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Massachusetts Teen Alcohol Abuse
Prescription Drug Abuse Connecticut |
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Do you have a teen
or pre-teen loved one that suffers from drug and/or alcohol abuse?
"Underage drinking presents an enormous public health issue. Alcohol
is the drug of choice among children and adolescents. Annually, about 5,000
youth under age 21 die from motor vehicle crashes, other unintentional injuries,
and homicides and suicides that involve underage drinking."
"In 2006, 1.4 million youth ages 12 to 17 needed treatment for an alcohol
problem. Of this group, only 101,000 of them received any treatment at a
specialty facility."
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism |
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EATING DISORDER FACTS
8,000,000 or more people in the United States have an
eating disorder. • 90% are women. • Victims
may be rich or poor. • Eating disorders usually start
in the teens but may begin as early as age 8.
If it isn't treated, bulimia can cause the following health
problems: • Stomach problems • Heart problems
• Kidney problems • Dental problems (from
throwing up stomach acid) • Dehydration (not enough
water in the body) Information contained
above is courtesy of The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa.
It is important to seek help if you are a teen struggling with
Eating Disorders. If you are the friend or family member of
a teen struggling with Anorexia or Bulimia, call now for help
at our toll free teen treatment center helpline:
1-888-757-6237
or e-mail
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