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Topic: Substance Abuse

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Substance Abuse: Adolescents and Teens Using Club Drugs

"Club drugs" are becoming more popular with teens of all ages. The peer pressure teens feel to try these club drugs can be intimidating at times. Parents need to know what to look for.

Facts About Methamphetamine Abuse and Signs of Meth Use

Methamphetamine abuse is a growing, deadly problem among America’s teens. How can parents spot the tell-tale signs of meth use? Read on for alarming teenagers' statistics and meth facts.

Steroids: Recognizing Teenage Substance Abuse

The peer pressure teens are under to excel at sports can make them take extreme measures. What are dangers to steroid use, and how do you recognize at-risk teens? Read on.

Smoking Dangers Continue After Babies Are Born

Get the facts on smoking: the dangers during pregnancy don't end when the baby is born. Smoking diseases can be passed on to infants when their mothers smoke. Third-hand smoke is dangerous, too.

Learn About Smoking Dangers and Quit to Protect Your Baby

When you learn about smoking dangers to your baby, you'll want to quit. Get quit smoking tips and learn strategies for your baby's and your personal health and wellness.

School-based Prevention Programs Help Slow Teenage Substance Abuse

When it comes to tobacco, drugs, and alcohol, the statistics on teenage substance abuse can be frightening. Find out how school prevention programs can help stop these destructive adolescent behaviors.

Substance Abuse: Family is Key Player in Prevention

All kids are at risk of substance abuse. Family involvement and education about drug and alcohol facts can help kids resist alcohol and drug substance abuse. Teach kids early and often.

Issues in Children: Sex, Drugs, and Depression in Middle Schoolers

Sex, drugs and depression are the big three problems many children face in middle school. Learn the risks as well as ways parents can prepare for—or even prevent—these problems in children.

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