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  It is no secret to most parents that there are teenagers who experiment with drugs. Teens and even pre-teens from every demographic, region, and socio-economic group can fall prey to ...

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  Home Drug Tests a Smart Solution to Combat Teen Drug Abuse

  By mariasmith76 HERWriter Blogger on December 12, 2012 - 3:26pm
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  During the busy holiday season, Americans will welcome many friends, family members, and even strangers into their homes.

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  Safeguard Prescription Medication During the Holidays

  By mariasmith76 HERWriter Blogger on December 10, 2012 - 1:59pm
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  When people hear about drug abuse, the image many conjure up is of back alley deals, skid row streets, and little baggies full of white powder.

  Safeguard Prescription Drugs to Stop Abuse

  By mariasmith76 HERWriter Blogger on December 5, 2012 - 7:39pm
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  A spotlight has been put on older adults misusing drugs and alcohol, and a new survey sheds some light on this growing issue in the United States. Results from a survey conducted by the ...

  Survey Gives Insight Into Substance Abuse Among Older Adults

  By Rheyanne Weaver HERWriter on April 18, 2012 - 8:09am
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  In this edition of EmpowHER's "HER Daily Dose", Bailey Mosier discusses a study that which links strong teacher role models may play a role in keeping your kids away from alcohol and drugs.

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  Great Teachers Can Keep Your Kids Away From Alcohol And Drugs - HER Daily Dose

  By Bailey Mosier HERWriter Blogger on March 26, 2012 - 3:47pm
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  It will be weeks before we learn more details about what may have led to the death of singer Whitney Houston.

  A Lesson from Whitney Houston's Passing: Medicine Safety Starts With You

  By Andrew Schorr HERWriter on February 20, 2012 - 10:48am
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  A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that binge drinking is on the rise for U.S.

  Prescription Painkiller Overdose Rates Rising: What is the Link to Mental Health?

  By Rheyanne Weaver HERWriter on February 1, 2012 - 6:43am
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  Substance use can have serious consequences. Drug users may experience infections, paranoid delusions, brain damage, nerve damage or sudden death, depending on which drug they are using.

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  The Difference Between Drug Abuse and Drug Dependency

  By Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch HERWriter on December 7, 2011 - 8:02pm
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  In 2009, 8.7 percent of people ages 12 and over in the United States used an illicit drug in the past month, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

  The Definition of a Drug Addiction

  By Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch HERWriter on December 7, 2011 - 7:48pm
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  Earlier this month I wrote about my visit to the Carl Vogel Center during National Women’s Health Week in Washington D.C.

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  Beat the Clock by Knowing What to Ask Your Doc: Health Concerns at Every Age

  By Hannah Cutts on May 25, 2011 - 6:46pm