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October 19, 2009

Monday's Health Tip: Teen Substance Abuse

Well, this isn't exactly a health tip, but it's a health topic that is all too often overlooked.

Nickelodeon, the popular kids network known for shows like SpongeBob SquarePants and iCarly, has started airing a show that deals with a much heavier topic...teen substance abuse.

The stats on this topic are sobering. In 2007, almost 25,000 of the 2 million people admitted into rehab were under the age of 15. [more]