children

Children are affected by addiction in many ways, either directly (when a child’s mother abuses drugs or alcohol when pregnant, which can result in physical and cognitive defects) or indirectly (when a family members suffers from addiction).



Articles Related to children

High Levels of Opium and Heroin Detected in Very Young Afghan Children

A team of researchers hired by the US State Department has found staggering levels of opium and heroin in Afghan children as young as 14 months. "I think we’ve opened a can of worms," said Bruce Goldberger, one of the University of Florida scientists heading up the study, who spoke exclusively...
April 20th, 2010 | Research & News | Read More

Childhood Sleep Problems Linked to Later Drug and Alcohol Use

Sleep problems are a major public health issue in the United States. In 2006, for example, more than half of 6th to 12th graders reported feeling tired or sleepy, and more than 30 percent reported having problems remaining asleep during the night. A first-of-its-kind study has found a long-term relationship...
April 6th, 2010 | Research & News | Read More

Video Games May Hamper Academic Development in Some Children

Parents may want to encourage moderation when it comes to their kids’ video game habits. According to new findings in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, video games may hamper academic development in some children.
March 11th, 2010 | Internet & Video Game Addiction | Read More

Researchers Studying Addictive Effects of Caffeine on Young People

Being “addicted” to caffeine is considered perfectly normal among adults. But how strong is caffeine’s appeal in young people who regularly drink caffeine-laden soft drinks? What impact does acute and chronic caffeine consumption have on children’s blood pressure, heart rate, and hand tremor?...
December 31st, 2009 | Types of Addiction | Read More

Pregnant Women in Cambodia Should Resist Chewing Tobacco

 In Cambodia, many expectant mothers turn to chewing tobacco to cure morning sickness, but the World Health Organization warns that this can lead to addiction, and that chewing tobacco poses the same health risks for both mother and baby as smoking cigarettes.
December 4th, 2009 | Types of Addiction | Read More

Secondhand Smoke Exposure Worse for Toddlers and Obese Children

Toddlers and obese children suffer more than other youth when exposed to secondhand smoke, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2009.
November 18th, 2009 | Nicotine Addiction | Read More

Maternal Smoking Can Increase Level of Discomfort in Newborns

A new research study suggests that maternal smoking may increase the level of distress in newborns. The research was published in the October 15th issue of Biological Psychiatry.
October 21st, 2009 | Nicotine Addiction | Read More

Children at Risk in Homes with Substance Abusing Parents

A child living with one or more parents who are struggling with a substance abuse problem are at risk. According to researchers writing in the BMC Public Health, current figures underestimate the number of children who may actually be at risk of harm from parental substance abuse.
October 21st, 2009 | Research & News | Read More

Moms’ Top Back-to-School Concern Is Substance Abuse

A recent online survey of more than 2,500 moms conducted by Vocalpoint.com in collaboration with the Partnership for a Drug-Free America found that moms’ top concern about their children heading back to school is that their child might be exposed to kids who drink or use drugs. The next most popular...
August 24th, 2009 | Types of Addiction | Read More

Government Concerned About Drinking in Kenya

Almost half of Kenya’s adult population drinks alcohol, and some drink too much, putting their children at risk. Voice of America’s Cathy Majtenyi describes a “family entertainment” spot in Nairobi where children play and parents drink nearby. Scenarios like these are disturbingly...
August 20th, 2009 | Alcohol Addiction | Read More