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drug abuse and addiction as it affects young people today.
Alcohol
Youth Alcohol Advertising Numbers Down
Posted on August 18, 2010
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.
New National Report Exposes Surprising Realities of Teen Substance Abuse
Posted on June 15, 2010
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has combined data from several national polls to create one comprehensive report on all substance abuse activity among American adolescents.
Teen Drinking May Result in Permanent Brain Damage
Posted on April 30, 2010
Teens who drink are making a bad choice. Drinking as an adolescent can result in negative consequences, such as legal problems, discipline from parents, and secondary consequences like alcohol-related automobile accidents.
Heavy Alcohol Consumption in Teen Girls Increases Risk of Breast Cancer
Posted on April 22, 2010
While binge drinking appears to be a preferred pastime by too many youths, new research findings suggest that the activity in teenage girls increases the risk of developing breast cancer.
Binge Drinking Leading to Increased Violence Among Young Girls
Posted on April 21, 2010
The image of young girls used to be sweet and polite with aggressive behavior left to the boys. Recent studies, however, are showing that girls are starting to rival the opposite sex when it comes to aggression and fights.
Teen Drinking Highlighted During Alcohol Awareness Month
Posted on April 7, 2010
Alcohol Awareness Month has arrived and policy makers are encouraging parents to prevent underage drinking. In a recent Read Media post, State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo advised parents to learn the facts about alcohol and how to prevent the early onset of alcoholism.
Huffing Can Kill on First Take
Posted on March 31, 2010
Huffing among the teen sect is becoming a growing problem, one that more parents and teens need to be aware of to avoid serious complications and even death. Naples News recently reported on the finding from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health that found 3.9 percent of adolescents abused inhalants in 2007.
Teen Abuse of Drugs and Alcohol on the Rise
Posted on March 24, 2010
Parents looking for signs that their kids are participating in substance use should act fast if they find them, says a new study released at the beginning of March. The study also highlights the importance of not only parental intervention but also the effectiveness of parental education.
R-Rated Movies Can Increase Alcohol Use Among Low Sensation Seeking Adolescents
Posted on March 19, 2010
While parents should pay attention to the ratings on movies to try and shield their child from content that may be beyond their ability to comprehend, new data suggests this monitoring can also help to prevent problems with alcohol later.
Study Finds Teen Binge Drinking Causes More than Just a Hangover
Posted on February 24, 2010
When teens engage in underage drinking, the possibility of a hangover is really just the beginning of things to worry about. A new study shows that heavy drinking on the part of a teen can cause brain damage that can impact thinking and memory skills.
