Hispanic Teens More Likely to Smoke, Drink, and Use Marijuana

Posted on September 1, 2010

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.

Alcohol Industry Targets Youth with Magazine Ads

Posted on December 2, 2009

A new study found that alcoholic beverages popular among youths are more likely to be advertised in magazines with high youth readership than alcoholic drinks consumed mainly by adults, resulting in disproportionately high youth exposure to such targeted alcohol ads.

Report Examines Alcohol Use among Underage Drinkers

Posted on October 28, 2009

Underage consumption of alcohol can pose significant risks to those engaging in the activity. While some adolescents and other underage drinkers may only try a drink to satisfy a curiosity, still many others are engaging in the activity on a regular basis. Aside from the illegal factor, this also puts the individual at risk for negative health consequences as a result of high levels of alcohol intake.

Substance-Abusing Teens More Likely to Engage in High-Risk Sexual Behaviors

Posted on October 19, 2009

A diagnostic test developed and employed at Children’s Hospital Boston called CRAFFT allows primary care physicians to accurately screen teens for high-risk drug and alcohol use in minutes. Now, a new study has established that the test can also identify teens who are more likely to be engaging in high-risk sexual behaviors.

More Teens Use Marijuana and Drink Than Smoke Cigarettes in North Carolina County

Posted on October 12, 2009

In Pitt County, North Carolina, teens are more likely to use marijuana and alcohol than they are to smoke cigarettes, according to survey results reported by the Pitt County Substance Abuse Coalition.

Alcohol on the Rise as Teen Drug of Choice

Posted on June 22, 2009

Parents once worried about their teens’ exposure to drugs. They worried that their peers may try and convince them to engage in unhealthy activities, all the while leaving the liquor cabinet unattended and unlocked.

Now, alcohol is emerging as the drug of choice for teens. The Canterbury News reported on a 10 percent rise in the number of teens under the age of 18 seeking addiction advice over the past year. This increase was captured by the Kent Drug and Alcohol Action Team (KDAAT).