Research on Risky Business by Newcastle Teens

Study finds one in five high school students abused prescription drugs
Prescription medications certainly have their place in society when used correctly and under a doctor’s supervision, but they are also finding their way into schools, where an alarming number of high school students are recklessly abusing them.

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Community effort to fight local drug abuse
A drug strategy for Chatham- Kent is a step closer to reality. A board of directors for a newly designed C-K Drug Awareness Council was elected Friday during its annual general meeting in Chatham. Chatham Coun.[…]

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Research on risky business by Newcastle teens
Television footage of young people drunk, disorderly and aggressive on the streets of Newcastle is not the image we want for our city. But it’s hoped a major research project which will look at ways to prevent teen drinking, smoking and drug use will help reduce anti-social behaviour. 1233’s Carol Duncan found out about the Healthy Schools, Healthy Futures program.

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