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Despite concerns about increased prescribing of prescription stimulants, nonmedical use of ADHD drugs among adolescents has declined over the past 20 years. According to a University of Michigan study, medical use of prescription stimulants for ADHD among adolescents increased slightly between 2005 and 2023, while nonmedical use declined more significantly.
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TTN Running Club's founder, Tangeni Amuthenu, has a clear vision for the future of his organization. The 45-year-old Swakopmund-based entrepreneur aims to tackle social problems such as alcohol and drug abuse among the youth, while also developing a community of runners who can compete on a national and
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Acre State Government has taken another step toward developing integrated public policies for children and adolescents by signing a memorandum of understanding that will bring together three programs aimed at preventing alcohol and other drug use in public schools. The agreement, signed by the Lieutenant Governor, Deputy Secretary of Education
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Street Theatre Therapy, a group of theatre practitioners, is on a mission to reduce the incidence of rape, child abuse, drug abuse, cultism, and gender-based violence among young people in Nigeria. Using theatre as a tool, they are organizing events to sensitize young people about the dangers of crime and
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Medical students at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Auburn (VCOM-Auburn) are working to address the challenges of teen tobacco and vaping use in Alabama schools. A group of VCOM-Auburn students, led by Rachael Hildebrand, Jennifer Friery, Emeri Nosal, and Peter Ern, conducted a study to assess awareness and lay
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Last Saturday's Health4DStreets outreach at the Efua Sutherland Park in Accra brought together hundreds of youth, health professionals, and public health advocates to raise awareness and provide solutions to the growing challenges of drug abuse, teenage pregnancy, and streetism in Ghana. The event, organized by the Public Health
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is pushing to make vaping less addictive by recommending the DEA classify a synthetic byproduct found in some vapes under the Controlled Substances Act. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary likened this product to an opioid, highlighting a growing concern about addiction among American youths. Makary
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The Houston Independent School District (HISD) has seen a concerning trend among its high school students. While substance use of alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana has declined, there is a growing concern around the use of other, illicit drugs. According to a recent paper from Rice University's Baker Institute
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To improve the lives of teenagers in Shenyang, a summer youth anti-drug publicity and education activity was recently organized by Maqiaozi Subdistrict in the Dalian Jinpu New District of Liaoning Province. The aim of this initiative was to enrich the summer life of teenagers, enhance their awareness of drug identification,
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has asked a court to give the state control of Los Angeles County's troubled juvenile detention facilities due to inadequate conditions, including violence, rampant drug abuse, and unmet medical needs. Bonta cited the need for a third-party receiver to oversee management and operations,
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Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and former Baltimore Health Commissioner, has expressed concern that teens are replacing e-cigarettes with nicotine pouches, citing a rise in their use among youth. However, a closer examination of the evidence reveals a more nuanced picture, one where teens are shifting from more harmful
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The Chaoyang District of Beijing Municipality has organized an anti-drug education theme event, "Healthy Life, Green and Drug-free," to educate local youth and parents about the dangers of drugs. The event, hosted by the Township Safe Construction Office, included immersive experiences such as knowledge lectures, police dog drills,
