Report Outlines Dangers of “Cinnamon Challenge”
Teens who take the “cinnamon challenge,” swallowing a tablespoon of the spice in 60 seconds without drinking any liquid, can end up with lung damage, according to a new report.
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Many Young Adults Use Parents’ Insurance to Treat Substance Abuse, Mental Illness
Young adults who receive health insurance through their parents’ plans because of the Affordable Care Act are more likely to use the coverage to treat substance abuse, mental illness or pregnancy, compared with their peers who already had coverage, a new report finds.
David Sheff, Author of Clean, Interview: Part 2 of 2
Join Together chats with David Sheff, author of the new book, “Clean: Overcoming Addiction and Ending America’s Greatest Tragedy,” to discuss his exploration into the science, prevention and treatment of addiction.
Parents’ Deployment May Increase Risk of Kids’ Substance Abuse
Having a parent deployed in the military may increase the risk of substance abuse in teens and preteens, a new study suggests.
David Sheff, Author of Clean, Interview: Part 1 of 2
Join Together chats with David Sheff, author of the new book, “Clean: Overcoming Addiction and Ending America’s Greatest Tragedy,” to discuss his exploration into the science, prevention and treatment of addiction.
Parents: Talk to Your Teens About Drinking Before They Start College
Parents who discuss drinking with their teens before they start college can influence their children’s drinking behavior once they are at school, a new study suggests. A parental talk can reduce the chances that light drinkers will become heavier drinkers, and increase the odds that teens who already drink heavily will reduce their drinking or stop.
Children of Divorced Parents More Likely to Smoke as Adults, Study Finds
Children of divorced parents are more likely to smoke when they reach adulthood, compared with their peers whose parents have stayed together, a new study finds.
Some Toddlers of Women Who Used Meth in Pregnancy Show Abnormal Stress Response
Toddlers of women who used methamphetamine in pregnancy, who live in an unstable home environment, appear to have an abnormal response to stress, a new study suggests.
Report Finds Child Poisoning Often Results From Pills Found in Purses and on Floor
A new report finds small children who end up in the emergency room after being accidentally poisoned from medication are more likely to find the pills in a mother’s purse or the floor than the family medicine cabinet.
Children of Women With Alcohol Disorder in Pregnancy Have Greater SIDS Risk
Children whose mothers are diagnosed with an alcohol disorder in pregnancy, or within a year after giving birth, are three times more likely to die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, compared with infants whose mothers do not have an alcohol disorder, a new study finds.
