Shy Teens at Higher Risk of Substance Abuse

Shy teens at higher risk of substance abuse – While shyness is often thought to be relatively harmless, it can in fact have damaging effects on young people. Dr. Bernardo Carducci, Director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast, finds that shy male teens, who may turn to drugs and/or alcohol to help deal with stressful social situations, are at a higher risk than their peers to develop substance abuse. One way to help shy teens avoid these potential dangers is to encourage them to get part-time jobs at which they are forced to interact with customers.

Tampa Bay High Schools Undergo 3-week Takeover To Combat Prescription …

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8, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ — Teen prescription drug abuse and addiction has become a national epidemic, and Tampa Bay students are in as much danger as other teens across the country. Two Tampa Bay schools, Shorecrest Preparatory School and …
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Town Hall to Address Youth Drug and Alcohol Issues

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It's no secret: Drugs and alcohol abuse among teens is a significant issue in Santa Cruz County. In an effort to combat this problem, Aptos High School administrators have enlisted the help of local experts and community groups to educate parents …
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Task force battles teen drug use

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When Nixa Mayor Sam Clifton approached Police Chief James Bacon about trends in drug use, Bacon reported a recent surge in drug abuse and property crime. They also learned that an increased number of Nixa residents are seeking help overcoming …
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