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Alcohol
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.
Talk with Your Kids About Underage Drinking
Posted on July 12, 2011
Parents may have difficulty talking with their children about any number of different subjects, including sex, money, and use of drugs and alcohol. Nevertheless, each of these is worthy of careful discussion – at the right place and time.
Parental Role Critical for Reducing Alcohol Consumption
Posted on April 20, 2011
When it comes to raising teenagers, parents often do a complicated dance with their children in establishing boundaries for their independence.
Adolescents React Strongly to Rewards
Posted on March 27, 2011
Adolescents who begin using drugs or alcohol are at a high risk for extended problems into adulthood. Earlier initiation with substance use exposes them at an earlier age and for a longer period of time to a higher risk for heart disease, certain cancers and risky behaviors associated with drugs and alcohol.
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.
Young Men More Likely to Drink and Do Drugs When Love Ends
Posted on March 1, 2011
When romance goes bad, a young man is more likely to abuse drugs or drink than a young woman, according to a new study from Wake Forest University in North Carolina.
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.
Emergency Room Visits by Underage Drinkers Significantly Increase on New Year’s Day
Posted on December 31, 2010
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), underage drinking is a major problem in the United States that worsens on holidays, especially on New Year’s Day. Underage drinking often leads to trips to the emergency room, due to overconsumption of alcohol or alcohol-related accidents or injuries.
Difference in Sensitivity to Alcohol between Adolescents and Adults Explored
Posted on December 3, 2010
It has long been known that teens are less sensitive to the motor-impairing effects of alcohol than adults, but researchers were previously unaware of the underlying mechanisms that make this so. A new study has discovered the particular cellular and molecular mechanisms that may cause reduced motor impairment in teens.
