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- Up to One in Five Adults Struggle with Mental Illnesses, Substance Abuse
- SAMSHA Finds 20% of Mentally Ill also have Substance Abuse Disorders
- Texas High School Addresses Teen Psychological Stress from Mexican Drug War
A new curriculum offered at Texas high schools is taking a close look at a sometimes overlooked element of drug traffic: the ways the emotional stress impacts teens who live near the Mexican border and have frequently experienced associated trauma and violence. Experts suggest the stress for some teens is similar to the stress of soldiers who return from combat, including symptoms like post traumatic stress disorder. more...
