Many schools around the country are trying to prevent opioid use through education campaigns. The Wall Street Journal reports that last year, CVS pharmacists made almost 3,000 presentations to school children about the dangers of misusing prescription painkillers.
By researching the most consistent, accurate and scientifically informed information, the Treatment Research Institute sorted through the most widely available resources so parents and caring loved ones don’t have to.
Macklemore, a 30-year-old male artist with a history of drug and alcohol use, doesn’t brag about getting drunk or high; rather warns young people about the realities behind addiction, and urges his listeners to learn from his mistakes.
Strong connections with parents who advise against drug use reduce teens’ risk of abusing prescription drugs, a new study finds.
Smoking prevention programs delivered in schools can be effective in reducing the number of future smokers, a review of studies suggests.
Substance abuse prevention programs that begin in middle school may help deter prescription drug abuse in later years, new research suggests.
The percentage of teenagers who received substance abuse prevention messages from the media in the past year dropped from 83.2 percent in 2002, to 75.1 percent in 2011, according to a new government report.
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