More than 60 percent of individuals admitted in substance abuse rehabilitation facilities in Mississippi are males. Cocaine, meth, club drugs and marijuana are abused throughout the state. Juvenile Justice The Southern Poverty Law Center established the Mississippi Youth Justice Project for the betterment of the state’s education and juvenile justice systems. They assist the community by providing technical assistance, training and legislative advocacy among others. More» Therapist and Counselors Substance abuse treatment and prevention services are managed by the Bureau of ...

The most abused drug in Minnesota is marijuana, which is transported from Mexico. Cocaine, heroin, meth and club drugs such as ecstasy and ketamine are also abused in the area. Individuals who are caught in possession of 100 kilo or more of marijuana will face 30 years of imprisonment. Juvenile Justice Minnesota Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Initiative Under the Department of Corrections (DOC), the Minnesota Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Initiative aims to give solution to problems and issues concerning youth involved in juvenile cases. A research was conducted to strength ...

A report from the Bureau of Substance Abuse and Addiction Services revealed that the percentages of teens that use alcohol and marijuana have decreased over the previous years. Nevertheless, substance abuse continues to be a menace in the area. Cocaine, marijuana and heroin are the top drug threats in Michigan The following are some resources that may prove useful for families coping with a troubled teen: Juvenile Justice Bureau of Juvenile Justice The Bureau of Juvenile Justice under the Department of Human Services aims to prevent and treat juvenile delinquency. They maintain the W.J. ...

Majority of substance abusers in Massachusetts use heroin, cocaine, oxycontin and ecstasy. Marijuana and meth are also abused by teens and adults alike. The following are some resources that may prove useful for families coping with a troubled teen: Juvenile Justice More than 4,000 youths, lower than that of 2003 which reached more than 5,000, were held in custody of the Department of Youth Services in Massachusetts. Aside from government bodies, an independent and non-profit organization in Massachusetts called the Citizens for Juvenile Justice (CfJJ) actively works for the ...

The most widely-abused substance in Maryland is marijuana followed by other substances such as cocaine, heroin and club drugs. About 67 percent of individuals who were admitted for rehabilitation and treatment are males, almost 10 percent of which is aged 12 to 17. The following are some resources that may prove useful for families coping with a troubled teen: Juvenile Justice Department of Juvenile Services The Department of Juvenile Services in Maryland offers personalized treatment and care to delinquent youths. Among their services and programs include family counseling, drug abuse ...

In 1996, drug and alcohol use by grade six to 12 students were assessed by the University of Maine. Among the most notable results of their research was that 60 percent of the respondents from the seventh grade, 70 percent of the respondents from the eighth grade, 78 percent of the respondents from the ninth grade and 86 percent of the respondents from the tenth grade had used alcohol. Moreover, 50 percent of the respondents from the tenth to twelfth grade have used marijuana while 68 percent of them have tried smoking. The following are some resources that may prove useful for families ...

The effects of substance abuse by children and teens are not limited to clinical and behavioral impacts. In 2010, the Healthy Kentuckians reported that substance abuse accounts for $4.1 billion yearly. Accidents and other unfortunate incidents caused by substance abuse such as crime, health care expenses and law enforcement are included in this figure. Moreover, almost 70 percent of individuals admitted to rehabilitation and treatment centers are males; nearly 30 percent are 12 to 25 years old. The following are some resources that may prove useful for families coping with a troubled ...

A national survey in 2002 and 2003 revealed that there are about 56,000 individuals involved in drug addiction or abuse in Kansas. It was estimated that 10,000 of the 56,000 individuals were 12 to 17 years of age. In 2004, Kansas ranked 24th highest state with federal drug seizures. Imported and locally produced meth or methamphetamine is widely abused in Kansas. Fortunately, there are numerous treatment and rehab facilities in the state to help troubled teens engaged in substance abuse. The following are some resources that may prove useful for families coping with a troubled ...

[caption id="attachment_199" align="alignleft" width="210" caption="Iowa State Boys Homes "][/caption] Research shows that alcohol remains to be the most abused substance in the state of Iowa. Since September 2010, prescription and over-the-counter drug abuse increased, surpassing the total number of cases throughout 2009. Pain killers, synthetic cannabinoids, marijuana and tobacco are among the other substances abused by adolescents. The following are some resources that may prove useful for families coping with a troubled teen: Juvenile Justice Iowa Division of Criminal and Juvenile ...

In 2005, the State of Indiana was ranked 18th nationwide for the most number of troubled teens arrested for certain offenses. At 34,293, these arrests represented 0.73% of the total state population. The following are the top 10 offenses or reasons for the arrests: Property Crime – 7,013 All other offenses (except traffic) – 6,171 Larceny-theft – 5,402 Runaways – 3,761 Other assaults – 3,129 Liquor laws – 2,879 Disorderly conduct – 2,864 Drug abuse violations – 2,502 Violent Crime – 1,589 Aggravated assault – 1,325 The following are some resources ...