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Texting program can double people's chance of quitting smoking
A new study by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine indicates that sending motivational and supportive text messages to smokers can drastically increase their abilities to quit their habit within six months. more...
Tobacco companies increase advertising efforts near California high schools
A new study by researchers at the Standford School of Medicine indicates that tobacco companies are currently working to increase their advertising efforts for menthol cigarettes in stores near California high schools. more...
Anti-smoking campaigns that target adults also impact teens
The results from a recent study in the journal Addiction show that anti-smoking campaigns that target adult consumers can also deter teens from picking up the habit. more...
U.S. adopts graphic cigarette warnings to deter smoking
In order to show more individuals the true dangers of smoking, cigarette makers will be required to put large, graphic warning labels on their packages by October 2012, The Wall Street Journal reports. more...
Therapeutic schools can prevent preteens from becoming smokers
A new study suggests that if parents believe their teens are around cigarettes on a regular basis, they may want to enroll them in therapeutic schools. 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...
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...
More kids are using synthetic cocaine to get high
Kids who are finding it difficult to pay for illicit substances on the streets are beginning to create new versions of drugs using chemicals found in their own homes. more...
Former heroin addict shares story of detoxification
Many kids turn to illicit substances to cope with the stress of family life and school, but anti-drug education may be able to reduce the rate of addiction. more...
ALA gives 40 states failing grades for smoking education
Drug rehab centers may be able to help individuals suffering from nicotine addiction, but experts believe that taking preventative measures may keep people from smoking altogether. more...
Philadelphia mayor increases fine for selling cigarettes to minors
Nicotine addiction in families may persuade children to begin smoking themselves, but government officials are doing their part to make sure cigarettes don't fall into the wrong hands. more...
Tobacco Awareness Week spurs interest in drug-free education
The availability of cigarettes continues to fuel the amount of children who become addicted to nicotine. more...
Electronic cigarettes pose can less health threats
Although it is illegal for children to obtain cigarettes under the age of 18, many find ways to get their hands on the drugs. more...
More children being prescribed medications
Many adults become addicted to prescription drug medication over time, but children are now being administered similar drugs that may result in dependency in the future. more...
Heroin addiction rises among teens
Rehabilitation facilities can help heroin users detoxify, but many young adults are still finding it difficult to admit the reality of their addiction. more...
Teens under 18 may have cigarettes confiscated
Nearly 80 percent of adult smokers say they began using cigarettes as teens, according to Teen Drug Abuse, an adolescent statistics site. more...
New bill may enhance dosage labels on OTCs
Many people are unaware that medicine labels may have incorrect dosages, and consuming more than necessary can result in addiction. more...

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