In what are sometimes described as "safe party houses," parents of teenagers are letting their teens and their children’s friends experiment with alcohol, believing that this is the approach that can help teach kids to consume alcohol responsibly.
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A new study has found a distinct link between popularity and substance abuse. Researchers from the Université de Montréal found that the more popular a child and their friends were, the greater their alcohol and drug consumption was.
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Understanding those influences that cause a teenager to drink, smoke or do drugs is an important step to developing effective prevention and treatment programs. New research highlights the impact smoking tobacco has on the likelihood of using other substances.
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