Middle School Prevention Program Helps Cut Later Prescription Drug Abuse: Study
Young adults who had participated in a community-based prevention program in middle school reduced their prescription drug misuse up to 65 percent, a new study finds.
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Heavy Drinking Throughout College Could Increase Heart Attack Risk, Study Finds
Four years of heavy drinking between the ages of 18 and 25 could permanently increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study suggests.
Parents of Young Adults Addicted to Heroin Seek Greater Access to Health Records
The parents of two young adults who were addicted to heroin are advocating for families to have greater access to their children’s health records. They say parents’ input is needed because of the nature of addiction, and young adults’ limited decision-making capabilities.
Hookah Smoking Poses Health Risks, Study Finds
Hookah smoking may be as harmful as cigarettes, but in a different way, a new study suggests.
Senators Call on FDA to Restrict E-Cigarette Sales and Marketing to Children
Five U.S. senators are calling on the Food and Drug Administration to restrict the sale, distribution and marketing of e-cigarettes and other nicotine products to children and young adults.
College Students Who Drink More and are Anxious Feel More Connected to Facebook
College students who report greater alcohol use and higher levels of anxiety appear to be more emotionally connected with Facebook, a new study concludes.
Planting False Memories of Getting Sick from Alcohol Might Reduce Drinking: Study
A new study suggests planting false memories of getting sick from alcohol may influence a person to drink less of that type of alcohol in the future.
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.
Online Toolkit Designed to Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse Among College Students
An online toolkit called “Generation Rx University” aims to reduce prescription drug abuse among college students. The Ohio State University’s College of Pharmacy and the Cardinal Health Foundation have teamed up to introduce the program to help college and university students, faculty and staff on campuses across the country educate others about the misconceptions, realities and dangers of prescription drug abuse among 18-to 25-year olds.
Some States Attempt to Crack Down on Phony IDs Used for Underage Drinking
New York state is introducing new driver licenses engraved with a “ghost image” that floats in a transparent window, in an effort to crack down on fake IDs used for underage drinking. Other states may follow suit, BBC News reports.
