Newsflash

Dealing with Your Teenaged Addict

Over the past few years, the number of teenagers using and abusing drugs has increased at an alarming rate. With the arrival of ‘club drugs’ on the scene, indulging just seems like another form of socializing with teens. Couple this with the fact that a frightening number of teens also have access to their parents’ prescription drug stash and legal drugs like cigarettes and alcohol, and you have a recipe for disaster. This is evident, considering the number teens being treated for drug addiction these days.


 

 
powered_by.png, 1 kB
Home arrow News Feeds
News Feeds
Women's Health / Gynecology News From Medical News Today
Latest Health News and Medical News posted throughout the day, every day.

  • Weight Management Programs For African-American Women Are More Successful If Held In A Church
    As a brand new year gets underway, people all over America are resolving to better manage their weight and have a more healthy 2012. According to a new study, those starting new weight loss programs may be surprised to find out that both location and level of experience may influence their success...

  • Bone Density Testing - ASBMR Response To NEJM Article
    The recently reported study on bone density testing in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) may have inadvertently resulted in confusion about the use and recommended frequency of an important diagnostic tool used for osteoporosis, a very serious condition that affects many women...

  • Mentoring Helps Survivors Of Violence, Child Abuse
    Can mentoring relationships help female students who survive childhood abuse or domestic violence? Absolutely, according to new research from Concordia University, published in the Journal of College Student Development...

  • Proton Pump Inhibitors Raise Fracture Risk In Older Women
    According to an investigation published on bmj.com, hip fractures are 35% more likely to occur in post-menopausal women if they take indigestion medications, known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). This figure rises to 50% if the women are former or current smokers. Globally, PPIs are one of the most prevalent drugs used, and are often used to treat acid reflex and heartburn...

  • Dropping Planned Parenthood Is Not Political, Says Susan G. Komen For The Cure
    Breast cancer charity, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, says that dropping Planned Parenthood from its granting process is not political, and says it is "dismayed and extremely disappointed" that its action has been mischaracterized. The charity says it has taken actions to make its granting process stronger and more effective, resulting in Planned Parenthood being dropped from its list of grantees...


Sponsored Ads

© 2012 Recovery Works
Joomla! is Free Software released under the GNU/GPL License.