Kids Who First Drink During Puberty at Greater Risk of Alcohol Problems

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“Most teenagers have their first alcoholic drink during puberty. However, most … Puberty lasts approximately 5 to 6 years for most teens. For the study … Said Schneider, “It is exactly during puberty that substances like drugs of abuse — alcohol …
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Struggling Kids, Broken System

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Less than half of American children and adolescents with mental disorders are getting the treatment they need, according to a comprehensive new CDC report, the first of its kind. Eliza Shapiro … Millions of American adolescents also struggle with …
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Illinois Senate approves medical marijuana bill

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Rezin said while the bill is considered “strict,” she has been in other states that had supposedly strict rules that just led to creative ways for sales of the drug. For example, she said Venice Beach is … Opponents contend the program could …
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Knoxville fights substance abuse during National Prevention Week – WATE.com

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The Metropolitan Drug Commission is especially trying to combat substance abuse in local youth. They say alcohol seems to be the biggest problem, with more than a third of Knox County teens binge drinking within the last 30 days. … Week is also …
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