Drug abuse on rise among Mass. teens

Drug abuse on rise among Mass. teens
“It's driven by brain development,” said Dr. Sharon Levy, director of the Adolescent Substance Abuse Program at Boston Children's Hospital and an assistant professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. “Some interesting things we know about brain …
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Addressing teen drug use
And, just as heartbreaking for Morris, is that the vast majority of youth drug users don't receive treatment, so the problems continue into adulthood. Morris, who is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor, serves as …
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May 6 event aims to open dialogue on dangers of drug use
Said the event organizers: “This isn't just a teen issue – it's a family, school and community concern. Working together, educating and supporting each other is vital in helping to prevent adolescent drug experimentation and abuse.” For more …
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