Moms Who Use Nicotine Patches More Likely to Have Colicky Babies, Study Finds
Babies born to mothers who smoke or use nicotine patches during pregnancy are more likely to have colic, a new study published in the March issue of Pediatrics finds.
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Parents Key in Fighting Synthetic Drugs, Experts Say
Parents are a key part of the fight against the emerging threat of synthetic drugs, said Gil Kerlikowske, Director of National Drug Control Policy. He spoke Thursday at a working group session on synthetic drugs, which was co-hosted by The Partnership at Drugfree.org.
7.5 Million Children in U.S. Live With Alcoholic Parent
A new government report finds 7.5 million children in the United States—10.5 percent—live with a parent who has experienced an alcohol use disorder in the past year.
Ads for Snacks, Beer Score Big Among Teens in 2012 Big Bowl Vote
Middle and high school students said Super Bowl ads for M&Ms, Doritos and Bud Light were their favorites, in an informal national survey to help measure the impact of alcohol advertising that runs during the Super Bowl.
More Than One-Fifth of Teens Exposed to Secondhand Smoke in Cars
More than one-fifth of middle and high school students were exposed to secondhand smoke in cars in 2009, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Parents and Peers Can Help Prevent Heavy Drinking in College Freshmen
A program that uses parents and peers to help prevent college freshmen from becoming or staying heavy drinkers has shown promise in a new study by researchers at Penn State.
Teaching Self-Regulation May be the Best Way to Influence Drug-Taking Decisions by Kids
Acknowledging that ongoing brain development during adolescence is linked to self-regulation is an important perspective for youth-serving professionals and parents as they address teenage substance use/dependence – including prescription drug diversion, shares Ken C. Winters, PhD of the Treatment Research Institute.
Pediatrics Group Releases Updated Guidelines on Neonatal Drug Withdrawal
The American Academy of Pediatrics has released updated guidelines for doctors and hospitals on how they can identify and monitor infants exposed to opioids and other drugs of addiction.
Program That Involves Parents Can Help Reduce Teen Problem Behavior, Study Suggests
A program that provides feedback and skills training for parents can help reduce teen problem behavior, a new study has found.
Study Finds No Link Between Autism and Mother’s Smoking During Pregnancy
A mother’s smoking during pregnancy does not appear to increase the risk that her child will develop autism, a new study concludes. Previous studies on the possible connection have produced mixed results.
