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U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer warns that the Administration's Fiscal Year 2011 budget slashing of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program could lead to a loss of nearly $1.5 million for Long Island operations, exacerbating the region's heroin epidemic. Heroin-related arrests have skyrocketed,
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Teenagers on the West Shore of British Columbia have been reported to be abusing cough and cold medications containing dextromethorphan (DXM), leading to concerns about youth substance abuse in the area. In response to this issue, the B.C. College of Pharmacists has requested that a dozen pharmacies remove these
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A recent survey by the Boys' and Girls' Clubs Association of Hong Kong found that teenagers who regularly visit internet cafes are four times more likely to have tried drugs compared to those who do not. The study, conducted between February and December 2009, polled 1,215 pupils
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A decade-long decline in teenage substance abuse has come to an end, with a new study revealing a significant increase in pot and alcohol use among high school students. According to a survey released by The Partnership for a Drug-Free America, the number of teens who reported drinking alcohol in
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As couples increasingly choose to live together before marriage, research reveals a concerning trend: cohabitation may be linked to a higher risk of marriage failure. A U.S. study analyzed data from the National Survey of Family Growth in 2002, finding that living together before marriage reduces the likelihood of
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Two Hawaii residents, June Mohr and Brittany Amano, have been recognized as the top two youth volunteers in Hawaii for 2010 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. June, a 16-year-old junior at Kealakehe High School, raised over $27,000 for the American Cancer Society through her leadership role in
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Rebecca Wente and Grant Woodcock, two dedicated young individuals from Kentucky, have been recognized for their outstanding volunteer work by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. As State Honorees, they were selected from among thousands of applicants for their exceptional community service. Rebecca, an 18-year-old senior at East Carter High
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As I stood with the Alliance of Concerned Men at a town hall meeting on fatherhood and youth violence, I was struck by the profound sense of responsibility that defines us as fathers. Our presence in our children's lives is not just a personal commitment, but a critical
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As Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month gets underway, Mary Kay Inc. and its non-profit partner Break the Cycle have launched a groundbreaking interactive DVD, Ending Violence, which educates teens and young adults on how to build and sustain healthier relationships. The DVD is a comprehensive teen dating violence
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In a ceremony held in Cheyenne, Camille Allsop, a 17-year-old senior from Cheyenne East High School, and Amy David, an 18-year-old senior from Pinedale High School, were named Wyoming's top two youth volunteers for 2010 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The program, now in its 15th
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The 102 State Honorees, two from each state and the District of Columbia, were named by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for exemplary acts of volunteerism. These outstanding youth volunteers conducted volunteer activities to address needs in foreign countries, especially in Africa and
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A study by the Pew Internet and American Life project found that the number of teenagers blogging has decreased by half over the past three years, with many turning to social networking sites like Facebook instead. The study also revealed that only 14 percent of teenagers who use the Internet
