Child drug and alcohol treatment rises in Dudley
New data reveals a worrying increase in under-18s receiving treatment for substance abuse in Dudley, mirroring a national trend. Experts point to online drug access and school policies as factors.
New data reveals a worrying increase in under-18s receiving treatment for substance abuse in Dudley, mirroring a national trend. Experts point to online drug access and school policies as factors.
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