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Commentary: 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.

Most Significant Alcohol-Related Damage to Fetus Occurs in Weeks 7-12 of Pregnancy

A new study suggests the most significant alcohol-related damage to fetuses occurs during the seventh through twelfth weeks of pregnancy. However, the researchers emphasized their findings do not indicate it is safe to drink earlier or later in pregnancy.

Program for Pregnant Women at Risk of Substance Abuse Could Lead to Big Cost Savings

A prenatal intervention program, for stopping substance use in pregnancy, could save almost $2 billion annually if it were implemented nationwide, a new study suggests.

Liability Laws Make Parents Responsible for Underage Drinking in Their Home

Parents who allow their teens to have friends over to drink, thinking it’s a safe way to keep them off the roads, may be surprised to find they are subject to liability laws that make them vulnerable to lawsuits, fines and jail time.

Substance Abuse Often Plays Role in Child Neglect or Abuse in Kentucky

Substance abuse often plays a role in cases of child abuse or neglect in Kentucky, according to an investigation by the Lexington Herald-Leader.

New Government Program Aims to Protect Children From Accidental Drug Overdoses

A new government program aims to protect young children from accidental drug overdoses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the “Up and Away and Out of Sight” program, to teach parents how to keep medications out of the hands of young children.

Experts Question Parents’ Use of At-Home Drug Tests for Teens

A growing number of parents are using at-home drug tests for their teens, even though some experts in adolescent drug use do not recommend them.

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