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Teens and Cocaine

Cocaine is a stimulant drug. It is highly addictive. It is typically available in powder form which is snorted into the nose and is absorbed into the blood stream through the tissue inside the nose similar to other inhalants. Cocaine powder can also be mixed with water and injected. Another form of cocaine is called “crack.” Crack is processed cocaine into a rock crystal (sometimes this is called “freebase cocaine.)…
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June 15, 2013
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Technology and Teenagers

It is the modern technological age. There are numerous digital devices and electronics and many are portable. Items such as: cell phones, laptop computers, smart phones, tablets, video games, digital music devices, etc. You cannot go anywhere without seeing someone on a cell phone, smart phone, tablet or other device. I recently went to a restaurant and just watched as people came in and were seated. Almost every table had…
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June 14, 2013
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Mood Swings in Teenagers

Has your teenager been bubbly, laughing and up one minute and then angry and depressed the next? You are not alone. Teenagers exhibit mood swings often. When should you be concerned? The American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders provides information to diagnose Mood Disorders. A Mood Disorder is more than the typical teenage moodiness or irritability. Mood Disorders are a significant disturbance in mood that…
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June 13, 2013
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Juvenile Arrest Statistics

In 2010 the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) reported the following types of arrests for 10 – 17 year olds: Violent Crimes Murder or manslaughter Forcible rape Robbery Aggravated Assault   Property Crimes Burglary Larceny-theft Motor vehicle theft Arson   Other Crimes Other assaults Forgery and counterfeiting Stolen property Vandalism Weapons Prostitution Sex offenses (other) Drug abuse violation Gambling Offenses against family Driving under the influence Liquor…
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June 12, 2013
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Abuse and Dependence – Teens and Alcohol Part 2 of 2

The Mental Health Surveillance Among Children Survey – United States 2005-2011 provides numerous statistics regarding alcohol abuse, alcohol addiction/dependence, substance abuse, substance addiction/dependence and many other teen issues. We are going to focus on alcohol abuse and dependence here. Alcoholism is often the term used for alcohol dependence. The symptoms of alcoholism include: Craving – a strong urge or need to drink alcohol Loss of control – inability to stop…
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June 11, 2013