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More Hawaii teens recognize the dangers of meth use
Methamphetamine, or meth, is a central nervous system stimulant, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). more...
About one-quarter of fatal car accidents involve drugs, alcohol
A recent study by researchers at Rutgers University shows that about one in every four fatal car crashes occurred when the driver was previously using drugs or alcohol. more...
National survey reveals extent of teen drug, alcohol use
Researchers from the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University recently conducted a nationwide survey on teen drug and alcohol use. more...
If talking does not help, therapeutic schools might reduce a marijuana addiction
Researchers from the University of Washington recently conducted a study that shows that if parents calmly talk to their children about smoking marijuana, they can decrease the likelihood that their youths will participate in drug use. more...
Cocaine may cause another negative side effect
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, cocaine use is linked to many negative side effects, such as strokes, seizures and heart attacks. more...
Therapeutic schools may help teens with heroin addictions
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), heroin is an opiate that is abused by injecting, snorting or smoking it. more...
Study shows drug use can lead to serious car accidents
Although many teens know that drinking alcohol before driving can lead to danger on the road, they may not be aware that using drugs can cause similar results. more...
Study shows altered brain chemistry in people who smoke marijuana
Many individuals know that smoking marijuana can lead to mood changes, diminished interest in certain subjects and a change in appetite. more...
Adults should monitor summertime parties
When school is out and summer begins, many parents know that it can be a fun time for their children to party. more...
Teens arrested for injecting bath salts
A North Carolina teen and two other individuals are facing charges after authorities from the Iredell County Sheriff's Office caught them injecting a drug known as bath salts into their arms, WBTV reports. more...
Campaign warns against teen prescription abuse
Philly Burbs recently reported on the Lock Your Meds program, a campaign from the National Family Partnership (NFP) that strives to teach parents that they may be unintentional providers of prescription drugs to their teens. more...
Teen arrested on drug charges after accidentally calling 911
An 18-year-old boy in Georgia was recently arrested when he accidentally called 911 while sitting in a Waffle House, USA Today reports. more...
Schools for troubled youths may prevent teens from experimenting with drugs
Although Florida made the hallucinogenic drug known as "bath salts" illegal earlier this year, five state teens were recently hospitalized after taking the substance, First Coast News reports. more...
Study shows dangers of buying prescriptions over the internet
Research shows that the internet can make it easier to purchase prescription drugs, causing more people to need help for addiction to these substances, according to a study published in Health Affairs. more...
Troubled teenagers programs can curb youth ecstasy abuse
A 13-year-old boy was recently arrested after police received a tip from a resource officer that the youth had brought drugs to his Florida middle school, the News-Press reports. more...
Troubled teenagers programs can help teens who use mushrooms
A teenager from New York was recently arrested when police noticed that he was selling hallucinogenic mushrooms and marijuana on a college campus, WHEC reports. more...
Study shows that nicotine affects the brain in a similar way as cocaine
A recent study by the University of Chicago Medical Center shows that one 15-minute exposure to nicotine causes the neurons that are used to signal a reward in the brain to become stimulated. more...
Parents can help their teen by sending them to a troubled youth boarding school for heroin abuse
Heroin is an illegal opiate drug that can be injected with a needle, snorted or smoked, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. more...
Therapeutic boarding schools can assist students who have cocaine addictions
An 18-year old Arizona teen was recently given a one-year sentence for participating in a cocaine trafficking ring, The Star Phoenix reports. more...
Study finds that parents are an important part of preventing cigarette use in teens
Recently, officials from Cincinnati's Children's Hospital Medical Center found that even as youths get older, it is important for parents to enforce anti-smoking practices. more...
Utah community still reflects on drug overdose of 13-year-old boy
The December drug overdose of a Utah teen still has a large impact on the way a community views substance abuse, The Salt Lake Tribune reports. 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Teens are using drugs to cope with stress, experts say
Healthcare professionals who attended a recent conference held at Arizona State University addressed the prevalence of teen substance abuse and discussed methods to combat the trend. more...
Emergency personnel raise awareness of new drug
A recent article published in the Journal of Emergency Medicine describes the symptoms that have been associated with the use of ivory wave, a currently legal drug with increasing popularity. more...
Ads may deter kids from using marijuana
Many troubled teens view negative advertising that may lead them to experiment with illicit substances, but anti-drug organizations have developed ads of their own to combat influential media. more...
More college students abuse marijuana in addition to alcohol
Alcohol is typically at the forefront of substance abuse issues among college students, but many individuals say that marijuana should be considered just as dangerous on campuses across the country. more...
Raid fails to stop high school students from using drugs
As more troubled teens rely on illicit substances to cope with the stress of everyday life, law enforcement officials and school administrators are stepping up their efforts to catch kids in the act of drug dealing. more...
Oklahoma struggles with prescription drug abuse
Parents might think that their kids are prone to using drugs, such as marijuana and cocaine, for recreational purposes. more...
Former NFL player to donate sauce revenue to rehab facility
Many troubled teens turn to drugs to cope with the stress of school and family life, but a number of organizations are working to provide kids with alternatives to substance abuse. more...
More teens get high from household cleaners, old medications
Many parents do not want to believe that their kids may be susceptible to drug use, but a number of individuals experiment with illicit substances in their teenage years. more...
Many adolescents find alcohol in cabinets at home
As communities across the country struggle to control the issue of underage drinking, a new study reveals that the solution may be right in the family liquor cabinet. more...
Drug cartels look for children to help with smuggling
Drug trafficking is a dangerous, illegal business, but some of the most active smugglers in the southwestern U.S. are children. more...
More teens turn to heroin following pill abuse
Many parents find it difficult to picture their children using drugs, especially heroin. more...
Experts discover link between prescription drugs and heroin
Heroin has become a problem in many states across the country, including Ohio. more...
Delaware County teens advocate for drug-free lifestyle
Many teenagers shrug off advice from their parents to steer clear of substance abuse, but encouragement from peers can have a positive effect on kids who are considering experimenting with drugs. more...
Connecticut students speak out against drug use
Many kids use illicit substances to cope with the stress of school and family life, but not all children condone drug use. more...
Sonoma County to use dogs to sniff for drugs in schools
As more kids turn to drugs and alcohol, school administrators are taking their own preventative measures. more...
Most television programming contains tobacco advertisements
Kids tend to watch large amounts of television on their downtime, but even those who view it in moderation may be exposed to dangerous images of drugs. more...
Mother speaks out against heroin use
Many parents refuse to believe that their child could start using heroin, but Georgia Martinez is one mother who was forced to face the reality of addiction. more...
Exposure to methamphetamine may harm children
Cases of children abusing methamphetamine are seemingly rare, but more kids are being exposed to the dangerous drug through their parents. more...
Bath salts may soon hit store shelves in Seattle
As kids look for new ways to turn typical household items into drugs for recreational purposes, bath salts are becoming a substance of choice. more...
More college students are in need of help for addiction
When kids get their first taste of independence in college, many tend to go overboard with drug and alcohol use. more...
Drug test kits give kids an option to say no
Many adolescents turn to illicit substances as a result of anxiety and peer pressure. more...
Four Loko allegedly responsible for deaths of two teens
Many parents are hesitant to talk to their kids about drugs at a young age, but experts say that starting early may be the most effective preventative measure. more...
More kids turning to smokeless tobacco for flavor
Variations of tobacco have appealed to children for decades, and a new candy is raising concerns among parents and anti-drug advocates. more...
Expert speaks to parents about signs of addiction in teens
Many individuals become addicted to illicit substances at a young age, but experts are still trying to understand how the brain responds to large doses of drugs over an extended period of time. more...
K-2 cigarettes banned in Indiana
Many teenagers turn to marijuana as their illicit substance of choice, but a new legal drug that provides a similar high is growing in popularity more...
Both adults and children struggle with prescription drug addiction
Many adults have struggled with prescription drug addiction, but the demographic is beginning to shift toward adolescents as medications become easily accessible. more...
Family shares story of addiction with California high school
Drug rehab centers may be able to help kids who have become addicted to illicit substances, but educating children on the dangers of drugs can reduce the number of dependency cases. more...
K-2 cigarettes growing in popularity among teens
Drug rehab programs can help kids who have developed a dependency to marijuana, but a new substance on the market is growing in popularity and adding to the cases of addiction in children. more...
Massachusetts high school plans second meeting to address drug use
Recently, Swampscott High School in Massachusetts made headlines when parents showed reluctance to attend a mandatory meeting addressing drug use among students. more...
More kids turning to prescription drugs to get high
Drug rehab programs can help individuals who are struggling with addiction, but many people find themselves in trouble with the law before they seek assistance for their problem. more...
Border patrol warns kids of organized crime in Arizona
Many kids choose to use drugs after being convinced by their friends, but a new type of peer pressure is becoming popular in small communities around the country. more...
More Iowa students taking drugs as a result of peer pressure
Peer pressure has not only been known to cause anxiety in teenagers, but it can also push them to use illicit substances to cope with stress. more...
Event held in Ohio to recognize those who have lost battle with addiction
Many individuals use illicit substances for recreational purposes, but fail to recognize the negative consequences that come with using drugs. more...
County in California to begin selling drug test kits to parents
Many parents want to take proactive measures to keep their kids drug-free, but are unsure of how to begin. more...
Anti-drug event raises $1,000 for Georgia community
Many kids turn to drugs to cope with the stress of school work and family life. more...
Texas parents offered forum to learn more about drugs
As drug use becomes a growing concern in regions of the country, more school administrators are pushing parents to take initiative by talking to their kids about illicit substances. more...
Parent Project encourages adults to be positive role models
By the time kids turn to illicit substances for recreational purposes, it can be too late for parents to positively influence them to make healthier lifestyle choices. more...
Jewel, Ty Murray join Big Brother Big Sister initiative
Many kids turn to illicit substances to cope with the stress that comes with family life and schools. more...
Swampscott holds mandatory meeting to discuss drug use
Many kids turn to illicit substances for recreational purposes, but in some communities, the drug problem has spiraled out of control. more...
Studies show college students benefit from self-esteem boosts
Many people turn to illicit substances for recreational purposes at a young age, but new research shows that praise may be able to prevent kids from using drugs. more...
Survey reveals increase in marijuana use among Florida teens
Substance abuse among children has been on the rise, but marijuana appears to be the drug of choice in Florida. more...
Local mentoring program keeps kids off of drugs
Many kids who grow up in settings where drugs are readily available lack positive role models in their lives. more...
Experts warn of childhood drug exposure
Addiction in families is not uncommon, but experts say that the exposing kids to drugs may have negative consequences in the future. more...
Vermont, Maine struggle with opiate addiction epidemic
Many individuals turn to hard drugs to cope with the stress of every day life, but opiate addiction was virtually unheard of in rural regions of the country, including areas of New England. more...
Principal calls mandatory meeting to address drug use
Many children turn to drugs to cope with the stress of family life and school, and illicit substance abuse is becoming a growing concern in many small communities across the country. more...
Parental guidance may prevent drug abuse
Substance abuse programs for youth can provide kids with a healthier alternative to illicit drug use, but many experts believe that parents underestimate their power to positively influence their children. more...
High cholesterol, smoking may be linked in children
High cholesterol can result in a number of health problems for adults, but new research shows that taking proactive measures at a young age may be able to prevent complications in the future. more...
Purple Stuff raises concerns among parents, lawmakers
When public figures make poor choices, it reflects in the younger generation, as seen by the growing popularity of Purple Drank. more...
More children of military officials prescribed psychiatric drugs
Many soldiers who engage in combat suffer trauma, but new research suggests that their children may be enduring the negative effects that come with having a parent serving abroad as well. more...
New Jersey man helps promote drug-free lifestyle for kids
Guidance counselors and parents can provide substance abuse help for children who have become addicted to drugs. more...
Antibiotics being prescribed to more children for sinus infections
Antibiotics and other prescription medications are commonly used to treat infections as a result of the common cold. more...
Marion County sees increase in drug use among eighth graders
The availability of illicit substances continues to remain a growing concern among parents and school administrators, and the problems are getting worse for residents of Marion County, Indiana. more...
Raynham Middle School focuses on anti-drug education
For many adolescents, substance abuse begins at a young age. more...
Grammy Foundation, NIH host drug-free music contest
More than 29 percent of high school students say they can easily obtain illicit drugs directly on campus, according to Teen Help, a drug abuse statistics site. more...
Teens may benefit from family, friend support system
Approximately 38 percent of teenagers in public school systems say they can easily obtain illicit substances, according to Teen Help, a drug abuse statistics site. more...
Parental guidance can help direct kids away from drugs
More than 29 percent of high school students say drugs are readily available on campus, according to Teen Help, a statistics site. more...
More teens smuggling drugs into school
Approximately 20 percent of teenagers say they have taken medication for recreational purposes without a prescription, according to Kids Health, a statistics site. more...
More teens being prescribed addictive medications
More than 62 percent of teenagers say that they can easily obtain illicit drugs from local street gangs, according to Teen Help, a statistics site. more...
EMSA teaches kids about dangers of drugs
Substance abuse programs for youth are dedicated to providing teens with healthy alternatives to drugs, but active community groups can be effective in keeping kids away from substances as well. more...
Oklahoma City group helps kids stay out of gangs
More than 62 percent of teenagers say they can easily obtain illicit drugs from local street gangs, according to Teen Help, a statistics site. more...
More Dallas teens using heroin to cope with stress
Drug rehab centers can help individuals who have become addicted to the substance, and many Texas teenagers are turning to them for help. more...
Local anti-drug group helps deter crime
As addiction remains a growing concern in many cities, drug rehab centers have become a necessity. more...
Kutztown parents meet to address drug abuse among kids
As substance abuse remains a growing problem among young adults, parents and teachers are banding together to reduce the amount of illicit drug use in their local communities. more...
Anti-drug conversations may deter kids from substance abuse
Many kids choose to abuse illicit substances after pressure from their peers. more...

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