Drinking and Drugs

“Bath Salts”: A Very Dangerous Designer Drug

“Bath salts,” a new designer drug gaining popularity, are central nervous system stimulants that can lead to serious, sometimes permanent or fatal reactions in users. Read More >

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Marijuana Use Among Youth

Marijuana has traditionally been considered less worrisome than other illegal drugs, but the costs to our society may be higher than you think. Read More >

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Youth and Alcohol

Underage drinking not only affects the teenagers themselves, but it can affect the community as well. Read More >

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Huffing Glue, Paint, and Cleaners

Getting high by breathing in fumes from glue, paint, cleaners, and other products is a popular pastime for 10-17 year olds, according to a survey sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics and conducted in August, 1999. Read More >

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Reducing Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use

Drug-abuse prevention programs can help high-risk youth, according to this five-year study by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP). The report found that prevention programs for high-risk youth have been effective in reducing rates of alcohol, tobacco and marijuana use. Read More >

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Teen Jobs and Drug Use

Youths who worked either part-time or full-time were more likely to smoke, drink or use illegal drugs than those who did not have jobs. Read More >

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