Changes in Behavior May Be a Sign of Drug Use

Changes in Behavior May Be a Sign of Drug Use – Dr. Scott Teitelbaum discusses how changes in behavior can be a sign of drug use in adolescents.

Study finds students tweet about Adderall. A lot

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In a survey, 95% of students said they "were able to obtain a false diagnosis of ADHD by faking symptoms on one of the most commonly used self-reporting scales." A staggering 40% of teenagers think abusing prescription drugs is acceptable because they …
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West Side Neighborhood Watch

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A 30-year-old Fried Street man was charged with aggravated burglary and drug abuse Dec. 9 after he forced entry … He exhibited signs of intoxication, failed a field sobriety test and was charged with DUI and released with a court summons. A Copley …
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District 158 Aims to Educate Parents on Dangers of Synthetic Drugs

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The use of synthetic cannabis is a growing trend in McHenry County. The forum will make parents aware of the dangers and warning signs of drug use and abuse. Synthetic cannabis contains a mixture of herbal plant products sprayed with potent …
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'Children without fathers more aggressive'

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Youngsters brought up by a single mother have a higher risk of developing “deviant behaviour”, including drug abuse and crime, their research suggests. It is also feared that growing up in a fatherless household could have a greater impact on daughters …
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