Teenage Substance Abuse Part 1

Teenage Substance Abuse part 1 – John Knight, MD, is director of the Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research at Children’s Hospital Boston. He has served as a consultant to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and the President’s Office of National Drug Control Policy. In this interview, he talks about underage drinking, how to recognize a substance abuse problem and how parents can help their children learn to drink responsibly.

Eastern Province Urged to Check Increasing Drug Abuse

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Rwamagana — Parents, local leaders and other actors in the Eastern Province need to play an active role in checking the growing trend of drug abuse in the province, Police has said. Chief Supt. Peter Hodari, the Eastern Regional Police Commander, …
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Filipinos fathered by US soldiers fight for justice

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"Black Amerasians" – those fathered by African-American soldiers – suffered the most extreme prejudice. Brenda Moreno, 43, does not know the names of either of her parents. As a child, she hid at home because she felt ashamed. Moreno said: "They always …
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