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More Teens Using Muscle Enhancing Products

Source: CNN | Posted on November 19, 2012

More teens are using muscle enhancing products, according to a study published Monday in Pediatrics, a journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Researchers found the number of teens reporting muscle enhancing behavior to be substantially higher than in previous years. Boys were more likely to report these behaviors, which… continue reading »

More teens are using muscle enhancing products, according to a study published Monday in Pediatrics, a journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Researchers found the number of teens reporting muscle enhancing behavior to be substantially higher than in previous years. Boys were more likely to report these behaviors, which included supplement use and consumption of protein shakes. The concern is that this type of behavior leads to more serious behavior, excessive use and use of illegal substances (something that was reported by some of the teens).

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MLB Star Pitcher C.J. Wilson Teams Up With The Partnership at Drugfree.org to Encourage Healthy Play

Source: The Partnership at DrugFree.Org | Posted on August 24, 2011

Texas Rangers’ All-Star pitcher and philanthropist C.J. Wilson is partnering with The Partnership at Drugfree.org to promote the importance of a drug-free lifestyle and practice of healthy competition with a digital and grassroots effort, Play Healthy.

Texas Rangers’ All-Star pitcher and philanthropist C.J. Wilson is partnering with The Partnership at Drugfree.org to promote the importance of a drug-free lifestyle and practice of healthy competition with a digital and grassroots effort, Play Healthy.

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Over 100 Major Leaguers Approved for ADD Drugs

Source: Los Angeles Times | Posted on December 3, 2010

For the fourth consecutive season, more than 100 major league players were cleared to take drugs for attention deficit disorder under baseball’s drug policy.  The significant use of ADD drugs, perceived as a way to skirt baseball’s amphetamine ban, emerged as an issue in congressional hearings after the release of… continue reading »

For the fourth consecutive season, more than 100 major league players were cleared to take drugs for attention deficit disorder under baseball’s drug policy.  The significant use of ADD drugs, perceived as a way to skirt baseball’s amphetamine ban, emerged as an issue in congressional hearings after the release of the Mitchell Report in 2007.

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Landis Accuses Armstrong of Drug-Taking

Source: CNN | Posted on May 20, 2010

Cyclist Floyd Landis has acknowledged using performance-enhancing drugs for most of his career after disputing for years a positive doping test result that led to his suspension from the sport, two news organizations reported on Thursday. Landis also sent e-mails saying that other cyclists have used performance-enhancing drugs, including Lance Armstrong, the American seven-time Tour de France winner, one of the news outlets reported.

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Helpful Links

Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator – sponsored by SAMHSA

Posted on February 2, 2010

Looking for drug treatment programs and alcohol abuse treatment programs? Find the right drug abuse treatment program or alcohol abuse treatment program with the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Looking for drug treatment programs and alcohol abuse treatment programs? Find the right drug abuse treatment program or alcohol abuse treatment program with the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

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The Texas Youth Commission – A World of Prevention

Posted on February 2, 2010

A World of Prevention is a searchable directory of resources dedicated to the prevention of child and adolescent problems and the promotion of youth development in families, schools and communities. A World of Prevention offers links to online resources, including the best available prevention material, programs, research reports, articles and… continue reading »

A World of Prevention is a searchable directory of resources dedicated to the prevention of child and adolescent problems and the promotion of youth development in families, schools and communities. A World of Prevention offers links to online resources, including the best available prevention material, programs, research reports, articles and books.

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National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information

Posted on February 2, 2010

The SAMHSA Health Information Network (SHIN) includes the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) and the National Mental Health Information Center (NMHIC). SHIN connects the behavioral health workforce and the general public to the latest information on the prevention and treatment of mental and substance use disorders.

The SAMHSA Health Information Network (SHIN) includes the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) and the National Mental Health Information Center (NMHIC). SHIN connects the behavioral health workforce and the general public to the latest information on the prevention and treatment of mental and substance use disorders.

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Preventing Drug Use Among Children and Adolescents

Posted on February 2, 2010

This In Brief Web edition provides highlights from the Preventing Drug Use among Children and Adolescents: A Research-Based Guide for Parents, Educators, and Community Leaders, Second Edition booklet. It presents the updated prevention principles, an overview of program planning, and critical first steps for those learning about prevention. Thus, this shortened edition… continue reading »

This In Brief Web edition provides highlights from the Preventing Drug Use among Children and Adolescents: A Research-Based Guide for Parents, Educators, and Community Leaders, Second Edition booklet. It presents the updated prevention principles, an overview of program planning, and critical first steps for those learning about prevention. Thus, this shortened edition can serve as an introduction to research-based prevention for those new to the field of drug abuse prevention. Selected resources and references are also provided. The In Brief publication and the complete second edition can also be downloaded here.

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Programs

Time To Act – An Intervention Guide

Time To Act – An Intervention Guide

Time To Act! helps parents who suspect or know their teen is experimenting with alcohol or drugs take the next steps to help their child.

Play Healthy – Facts and Risks of Performance Enhancing Drugs

Play Healthy – Facts and Risks of Performance Enhancing Drugs

MLB and The Partnership have conducted the most comprehensive research study ever commissioned on the perceptions and attitudes of young people, parents, and high school athletic coaches relative to the use of steroids and performance enhancing substances.

Time to Talk

Time to Talk

Kids who report learning a lot about the risks of drugs from their parents are up to 50% less likely to use. Time To Talk helps parents have frequent, positive conversations with their children.

The Parent Toolkit

The Parent Toolkit

Advice by age—from preschool to college age kids—to help parents connect, protect, or take action if teens are using drugs or drinking.

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Resources

Chart of Commonly Abused Drugs

Posted on March 3, 2010

Learn the facts to keep your teen safe. This guide/chart contains images, formal names and slang, how it is used, the dangers, signs of abuse and what you should know to keep your child safe.

Learn the facts to keep your teen safe. This guide/chart contains images, formal names and slang, how it is used, the dangers, signs of abuse and what you should know to keep your child safe.

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Treatment eBook – How to find the right help for your child with an alcohol or drug problem

Posted on February 16, 2010

Featured Content: What is substance abuse treatment? How do I find the right treatment for my child? How do I pay for treatment? How do I get my child to start treatment? What can I do to cope better?

Featured Content:

  • What is substance abuse treatment?
  • How do I find the right treatment for my child?
  • How do I pay for treatment?
  • How do I get my child to start treatment?
  • What can I do to cope better?

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