young people

Mind Matters Series

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The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has launched a redesigned series of booklets geared towards educating middle school students about substance use. The Mind Matters series is a valued resource for tens of thousands of teachers...

International Youth Day 2020

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In 1999, the 12th of August was declared International Youth Day. Since then, the day has been dedicated to celebrate and mainstream young peoples’ voices, actions and initiatives, as well as their meaningful, universal and equitable...

Alcohol Sales Banned in Greenland

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For many young people, home is not a place of safety. As countries introduce lockdown measures, it is important that the wellbeing of young people is protected. In a move to reduce potential violence against children during coronavirus...

Substance Misuse and Young People: Critical Issues

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Substance Misuse and Young People: Critical Issues is a comprehensive source of information on young people’s requirements for assessment, treatment and other interventions because of their misuse of substances. It highlights approaches...

Youth-Led Policy Forum 2019 Karachi, Pakistan

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Youth-Led Policy Forum 2019 is an initiative with UNICEF Pakistan in collaboration with School of Leadership Foundation. The forum will serve as a key platform where young people can contribute to policy discussions through their collective...

After Legalization, Marijuana Addiction Is on the Rise

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A new study finds that addiction has gone up among young people who live in states where recreational cannabis is legal. The overall rate of addiction remains low, but the findings are concerning for experts. Additionally, experts are...