Shy Teens at Higher Risk of Substance Abuse

Shy teens at higher risk of substance abuse – While shyness is often thought to be relatively harmless, it can in fact have damaging effects on young people. Dr. Bernardo Carducci, Director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast, finds that shy male teens, who may turn to drugs and/or alcohol to help deal with stressful social situations, are at a higher risk than their peers to develop substance abuse. One way to help shy teens avoid these potential dangers is to encourage them to get part-time jobs at which they are forced to interact with customers.

GRAAB to conduct a teen drug survey

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Reports also claim DFC communities show a significant decrease in substance abuse among teenagers. Cleveland and Bradley county are viewed as DFC communities due to GRAAB's involvement. Results in January will show the shift in teenagers' focus …
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What does rising prescription drug abuse mean for the war on drugs?

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Some people experiment with prescription drugs because they think they will help them have more fun, lose weight, fit in, or study better. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that in 2009, nearly one-third of teens using drugs for the …
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Learn to identify teen drug, alcohol abuse

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8, will help participants understand and recognize teen substance abuse problems. The second session, “What To Do,” on Jan. 15, will provide information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is suspected or …
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