Archive for the ‘Adolescent Drug Abuse’ Category

Study Shows that Teen Drinking May Cause Permanent Damage

A recent study led by neuroscientist Susan Tapert of the University of California, San Diego compared the brain scans of teens who drink heavily with the scans of teens who don’t, and found damaged nerve tissue in the brains of the teens who drank. NPR’s Michelle Trudeau writes that the researchers...
January 26th, 2010 | Adolescent Drug Abuse | Read More

Anti-Drunk-Driving Program Expanded Across New York City High Schools

 As part of an expanded reality-TV-style program aimed at combating drunk driving, high school students across New York City will hear 911 calls from drunk-driving crashes, watch gory videos, and listen to convicted felons.
December 17th, 2009 | Adolescent Drug Abuse | Read More

Cough Medicine Becoming Easy High for Students

Prescription drug abuse is on the rise, but a growing problem is revealing itself in over-the-counter medications. A rapidly growing trend among middle school and high school students is to use cough medication to get high.
November 24th, 2009 | Adolescent Drug Abuse | Read More

Substance Abuse Screening for Teens Can Also Predict Risky Sexual Behavior

Alcohol and drug use are known contributors to adolescents engaging in dangerous sexual activity, which can lead to health risks such as unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. However, research suggests that fewer than half of pediatricians report screening patients for substance use...
November 10th, 2009 | Adolescent Drug Abuse | Read More

High Amphetamine Use in Adolescence Impacts Adult Memory

It isn’t any real surprise that drugs can have a negative impact on a person – especially with prolonged use. Now, research conducted on rats is finding that high doses of amphetamines at an age that corresponds to the later years of adolescence tends to greatly impact memory in adult life.
October 28th, 2009 | Adolescent Drug Abuse | Read More

What to Do If Your Child Already Has a Drug Problem

The evidence is there. You’ve noticed a distict personality or behavior change in your child or teen. Their schoolwork and grades plummet. They act apathetic, not caring about former friends, activities, even goals. Maybe they’ve even lost a part-time job. And you’ve probably smelled...
October 16th, 2009 | Adolescent Drug Abuse | Read More