The fact that 20 percent of all youths and 50 percent of black teen - agers are out of work, the Gallup Poll's president said, has resulted in major social problems such as teen - age crime, drug abuse, and alcoholism. (edweek.org)
The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACEs Study) may turn out to be the most important scientific finding of the late 20th century, opening up windows of opportunity that could vastly improve mental health care, physical health care, and virtually all of our current major social problems. (sanctuaryweb.com)
We are increasingly alarmed over major social problems such as violence and substance abuse, as well as the general lack of caring and cooperation among people. (religion-online.org)