Dentists are bracing for the fallout from the annual sugar binge known as Halloween: a cavity filled with Laffy Taffy, plaque from Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and worn en...
Radiation dose much higher
ORLANDO, Fla. — A type of "super X-ray" showed promise in its first big test as a potentially cheaper, faster and painless way to find out whet...
Thousands of kids have disorder
ATLANTA — A few decades ago, people probably would have said kids like Ryan Massey and Eddie Scheuplein were just odd. Or difficult.
Both ...
Personal Web pages: A new threat to kids, and a parent’s worst nightmare. They can lead to drugs and sexual predators.
That’s right; teens now can obtain drugs and be vi...
Over 1,500 Butler County parents 'get it'. They understand their role in drug prevention and brought their children to the Reality Tour Drug Prevention Program, sitting...
Terms for inhalant abuse of common household items include sniffing, snorting, bagging; fumes inhaled from a plastic bag; or huffing; inhalant-soaked rag in the mouth.
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My name is Sara. I'm 18 years old. I'm pregnant and in school in the 11th grade.
I was asked to write this by a wonderful person. I thought I couldn't pas...
Here are some of these programs. For specific information, contact a teacher or guidance counselor.
The Student Assistance Program assists faculty and staff members iden...
Crisis Line: 1-800-292-3866
Butler Memorial Hospital ER:
724-284-4545
Butler County Drug & Alcohol:
724-284-5114
Center for Community Resources:
724-431-0097
Drug Tip L...
Are you intimidated by gadgets, computers, cell phones, PDAs, MP3 players, Web cams and the general onslaught of technology that has pushed its way into our lives? Many ...