Alcohol Abuse Among Young People in the News

Marijuana use among teens rises, national survey finds
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“We are increasingly concerned that regular or daily use of marijuana is robbing many young people of their potential to achieve and excel in school or other aspects of life,” said NIDA director Dr. Nora Volkow, in a statement. She noted that THC, the …
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Teen Smoking Keeps Falling
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The report showed alcohol use mostly remained at the lowest levels since the survey started and didn't find major changes in the use of illegal and prescription drugs. However, there was an uptick in binge drinking reported by 12th graders and the …
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Report: Not all kids are all right
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So how are the young people in Minnesota doing? To a distressing degree, it depends a lot on what race you're talking about. American Indian kids and children of color are dealing with a lot more stress on a daily basis than white kids — who are under …
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