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White House Campaign on Childhood Obesity

Antonio Neves reports on the role of diet and exercise in developing a healthy lifestyle.

 

Myth Busting

Antonio Neves reports, in this five-part series, on prescription medicine abuse, a form of drug abuse increasing among teens.

 

Science of Addiction

When used improperly prescription pain medicines are addictive. In the second segment of the series, Antonio Neves reports on the physical changes of addiction.

 

Changes for Life

Abuse of prescription pain medicines does more than physical damage. In the third segment, Antonio Neves reports on the isolation users experience.

 

Media Literacy

In the fourth segment, Antonio Neves talks with media literacy experts on how to analyze mixed messages from the media about drugs in popular culture.

 

What Parents Should Know

In segment five, a parent guide, Antonio Neves talks with teens, parents, and medical experts on parents' role in stopping abuse of prescription pain medicines.

 

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