Educators key in preventing gang membership, drug abuse, Union County …
"Everything in education is about the future." Similarly, teachers and school staff have the chance to help prevent substance abuse before it leads to deadly overdoses, said Acting Union County Prosecutor Grace Park. "We are working day in, day out … Read more on NJ.com

Editorial: Sober minds help identify steps against substance abuse
The abuse of alcohol and other drugs tears at family and community life. And so it is good to see a community fight back, as South Hadley did last week. For much of a day, people of all ages got together in a thoughtful place — a conference center at … Read more on GazetteNET

Survey Marks ADHD Stimulant Drug Abuse by Young Adults as a Common Trait
A new survey has reported the frequent instances of stimulant drug abuse among young adults. As per the youngsters between the age of 18 and 25, these drugs help them to enhance their school performance, concentrate on studies and stay awake. Drugs … Read more on Voice Chronicle

Abuse of sleep, anti-anxiety drugs a growing issue among teenagers, study shows
Statistics on teenagers abusing stimulant drugs to get ahead in school abound, but a new study suggests another rising problem among this age group: the abuse of sleep and anti-anxiety medications. … the researchers noted that the study results may … Read more on Fox News