Teenage Substance Abuse Part 1

Published February 6, 2013

Teenage Substance Abuse part 1 – John Knight, MD, is director of the Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research at Children’s Hospital Boston. He has served as a consultant to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and the President’s Office of National Drug Control Policy. In this interview, he talks about underage drinking, how to recognize a substance abuse problem and how parents can help their children learn to drink responsibly.

Mentally Ill Teens Face Risk Of Poor Physical Health From Smoking, Drinking …

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Based on the findings, researchers believe that the use of these substances can increase the risk of poor physical and mental health of young teens. They also found that early substance abuse can lead to more frequent abuse of these substances as …
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Attend teen training session

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… and Education, or P.A.U.S.E., a program that provides eight hours of training so peer advocates can provide accurate and up-to-date information and resources about issues that include domestic/dating violence, drug/alcohol abuse and other health …
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