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Rethinking Drug-Free School Zones

Rethinking Drug-Free School Zones
The only thing new about Gov. Deval Patrick’s recent proposal to shrink so-called “drug-free” school zones in Massachusetts is his support. For years, advocates of criminal justice reform have been critical of the school zone law, which carries mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes that take…… Continue reading

Betting On Our Future: A PSA from Monache High School on Teen Gambling Addiction

80% of teens are reported to be gambling. This video by Monache High School covers information on how big this issue really is with teens and students covering key topics including… Teens most likely to have a gambling problem. Warning signs. Most popular teen gambling. Startling…

Free Guide to Remaining Calm During Stressful Times from Harvard Medical School



Boston (Vocus) December 9, 2008

Lately, every day seems to bring a new cause for worry–the mortgage crisis, the struggling economy, rising unemployment. And on top of all that, the holiday season (a recurring source of stress) is about to begin. This constant barrage of disturbing news… Continue reading

Atikokan High School Part 2 – Substance Abuse Prevention Team Photo Voice Project

This project was conducted with young people who were given cameras and asked to go and take pictures to answer the question What has influenced you to use or not to use drugs and alcohol in your high school career. After the pictures were taken the youth continued their discussions… Continue reading

School substance abuse meeting has been postponed

School substance abuse meeting has been postponed
The Lenape and Southampton meeting on substance abuse in schools that was set for tonight has been postponed until Feb. 15. The meeting will still be held at School No. 3 in Southampton.
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PAULETTE SCHELL: Parents, connect… Continue reading

Do you think there should be addiction counselors at work or school that helps with Yahoo!Answer addiction?

Question by Miss ♥Cutie♥™: Do you think there should be addiction counselors at work or school that helps with Yahoo!Answer addiction?
[Y!A user] Hi, my name is C and I’m an addicit
[support group] Hi C!
[Y!A user] It’s been 5 hours since I lasted logged on. I thought… Continue reading