Mixing Energy Drinks With Alcohol Can Lead to Risky Sex for College Students
Combining caffeinated energy drinks with alcohol can lead to risky sex for college students, new research suggests.
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Retiring Olympic Athletes May be at Risk of Substance Abuse, Studies Suggest
Several recent studies are shedding light on why athletes may be more prone than the general population to substance abuse, eating disorders and suicide. The findings may have implications for athletes retiring after the Summer Olympics, Bloomberg Businessweek reports.
Party Buses Draw Criticism for Turning Blind Eye to Teen Drinking
Party buses, promoted as a safe way to transport teens and adults to nightclubs and other hot spots, turn a blind eye to teen drinking, according to critics. The vehicles also dump hard-drinking partygoers in neighborhoods that don’t want them, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
More Colleges Adopt Smoking Bans
A growing number of U.S. colleges are adopting smoking bans. The Christian Science Monitor reports that many schools have adopted total bans, both indoors and out.
Coordinated Strategy Has Impact on High-Risk College Drinking, Study Suggests
A coordinated strategy aimed at high-risk college drinking can be effective, a new study suggests. The strategy addresses alcohol availability, policy enforcement and perceptions about the rate of high-risk drinking among peers.
Oklahoma Army Base Bans Synthetic Drug Called “Pump-It!”
Law enforcement at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, has prohibited a new synthetic drug called “Pump-It! Powder.” A warning issued at the Army installation notes the drug can cause convulsions, paranoia, chest pains or increased heart rate that can cause cardiac arrest.
Almost One-Fourth of College Women Try Hookah Smoking During Freshman Year
Almost one-quarter of college women try hookah smoking during their freshman year, a new study finds.
Increase in Cigarette Prices Leads to Rise in Binge Drinking Among Young Adults
Increases in cigarette prices lead to significant increases in binge drinking in young adults, a new study suggests.
74 Percent of Teens in CO Substance Abuse Treatment Programs Used Diverted Medical Marijuana
Three-quarters of teenage patients in substance abuse treatment programs in Denver, Colorado said they used someone else’s medical marijuana, according to a new study.
Commentary: Taking a Closer Look at College Marijuana Use
Recent findings indicate that students who smoke marijuana during college may be risking longer-term health says Amelia Arria, PhD, scientific director of the Parents Translational Research Center.
