FACTS
- 6.8 million people with an addiction have a mental illness
- Rates of illicit drug use is highest among those aged 18 to 25
- Over 90% of those with an addiction began drinking, smoking or using illicit drugs before the age of 18
What is Addiction?
Addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disease defined by a physical and psychological dependence on drugs, alcohol or a behavior. When an addictive disorder has formed, a person will pursue their toxic habits despite putting themselves or others in harm’s way.
Home Drug Test Kits
Multi-screen home drug test kits are available for purchase online.
Social Host Law
M.G.L. Chapter 138 section 34
“whoever furnishes any such beverage or alcohol for a person under 21 years of age shall be punished by a fine of not more than $2,000 or by imprisonment for not more than one year or both. For the purpose of this section the word “furnish” shall mean to knowingly or intentionally supply, give, or provide to or allow a person under 21 years of age except for the children and grandchildren of the person being charged to possess alcoholic beverages on premises or properly owned or controlled by the person charged.”
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