The Growing Problem of Teen Alcohol Abuse and Drug Abuse in New Mexico

June 30, 2008

Like other states of America, there is a growing problem of teen substance abuse in New Mexico too. Each year, an increasing number of youth are arrested for offenses such as DUI in the state and the number of youth that is checking in to centers for rehab treatment in New Mexico is also swelling with each passing year. Read more

Why Teens Turn to Prescription Drug Abuse

April 2, 2008

Teenagers can become involved with prescription drug abuse through various means – usually it starts out with experimentation, which is the most dangerous stage of prescription drug abuse. Teenagers who abuse prescription drugs tend to not see the potential effects of their actions on the future.

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Binge Drinking In College

March 19, 2008

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Alcohol abuse is growing problem on college campuses in the United States. People have associated high rates of alcohol consumption with college students and young adults for a very long time. However, it appears that this problem is truly getting out of hand. Alcohol abuse seems to be causing more violent behaviors on college campuses and even riots in the past decade. This has led a number of college campuses to make alcohol consumption and possession illegal, even for those over the age of 21. Read more