Hawaii Teens Drug Abuse Facts

Hawaii Teens Drug Abuse Facts

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Hawaii is the ideal epitome of paradise. The state is known for its warm tropical climate, breathtaking natural scenery, and abundance of beautiful beaches that make it a popular destination for tourists from across the globe. But like the rest of the …
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Alicia Clouse, Florida Teen, Opens Up About Prescription Drug Addiction (VIDEO)

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According to The Partnership For A Drug-Free America, one in six US teens has admitted to using a prescription drug to alter their mood or get high. "I was looking at other people and seeking that happiness I saw when they were high," Clouse told ABC …
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Prescription drug abuse causes changes at Hazelden

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Adults seeking treatment for prescription drug abuse at Hazelden increased from 19 to 30 percent from 2001 to 2011. It's even more dramatic in young adults and teens rising from 15 percent of patients in 2001 to 41 percent just ten years later. "(It's …
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Teens and Drugs – How Family Therapists Can Help – Drs. Shumway and Kimball are the authors of the recent book Six Essentials to Achieve Lasting Recovery, and are eager to help their fellow MFTs do great work with adolescents struggling with drug abuse, addiction, and recovery. AAMFT.org recently interviewed them about this challenging topic. Interested in learning more? Join Drs. Kimball and Shumway for 20 hours of intensive training at the 2013 AAMFT Institutes in Santa Fe, NM this March! www.AAMFT.org/Institutes

 

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