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Learn More About Teens, Addiction, and Parents
Every year, the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University releases a “back to school survey” on the state of addiction, teens, and their parents in America. In August 2008, their 13th “National Survey of American Attitudes on Substance Abuse” found a number of troubling developments in the fight against addiction, including:
* One quarter of surveyed teens know a parent of a classmate or a friend who uses marijuana;
* Half of 16- and 17- year olds stated that among their peers, smoking marijuana is more common than smoking cigarettes;
* More teenagers said that prescription drugs, such as Vicodin and OxyContin, are easier to buy than beer.
Understanding the importance of involved and informed parenting can keep kids safe from drugs and alcohol. For more information, the CASA survey can be downloaded for free from their website.
For an extensive directory of addiction and recovery-related websites, please visit KCB's Resources page.
Learn More About Teens, Addiction, and Parents
Every year, the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University releases a “back to school survey” on the state of addiction, teens, and their parents in America. In August 2008, their 13th “National Survey of American Attitudes on Substance Abuse” found a number of troubling developments in the fight against addiction, including:
* One quarter of surveyed teens know a parent of a classmate or a friend who uses marijuana;
* Half of 16- and 17- year olds stated that among their peers, smoking marijuana is more common than smoking cigarettes;
* More teenagers said that prescription drugs, such as Vicodin and OxyContin, are easier to buy than beer.
Understanding the importance of involved and informed parenting can keep kids safe from drugs and alcohol. For more information, the CASA survey can be downloaded for free from their website.
For an extensive directory of addiction and recovery-related websites, please visit KCB's Resources page.
Alcohol Addiction Articles
Brain Mechanism May Explain Alcohol Cravings That Drive Relapse: ScienceDaily - Cell Press
Submitted by Lynn Paul on March 11, 2010 - 4:58pm.
Traumatic Flashbacks More Likely Among Moderate Drinkers
Submitted by Lynn Paul on March 10, 2010 - 2:13pm.
Alcoholics' Relapses Better Understood
Submitted by Lynn Paul on March 10, 2010 - 12:30pm.
Olympian Ohno tells Chicago kids to avoid underage drinking
Submitted by Lynn Paul on March 10, 2010 - 11:49am.
Alcohol could be banned on buses
Submitted by Lynn Paul on March 9, 2010 - 12:44pm.
Alcohol abuse 'epidemic' warning
Submitted by Lynn Paul on March 8, 2010 - 11:16am.
APIS Announces Update of Alcohol Policy Information: New Resource Available on State Underage Drinking Policies
Submitted by Lynn Paul on March 5, 2010 - 3:04pm.
Repealing the Drinking Age of 21 Would Be a Grave Mistake
Submitted by Lynn Paul on March 5, 2010 - 3:00pm.
Binge drinking PSAs may actually encourage college students to drink more: study
Submitted by Lynn Paul on March 5, 2010 - 12:34pm.
South Wales Police officers 'gave youth alcohol' claim
Submitted by Lynn Paul on March 5, 2010 - 11:14am.
Help teen bingers drink less with wine tastings, say French advisers
Submitted by Lynn Paul on March 4, 2010 - 12:02pm.
Accused driver 'drank wine, smoked cannabis'
Submitted by Lynn Paul on March 4, 2010 - 11:17am.
Occasional Binge Drinking Contributes to Coronary Heart Disease
Submitted by Lynn Paul on March 3, 2010 - 1:39pm.
Drunk-Driving Fatalities Increasing Among Young Female Drivers
Submitted by Lynn Paul on March 3, 2010 - 1:38pm.
Guilt-Based Anti-Alcohol Ads Can Backfire, Study Finds
Submitted by Lynn Paul on March 3, 2010 - 1:23pm.