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The earlier a person starts drinking, the greater the chance he or she will consume more alcohol later in life, according to a new study of humans and rats. People who start drinking during puberty consume more alcohol later in life than those who start drinking later. …
Addiction to drugs, alcohol and tobacco are the most common mental health problems in teenagers, a new government report concludes. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is the most commonly diagnosed problem overall in youth ages 3 to 17. …
Georgia launched a campaign this week, “Generation Rx,” aimed at preventing prescription drug abuse in teens and young adults. …
Teens’ use of smokeless tobacco products has held steady since 2000, at about 5 percent, a new study finds. …
Parents should start talking with their children about the dangers of drinking as early as age 9, according to a new government campaign. …
Pregnant teens, who are more likely than pregnant adults to face medical issues, face a host of additional challenges if they are also being treated for substance abuse, a new government report finds. …
Teenage girls may have a more difficult time than boys in quitting methamphetamine, a new study suggests. …
Tobacco smoke exposure may affect teen kidney function, a new study suggests. The research included the effects of active smoking and secondhand smoke. …
Youth who become active in Alcoholics Anonymous-related helping while they are in treatment are less likely to test positive for alcohol and drugs during treatment, a new study finds. …
Middle school students are less likely to think using drugs is bad if their parents told them about their own past substance use, a new study finds. …
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