Survey: Teen Substance Abuse on the Rise

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.

Study: Binge Eating Could Lead To Teen Drug Use

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BOSTON (CBS Connecticut) – A new study finds that teenagers who binge eat are far more likely to use or abuse drugs, including marijuana. The study, conducted by pediatric medicine experts in Boston, also found that binge-eating could lead to depression.
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Best Blogs: AAP Meetings, Teen Substance Abuse and More

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"Our teens remain the most important group to address in combating substance abuse. One of the most consistent findings among drug users is that the introduction to drugs has been almost exclusively through friends. 60 percent of 12th graders report …
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GRAAB to conduct a teen drug survey

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Reports also claim DFC communities show a significant decrease in substance abuse among teenagers. Cleveland and Bradley county are viewed as DFC communities due to GRAAB's involvement. Results in January will show the shift in teenagers' focus …
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