How Much Do You Know About Marijuana?
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Focusing on Suicide Prevention Strategies for our Youth
May 7, 2019 / SAMHSA / Mental Health By: Elinore F. McCance-Katz, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use This week marks the first full week of Mental
The Unique Risks of Teen Substance Use
. . . from Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, www.drugfree.org We immunize. We require seat belts in the car and helmets while biking. We insist on sunscreen. We do everything we can to
How to Address Underage Drinking
Alcohol is the most widely used substance among America’s teens and young adults, posing substantial health and safety risks. Believe it or not, the average age for a first drink
Misuse of Prescription Drugs Common Among H.S. Students
Twenty percent of U.S. high-school students say they have taken prescription drugs without consulting a doctor, including one in four high-school seniors...
Increased Access of Naloxone for All Pennsylvanians
Naloxone is a prescription medication that reverses the effects of a prescription opioid medication or heroin overdose...
Penn State Campaign to Reduce Underage Drinking
Penn State is leading the way with a comprehensive new strategy to reduce dangerous drinking among students...
Veterans & Addiction: Bringing the War Home
Why do veterans engage in substance abuse? Research has indicated that stress can be a major factor in both substance abuse and relapse...