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A study conducted by San Diego State University Research Foundation has shed light on the factors influencing tobacco, nicotine, and cannabis use among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender minority (LGBTQ+) adolescents. The research found that these adolescents show disproportionately high use of tobacco and nicotine
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To improve the awareness of drug identification, prevention, and refusal among teenagers in the Yangpu District of Shanghai Municipality, the Changhai Road Street Anti-Drug Office organized an anti-drug publicity and education activity. The event, themed "Little Hands Pulling Big Hands to Build a Strong Anti-Drug Wall in Summer,"
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The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision to allow the sale of Juul menthol e-cigarettes has raised concerns about the potential impact on nicotine addiction among youth and other populations. The American Heart Association (AHA) has long advocated for the removal of all flavored tobacco products, including menthol,
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Teenagers are once again taking up vaping, fueled by the rise of nicotine pouches that are marketed as a less-harmful alternative to traditional tobacco products. These small packets contain nicotine powder or salts and can have as much as 50 milligrams of nicotine per pouch, equivalent to smoking eight cigarettes.
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A significant increase in the prescribing of GLP-1 medications for weight management in children and adolescents has been observed following the American Academy of Pediatrics' 2023 recommendation to offer these medications alongside lifestyle adjustments. This trend adds fuel to the debate over the age appropriateness of these medications, particularly
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Danzhou City's Public Security Bureau recently initiated a campaign to prevent youth drug abuse in the city's secondary vocational and technical schools, with the aim of strengthening anti-drug publicity and education. The effort focused on raising awareness about the risks of drug abuse, dispelling common misconceptions,
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Leaders in Enugu State are expressing concern over the increasing involvement of youths in internet fraud, drug abuse, and other illicit activities, attributing it to a desperate bid for quick wealth. They are urging the youth to return to the path of hard work, integrity, and patience, emphasizing the dangers
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Nigeria's drug abuse crisis is increasingly becoming a major concern, particularly among young people, prompting hundreds of civil society groups, rights groups, and government agencies to call for urgent legal reforms. The country's punitive approach to drug control has failed to stem the tide of illicit
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Brookhaven Town Supervisor Daniel J. Panico has announced a new workshop called Mindfulness Matters: A Preventive Approach to Youth Substance Abuse, in partnership with the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (LICADD). Funded by the Suffolk County Opioid Settlement Grant, the workshop aims to provide tools for
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Florida teens have seen a significant rise in carrying handguns over the past two decades, with an increase from 3.7% in 2002 to 6% in 2022, a 65% increase. However, this surge has not translated to schools, with a decrease in handgun carrying in schools from 1.1% to
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Osman Abdulai Ayariga, the CEO of the National Youth Authority, emphasized the need for collective action to tackle pressing issues affecting Ghana's youth, including unemployment, substance abuse, and teenage pregnancy. At a workshop for Regional and District Youth Committees in the Eastern and Greater Accra regions, he stressed
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A 14-year-old boy was used by a drug dealer, Tyler Barnsley, to deliver drugs and accept orders on his behalf, despite having a court order preventing contact. Barnsley admitted to trafficking under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and was sentenced to three years detention in a young offenders institute. The
