Articles in Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse is a Family Affair
“An estimated 8.3 million children – 11.9% – live with at least one parent (biological, step, adoptive, or foster) who [was abusive] or was dependent on alcohol or an illicit drug in the past year, …
Pop Culture Quiz
Between the fast paced world of the teen culture and the many negative influences that teens are bombarded with, of course parenting is a major challenge. To see just how in tune you are with …
The New Science of Addiction: Genetics and the Brain
The Genetic Science Learning Center at the University of Utah has developed a website dedicated to the science of addiction and the brain. Using this fun, informative, and interactive website, students and adults get an …
What We Need To Know About Marijuana
“[Marijuana] is the most widely used illegal drug among youth today and is more potent than ever.”
Recognizing this, the Office of National Drug Control Policy identified key facts about the drug through “Marijuana Myths and …
Prevention Messages Are a Must
In research based on national surveys done with 12-17 year olds, adolescents who reported being exposed to drug and alcohol prevention messages in the last year were less likely to have used cigarettes, alcohol, and …
CASA Report on Teenage Use of Tobacco & Drugs
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) has released its latest survey data centering on the question, “Why do some teenagers smoke, drink, and use illegal substances while others do …
Teens at Risk and Parents Disconnected
With the number of teens spending much of their time online and so many new websites, gadgets and digital platforms popping up everyday, how can parents effectively monitor their teens’ online habits? There are some …
New Study Shows Teens Need Help when Parents Feel least Prepared To Provide It
A study from Partnership for a Drug Free America suggests that teen years are both turbulent for teens and insecure for parents. The study, the 2007 Partnership Attitude Tracking Study (PATS), shows that parents’ feel they …
OTC’s and Prescriptions Top Drug Abuse List
The “latest federal data shows that seven of the top ten drugs being misused by high school seniors are legal prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications.” 1 OTC drugs, such as cold remedies, are widely available …
Funding Prevention Makes Economic Sense
The following is from the Tips & Trends section of the Join Together website, posted Feb. 4, 2009.
Every dollar invested in substance-abuse prevention yields $10 in savings, according to researchers from Iowa State University who …
