One Snapshot in a Tragic National Picture: Long Island Sees Exploding Heroin Use

One snapshot in a tragic national picture: Long Island sees exploding heroin use
Chris, now 17, is in treatment at Outreach House, a long-term substance abuse program on Long Island, New York, for youths ages 12 to 17. His road to … That is not uncommon, said John Venza, vice president of adolescent services at Outreach. "It … Read more on CNN

Is The Teen Brain More Vulnerable To Addiction?
DS: We have an opportunity to empower adolescents and adults to understand the truths about adolescence in a way that can really change the way we have this cultural conversation about this important period of time. So, looking at substance abuse is … Read more on Huffington Post

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