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Alcohol
Teen Use of Social Networking Sites May Be Linked to Underage Drinking
Posted on May 19, 2011
Teen behavior related to social networks and alcohol is complicated, but a recent study suggests that teens who are alcohol drinkers also tend to spend higher amounts of time on social network sites than their peers who don’t drink.
Fruity Alcoholic Beverages May Encourage Binge Drinking Among Teens and Young Adults
Posted on May 15, 2011
Products with bizarre names and bright colors from Pabst Brewing Company are harboring high levels of alcohol and capturing national attention for their risk of teen abuse and teen binge drinking.
Prom and Graduation: Danger Zone for Teen Drinking and Driving, and Fatalities
Posted on May 13, 2011
Car accidents involving alcohol are still the top killer of teens in the 15 to 20-year old range, despite national declines in fatal car accidents in the years from 2000 to 2009. The risk is especially great during the spring prom and graduation season, when teens may be more likely to engage in risky and life-threatening behavior involving alcohol.
German Research Program Helps Students Say No to Alcohol and Cigarettes
Posted on May 11, 2011
Binge drinking is increasing among young adults, and many researchers and addiction prevention specialists want to know how to optimize prevention efforts and effectively inform adolescents of the dangers of binge drinking and substance abuse.
Teen Alcohol Abuse May Have Lasting Impact
Posted on April 8, 2011
Many teens simply lack the maturity and experience needed for sound decision making. Add alcohol to the mix, and you have a recipe for disaster. The teenage years are a time of transition. They are also a time of social activity and peer pressure. The pressure that teens face to be accepted by their peers can be immense. However, one bad decision made early on can change the course of one’s life forever.
Drinking Alcohol at an Early Age Can Lead to Stress-Induced Drinking Later in Life
Posted on March 24, 2011
Many studies suggest that drinking alcohol at an early age can lead to a higher risk of stress-induced drinking later in life. A new study adds to this body of evidence, suggesting that an early age at first drink (AFD) may be a risk factor for later heavy drinking in response to stressful life events.
Female Teens Expected to Outpace Boys in Binge Drinking in Coming Years
Posted on March 9, 2011
Binge drinking, or the act of consuming too many drinks in a short amount of time, is gaining in popularity. While this dangerous activity is putting the life of the involved individual at risk, this risk may be heightened by public misconceptions.
Extreme Binge Drinking Puts Teen Lives at Risk
Posted on March 8, 2011
As binge drinking continues to be a focus of concern for those under the age of 21, recent research has identified the dangers in "extreme binge drinking" or the consumption of more than 10 or more than 15 drinks on a single occasion.
Adolescents at Risk for Alcohol Problems Exhibit Different Brain Functions
Posted on February 24, 2011
Adolescence is a time of increased brain activity. The prefrontal cortex is developing new, more advanced functioning relating to decision making, social understanding and the ability to see a situation from another person’s point of view. However, adolescence is also a time when many young people initiate alcohol use, which can alter the development taking place in the brain.
Website Launched to Help Drive Substance Use Resistance Among Teens
Posted on February 24, 2011
It shouldn’t be any surprise to the parents of teenagers that their kids could have access to drugs. Some of these kids will use or become addicted to these drugs, causing problems surrounding their home life, school work and health. It doesn’t have to mean the end, however, and websites are popping up to help parents lead their children away from the drug world.
