Teens who see others drink or use drugs are more likely to engage in antisocial behavior on that same day, a new study suggests. The risk is greatest for young teens who have a “risk-taking” gene linked with sensitivity to substance use exposure. The 151 teens enrolled in the study…
Teens Abusing Prescription Drugs May Not Just Want to Get High, Research Suggests
Flavored Tobacco Products Popular With Teens: Study
Among middle and high school students who have used tobacco products in the last month, 70 percent have used at least one flavored product during that time, a new government study finds. “Flavored tobacco products are enticing a new generation of America’s youth into nicotine addiction, condemning many of them…
Teens Who Misuse ADHD Drugs Most Likely to Start Between Ages of 16 and 19
The peak ages for starting to misuse prescription stimulants, such as drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), are between 16 and 19, a new study finds. The researchers say education programs should start in middle school to keep more young people from starting to misuse prescription stimulants. Misusing these…