teenagers

With the rise of legal gambling, some states want to teach teenagers about the risks

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With the rise of legal gambling, some states want to teach teenagers about the risks

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (AP) As a senior in high school, Nick was blessed with a deadly and accurate jump shot from long three-point range, something he was quick to cash in on. He and his gym buddies not far from the Jersey Shore would compete to see who could make the most baskets, at $5 … Read more

Alarm for the increase in the number of teenagers addicted to “smart drugs”.

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Drug counselors said anxious students contacted them after becoming addicted to smart drugs to cope with the stress of studying for exams

A record number of students and schoolchildren are being treated for addiction to stimulant ‘smart drugs’ that put them at risk for severe anxiety and insomnia, experts have warned. UK Addiction Treatment Group (UKAT), a leading addiction clinic, has responded to calls from thousands of young people seeking help after becoming addicted to tablet computers. … Read more