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Alcohol, Drug Abuse on Decline for Teens-Says New Study

ABC NEWS–In South Carolina, Opiod Abuse is a growing problem. The Governor has created a task force to tackle the issue. But nationwide, a new study shows that drug and alcohol use is on the decline, for teenagers. The numbers reflect a trend moving in the other direction for young people, according to the study. ABC’S Arlette Saenz has more…

Medical Marijuana to Wait Another Year for Green Light

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Advocates met Tuesday to reinforce their call to add South Carolina to the list of almost 30 states that have passed comprehensive medical marijuana legislation. Lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle expressed their desire to make it happen in 2018. A House panel advanced its version of the South Carolina Compassionate Care Act, back in…

Watch: Healthy Nutrition Labels

ABC NEWS– A new proposal out of the UK could soon change the way nutrition labels are worded, but the proposal may not get any support. Here’s a Health Minute from ABC’S Dr. Timothy Johnson. Tags: medical