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Articles from March 2011
- Study: Students who perform better in school less likely to use drugs than those who do not do well
A recent study published in the journal Prevention Science shows that students in high-performing schools were less likely to use drugs and alcohol. more...
- One California county hosts forum to teach parents and children about dangers of opiate use
The use of opiate-based drugs, such as prescription painkillers and heroin has increased in recent years. more...
- Bill to provide care for autistic children in Virginia is under attack
Coverage for autistic children continues to be a hotbed of controversy throughout Virginia. more...
- Two autism advocates join together to make a documentary on the condition
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in 110 individuals suffer from autism spectrum disorders. The class of conditions involve social and communication difficulties as well as intellectual disabilities. more...
- Warmer months may give teens more opportunities to consume alcohol
Spring is a time for students to attend proms and relax during semester break vacation, but these instances may give teens more opportunities to engage in drug or alcohol use. more...
- Drug prevention expert urges parents to combat adolescent substance abuse
In an effort to curb underage drinking, experts are targeting parents, urging them to talk to their children about not using alcohol. more...
- Doctors urged to ask early teens about their social media usage
Since the creation of Facebook, many teens and young adults haven taken to the internet to participate in the phenomenon. more...
- One teacher aims to help autistic students overcome their learning disabilities
Individuals who help teach autistic children may be tough to come by. more...
- Kentucky Attorney General talks to students about prescription drug abuse
Experts say that curbing prescription drug use at the middle and high school level may help aid the country's problem with the substance. more...
- Parents try their luck in identifying drug paraphernalia at one Pennsylvania school event
Many experts say that adults are the front line soldiers in preventing drug abuse. more...
- Underage drinking prevention organization and comic book series team up to help troubled teens
Archie Comics and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recently announced a partnership to help raise awareness of the negative impact alcohol use can have on troubled teens. more...
- School awarded anti-bullying grant to raise awareness
Many schools are revamping their bullying prevention programs as a result of recent suicides being attributed to harassment on school grounds and online. more...