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Articles from January 2011
- Students from one Iowa school district arrested for selling and buying prescription pills
Many teens throughout the United State have trouble with prescription medication abuse. more...
- Utah teens use alcohol more than any other drug
Throughout the nation, alcohol continues to affect almost every age group. Experts say that since the substance may be the easiest to obtain, more people are able to use it. more...
- One Chicago school district teams up with medical center to help prevent teen depression
Officials from the University Medical Center in Chicago recently announced that they will partner with school district 220 to raise awareness of teen mental illness, the Chicago Tribune reports. more...
- Companies announce that they will raise awareness and funds for autism research
Nearly 36,500 individuals are diagnosed with autism each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. more...
- New York area health department extends clinic hours for teens
In an effort to provide teens with education about health-related topics, many clinics are extending their hours to help teach teens how to lead a healthy lifestyle. more...
- Despite national numbers, one Virginia county experiences decreases in teen pregnancy
Teen pregnancy has increased in recent years. Many experts believe the lack of education or the casual attitude toward reproductive health may have contributed to the increase. more...
- Illinois law enforcement agency and parents team up to stop underage drinking
Parents across the nation are being called upon to help law enforcement curb underage drinking. more...
- County tackles teen pregnancy through website
According to a 2009 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a total of 409,840 infants were born to teens between ages 15 and 19. more...
- Schools adopt anti-violence program
Teen dating violence occurs in nearly 25 percent of teens each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). more...
- Sports may help children who suffer from ADHD
Experts are finding that sports may help children who suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the Huffington Post reports. more...
- State drafts bill to harden its stance on bullying
Many states are beginning to crack down on bullies in school systems as part of an effort to curb violent behavior. Victims who are harassed often suffer from anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation. more...
- Law enforcement are taking a zero tolerance position on underage drinking
Many states are taking a stance against minors being in possession of alcohol or drugs. more...
- Suicide prevention training becoming more prevalent in schools
Many children suffer from bullying. However, some teens are turning to suicide as a means to escape the torment that the bullies afflict on them every day. more...
- West Virginia struggling with prescription drug abuse
Prescription drugs continues to affect many individuals throughout the nation. more...
- Most North Dakota businesses pass alcohol compliance checks
Officials for the North Dakota Department of Human Services' Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services recently announced that 89 percent of businesses and 93 percent of bars and restaurants passed alcohol compliance checks in the last two year, the Dickinson Press reports. more...
- Illinois lawmakers look to repeal the ID requirement for alcohol purchases
States nationwide have enacted bills that require sales clerks at retailers that provide alcohol to ask for identification before making the sale. more...
- One Virginia school district seeks to set up drug screening policy
Officials from Abigndon, Viriginia school district are close to implementing a drug-testing policy for its students, reports The Register-Mail. more...
- Study finds that many young weightlifters use HGH
A recent study published in the American Journal on Addictions shows that the use of human growth hormones (HGH) is common among young male weightlifters. more...
- North Carolina county confiscates more than 4,000 prescription pills in 2010
Officials from the Burke County Narcotics Task Force recently announced that they seized 4,408 prescription pills throughout 2010, reports The News Herald. more...
- Pennsylvania starts suicide prevention programs
Due to recent tragic events among a few students, schools in northeast Pennsylvania are beginning to create suicide prevention programs, the Pocono Record reports. more...
- One Iowa city getting closer to passing the social host bill
Parents and adults are the focal point of a new bill called the social host ordinance in Iowa. Many cities in the U.S. are beginning to pass laws like these to give minors fewer places to consume alcohol. more...
- Virginia passes new bill aimed at punishing underage drinking and driving more harshly
The Virginia Senate Courts of Justice Committee unanimously approved a bill that will make underage drinking and driving punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor, the Star-Tribune reports. more...
- Oklahoma drug prevention program focuses on underage drinking
Community leaders in Oklahoma recently announced an initiative to show how valuable youths are and to determine how to best help them, Tahlequah Daily Press reports. more...
- One doctor's office in West Virginia begins weeding out prescription drug abusers
Prescription drug abuse affects many Americans, including teens and young adults. more...
- Numbers show underage drinking is decreasing in Napa Valley
Officials from the Napa County, California Office of Education say that despite a high percentage of underage drinking, the occurance is decreasing, the Napa Valley Register reports. more...
- UCLA scientist develop new high-speed microscope
Scientists from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) recently announced that they have developed a non-invasive, high-speed microscope that can record the firing of thousands of neurons in the brain, reports the school's news website. more...
- New Jersey Governor proposes that each county create a school for autistic children
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie recently announced that he is planning to develop a school for autistic children in each county, The Star-Ledger reports. more...
- Prevention group wants lawmakers to pass Social Host Bill
Members of the Mississippians Advocating Against Underage Drinking (MAAUD) recently announced that they are urging state lawmakers to adopt the Social Host Bill, WAPT reports. more...
- Louisville law enforcement officers want teens to film underage drinking prevention videos to help educate peers
The Metro Police in Louisville, Kentucky are urging teens to make underage drinking video messages to help warn their peers about the dangers of this behavior, Fox 41 reports. more...
- Adult accused of knowingly allowing an underage drinking party
Many counties are beginning to institute a new law that punishes adults who allow underage drinking to occur on their property. Law enforcement agencies across the nation are cracking down on parents who allow this behavior. more...
- Indiana pushes for synthetic marijuana ban
Indiana legislators are currently seeking to ban synthetic marijuana products that are showing up in more convenience stores and online, the South Bend Tribune reports. more...
- Governor issues a ban on dangerous chemicals
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal recently issued an emergency order that will outlaw dangerous chemicals sold as bath salts and plant food in the state, Bloomberg reports. more...
- Survey shows that New Hampshire teens smoked less in 2010
The annual Syner tobacco compliance check in New Hamphire reveals that tobacco use among teens has decreased from 2009, the New Hampshire Union Leader reports. more...
- University receives grants to study link between HIV, marijuana and the immune system in teens
Officials from the University of Florida recently received a grant to study the effect of marijuana on the immune system of HIV-positive teens, the school's news website reports. more...
- New Ohio director seeks to combat the state's rising prescription drug problem
Ohio Governor-elect John Kasich recently announced that he will name Orman Hall as the next director of the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services, the Lancaster Eagle Gazette reports. more...
- Arizona law enforcement officials begin prescription drug take-back program
Prescription drug abuse remains a problem for many states in the U.S. Recent federal studies have found that certain areas of the country suffer more than others, such as the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions. more...
- One West Virginia county creates sticker contest to help prevent underage drinking
Officials from the Mason County, West Virginia Anti-Drug Coalition recently announced that they will be sponsoring an alcohol prevention sticker competition for area students, Point Pleasant Register reports. more...
- Government officials in Florida team up to combat fraudulent medical facilities
Florida continues to struggle with what law enforcement officials call "pill mills." However, state legislators are banding together to fight against prescription drug abuse, Sunshine State News reports. more...
- Headphone system found to help some children who suffer from ADHD or autism
Parents and teachers are finding that b-Calm headphones can help some children with autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Newton Daily News reports. more...
- One Atlanta county school district designates January as bully awareness month
DeKalb County, Atlanta school district officials recently voted to make January "bullying awareness month," reports CBS Atlanta. more...
- Some Houston residents claim that new purple-colored beverage is aimed at children
A new drink called, "Purple Stuff" is hitting stores across Texas, which many residents worry is targeting African-American children, My Fox Houston reports. more...
- Pregnancies among teens in Tennessee are dropping
Teen pregnancies are continuing to decrease as part of a nationwide program sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). more...
- Closing the "empathy gap" regarding kids who were bullied could be key to effective treatment
A study from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University found that individuals often fail to understand the consequences of trauma felt by those who are bullied. more...
- One Oklahoma county sees improvement in the prevention of alcohol sales to minors
Owasso, Oklahoma law enforcement programs that aid in the prevention of selling alcohol to minors was found to be successful , the Oklahoman reports. more...
- New program in Massachusetts is designed to prevent underage drinking
Government officials in Boston recently announced that they will be launching a new underage drinking prevention program starting this month, Boston Channel 5 WCVB reports. more...
- Texas courts find that many teens continue consuming alcohol even after law enforcement intervenes
Officials from the Texas District and County Attorneys Association say that being caught by the law for underage drinking does not dissuade some teens from consuming alcohol again, the Dallas Morning News reports. more...
- Research: Obesity might be linked to alcoholism
A study from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found a potential link between alcoholism and obesity. more...