Study: Mass. Teen Drug Abuse Rate Higher Than Rest of Nation

Published March 9, 2014

Study: Mass. teen drug abuse rate higher than rest of nation
Teens in Massachusetts reported using illegal drugs at a rate that exceeds the national average, according to a recent federal study. The 2013 Behavioral Health Barometer, which the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration recently …
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Study shows Mass. teen drug use rate is higher than national average
A combination of societal and neurobiological factors may contribute to drug use among teens, medical professionals say. “It's driven by brain development,” said Dr. Sharon Levy, director of the Adolescent Substance Abuse Program at Boston Children's …
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State Program To Address Prescription Drug Abuse Among Teens — The program targets teens who often think prescription drugs are safer than illegal drugs. News 8’s Anne Shannon reported live on News 8 Today.

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