Scientology Volunteers Helping Stem Tampa Bay's Teen Prescription Drug …

Published December 16, 2012

Scientology Volunteers Helping Stem Tampa Bay's Teen Prescription Drug …

Filed under: drug abuse in teens

Eradicating teen prescription drug abuse becomes even more urgent in the light of a May 2012 report of the National Institute on Drug Abuse that states 62 percent more youth ages 15-24 die from abuse of prescription opioids (synthetic narcotics with … Read more on CisionWire (press release)

The Teen Brain on Drugs and Alcohol: A Dangerous Combination

Filed under: drug abuse in teens

Substance abuse during youth is associated with poorer neural structure, function, and metabolism, as well as worsened neurocognitive abilities into later adolescence and adulthood. Scientists believe this connection is due to biological and … Read more on Healthline (blog)