What new research reveals about the adolescent brain—from why kids bully to how the teen years shape the rest of your life. They say you never escape high school. And for better or worse, science is lending some credibility to that old saw. Thanks to sophisticated imaging technology and a raft of longitudinal studies, we’re [...]
More high school seniors are current marijuana smokers than cigarette smokers, according to the national Monitoring the Future survey released Tuesday, which finds that marijuana use rose slightly while cigarette smoking fell among 12th graders in 2010. The survey, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, found that binge drinking rates also [...]
In the wake of multiple state bans on caffeinated alcoholic beverages (CABs) and an FDA warning to four companies to remove their products from the marketplace, an article published online November 29 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine delineates the scope of the public health problem and suggests areas of research that might help [...]
Reacting to what it called complaints from law enforcement and a surge in medical emergencies, the Drug Enforcement Administration said on Wednesday that it would ban several chemicals used to make so-called synthetic marijuana products, which resemble herbs or potpourri but mimic the effects of the drug when smoked. Read more
How does a person become addicted to inhalants? Well you may be thinking that drugs and harmful substances that are addictive can only be bought or obtained on your street corner but the sad truth is that people will substitute and try just about anything to produce a certain effect. There are times when addicts [...]
Every day there are news accounts of people doing outrageous things, behavior they’d never dream of doing normally, but they’ve been influenced by their peers. It happens everywhere and among all age groups and across all demographics. But perhaps the most susceptible individuals are living right under your roof: your teenage son or daughter. The [...]
Parents of teenagers who do not think that their children have at least tried alcohol are fooling only themselves. This fact is reinforced by various research studies. In reality, what research is finding is that alcohol substance abuse in teenagers is increasing, and that drinking is starting at an earlier age than ever before. These activities show [...]
According to a National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) report released Tuesday, one-third of all drug tests on drivers killed in motor vehicle accidents came back positive for drugs ranging from hallucinogens to prescription painkillers last year. Read more
Is your teen involved in drug use? Are you unsure on how your teen developed an addiction and how you can help your teen now? To help understand how most teens develop a drug addiction and how you can help your teen overcome their drug addiction, I have interviewed therapist Julie Weiner- Dabda. Read more
Adolescents who regularly consume alcohol pose a risk for both the adolescent and society. The effects of alcohol consumption negatively affect memory performance, increase promiscuity and pose a risk to society by increasing traffic accidents and juvenile delinquency. Adolescents who drink also have a higher chance of adult alcohol dependency. Read more
