The Truth About Drugs, Teen Alcohol & Drug Abuse
The Truth About Drugs, Teen Alcohol & Drug Abuse – A message from the Foundation For A Drug Free America. Statistics are staggering regarding teens and drug use. If you are struggling with the peer pressure t…
NC attorney general visits local school to kick off anti-drug contest
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Authorities say statistics show one in four high school students will illegally use prescription drugs, and that 70 percent of them get the drugs from inside people's home. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says among people ages 12-17, …
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Delco DA warns public of Fentanyl dangers
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“These drugs are manufactured in clandestine labs by criminals, and every single packet has the potential to kill the user,” Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan said in a prepared release. “Those who believe they are purchasing heroin end up …
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Senate Judiciary Committee Looks At Vermont Drug Abuse
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Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin brought the issue of drug addiction to national attention when he devoted his State of the State speech in January to the challenges Vermont faces in dealing with drug abuse and addiction. On Monday, Senate Judiciary …
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Age Matters: Marijuana, a fine line between recreation and therapy
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Well, it really doesn't like it all that much, as blood pressure goes up, along with our breathing rate; the eyes get red, the pulse begins to race and the reaction time of our central nervous system begins to slow. It should also be noted that up to …
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