The term "sexual violence" is an an all-encompassing, non-legal term that refers to crimes like sexual assault, rape, and sexual abuse. Many of these crimes are described below. Please note that the … Read More Here...
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Teenage Drug Abuse and Addiction
Teens who abuse drugs may have a greater risk of developing an addiction when they are adults. It’s important to know the difference between drug abuse and addiction. Many teens experiment with … Read More Here...
Heroin Deaths On the Rise
Heroin use has been increasing in recent years among men and women, most age groups, and all income levels. Some of the greatest increases have occurred in demographic groups with historically low … Read More Here...
Does Weed Legalization Increase Use Among Teens?
Marijuana use did not increase among teenagers in the states in which medical marijuana has become legal, researchers reported Monday. The new analysis is the most comprehensive effort to date to … Read More Here...
Teens Seen in ERs for Assault at Risk for Later Gun Violence
New research suggests that the emergency room might be a good place to try to end the vicious cycle of gun violence among young adults. A recent study shows that "youth seen and treated in urban … Read More Here...
