A site for parents and teens who want to be better informed about
drug abuse and addiction as it affects young people today.
Drugs, Driving, and Teens and Deadly Combination
As teens are learning how to drive and getting their first few years of experience on the road, many of them are also exploring the perceived benefits of illegal drugs. Is it any wonder that the two may become combined? The result is a drugged driver on the road who is not only under the influence of a mind-altering substance, but also lacks any proven experience on the road that may help to avoid disaster.
Hispanic Teens More Likely to Smoke, Drink, and Use Marijuana
Posted on September 1, 2010 in
Research & News
A new study has found that Hispanic adolescents are more likely to smoke, drink, or use marijuana than those of other races and ethnicities, and Asian students are at the lowest risk of substance abuse.
Risks When Girls Have Enter Early Puberty
Posted on August 31, 2010 in
For Parents
Girls who enter puberty at an earlier age are often at risk for behaviors more appropriate for young adults. Because they are developing adult bodies, adults often treat them as equals instead of as children. Though their bodies are maturing early, their psychological age is still intact.
Chewing Tobacco Poses Dangers to Teens
Posted on August 30, 2010 in
For Parents
Chewing tobacco, or snuff, may not be as visible a habit as smoking – but it’s just as dangerous, and highly addictive. According to estimates by the Centers for Disease Control, the substance is used by approximately 11 percent of boys in high schools across the country; around 3 percent of youth in middle school; and even a percentage of girls.
Study Examines the Role of Delinquency in Risky Youth Behaviors
Posted on August 26, 2010 in
Research & News
In our society today, it sometimes seems as though some individuals are just prone to crime, alcohol and drug use and risky sexual behaviors. Categorizing it can leave certain teens in the dark; yet paying more attention to disadvantaged youth could make a difference in their future.
Youth Alcohol Advertising Numbers Down
Posted on August 18, 2010 in
Alcohol
Advertising is a great way for companies to ensure their target audience learns about their product or service. When the target audience is an underage youth and the company is known for producing alcoholic beverages, however, the result is a problem that targets the company for targeting the wrong crowd.
Adolescent Drinking Behavior and Parenting Influence
Posted on August 16, 2010 in
Research & News
Parents often struggle with how to handle adolescent drinking. Some use stricter rules, hoping they won’t push their children to drink in secret. Others use a more relaxed method, hoping that by supporting their children in drinking in supervised settings that they will help them to avoid binge drinking.
