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Kids Who See Alcohol Advertised More Apt to Drink
Posted on May 17, 2012
Parents can find many reasons to turn off the television. Besides vying for time with the high demands of homework and extracurricular activities, turning off the TV may also help children avoid experimenting with alcohol.
Middle School Students That Connect With Their Teachers Less Likely to Engage in Risky Behavior
Posted on March 27, 2012
Middle school is a tough age. Factor in peer pressure and separation anxiety and you have a heightened risk for experimenting with drugs and alcohol. Never before has a study been done on how emotional support from middle school teachers plays an important role in development. A recent article highlights this important subject.
Is Alcohol in the Movies Linked to Teen Drinking?
Posted on March 22, 2012
Teenagers can quote from favorite movies with such facility that it is almost like a separate dictionary of one-liners they share amongst themselves. Recent studies conducted in Europe indicate that teens are picking up more than catchy dialogue though.
Friendship Affects Alcohol Choices in Adolescence
Posted on February 23, 2012
Adolescence is a time when significant change occurs in a child’s life. Not only are physical transitions occurring, but there is also an increased level of independence granted by parents. In addition, many adolescents find that the friends they had in elementary school have been replaced with a new group. During adolescence, friends are increasingly important influences.
Music Exposes Teens to Alcohol Advertising
Posted on November 1, 2011
The alcohol industry is monitored for its formal advertising, with regulations in place to protect those under 21 from being exposed to advertisements that promote alcohol. What is unregulated, however, is the mention of alcohol in pop culture.
Why Your Teen’s Friends Matter
Posted on October 25, 2011
It is often said that “friends are the family we choose for ourselves.” When our siblings embarrass us and our parents just don’t understand, we turn to our friends for guidance and support. This is especially true during adolescence, when the opinions of peers begin to dictate how teens look, dress and act.
Boyfriends’ Friends Influence Drinking
Posted on October 11, 2011
Traditionally, parents have been encouraged to keep close tabs on who their child hangs out with, making special note of any friends or dating interests who may drink alcohol. Friends can provide important clues into a teenager’s choices, but there may be an even more powerful source of information.
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.
More Teens Binge Drinking and Believing the Habit to be “Normal”
Posted on June 7, 2011
While numbers of teens trying alcohol in some states have remained steady in recent years, an alarming trend is surfacing that has parents, school officials and health experts deeply concerned.
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.
