Students make anti-drug PSAs in youth leadership coalition - Norwich Bulletin

Students make anti-drug PSAs in youth leadership coalition Norwich Bulletin Trisha Albamonti, a health teacher at Wheeler High School, said the passion students have about substance abuse prevention makes her passionate as well. Albamonti participates in the FIT program at Wheeler, which advocates positive health in teens.

Montgomery Faces 'Epidemic' Teen Substance Abuse - Patch.com

Montgomery Faces 'Epidemic' Teen Substance Abuse Patch.com Teen substance abuse is similar to the problems of 1993, when authorities were called to action to combat teen drinking and driving, police said. By Katie Griffith Signs discussing underaged drinking prevention and alcohol awareness line the Montgomery ... and more »

Five minutes with Joseph Williams - The Bridgeton News - NJ.com

The Bridgeton News - NJ.com

Five minutes with Joseph Williams The Bridgeton News - NJ.com Founded in 1991 as a primary Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug prevention services provider, the Southwest Council's sole mission is to reduce the incidence and prevalence of the illegal use, misuse and continued abuse of these harmful substances.

Teen substance abuse down, bullying, suicide increase - The Oshkosh Northwestern

Teen substance abuse down, bullying, suicide increase The Oshkosh Northwestern South Park Middle School Principal Lisa McLaughlin, who is also the alcohol, tobacco and other drugs prevention coordinator for the district, said she believes the results are generally positive for the district. »23 percent of high schoolers reported ... and more »

Teen drug abuse becoming an epidemic, must be addressed - Fox News

Teen drug abuse becoming an epidemic, must be addressed Fox News We have seen numerous scientific studies that highlight the physical damage – both to our brain and to our cardiovascular system – from drug abuse. According to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in September, deaths from drug ... and more »