What Are the Signs of Substance Abuse?

What are the signs of substance abuse? – How can parents recognize that their teen may have a substance abuse problem?

Survivors of suicide find solace sharing stories

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He suffered with depression and chronic pain from a back injury, for which he took pain pills that ultimately led to drug abuse. Despite receiving … In retrospect, says Al Vigil, warning signs were missed during the last three months of Mia's life …
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Attendance Growing At Support Meetings For Parents Of Teen Drug Addicts

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As the mother of a teenage addict, Ms. Murphy said she knows firsthand how hard it can be to recognize the signs of drug abuse. “She was my oldest, so I didn't know anything different,” she said. “Is this normal? The second she came through the door at …
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Fighting drug abuse: Drop box is one way to keep unwanted meds out of kids …

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A recovering alcoholic and addict who has been clean for 30 years, Mr. Rivera was able to detect the signs of substance abuse in his stepson, who admitted using marijuana, he said. “He's extremely honest. I tried to get him some help. I took him to 12 …
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