St.Helen University

St.Helen University – St Helen University has officially opened its doors to medical students. The medical university — located in Vieux Fort — says its vision is to be a leadin…

Positive School Climate Better at Deterring Student Drug Use

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In efforts to steer teenagers away from trying out drugs or alcohol, or even escalating their use of such substances, many schools have employed various programs generally aimed at getting students to "just say no" to drugs. While some schools have …
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Heroin addiction: it can happen to anyone

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Staff and former drug abusers involved with the Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge have visited middle schools and high schools across Minnesota since 2006 to talk about the dangers of using drugs and alcohol. Last year they visited over 150 schools and …
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Poll: Obesity overtakes drug use as top health worry about California's kids

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Californians are more worried about kids getting fat than using illegal drugs, according to a Field Poll released today. The poll, conducted for the California Endowment, shows that the number of Californians who list unhealthy eating or a lack of …
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