Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise Among Kiwi Teens

Published November 23, 2013

Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise Among Kiwi Teens

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Painkillers known in New Zealand as "hillbilly heroin" are on the rise among Kiwi teens. The combination of prescription drugs, cough syrup and mouthwash can create a potent entry-level drug, according to drug and alcohol counsellor Jeff Morse in Waikato. Read more on International Business Times AU

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Easthampton schools awarded 0000 grant to prevent teen substance abuse

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EASTHAMPTON — The city schools have been awarded a four-year $ 500,000 teen substance abuse prevention grant by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Superintendent Nancy Follansbee said funds will be used to support the Easthampton … Read more on GazetteNET

Teens in Child Welfare System Show Higher Drug Abuse Rate

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Nov. 4, 2013 — Teenagers in the child welfare system are at higher-than-average risk of abusing marijuana, inhalants and other drugs, according to a study in the November issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. Read more on Science Daily (press release)