CCYSA PSA 2 (AARON SMITH) – This is the second installment of “Shlicking”; the anti-marijuana PSA created by the Chandler Coalition on Youth Substance Abuse Teens. Starting July 12, 201…

 

November Is Substance Abuse Awareness Month in Bedford

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According to the 2012 Bedford Youth Risk Behavior Survey, alcohol is the most popular substance among our youth, with 22% of Bedford high school students reporting drinking alcohol in the past 30 days. Marijuana use is much more common than any other …
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Efforts underway to help homeless teens in Lewisville area

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“This makes homeless youth extremely difficult to identify.” Most youths become homeless as a result of family … Substance abuse is rampant, often a way to cope with the stress of their situation. Jazmien doesn't elaborate on why she is no longer …
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Youth homeless backers rap lack of Conn. housing

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Because of their age, they are vulnerable to assaults on streets and at adult shelters, which have a high prevalence of health problems such as HIV/AIDS and substance abuse. And for nearly a quarter of homeless youth, their first sexual encounter …
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