Montgomery County Faces Teen Substance Abuse at 'Epidemic' Proportions - Patch.com

Montgomery County Faces Teen Substance Abuse at 'Epidemic' Proportions Patch.com Teen substance abuse now is similar to the problems of 1993, when authorities were called to action to combat teen drinking and driving, police said. By Katie Griffith Fifth District SRO Russ Larson addresses a community action forum Wednesday. and more »

Don't be An Ostrich About Teen Drug and Alcohol Use - BethesdaMagazine.com (blog)

BethesdaMagazine.com (blog)

Don't be An Ostrich About Teen Drug and Alcohol Use BethesdaMagazine.com (blog) Those who did were hit head-on with the tragic results of teen substance abuse—from one video flashing photos of young people whose lives ended too soon to another that was first aired by WUSA-TV Channel 9. That video was recorded by a local teenager ... and more »

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

Teen substance abuse down, bullying, suicide increase The Oshkosh Northwestern Fewer students said they used drugs, drank alcohol or got into fights at school than two years ago, but more said they're bullied or have considered suicide, according to an Oshkosh youth risk study. Fifty-eight percent of Oshkosh middle school ... and more »

Substance abuse prevention institute scheduled for July - The Southern

Substance abuse prevention institute scheduled for July The Southern JACKSON COUNTY — Illinois Teenage Institute on Substance Abuse will be from July 22 through 26 and hosted by Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington. The Illinois Sheriffs' Association is extremely is a principal sponsor for the annual institute, ...

Camp lessons save a life through organ donation - Oak Ridger

Camp lessons save a life through organ donation Oak Ridger Rachel Summerlin, 22, and Jasmin Williams, 23, are both graduates of and staff at the Tennessee Teen Institute, a camp for youth ages 13 to 18 from across the state. The camp's goal is to teach teens alternatives to drug and alcohol abuse, ... and more »