Survey: Teen substance abuse on the rise – A new survey reveals that substance abuse among young people is increasing, including alcohol, marijuana and ecstasy. Ben Tracy reports.

Meth maker sent to slammer

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On June 29, she was ordered to complete the Christian-based Teen Challenge substance abuse program as part of her three years of intense probation. "I believe she is in rehabilitation, drug treatment," Collier's defense attorney, Daniel Wightman, said …
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We're unhealthier than everyone else – and it's our own fault

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Americans did worse in nine areas: infant mortality; injury and homicide rates; teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases; the AIDS virus; drug abuse; obesity and diabetes; heart disease; lung disease; and disabilities. And many of these affect …
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