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Pennsylvania teen arrested for drug charges and hitting a police officer
Authorities in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania recently arrested Markeey Campbell, a 19-year-old boy, for drug charges, according to The Patriot-News. more...
A new designer drug puts teens at risk
Lawmakers and authorities across Florida are working to make bath salts, a hallucinogenic drug, illegal across the country, WFTV reports. Currently, the state has already banned the product. more...
Troubled teenagers programs can help control oppositional defiance disorder
If parents believe their teenagers suffer from oppositional defiance disorder, they may wish to research schools for troubled youths, where faculty members can assist these students before they act out in dangerous ways. more...
Schools for troubled youths can prevent suicide and teen pregnancy
Minnesota police recently released documents from a tragic murder-suicide that occurred at the end of March, The Bemidji Pioneer reports. more...
Child with Asperberg's breaks into local Target
An 11-year-old child in New Jersey frequently visits his local Target store to buy DVD's with his parents, the Gloucester County Times reports. more...
Therapeutic schools can help those with video game addictions
Across the country, there are hundreds of examples of adults who have allowed their video game addictions to ruin their lives, New Now reports. more...
Schools for troubled youths may help students who abuse prescription drugs
Many American medicine cabinets are filled with a variety of prescriptions that some parents believe are completely harmless. more...
There may be serious consequences for children who bully other students in school
Last year, 15-year-old Phoebe Prince moved from Ireland to a new school in Massachusetts, where she struggled to meet new friends and fit into a different culture, the Boston Globe reported. more...
A troubled youth boarding school may be a suitable option for a teen struggling with alcohol abuse
A 17-year-old boy from Colorado Springs was recently arrested for reportedly vandalizing a church and a local high school early on a Sunday morning, ABC News reports. more...
Parents may need to intervene when their daughters date the wrong boys
Brittany Smith was about to earn a degree from Harvard University when her boyfriend led her to an arrest for murder and firearms charges. more...
Troubled teenagers programs may help children with medication addictions
Last year, New York resident Jane Smith said she started noticing differences in her son Joe's behavior, Staten Island Live reports. more...
Illinois sees an increase in the number of teens abusing heroin
Last month, a 17-year old drug user from Illinois decided not to participate in the Will County Drug Court program, The Herald-News recently reported. Two nights later, the boy overdosed on heroin and died. more...
'Minor Drinking, Major Problems' to address underage alcohol use
In order to address the high prevalence of underage drinkers in California's Newport Beach area, local school officials and members of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving group will host an informational meeting on the dangers of teen alcohol consumption. more...
DCD diagnosis may help children avoid long-term complications
Many parents think that kids who appear to be uncoordinated or refuse to participate in extracurricular activities will eventually grow out of these behaviors. more...
Report highlights bullying trends in Massachusetts
A recent article published in the Boston Globe revealed the results of study conducted by researchers from the state and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on bullying trends in Massachusetts. more...
Areas with generally happy populations may also have high prevalence of suicide
Regions of the U.S. that are considered to be "happy" states typically have some of the highest rates of suicide in the nation, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization. more...
Expert evaluations show violent video games may be harmful to kids
In order to assess whether or not violent video games or media are detrimental to children, researchers recently weighed the level of expertise of scientists who support a ban on the games, compared to those who argue against the restriction. more...
Survey finds many autistic children run away from their homes
More than half of parents of autistic children report that their kids have wandered away from their home or families and did not return for periods that were long enough to arouse concern, according to a recent survey. more...
Maternal stress may increase risk of behavioral problems among kids
Pregnant women who regularly endure stress due to two or more factors in their lives may be more likely to have children with behavioral problems than those who sustain a relaxed state of being, according to a recent study. more...
Overproduction of stress hormones may cause depression among teens
Children who are exposed to high levels of stress due to emotional or physical abuse may develop abnormal physiological responses to tension in their later years, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Queen's University. more...
More than 50 teens arrested for underage drinking at Massachusetts party
A recent article published in the Attleboro Sun Chronicle highlights the prevalence and consequences of teen drinking and drug use. more...
Parents may channel kids' interest in technology toward useful practices
Much research that has been conducted on the topic of media use and childhood behavior problems indicates that parents should be wary of the amount of time their children spend watching television or playing video games. more...
Babies born prematurely may have increased risk of ADHD
Infants who are delivered as little as three weeks prematurely may also have a high risk of ADHD. more...
German program may be effective in teaching kids to refuse drugs, alcohol
A school-based intervention strategy called Information and Psychosocial Competence (IPSY) may help reduce the number of teens and children who use drugs or alcohol, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Early Adolescence. more...
Autistic children frequently suffer from treatment-resistant epilepsy
According to a recent study published in the journal Epilepsia, the prevalence of treatment-resistant epilepsy may be higher among individuals with idiopathic autism than in other demographics. more...
Kids who feel important may be less likely to engage in family violence
Children who believe that they matter to their family members because their parents are invested in their well-being or because the kids feel that they contribute to the family dynamic may be less likely to engage in physical violence with relatives. more...
Non-hereditary gene abnormalities may cause learning disabilities
While previous research has indicated that gene mutations that are passed down from parents to their children may cause intellectual disabilities, a study recently revealed that some of these abnormalities may be non-hereditary. more...
Screening test may reveal whether depressed patients will benefit from cognitive therapy
Many people who suffer from depression are referred to cognitive therapy. However, this type of treatment is not successful for everyone. more...
Father advocates for criminalization of K2 after son's death
An Indianola, Iowa father recently took a stand against the toxic spice K2 after the drug-related death of his 18-year-old son, according to an article published in the DesMoines Register. more...
Kids with alcoholic parents may be more likely to suffer same addiction
While early exposure to alcoholic behaviors has been shown to increase the chances that a child will develop a substance abuse problem, a recent study indicates that offspring of alcoholic parents may inherit genetic risk factors for the disorder. more...
Caffeinated alcoholic drinks may have more dangerous effects than liquor alone
Many states have imposed bans on alcoholic energy drinks such as FourLoko, due to the increasing number of teens and young adults who have been hospitalized for intoxication after consuming them. more...
Young girl seeks plastic surgery to avoid bullying at school
Samantha Shaw, a 7-year-old South Dakota resident, recently underwent cosmetic surgery to pin back her protruding ears, according to a recent article published by ABC News. more...
Childhood friends may influence kids' behaviors
Many parents forbid their kids from spending time with peers who regularly display bad behaviors. A recent article published by the Los Angeles Times discusses how unruly friends may impact a child's life. more...
Doctor, young man shed light on video game addiction
In a recent article published by NBC Miami, one South Florida doctor describes how video games may become addicting to young children. more...
FDA approves drug for adolescent schizophrenia
After reviewing the findings of a six-week trial, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug paliperidone for the treatment of schizophrenia in adolescents, according to a recent article published by MedScape News. more...
Philadelphia website offers condoms to kids as young as 11
In order to reduce the negative effects of the high number of Philadelphia youth who are engaging in unprotected sex, a new website offers mail-order condoms to kids as young as 11 years old, according to a recent article published by CBS News. more...
South Carolina students sign pledge to stay sober during prom season
Members of a student-run coalition are asking high schoolers from three different York County, South Carolina, high schools to sign a pledge to stay sober on their prom nights, according to a recent article published in the Rock Hill Herald. more...
Cognitive-behavioral therapy may be effective in reducing Tourette-related tics
According to a recent study published in the Journal of Cognitive Therapy, individuals who suffer from Tourette Syndrome may benefit more from cognitive-behavioral therapy than drug treatment, in terms of reducing the frequency and severity of their tics. more...
Teen idol discusses her struggle with depression and bullying
When actress and singer-songwriter Demi Lovato checked into a rehab program months ago, many reports suggested that the teen idol was struggling with drug addiction. more...
MADD designates day for parents to address teen drinking
While many parents have spoken to their young children about the dangers of underage drinking, USA Today reports that members of the organization Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) have designated April 21 as an awareness day. more...
LGBT youth seek governmental support to end bullying
A recent article published in the Miami Herald highlighted the trend of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender teens seeking support from political leaders to help create legislation aimed at preventing sexuality-based bullying in schools. more...
Many ADHD students are profiting from selling medications
A recent article published in the National Post highlights the trend of students with ADHD selling medications to their classmates. Young people use the drugs non-medically in order to obtain energy and focus. more...
Researchers identify association between pollution and behavioral problems
Women who are exposed to high levels of air pollution during pregnancy may be more likely to have kids with behavioral problems, according to a recent study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. more...
UK dad creates a Facebook program that detects cyber bullying
Paddy Clarke, a 48-year-old father of four from the UK recently developed the first bullying alert system for Facebook, according to an article published in the Daily Mail. more...
Knox County DA warns parents against supplying alcohol to underage kids
With prom season approaching, Randy Nichols, a district attorney from Knox County, Tennessee, recently reminded parents of the dangers associated with teen drinking in a statement published in the Knoxville News Sentinel. more...
Report highlights teen drinking trends
A recent report released by The Partnership at DrugFree.org and MetLife Foundation indicates that teens are starting to drink at younger ages and many feel that consuming alcohol in excess is normal for them and their peers. more...
Researchers probe teen smoking trends among minority groups
Whereas anti-tobacco campaigns have commonly focused on teaching kids how to refuse cigarettes when the products are offered, a new study suggests that these tactics may not encompass American Indian or Alaska Native (AI/AN) teens. more...
Researchers investigate the intricacies of child and stepparent relationships
Many children, especially teens, struggle to maintain positive relationships with their parents as they develop into adults. more...
Extra copies of genes may exacerbate social problems among autistic
A gene found in neuron synapses that allows for the communication of inhibitory and excitatory signals between cells may increase the severity of social dysfunction that often accompanies autism spectrum disorders. more...
Teens may use hookah as "starter drugs"
Nearly half of college students in North Carolina have used hookahs to smoke flavored tobacco products, which may cause a domino effect that proceeds from cigarette use to illegal substance abuse, according to a recent study. more...
Researchers link marijuana use to emotional instability
Components in marijuana that cause individuals to experience a "high" affect the same areas of the brain that have been associated with schizophrenia and emotional disorders, according to a recent study published in The Journal of Neuroscience. more...
Feel-good drinkers may be more likely to become alcoholics
Individuals who receive a positive "buzz" from alcohol consumption may be more likely to progress into alcoholism than those who feel sluggish or sedated when they drink, according to a recent study published in the journal Archives of General Psychiatry. more...
Underprivileged kids are receiving autism diagnoses earlier, more often
The rate of autism diagnosis among kids from low-income families is on the rise, although many disadvantaged children still do not receive proper identification, according to a recent study published in the journal American Sociological Review. more...
Teen binge drinking may have lasting brain effects
Individuals who binge drink during their adolescence may suffer irreversible brain damage that could affect their moods or behaviors throughout the rest of their lives, according to a recent study. more...
Different forms of media associated with risk of depression among teens
Adolescents who listen to music as their primary source of media exposure may be more likely to develop major depressive disorder than their peers who read books, according to a recent study. more...
Senses play different roles in sibling rivalry
Children who have tendencies to favor the tactile, visual, auditory, or taste and smell senses may act differently during sibling disputes based upon their preferences, according to a recent article published in the Kansas City Star. more...
The Autism Society calls for increased awareness during April
In recognition of National Autism Awareness Month, The Autism Society recently announced that group members will initiate several new awareness programs throughout April. more...
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
In light of Alcohol Awareness Month, Nishendu Vasavada of University Behavioral Health in Denton, Texas, recently highlighted the negative effects of teen drinking and warning signs that adolescents are becoming involved in alcoholic behaviors. more...
Brain structure may affect antisocial behavior in teens
Conduct disorders that become noticeable during an individual's teenage years may be caused by the smaller volumes of certain brain regions, as opposed to the previous notion that these adolescents learned their bad behavior from their peers. more...
Schools may keep kids off drugs and alcohol, study shows
Schools that promote academic achievement and regular attendance may help deter kids from using drugs or alcohol, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Florida. more...

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