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Articles from March 2011
- Study: Insulin may play role in mood disorders
Research from the University of Toronto reveals that depression may be treated in much the same way as diabetes, the National Post reports. more...
- Law enforcement officials teach parents and children about underage drinking
Many individuals during adolescence begin experimenting with different drugs. more...
- Preventing drug abuse among troubled teens may start with parents
Experts say that parents are the first line of defense when it comes to preventing drug abuse among troubled teens. more...
- Researchers find that the brain is at great risk following Ecstasy use
Australian researchers recently discovered that the brains of those who use the drug Ecstasy were at far more risk from the drug than previously reported, according to The Los Angeles Times. more...
- Parents may need to be aware of allowing young kids access to Facebook
A recent report from the American Academy of Pediatrics reveals that more than 50 percent of teens visit a social media site, like Facebook, more than once a day, Parenting Magazine reports. more...
- New Jersey doctors aim to identify the risk of drug abuse among teens during regular visits
In an effort to help troubled teens come clean about drug use, some doctors are spending extra time with them during annual checkups, news station WAAY reports. more...
- Nationwide prescription drug take-back program slated for late April
A nationwide prescription drug disposal initiative is set for the end of April, the Ledger Dispatch reports. more...
- Bath salts becoming more prevalent in one Pennsylvania county
New drugs are hitting the streets disguised as normal everyday household items, such as bath salts. more...
- The vast majority of youths in one Texas county abstain from tobacco use
A 2009 report by the National Institute on Drug Abuse shows that approximately 20 percent of high school seniors used tobacco in the month prior to the study. more...
- Massachusetts-based school will teach parents and students about the impact of drug use
Many schools are using professionals to help parents and students see the dangers of drug use. The programs these individuals introduce are designed to teach adults what to look for and how to approach their child if they suspect drug use. more...
- Alabama residents struggle with marijuana
Officials from the Colbert and Lauderdale counties of Alabama, recently announced that marijuana is the most common drug used among its residents despite attention to other drugs, the Times Daily reports. more...
- Elementary students in Washington DC are caught using cocaine
Four elementary students from Washington DC schools were recently admitted to the local children's hospital after they ingested cocaine, ABC News reports. more...
- Study: Early interest in toys may predict autism in children
A recent study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry found that a toddler's interest in toys may predict autism treatment effectiveness. more...
- Local survey reveals students and parents may not see drug abuse the same
According to two Fairfield, Connecticut Cares Task Force surveys - one geared toward parents and the other toward students - these groups may not have the same views on drug use, The Daily Fairfield reports. more...
- New proposed legislation is aimed toward new synthetic drug
A new drug has hit the street called 2C-E, which is a synthetic substance that can be take orally or by insufflating. more...
- FDA recommends pulling menthol cigarettes from shelves to help curb teen smoking
Officials from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Advisory Committee recently announced that removing menthol cigarettes may combat use in children. more...
- Pennsylvania reports decrease in tobacco sales to minors
Illegal tobacco sales to Pennsylvania teens has decreased for the seventh year in a row, according to the state's Health Department. more...
- Study: Acne and depression may be connected
Adolescence is the first time many people are introduced to acne. A new study published in the Dermatology Online Journal reveals a link between skin blemishes and depression. more...
- Summit aims to help troubled teens stand up to bullies
Many schools' bullying and harassment policies are under scrutiny after recent incidences involving the behavior ended with victims taking their own lives. more...
- Virtual program may help autistic individuals learn to properly converse with others
Educators and parents are seeking new ways to help autistic children overcome the difficulties they face with their condition. more...
- One Ohio county develops task force to combat prescription drug use
Ohio is one of the many states throughout the U.S. suffering from opiate addiction stemming from prescription painkiller use. more...
- California town finds fewer area teens are pregnant
Despite lower birth rates among teens, pregnancy among this age group still remains a problem. more...
- Early alcohol use coupled with stressful life events may lead to increase drinking during adulthood
A recent study published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research found that consuming alcohol and a stressful during adolescence may lead to heavier drinking later on in life. more...
- Research reveals females become addicted to cocaine faster than males
A recent study published in the journal Biology of Sex Differences shows that the motivation to work for cocaine is much greater in females than in males. more...
- Florida police say prescription drug abuse may be to blame for rise in child neglect cases
According to authorities in South Florida, prescription drug abuse may have led to a spike in neglect cases, the St. Petersburg Times reports. more...
- Study shows bipolar disorder often goes untreated
A recent study published in the journal Archives of General Psychiatry revealed that despite international variation in prevalence rates of bipolar disorder, the condition's severity is similar and individuals often go without treatment. more...
- Software program helps teach autistic children social and language skills
Parents and educators are constantly searching for ways to connect to those who suffer from autism. Individuals who suffer from this condition often have significant language difficulties and intellectual disabilities. more...
- One Utah town aims to start community-driven program to prevent underage drinking
Many people believe that adolescents experiment with drugs and alcohol as a way of growing up. However, many studies have shown that illicit drug use during early teen years can affect their development into healthy, productive adults. more...
- Study reveals drug addicts may possess fewer important neurons than non-drug users
Research from the Brookhaven National Laboratory finds that drug addicts have a certain genetic makeup that can make them more susceptible to abusing illegal substances, according to U.S. News and World Report. more...
- Study: Half a million people in the U.S. suffer from eating disorders
A recent study published by the journal Archives of General Psychiatry reveals that more than half a million U.S. teens have had an eating disorder. more...
- One California county begins prescription medication take back program to curb teen drug abuse
Prescription drug use among teens is a growing trend, Prescription pills now rank second behind marijuana in terms of most used drugs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. more...
- Study shows that teen smoking has increased in Western New York
A recent study by Univera Healthcare, based out of Western, New York, shows that smoking among area teens is increasing, the Niagara Gazette reports. more...
- DEA urge parents to discard old medication to prevent substance abuse among teens
Many experts believe that keeping powerful prescription drugs in the home medicine cabinets may be lethal to teens. more...
- Lawmakers may cut funding for prescription drug database program
Many states in the U.S. are exploring the use of prescription drug databases to help curb the use of the substance among troubled teens and young adults. more...
- Program educates teens on the dangers of drug use
According to the 2009 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, approximately 42 percent of students between grades 9 and 12 have consumed alcohol at least once during their lifetime. more...
- Some Florida students believe they do not receive sufficient sex education
A recent study from the University of North Florida's Brooke College of Health recently announced that teens in Baker County believe they do not receive adequate sex education, The Baker County Press reports. more...
- Officials provide education on prescription drugs and heroin for students
Many law enforcement agencies across the U.S. are beginning to offer education on how opium-related drugs can claim lives, especially among young people. more...
- Oregon law enforcement creates program to prevent teens from using meth
The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, located in Portland, Oregon, recently announced that methamphetamines may be more of a problem than cocaine or heroin, My Fox Atlanta reports. more...
- Experts say that sleep deprivation may harm adolescent development
Health experts recently announced that many teens suffer from sleep deprivation, which could lead to insomnia. more...
- New proposals aim to curb prescription drug abuse in Ohio
A new bill introduced in Ohio is geared toward preventing the prescription drug epidemic from getting worse in the state, the Newark advocate reports. more...
- Students from one Louisiana school receive information about drug abuse prevention
Schools in the U.S. are helping more teens learn about their bodies and the consequences of using illicit substances. more...
- New Jersey law enforcement sees increases in heroin use among teens
Health experts in New Jersey say that many heroin users are suburban teens who have enough disposable income and support to avoid detection, The Gilroy Dispatch reports. more...
- Virginia school takes a second look at policy that suspends and transfers students after being caught possessing drugs
A rash of teen suicides has prompted many schools to re-evaluate awareness programs and policies. Teen depression and stress has led many young individuals to take their own life as a release of the pain they feel. more...
- Study finds that pain clinics are more plentiful than McDonald's restaurants
Officials from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) recently announced that the state has more pain clinics than McDonald's restaurants, ABC Action News reports. more...
- Professor creates video game to help autistic children
Autistic children often pursue interests that keep them isolated and from interacting from others. more...