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New Hampshire declares emergency on synthetic drugs

In August, 2014, New Hampshire governor Maggie Hassan declared a state of emergency for the synthetic compound referred to as “smacked.” 

Underage drinking
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Alcohol Abuse in Teenagers

This article was written by New York DUI attorney Arkady Bukh from the Bukh Law Firm, 14 Wall St, New York NY 

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Casual use of marijuana affects brain development

A new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience in April, 2014 reports that young adults (ages 18 to 25) who 

Molly in pill form
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“Molly” is not your friend

Although an endearing and folksy name, the new “Molly” should be shunned. By all reports, the designer drug “Molly” (short 

Victoria Rathmill England
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Teen stem cell donor a first

We have written about donating blood and organs which is restricted in most states to those over 18. Some, with 

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What to know when reporting child abuse against your parents

Abuse can take several forms – physical, emotional, verbal and sexual. Neglect is another form of abuse where certain needs 

Rebecca Ann Sedwick
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Bullycides continue in 2013

Unfortunately, the incidents of teens and younger children committing suicide, in part because of cyberbullying, continues in 2013. These tragic 

smoking alcohol
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Is smoking alcohol legal?

Smoking alcohol is catching on and health authorities have issued warnings about its dangers. Apparently YouTube videos have gone viral 

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Do tattoos say something about your availability?

According to a recent study in France, men consider a woman who’s tattted up as more approachable. Does that surprise 

DNA cheek swab test
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Is it legal for the police to take a cheek swab if you’re arrested?

In 2009, 26-year-old Alonzo King was arrested for assault. At the police station, an officer took a swab of DNA from 

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