Many Teens Drinking, Taking Drugs During School: Survey

Many Teens Drinking, Taking Drugs During School: Survey

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"The findings are alarming but not surprising," said Bruce Goldman, director of substance abuse services at Zucker Hillside Hospital, in Glen Oaks, N.Y. "We know that teens abuse alcohol, cannabis, prescription medications. It makes sense that they do …
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Survey: "Digital peer pressure" fueling drug, alcohol use in high school students

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"The findings are alarming but not surprising," Dr. Bruce Goldman, director of substance abuse services at Zucker Hillside Hospital, in Glen Oaks, N.Y. who was not involved in the survey, told HealthDay. "We know that teens abuse alcohol, cannabis, …
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Corps develops plan to get troops to drink less

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Marine officials are developing a new alcohol-abuse campaign plan, citing booze's frequent involvement in societal problems plaguing the Marine Corps. A draft version of the program is due to Assistant Commandant Gen. Joseph Dunford in September …
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