Archive for the ‘Teen Substance Abuse’ Category

 

Insiders – School Cinema – ‘Insiders’ goes back and forth between the lives of four habitual drug users who have quit their addiction. As they reveal their personal stories, we realise…

 

The Addiction Puzzle, Part 2: Could ADHD Meds Promote Future Cocaine Use?

Filed under: teenage addiction

Clinical studies published in Pediatrics and the American Journal of Psychiatry show that teenagers diagnosed with ADHD who start taking Ritalin, but stop before reaching adulthood, could be twice as likely to develop a cocaine habit later on, this at …
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Heroin Use among Area Teens Skyrocketing

Filed under: teenage addiction

Drug use is skyrocketing in our area among teens. One family was nearly torn apart by their son's addiction, is telling his story to help other families. Brandon Dehaven's parents recorded him going through withdrawals when he was in denial about his …
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Question by NutMilk1700: Are there free boot camp programs?
for 18 plus teens?

Best answer:

Answer by Kinchy
Yes.. join the Marine Corps… as long as you can get in.. it won’t cost you any $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Answer by tru2corps
The only one’s I’m aware of for free over the age of 18 is through the penal system, otherwise I know some good recruiters

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Lps boot camp(part 2) – This video was uploaded from an Android phone.

 

Question by : What is the difference between “dependent” and “addiction”?
This question refers to the need, or use, of certain substances such as opiates.

Best answer:

Answer by antonio andolini
Dependent is just a euphemism.

It just sounds nicer is all.

Answer by John Smith
When you’re dependent of something it means you depend on it to feel good or function properly.addiction means you feel you need a chemical or substance to live.
for example when I smoked pot i felt dependent on it. I was happier when I used it, i functioned better, and I was nicer to people. but when I quit I didn’t feel extreme withdrawls. A meth addict needs a fix all the time in order to not ave withdrawls. it feels like you need it.

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Question by Susan D: People often use the word addiction loosely, speaking of an addiction to candy or a television show.?
Can you explain the difference between this type of “addiction” and a true physiological addiction? Is there a difference between this type of “addiction” and a psychological addiction?

Best answer:

Answer by AL R
Both types of addiction have negative consequences. I used to have a physiological addiction to tobacco and you could say that I am psychologically addicted to the TV show “Lost”. Of the two I would say that the former is the more devastating.

Answer by jessicasvendetta
An addiction could be a physiical adaptation and craving for a substance (like tabacco or drugs)
It can also be a bad habit, like candy or too much TV.

If something disrupts your normal routine, or affects your behavior negativly because you crave it, you probably have an addiction.

 

TEENAGE DRINKING AND DRIVING – NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE EVERRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1.

 

Sentinel police log for Dec. 2

Filed under: teenage drinking and driving

Joseph Lahr, 20, of Chambersburg, was charged with misdemeanor DUI minor, four counts of DUI controlled substance, summary underage drinking and minor prohibited to driving with alcohol on Dec. 2 after an incident on High and East Fort streets at 11:24 …
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Alcohol talking points offered for parents, teens

Filed under: teenage drinking and driving

For conversation starters, BN Parents offers a Would You Rather? game as a fun way for parents and teens to start talking about other topics, including drinking and driving. Following are some sample questions. Would you rather: •Find true love or $ 1 …
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Question by 314: Where can I gain work/volunteer experience as a teen?
I’m 16 and I’m looking for a part-time job and/or volunteer experience. I’m mainly doing it because I need money (for books) and I’d like to improve my college application. What are some good places to work/volunteer? No restaurants or churches please.

Best answer:

Answer by Rebecca K
you could in jamba juice, malls, or like at your school ( lunch person )

Answer by LexiGirrrrl
you can work at a lot of places.. You can volunteer at hospitals at your age or you can work for pretty much any food places or retail

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Himes Donates Shutdown Pay To Stamford Boys & Girls Club

Filed under: government youth programs