After nearly 10 years of declining numbers, teen drug use has reversed course and is rising among 9th-12th graders. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘drugs’
Teen Drug Use On The Rise, Again
Friday, July 16th, 2010Kids Using Inhalants To Get High
Friday, May 21st, 2010Take a look around your house. Do you have hairspray, furniture polish or air freshener? Lock it up! A recent study reveals children as young as 12 years old are more likely to use these products to get high than marijuana or alcohol. (more…)
K2: New Legal “Drug” For Teens?
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010I was seeing patients the other day when I saw a teenage boy that I have taken care of since he was born (one of the perks of being a pediatrician). He came in over lunch with his mother, as she had called me earlier that morning, and she wanted him to have a drug screen. (more…)
Teens Are Taking Risks “Just For Fun”
Thursday, March 25th, 2010Every parent of a teen knows, the teen years can be a rollercoaster ride. Parents find themselves telling their teens to slow down while driving, don’t engage in risky behaviors, and stay away from alcohol and drugs. But why do teens engage in this behavior? A new study says: it’s for the thrill of it. (more…)
Teen Drug Abuse Declines But Abuse Continues
Thursday, January 14th, 2010There is good news to report from a national survey of teens on drug use. The survey conducted from 2001 to 2005 indicated that there was a 20 percent decline in illicit drug use. The bad new is that teens are abusing different drugs than in previous years. (more…)
Teen Marijuana Use Could Have Lasting Effects on Mood, Anxiety
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009Marijuana use among teens could trigger neurological changes in the developing brain that lead to increased anxiety and stress levels that could persist into adulthood, new animal research suggests. (more…)
Parental Monitoring Can Curb Teen Marijuana Use
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009Parents who are involved in their teens day to day activities and have strong anti-drug views can be effective in reducing their children’s marijuana use. (more…)
