Teen Institute Helps Youths Prevent Drug Abuse, Violence

Teen Institute helps youths prevent drug abuse, violence
Six years ago, when Lauren first went to the Regional Teen Institute, a four-day summer camp in Ripley, she was in sixth grade, “a gawky, awkward middle school kid,” she said. “I was extremely hesitant to go by myself, knowing absolutely not a single …
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Drug abuse among county teens rising
Increasingly, teens are abusing dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant found in more than 100 over-the-counter products at local pharmacies and grocery stores. Look for the warning label on the box. Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are …
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