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Teen Risk-Takers May Be More Susceptible to Substance Abuse
Posted on January 18, 2012
Some kids need encouragement to go down the slide at the park while other kids are endlessly seeking out the tallest tree to climb or the craziest stunt to pull. There is no question that kids and teens are wired differently. A recent study warns that there appears to be a bio-chemical reason why some kids take more risks than others and one that could make them more susceptible to abusing substances.
Intervention Programs Aimed at Adolescent Girls Measured for Effectiveness
Posted on December 24, 2011
A troubling trend appears to be emerging among adolescent girls. According to a recent Find Articles report, more than one-fifth of eighth-grade girls have reported alcohol use in the last month. Marijuana rates among this demographic are rising faster than boys of the same age.
Hospitalizations for Drug and Alcohol Increase Among Teens
Posted on November 30, 2011
Reaching teenagers before they hit their college and young adult years with prevention and educational information about drugs and alcohol is critical. Those who begin using drugs and alcohol during the teen years often go on to continue dangerous practices into adulthood. This extended exposure means that their bodies are also exposed longer to the risks associated with these substances.
ADHD Increases Risk of Substance Abuse
Posted on November 7, 2011
Being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder/Hyperactivity as a child increases the risk for substance abuse disorders, according to a new long-term study from Massachusetts General Hospital.
Report Reveals Increased Use of Alcohol and Marijuana Among Senior High Students
Posted on October 18, 2011
Dire statistics published in the Canada Report on Student Alcohol and Drug Use have researchers concerned about the well-being and future of teens.
Without Enough Sleep, Teens’ Risk for Drug Abuse Rises
Posted on October 4, 2011
A new study by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found an interesting correlation between students’ insufficient amount of sleep and their likelihood for engaging in multiple risky behaviors, including drug and alcohol abuse.
Can Facebook Make Your Teen an Addict? CASA Research Says It Increases the Odds
Posted on August 27, 2011
Teens who spend time on Facebook, MySpace, and other social websites are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol, according to a new study from the National Center on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University in New York.
Parents Rank Drug Use As Top Worry about Teenagers, but Have Power to Prevent It
Posted on August 23, 2011
American parents rank drug and tobacco abuse among their top health concerns when they worry about their children, according to a new national survey. The irony is that the way parents behave is the biggest influence on their child’s risk for such addictions.
Teens that Play Sports Less Likely to Use Drugs
Posted on June 23, 2011
Not surprisingly, a new study shows that exercise and involvement in sports may be linked to lower use of drugs such as marijuana and cigarettes in teens.
Teens Who Drink Spend More Time on the Internet
Posted on May 9, 2011
Is your teen spending too much time on the computer? New research has found that teens who drink alcohol spend more time on their computers for recreational use (such as social networking and downloading music) than their peers who don’t drink.
