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- Report: Prescription drug abuse leads to heroin use in Ohio
According to the findings of the Ohio Substance Abuse Monitoring Network's annual report, an addiction to prescription pain medications may also be contributing to an increase in heroin use, the Middletown Journal reported. more...
- Contest uses music to spread anti-drug message
In an attempt to keep young adults from abusing harmful substances, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, MusiCares and the GRAMMY Foundation have come together to offer the second annual Teen Substance Abuse Awareness through Music Contest. more...
- Family activities and communication may put off adolescent substance use
For teenagers that struggle with substance abuse problems, boarding schools might be able to provide treatment options. more...
- Prenatal methamphetamine exposure may lead to neurobehavioral problems in childhood
According to the researchers behind a recent study, methamphetamine has become a popular drug among many pregnant users. more...
- Ecstasy may lead to long-term changes in the brain
An estimated 14.2 million individuals over the age of 12 in the U.S. have used ecstasy, according to the 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. more...
- In relationships, drugs may receive more attention than partners
Romantic relationships alone are very hard to manage, especially during an individual's teenage years. Having a boyfriend or girlfriend who abuses substances can make matters even more stressful. more...
- Report: Unintentional drug overdose has become an epidemic
According to a new report, deaths among teenagers and adults as a result of unintentional drug poisonings have become a national epidemic. more...
- Methamphetamine may alter users' cells
According to the results of a new fruit fly study, methamphetamine use may lead to damage on a molecular level. more...
- Nationwide event designed to prevent prescription drug abuse
DrugFree.org states that approximately 4.5 million teenagers report abusing prescription medications in an attempt to get high. more...
- Police hope to prevent teenage drug abuse with free screening kits
Adolescence can be a time of rebellion and experimentation in many individuals' lives. However, some teenagers may begin to abuse drugs during this period. more...
- High internet use may lead to risky behavior in adolescents
The results of a new study suggest that high levels of internet use among adolescents may lead to the use of drugs and alcohol, as well as unprotected sex among the same age group. more...
- Young adults may form an addiction to prescription medications
There has been a drastic increase in the number of opioid medications, such as oxycodone and hydrocodone, that are prescribed in America, according to two new reports. more...
- New study sheds light on marijuana's effects on the brain
Recent research revealed that exposure to cannabis in one's youth may lead to an increased risk of developing schizophrenia later in life. more...
- Marijuana use may be harmful to multiple sclerosis patients' thinking skills
Past clinical trials have shown that marijuana may be helpful in treating pain and bladder dysfunction in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. However, new research shows that the substance may have harmful effects on these individuals' thinking skills. more...
- TV show host spotlights America's top addictions
People of all ages are susceptible to forming addictions. However, these dependencies can be especially harmful to individuals during their teenage years. more...
- American Society of Addiction Medicine disapproves of medical marijuana
The use of marijuana for medical purposes is currently allowed in 15 states and the District of Columbia. However, the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) recently came out against the use of the substance. more...
- Possessing drugs in New Mexico may land individuals in treatment rather than jail
The proposed Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act in New Mexico may see to it that individuals who are charged with drug possession are sent to rehabilitation facilities rather than prison, The Associated Press reported. more...
- Exercise may curb cravings among marijuana-dependent people
Researchers from Vanderbilt University recently evaluated the effects of exercise on the brains of heavy users of marijuana. more...
- Smoking impairs activity in teens' prefrontal cortex
According to a research team from UCLA, smoking is a habit that usually begins during the teenage years. more...
- Budget cuts to federal anti-drug campaign may have lasting negative impacts, expert says
A new analysis from the Office of National Drug Control Policy's National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign (NYADMC) has found that teens who were exposed to drug abuse prevention messages were less likely to use marijuana. more...
- Government initiative to reduce teen marijuana use works, researchers say
New research from Ohio State University has revealed that the federal anti-drug campaign entitled "Above the Influence" has effectively reduced the use of marijuana among teens in the U.S. more...
- Victimizations may lead to substance abuse
A team of psychologists from the University of Illinois at Chicago have discovered a strong link between victimization experiences and substance abuse, according to their paper, which was published in the journal Addiction. more...
- Tobacco advertisements in the vicinity of schools may increase adolescents' likelihood of smoking
Researchers at the University of Buffalo and Roswell Park Cancer Institute have revealed that many tobacco advertisements in Buffalo, New York, are concentrated in the vicinity of elementary and secondary schools. more...
- Study: Caffeine affects adolescents differently, depending on gender
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Buffalo has revealed that caffeine affects boys and girls differently in terms of physiology and behavior. more...
- Cigarettes linked to development of muscle-wasting disease
Smoking cigarettes has been associated with serious health conditions such as lung cancer and emphysema. Now, a report published in the journal Archives of Neurology is adding amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to that list of potential illnesses. more...
- FDA proposes rule to restrict tobacco advertisements in the vicinity of schools
According to an article published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, rules proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to restrict tobacco advertising near schools and playgrounds may be beneficial. more...
- Family mealtimes may result in better health of children
Families that sit down to enjoy meals together may prevent the development of substance abuse, eating disorders and unhealthy weight issues in their children. more...
- Researchers advise parents on how to deal with uncomfortable TV advertisements
Each year, major football games on TV are often accompanied by numerous commercials that often feature sex, drugs and alcohol. more...
- Study evaluates withdrawal symptoms experienced by recovering drug addicts
Although individuals who are recovering from an opiate addiction report that the symptoms of acute withdrawal pass quickly, many of them experience more long-lasting effects. more...
- Sense of community decreases low-income teens' likelihood of smoking and being obese
Low-income neighborhoods that have a strong sense of community may enable adolescents to make healthier lifestyle choices, according to a new study published in the journal Psychological Science. more...
- Retired NFL players have higher rate of painkiller use than general population
Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine have found that retired National Football League (NFL) players use painkillers at a much higher rate than the general population. more...
- Smoking is widespread among young diabetics, study finds
According to research published in the Journal of Pediatrics, smoking has become a widespread habit among children and young adults with diabetes. However, not many doctors are counseling these individuals about quitting the habit. more...
- Children pick up smoking habits from their parents
A paper published in the journal Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics reveals that parents who smoke often pass the habit onto their children. more...
- Antipsychotics may be too expensive, ineffective and harmful
There is little evidence that antipsychotics commonly used to treat schizophrenia actually help patients, according to a study from the Stanford University School of Medicine. more...
- Psychologists study effects of substance called khat
Experimenting with new drugs is a dangerous practice, and international researchers from universities in Leiden, Amsterdam and Granada have found that this is true of a substance called khat. more...
- Salvia and synthetic cannabis use increases among teens
Teenagers' increased use of the Internet and mobile technologies may be driving the revival of salvia, an herb that is derived from flower seeds and that induces psychedelic effects in users. Unlike other drugs, the substance is not detectable with usual tests. more...
- Watching movies in which people smoke may trigger particular brain regions in cigarette users
According to a new study in the Journal of Neuroscience, seeing someone smoke in a movie may trigger regions of the brain that are involved in planning and interpreting hand movements. more...
- Researchers examine mortality rates associated with smoking
Smoking cigarettes can be a harmful practice at any age, and according to a paper that was published in the journal Tobacco Control, it kills twice as many men as alcohol. more...
- Caffeine and alcohol don't mix, researchers warn
In recent months, beverages that combine caffeine and alcohol have come into the public eye. more...
- Beer advertisements removed in response to concern for children
The Martin Institute recently praised Oregon-based Western Beverage, a distributor of Anheuser Busch beer, for taking down alcohol advertisements that were allegedly sending the wrong message to young people. more...
- Smoking in cars that carry children may be risky to their health
An article that was recently published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal reports that there are a multitude of risks that may be involved with secondhand smoke in cars carrying children. more...
- Smoking increases children's blood pressure
Secondhand smoke is widely known to be harmful to children's health, and a new study has found that it can increase the blood pressure of kids as young as 5 years old. more...
- Teens who Improve lifestyle factors may have lower cholesterol levels as adults
Healthy lifestyle changes that take place between childhood and adulthood may be associated with lower cholesterol levels later in life, according to a report that is published in this month's issue of the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. more...
- U.S. Department of Justice releases report on teen substance use and criminal activity
The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs recently released a bulletin entitled Substance Use and Delinquent Behavior Among Serious Offenders. more...
- Marijuana abusers may be weakening their immune systems, researchers reveal
Marijuana continues to be a drug that is frequently abused by teenagers, and a recent report suggests that it may increase their risk for certain types of cancer and infection. more...
- Study: Many young adults engage in unhealthy lifestyle behaviors
A study conducted at the University of the Basque Country reports that bad habits formed during early adolescence may last a lifetime. more...
- Indiana eighth-graders are more likely to drink and do drugs than other teens nationwide
Kids in the eighth grade who live in Marion County, Indiana are more likely to smoke, drink and use marijuana than their peers in other parts of the country, IndyStar.com reports. more...
- Moderate alcohol drinkers may have increased sensitivity to stimulant drugs
A study that will be published in the March issue of the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research has found that the use of alcohol among young adults may increase the likelihood that they will abuse drugs such as amphetamines. more...
- Millions of Americans buy illegal prescription medications online
Information released at the White House Intellectual Property Health and Safety Forum has revealed that 36 million Americans purchased medications on the Internet without a prescription. more...
- Seeing long-term physical effects of cigarette use may convince smokers to stop
Researchers from Staffordshire University report that seeing the long-term facial effects of smoking can convince women to give up the habit. more...
- Kids living in non-smoking apartments can still be exposed to secondhand smoke
Children who live in non-smoking units of an apartment building can still be harmed by secondhand cigarette smoke, according to a study that was published in the December issue of Pediatrics. more...
- Second-hand smoke may increase risk of invasive bacterial diseases in children
Cigarettes may not only be harmful to the smoker's health, but also to anyone who is exposed to the substance second-hand. more...
- Government announces new tobacco control strategy
This week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new tobacco control strategy that will involve the inclusion of graphic health warnings on cigarette packages and advertisements, Occupational Health and Safety Online reports. more...
- Myths surrounding marijuana may encourage its use
There are many myths that surround the use of marijuana, which may be considered America's most popular illicit drug, according to officials at Edwards Air Force Base. more...
- Smoking leads to systemic damage long before development of disease
Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center have revealed that, immediately after having a cigarette, the blood profiles of smokers show evidence of cell death, inflammation and other forms of systemic damage. more...
- Interventions for disadvantaged adolescents may help prevent crime, drugs and risky sex
An article that will be published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry has found that early intervention among disadvantaged adolescents who have delinquency problems may prevent the development of long-term criminal activity, alcohol abuse and risky sex behaviors. more...
- Study: Rural teens are more likely to abuse prescription drugs
Rural teens may be more likely to abuse prescription drugs than urban adolescents, according to a study that will be published in the March issue of the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. more...
- Research examines tobacco use among adolescents of different ethnicities
Young Asian Americans are one of the fastest-growing populations in the U.S. more...
- Abuse of opioid medications is increasing in the U.S.
Individuals who have ongoing or chronic pain are often prescribed opioids such as oxycodone or hydrocodone. These medications can delay disability and allow these people - particularly those who have recently undergone surgery or sustained severe injuries - to function at near-normal levels. more...
- Experts call for reduced levels of nicotine in cigarettes to prevent teen addiction
Tobacco research and policy experts have released a report in the journal Tobacco Control, which reveals that nicotine reduction strategy is an urgent priority due to the death and disease that can result from smoking. more...
- Teens use drugs and alcohol to maintain popularity at school, researchers say
According to a recent study conducted at the Universite de Montreal, teen consumption of drugs and alcohol may have more to do with a desire to fit in than with rebellion or emotional troubles. more...
- American Academy of Pediatrics calls for less drug and alcohol advertising
According to the U.S. News and World Report, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is calling for a reduction of tobacco ads and alcohol marketing. more...
- Scientists: Cut smoking to improve healthy lifestyle factors
Many people know that a healthy lifestyle means no smoking, no drinking and maintaining a proper weight. A new research study has quantified the impact of combining these factors on an individual's overall health and well-being. more...
- Overweight smokers who do not exercise are more prone to headache
Teens who smoke cigarettes are more likely to have headaches and migraines than their non-smoking peers, according to researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. more...