Teen Substance Abuse Is the New 'normal,' School Counselor Says

Teen substance abuse is the new 'normal,' school counselor says
PLEASANT HILL — Gone are the days when "stoners" could be picked out of a crowd on high school campuses, a counselor at College Park High warned parents this week. These days, Jason Lechner told the parents and students Thursday night, even star …
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Ask A Trooper: Know the signs of teenage drug abuse
I spent time last week at training, and one of the topics covered is the amount of teen drug abuse, which is on the rise nationally. There are several reasons this trend is occurring. I would like to share some of this information with families, who …
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Youth substance abuse problem tackled by Staten Island teens at all-day summit …
In workshops and in small-group sessions about 75 teens, representing a cross-section of the borough, discussed what they could do to stem the tide of substance abuse. The first line of defense, they agreed, is to educate their peers through their schools.
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