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drug abuse and addiction as it affects young people today.
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Protecting Our Children From Drug Use
Posted on December 13, 2011
Former Brazilian President, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, has posed the question, "Would legal regulation and control of drugs better protect children?" in a recent news article. Cardoso feels strongly about the subject of protecting children and how drug law reform affects them. He has made several recommendations on the subject.
Test Your Knowledge During National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month
Posted on October 25, 2011
Over-the-counter cough medicines and prescription drugs have become some of the most commonly abused drugs among teenagers. As the problem reaches crisis levels, the U.S. Senate has decided to take action in promoting awareness among parents and teens. In September 2011, it adopted a resolution designating October as National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month.
Advice for Parents: Talk With Your Kids Before They Go Back To School
Posted on August 18, 2011
It’s getting to be that time again and, for some areas of the country, the time is already here. Kids are going back to school, entering high school or advancing into upper elementary grades. Now is the time to sit down and have open and honest conversations about substance abuse.
Parents: Give Your Kids Plenty to Do This Summer So They Don’t Abuse Alcohol and Drugs
Posted on July 11, 2011
When the lazy days of summer turn into every parent’s nightmare of children caught up in drug and alcohol experimentation, it’s often too late to get a handle on what could be prevented – with a little constructive effort ahead of time.
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.
Certain School-Based Programs Reduce Alcohol Use
Posted on June 1, 2011
Because alcohol experimentation often begins during the teen years, school-based programs have been popular as a way to discourage adolescents from engaging in drinking.
Parents Make Similar Mistakes When Helping Teens Steer Clear of Drugs and Alcohol
Posted on May 25, 2011
Parents are still the most valuable resource for helping prevent teen drug use, and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is sending out information to help parents sidestep the most common errors they might make when keeping their children away from alcohol and drugs.
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.
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.
Home May Be a Top Danger Zone for Young Teens and Alcohol
Posted on April 2, 2011
More and more pre-teens are getting alcohol without even leaving the comfort of home, says recent research.
As many as 700,000 children in the 12 to 14-years age bracket in the U.S. have experimented with alcoholic beverages they acquired at home.
