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SAMHSA study shows most adolescents with depression don't receive treatment
A new national report released in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day indicates that 8.1 percent of America’s adolescents aged 12 to 17 (2 million youth) experienced at least one major depressive episode (MDE) in the past year. The report by t...
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Spice - New Marijuana Type Drug
Spice is a new drug that is becoming more popular. We are seeing this drug in our clients and have started a new drug screen that detects its presence. It is an herb that produces similar effects to marijuana.
Bath Salts - New Concern
Message from the Director of NIDA on Bath Salts Bath Salts, the newest fad to hit the shelves (virtual and real), is the latest addition to a growing list of items that young people can obtain to get high. The synthetic powder is sold legally online and in drug paraphernalia stores under a variet...
Marijuana Use Increasing
The 2010 study Monitoring the Future showed that marijuana use is increasing among young people. this is disturbing because marijuana hurts school performance and motivation. It has a negative effect on developing brains.