Substance Abuse
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Solvent Sniffing: Inhalants Still Popular
Glue, lighter fluid and gas sniffing are still popular "highs" among youth in North America. A typical home has about 30 products that can be abused.
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Prescription Drug Abuse
The 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health revealed that among American youth ages 12 - 17 years old , 6% of them had tried prescription drugs for recreational use.
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Pregnant Women with Drug Addictions Need Help
A developing fetus can be irreversibly damaged by the drugs a mother uses while pregnant. Substance abuse is serious and in some cases deadly for an unborn child.
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Substance Abuse Now Includes Energy Drinks
Energy drinks are now included on substance abuse lists. These beverages are consumed to counteract insufficient sleep, stay awake longer and to increase energy levels.
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Cigarettes are a Chemical Cocktail
The cigarette industry knowingly manufactures a product that has chemicals. These chemicals, if on their own, fall under federal handling, storing and transportation laws
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Hookah Smoking: A Growing Trend
Puffing on a hooka for one hour fills lungs with as much carbon monoxide as smoking a pack of cigarettes. Flavored tobacco in hookahs is becoming popular with youth.
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Veteran Substance Abuse
Their tour of duty has ended but for thousands of servicemen and women, the battle for sanity can last a lifetime. Substance abuse and PTSD takes it toll on our veterans.
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Substance Abuse: Huffing
CBS News reported that inhalant abuse has killed 2.6 million teenagers across the U.S. Huffing has become a serious problem among our youth.
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