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The use of inhalants for inducing intoxication is an old practice. Many ancient cultures attempted to predict the future by having soothsayers sit over fissures in the earth from which escaped natural gases. As they inhaled these fumes, and stupor developed, the intoxicated soothsayers were supposed to foretell the future.Although there is evidence that inhalation of intoxicating vapors was part of several ancient cultures, the use of “inhalants” in modern American society took root during the 1960s and 1970s. Still a part of the drug culture, use of inhalants declines for a while and then rises.Inhalants are any substance that... [Read More]

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America’s attitudes toward drinking can be traced back to the early settlers who colonized this country. Colonial Americans believed that the use of alcohol was an acceptable, even essential part of life. The tavern was the focal point for business, political, social and community activities. Some historians refer to colonial times as the “wettest” period in American history. Everybody drank - men, women and children.Colonial America had no laws restricting children from drinking alcohol. Prior to 1700, the use of alcohol was primarily a family-controlled activity. The family meal included beer and wine, and boys as young as 12 drank... [Read More]

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The illegal use and abuse of substances by high school students continues unabated. Underage drinkers consume massive amounts of beer, wine and liquor each year, and children and adolescents use or regularly abuse mind-altering drugs such as marijuana, amphetamine, LSD, cocaine, crack, and various other “controlled substances.” They are not only violating laws by taking these drugs, they also are gambling with their health.Similar problems exist for another series of drugs that are growing in popularity among high school students – anabolic steroids. These drugs are not taken to alter the mind but, rather, to alter the body. Their use... [Read More]

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Dedicated to the fresh, new perspectives of today's teenagers (from twelve through twenty), this new volume shares advice, commentary and stories on dealing with one of the most prevalent challenges of adolescence: drugs and alcohol. But more and more, teens are using their courage and knowledge to meet this challenge head-on, choosing to live a drug- and alcohol-free lifestyle. This book gives teens insight on what to do when things seem beyond their control and it will help them to: Know the facts about how drugs and alcohol physically and mentally affect... [Read More]

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Marijuana is the most widely used illegal drug in America. Researchers estimate that between 35 and 60 million Americans have used this drug at least once and that from 12 to 18 million use it regularly. These numbers included both children and adults.Marijuana is a plant that can be grown almost anywhere. Many Americans farm plots in secluded areas. Others grow it indoors with artificial light. Some grow it in their homes. It is possible to find at least one plant in nearly every American neighborhood. Because it is easy to grow, and because there are so many users to... [Read More]

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Juvenile justice officials across the United States are embracing a new method of dealing with adolescent substance abuse. Importing a popular innovation from adult courts, state and local governments have started hundreds of specialized drug courts to provide judicial supervision and coordinate substance abuse treatment for drug-involved juveniles. The number of youth affected by these new courts is relatively small, but the programs are spreading rapidly and their presence is changing how practitioners and policymakers think about adolescent drug use. Despite the increasing popularity of juvenile drug courts, researchers have only begun to test whether they stop or reduce teen... [Read More]

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Offers an effective if unorthodox approach designed to help parents take aim at the problem of addiction by explaining how to impart the fundamental skills and values that will protect youngsters and keep experimentation from turning into a more dangerous dependency.

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This digital document is an article from Social Work, published by Thomson Gale on January 1, 2006. The length of the article is 541 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Juvenile Drug Courts and Teen Substance Abuse.(Book review)
Author: Wesley T., II Church
Publication: Social Work (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 51 Issue: 1 Page: 89(1)

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This digital document is an article from Pediatric News, published by International Medical News Group on March 1, 2004. The length of the article is 1070 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Physician's advice can cut substance abuse: screen teens for drug use and abuse.(Behavioral Pediatrics)Author: Heidi SpletePublication: Pediatric News (Magazine/Journal)Date: March 1, 2004Publisher: International Medical News GroupVolume: 38 Issue: 3 Page: 28(2)Distributed by... [Read More]

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In this segment of My Kids, parents gain expert advice on how to keep their children free from substance abuse. Host Mark Hamill guides viewers through a 30 minute video that describes resources for parents, gives tips from health care professionals, offers testimonials from teenagers and adults, and features recording artist/musician and parent Richard Marx, who shares his concern about his children's future. The program is rich in up to date facts and practical information about communicating and being involved with children.