers tips on how physicians …

Suicide on the rise in Oregon

Filed under: drug abuse help for teens

Approximately 70 percent of suicide victims had a diagnosed mental disorder, alcohol and/or substance abuse problems, or a depressed mood at time of death. Despite the high prevalence of mental health problems, less than one third of male victims and …
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Research: More Teens Abusing Prescription Drugs

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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta tells teens that Rx drugs helps many people lead productive lives, but if abused can lead to serious health issues. “Taking prescription drugs in a way that hasn't been recommended by a doctor can be more dangerous than …
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