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Persistent substance abuse by young people often leads to academic difficulties, health-related problems (including mental health), poor peer relationships, and involvement with the juvenile justice system.

Surgeon General Calls for Action on Underage Drinking

Noting that alcohol "remains the most heavily abused substance by America's youth," acting U.S. Surgeon …

FDA and Public Health Experts Warn About Electronic Cigarettes

FDA NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: July 22, 2009
Media Inquiries: Siobhan DeLancey, 301-796-4668, siobhan.delancey@fda.hhs.gov …

Cigarete Packs Get Colorful for "Light" Ban

Cigarette Packs Get Colorful for "Light" Ban

"Light" Cigarettes Going Up in Smoke by June, …

Study looks at effects of thirdhand smoke

Posted by Sarah Harlan
February 08, 2010
http://www.14wfie.com/

(NBC) - The dangers of secondhand smoke …

Ten Most Medicated States

According to Forbes.com, much of the American South is ailing, with West Virginia the worst …

Town meeting on underage drinking set for April 1

To help educate young people and caring adults about the risks associated with underage drinking, …

WLKY Investigates: Why Kentucky Ranks No. 1 In Drug Abuse

Commonwealth Leads Nation In Prescription Drug Abuse
By Steve Burgin/WLKY

LOUISVILLE, Ky.-- Kentuckyhas received a …

Wacky Picture News Flash

ODCdrugfree is running another contest! It’s called the “Wacky Picture of the Week” contest! During …

Drinking Increases Cancer Risk in Middle Aged Women

By HealthDay News

TUESDAY, Feb. 24 (HealthDay News) - Research involving more than a million …

Kids Who Wear Beer Gear Drink More, Study Says

Binge drinking and alcohol consumption in general is higher among adolescents who own alcohol-related t-shirts, …

Northwest Neighbors Fight Drug Abuse

Several neighbors in Owensboro's Northwest side have been placing their signs along with ours to …

Wristband WINNERS !!!

NEWS FLASH! NEWS FLASH! NEWS FLASH! NEWS FLASH!

New wristbands to help everyone remember the …