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Alcohol
Walking While Drunk Can Lead to Deadly Accidents (December 14, 2011)
More Than a Third of Teens Turing to Alcohol, Drugs: Study (November 7, 2011)
Undergrad Drinking Patterns May Predict Future Abuse (October 14, 2011)
Alcohol Dulls Brain Alarm That monitors Mistakes, Study Finds(September 2, 2011)
Tragic Consequences of Teen Drinking in the News, Again (August 3, 2011)
Drunken Driving Penalties Can Depend on Your Location (July 28, 2011)
Buzz Kills: No Amount of Alcohol Safe to Drive (June 20, 2011)
Young Athletes Use Fewer Drugs, But More Alcohol (May 30, 2011)
University of Washington Study: Teens Don’t Need Parents as Drinking Buddies (April 27, 2011)
National Study Confirms Teen Drug Use Trending in Wrong Direction (April 6, 2011)
Government Study Spurs Fresh Debate About Parents Giving Alcohol to Kids (March 31, 2011)
Colt 45 Launches Controversial New Alcopop Product (March 31, 2011)
What You Say and What You Do Matters to Your Kids (March 17, 2011)
Today Show and WSJ Debate Whether Parents Should Serve Their Teens Alcohol (March 17, 2011)
Do Parents Who Serve Teens Beer and Wine at Home Raise Responsible Drinkers? (March 8, 2011)
Problem Teen Drinking Is Not Just a Phase (February 15, 2011)
Drugs
Did You Know.....? 6 Drug Facts (November 2, 2011)
Sale of Fake Marijuana Snuffed Out in West Allis (November 5, 2010)
Inhalants
Expert Calls for More Comprehensive Approach to Reduce Inhalants (September 29, 2010)
Parents
French Lessons: Why Letting Kids Drink at Home Isn't "Tres Bien" (December 12, 2011)
If Parents Drink and Drive, Their Kids May Too: Study (December 6, 2011)
3 Ways to Address Teenage Motivation to Drink That Don't Involve Scare Tactics (November 9, 2011)
Music Aimed at Teens Often Promotes Drinking: Study (October 20, 2011)
Why Teens Are Wired for Risk (October 19, 2011)
Children More Likely to Drink & Drive if Parents Drink: Study (September 9, 2011)
MADD National President: Tools to Reduce Underage Drinking (August 19, 2011)
Teen Drug ( and Alcohol) Use Number One Health Problem: Study (June 29, 2011)
7 Ways to Keep Your Teen Out of Trouble (June 17, 2011)
Children Who Watch Parents Drink Are Twice As Likely To Binge on Alcohol (June 17, 2011)
Teen Privacy: When to Cross the Line (June 2011)
Teaching Restraint: How to Say “No” When You Want to Say “Yes” (May 2011)
A Teen’s Friends Are a Powerful Influence (April 11, 2011)
Prescription Drugs
Almost 200 Tons of Prescription Medications Collected on Third Drug Take-Back Day (November 7, 2011)
5 Signs of Prescription Drug Addiction (October 2011)
Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs in Your Teenagers World (October 13, 2011)
F.D.A. Plans New Limits on Prescription Painkillers (January 13, 2011)
Tobacco
Motivational Text Messages Double Smokers’ Quit Rate (June 30, 2011)
Physician Advice May Improve Teen Smoking Behavior (May 17, 2011)
Can Cigarette Ads Really Lure Kids to Smoke? (January 18, 2011)
