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The American Lung Association has expressed concern over the alarming tobacco use rates among Arizona high school students, with 20.7% of teens using tobacco products. In response, the organization has launched the Vape-Free Schools Scholarship Fund, aiming to raise $400,000 to support schools in implementing the Vape-Free Schools
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The community of Ile-a-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan, has taken a significant step towards becoming more self-sufficient by embracing solar power. High school students recently completed a project to install solar panels, courtesy of W Dusk Energy, an Indigenous energy company from British Columbia. The panels will power the school's greenhouse,
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $400 million policy-based loan to support the Philippine government's efforts to expand youth employment and skills programs. The loan will help young Filipinos find quality jobs, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to job losses
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $400 million policy-based loan to support the Philippine government's efforts to expand youth employment and skills programs. The Facilitating Youth School-to-Work Transition Program, Subprogram 3, aims to help young Filipinos find quality jobs and shorten the time at-risk youth spend
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A recent study published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence has uncovered a significant association between parental conflict and adolescent problematic internet use (PIU) in China. The research, conducted by a team of scholars at Qufu Normal University, involved a survey of 870 middle school students and revealed that parental
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The rates of domestic and dating violence in Alaska are alarmingly high, with nearly 1 in 11 female and 1 in 14 male high school students reporting experiencing physical dating violence in the last year (CDC). In response, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan have introduced Bree'
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In celebration of UN World Youth Skills Day on July 15, the Church of Scientology International has made available 19 free skills training resources for mentors, nonprofits, and community programs to help youth improve their ability to learn new skills and survive in today's competitive world. These courses,
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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Oman's youth face significant challenges in navigating their career prospects. With limited opportunities and critical decision-making ahead, it is essential to support and motivate young people in making informed choices. The 'Be The Champion' initiative, launched by Muscat University,
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Ryan Abraham, an 18-year-old, began using cannabis at the age of 12 and has since become a dealer, with a PS50-a-day habit. He was caught by police in Swansea, who found him in possession of cannabis, scales, and several mobile phones containing drug-related texts and photographs. Abraham pleaded guilty to
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Teenagers' perceived availability of marijuana, alcohol, and vaping devices declined sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the largest recorded drops in 46 years, according to a new study. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan, assessed changes in adolescent substance use and perceived availability of substances
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The state of Maine has been devastated by the opioid crisis, with a record 504 Mainers dying from overdoses last year, exceeding the number of deaths caused by COVID-19 in 2020. In response to this growing issue, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King have announced that three organizations
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U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), along with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01), announced the allocation of CARA Local Drug Crises Grants to help stem the substance use disorder epidemic in New Hampshire. The recipients include the Dover Coalition for
