Teen Substance Abuse – When Do You Seek Help? MetroHealth


 

Teen Substance Abuse – When do you seek help? MetroHealth – Are you worried that your teen is abusing drugs or alcohol? MetroHealth pediatrician Dr. Philip Fragassi explains the warning signs, when to seek help and treatment options.

 

Survey reveals shocking levels of teen drinking, drug abuse

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In its 17th annual back-to-school survey, The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASAColumbia) finds that 17 percent of high school students – about 2.8 million U.S. teens – drink, drug and smoke during the school …
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Teenage drug abuse worsens across nation

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Experts are calling for stricter supervision of prescription medicines and broader societal involvement to prevent teenage drug abuse and help those who already have fallen prey. Officials from Shanghai Food and Drug Administration said they find …
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Teen drinking, drug abuse are problems in area

Filed under: teen drug abuse help

Youth coordinator Wendy Vander Zanden says they've made their biggest gains in reducing the number of teen smokers. She says about 16 … Vander Zanden says prescription drug abuse among high school students is reaching alarming levels. She says 33 …
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