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A new simulation program is teaching young drivers about the risks of drunk and distracted driving. The program is designed to demonstrate what can happen if they have an accident while they are driving under the influence or texting while driving. …
After six teenagers suffered alcohol poisoning from drinking hand sanitizer in California, public health officials are warning parents to look out for signs of abuse. …
Teenagers in treatment for substance abuse can benefit from 12-step programs, a new study suggests. …
A new report by three public health groups charges tobacco companies have made convenience stores important partners in enticing minors to smoke, through marketing and fighting policies that reduce tobacco use. …
A new report by the U.S. Surgeon General says tobacco companies’ ads and promotional campaigns may influence teens and young adults to start smoking. …
The amount of drinking children and teens see in movies may influence their own drinking habits, suggests a new study conducted in six European nations. …
According to a recent study, nearly one in five (19 percent) of teens say they have gotten behind the wheel after smoking marijuana. …
British youth do not possess the adequate knowledge to adhere to government guidelines for responsible alcohol consumption, a new study reveals. …
Watching movies with scenes that feature alcohol consumption doubles the likelihood that teens will start drinking alcohol, according to a new study. …
A voluntary afterschool program that teaches middle school students about substance abuse prevention may help reduce alcohol use, according to a new study. …
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