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How Childhood Maltreatment Results in Adolescent Cannabis Abuse
Posted on June 10, 2011
Trauma during childhood has been linked to many negative outcomes in adolescence and adulthood. Children who experience trauma are more likely to initiate alcohol and drug use before adulthood
Drinking Alcohol at an Early Age Can Lead to Stress-Induced Drinking Later in Life
Posted on March 24, 2011
Many studies suggest that drinking alcohol at an early age can lead to a higher risk of stress-induced drinking later in life. A new study adds to this body of evidence, suggesting that an early age at first drink (AFD) may be a risk factor for later heavy drinking in response to stressful life events.
Teens Often Associate Negative Consequences of Drinking with Pleasure
Posted on May 22, 2009
Parents of teen drinkers may struggle to understand the attraction for their child, especially if some of the consequences associated with their actions include vomiting and car accidents. According to a U.S. expert of alcohol abuse, it is these very things that may actually be the problem.
