One potential explanation for the widespread use of alcohol and illicit substances like marijuana is that this behavior has essentially been deemed acceptable by society as a whole, a high school student writes.
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Often a rocker has to truly hit rock bottom before they see their abuse as a serious addiction that can ruin their lives.
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A teen may not view drug abuse as harshly if they have friends or even relatives who use – particularly if they have not witnessed any adverse consequences as of yet.
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You may wonder how forthcoming you should be with your son or daughter regarding your past abuse.
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Julie Santorelli began using the painkiller oxycodone after she suffered an injury on the job. Though her doctor had prescribed the medication to help her manage her physical pain as she recovered, Santorelli said that she eventually became addicted to the drug.
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The report revealed that 38,329 people passed away as a result of an overdose, and more than half of those deaths were linked to prescription pills.
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Recently, the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) revealed another variable that may be associated with higher-than-average rates of substance abuse.
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McCready’s struggle with prescription pill addiction and alcohol abuse – both of which she faced criminal charges for – had threatened her life in the past.
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Based on research that was published in the American Journal of Public Health this month, adolescents who participate in a comprehensive drug abuse prevention program may be less likely to misuse prescription medication as adults.
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According to reports, Willis abandoned his spokesperson role in 1988 when it was clear that his drinking was becoming an issue.
“This study underscores the significance of the substance abuse risk for both boys and girls with childhood ADHD,” said psychiatry and psychology professor Brooke Molina.
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“Smoking weed and drinking alcohol will lead you to asking the drug dealer, what else do you have to make me feel better?,” a recovering heroin addict tells teens.
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