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- Study: Students who perform better in school less likely to use drugs than those who do not do well
A recent study published in the journal Prevention Science shows that students in high-performing schools were less likely to use drugs and alcohol. more...
- One California county hosts forum to teach parents and children about dangers of opiate use
The use of opiate-based drugs, such as prescription painkillers and heroin has increased in recent years. more...
- Warmer months may give teens more opportunities to consume alcohol
Spring is a time for students to attend proms and relax during semester break vacation, but these instances may give teens more opportunities to engage in drug or alcohol use. more...
- Drug prevention expert urges parents to combat adolescent substance abuse
In an effort to curb underage drinking, experts are targeting parents, urging them to talk to their children about not using alcohol. more...
- Kentucky Attorney General talks to students about prescription drug abuse
Experts say that curbing prescription drug use at the middle and high school level may help aid the country's problem with the substance. more...
- Parents try their luck in identifying drug paraphernalia at one Pennsylvania school event
Many experts say that adults are the front line soldiers in preventing drug abuse. more...
- Underage drinking prevention organization and comic book series team up to help troubled teens
Archie Comics and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recently announced a partnership to help raise awareness of the negative impact alcohol use can have on troubled teens. more...
- Program highlights parental involvement in helping combat teen drug abuse
Many experts believe that early intervention with regards to adolescent drug use may put teens on the road to success rather than addiction. more...
- Tennessee hospital creates team to fight drug abuse among troubled teens
Many organizations are receiving state and federal grants to help curb drug use in their area. more...
- Prescription tracking system bill gains support in Nebraska
Many states are beginning to draft bills that will make it illegal to "doctor shop" for prescription medication. Meanwhile, others are proposing a drug tracking system to keep painkillers away from children and teens. more...
- Social host bill gets support in Mississippi
any lawmakers across the U.S. are introducing bills that make it illegal for adults to provide a place for underage drinking. more...
- New underage drinking prevention program aims to educate business owners and adults
Underage drinking is a problem for many teens, parents, law enforcement and educators. However, some government officials are now fighting back to prevent this occurrence by funding initiatives to catch those who provide the alcohol. more...
- Grant awarded to help businesses become more knowledgeable in preventing underage drinking
The Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) recently announced that it awarded The state's Council on Alcohol and Drugs a grant to organize and deliver regular workshops to help retailers avoid selling alcohol to minors. more...
- North Dakota bill seeks to confiscate fake IDs
North Dakota legislators are proposing a bill that is designed to help prevent underage drinking within the state, the Grand Forks Herald reports. more...
- Study finds students in Graham County abuse the most drugs in Arizona
Officials from the Graham County, Arizona Drug Abuse Coalition found that drug use among teens is most prevalent within its borders when compared to the state, Willcox Range News reports. more...
- Eighth graders from one Indiana county continue to struggle with marijuana use
Recent Marion County, Indiana surveys show that area students in grade 8 are more likely to use cigarettes, alcohol and marijuana than other children throughout the nation, The Indianapolis Star reports. more...
- One Texas county experiences rise in prescription drug-related deaths
Officials from the Nueces County, Texas Medical Examiner's Office recently announced that they have found an increase in prescription drug-related deaths within the state, NBC affliate KRIS reports. more...
- Researchers find cocaine abuse could be genetic in Caucasians
A study from Ohio State University found that approximately one in five Caucasians could carry a gene variant that could increase their odds of being susceptible to cocaine abuse. more...
- Study: Sleeplessness in teens linked to onset of alcohol and drug use
A recent study at Idaho State University shows a correlation between teens who cannot sleep and the use of drugs and alcohol. more...
- Abuse of prescription medicine may lead more teens to addiction and crime
Research reveals that the prescription medicine Percocet has become the new pill of choice among teens. Experts told the Bridgewater Independent that it could lead children down a path of addiction and crime. more...
- Binge drinking may delay a teen's brain development
Although many teenagers view alcohol consumption as a rite of passage, most of them are unaware of the damage that drinking can cause to their bodies. more...