(USVI — Youth) the Courage to Say “No”: Teens in the Territory Wait Until the Legal Age to Drink
(USVI — Youth) The Courage to Say “No”: Teens in the Territory Wait Until the Legal Age to Drink – Aimed directly at youth in the U.S. Virgin Islands, this video features teens from the Territory discussing the negative consequences of underage alcohol use…
Newman Ferrarra LLP | DRUG USE TIED TO MENTAL ILLNESS
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Compared to controls, people with severe mental illness were about 4 times more likely to be heavy alcohol users (four or more drinks per day); 3.5 times more likely to use marijuana regularly (21 times per year); and 4.6 times more likely to use other …
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More substance abuse with severe mental illness
Filed under: drug rehab treatment- lowering the drinking age
Previous research indicates that Hispanics and Asians tend to have lower rates of substance abuse than European-Americans. The same is true for women, who tend to smoke, drink, and use illicit drugs less often than men. “We see protective effects in …
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Mixed results in county health review
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Lorenz said the goal of the Columbia County Connects to Prevent Substance Abuse coalition is to reduce alcohol and other drug abuse by educating youth and adults about leadership skills and healthy life choices through community collaboration. Prevent …
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