Teens Mixing Drugs to Get High
Many teens do not understand the dangers of combining prescription drugs with alcohol. Of those teens who abuse prescription drugs, 81% have also used alcohol and 58% have used marijuana. Parents (and even students) are often at a loss as to what to do when presented with such situations. But resources and help are available. For more information on prescription drug abuse and what to do, click...
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Nearly 23% of high school seniors in Hall County report that they drink. This is a slightly higher percentage than the state as a whole. Of those Hall County seniors who report drinking, 58% of them report that they drink alcohol at a friend’s house and 15% report drinking in cars. When you give permission for your child to go off in a car or go to friend’s house, you might assume they will be safe. When it comes to alcohol or drug usage, assumptions can be deadly. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15-...
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