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Apr 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on TV Ads For Alcohol: Do They Increase The Risk For Teenage Drinking Problems?
Teenagers who view and respond favorably to televised alcohol advertisements have significantly elevated chances of participating in binge drinking and heavy drinking, according to current findings issued by a team of American and German researchers. Teens...
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Jan 13, 15 •
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Alcohol Abuse •
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Comments Off on Why Teenage Drinking Is A Major Problem
Statistics on underage drinking paint a picture that isn’t so pretty. Teens are drinking and they are paying the consequences for it. There are a number of reasons why teens should not be using alcohol. Young people are still developing and alcohol...
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Dec 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on How Do Alcohol And Marijuana Use Alter Teen Brain Development?
By M. Gideon Hoyle Alcohol and marijuana are the two most widely used/abused substances among American teenagers. Frequent consumption of each of these substances is known to significantly alter the normal course of teen brain development. In a study...
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Nov 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on How Do Genetics And Family Conflict Affect Risks For Teen Alcohol Problems?
Researchers and addiction specialists are well-aware that children who grow up in households heavily affected by family conflict have heightened chances of developing significant substance problems during adolescence. Genetic inheritance also meaningfully...
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Oct 6, 14 •
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Comments Off on Arm Teens With These Important Alcohol Facts
Underage drinking is a major public health issue. Teens abuse alcohol more than any other substance. It is a problem for individuals as well. Thousands of...
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Sep 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on Teens Who See Alcohol Ads Drink More
Underage drinking is more common than most parents would like to admit. The statistics are scary and tell us that at least 39 percent of high school students drink, while nearly a quarter binge drink. Eight percent have admitted to driving drunk and 24...
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Sep 19, 14 •
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Comments Off on Early Substance Use Leads To Greater Risk For Treatment Later
When a teenager begins experimenting with drugs or alcohol, this is called early initiation by experts in the substance abuse field. It’s a significant concern because...
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Aug 5, 14 •
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Comments Off on The Dangers Of Underage Drinking
Alcohol is the leading substance of abuse among kids ages 12 to 20 years. In spite of the fact that underage drinking can be dangerous and is considered criminal behavior,...
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Aug 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on Rat Study Showing If Teen Alcohol Consumption Affects Decisions In Adulthood
Experts refer to the experimentation with alcohol during adolescence as “early initiation.” Early initiation is associated with multiple health risks. Immediate risks include injury or risky sexual behaviors that can result in a sexually transmitted...
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Jul 28, 14 •
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Comments Off on Educate Yourself: Get The Facts About Teen Drinking
Underage drinking is common across the country and it presents real problems for public safety, public health, and for individuals. When teens drink, they risk harming their developing brains, making bad choices and getting in accidents that may cause...
