Responding to Juveniles With Substance Abuse and Mental Health Needs Under Correctional Supervision

Published December 14, 2013

Responding to Juveniles with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Needs under Correctional Supervision — In order to provide effective treatment and programming to youth with behavioral health needs, juvenile justice authorities and their partners must be equipp…

Juvenile substance abusers in India: catching them young
A first-of-its kind study conducted by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), has found that one third of juvenile substance abusers live in homes and attend schools. The average age of those using drugs like opium …
Read more on Hindustan Times

Federal grant fuels fight against juvenile drug use
For the second time in five years, the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria has received $ 625,000 from the federal Drug-Free Communities Support Program — money that will aid the group's mission. “The most exciting thing is that we get …
Read more on Alexandria Times

More Drug Abuse Juveniles Information…