Young Adult Suicide Numbers Concerning

Young adult suicide numbers concerning

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According to a 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA, www.samhsa.gov), young adults age 18 to 25 were more likely than adults age 26 to 49 to have had serious … Read more on SalemNews.net

 


Teen Drug Abuse – Prescription Drugs and K-2 – Dr. Joseph Lee, Hazelden’s medical director and adolescent psychiatrist, speaks with KARE 11 News about the new trends of teen drug abuse. One study claims 1 in 5 teens have used prescription drugs to get high in the past year. Many teens are also getting legally high by using K-2 incense, which is laced with synthetic cannabis. For more information on substance abuse addiction treatment for adolescents and young adults, visit www.hazelden.org or call 800-257-7810.

 

Clarksville Police Department focusing on stamping out the town's robust drug

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“There is a patience level that has to go along with it, and that is one of the hardest things that we have to fight in house amongst ourselves — to be able to slow ourselves down and make sure we are following procedure and getting all the … Read more on Newsandtribune

 

Norfolk County DA Offers Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Addiction

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The office of Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey has posted updated regional domestic violence, sexual assault and substance abuse hotline posters. Any business, school or organization that … By having his office vet the information … Read more on Patch.com