New Instagram Tool Addresses Social Media Addiction
After much criticism, Instagram has added a new tool which they hope will help lower the risk for social media addiction.
Article Category: Adolescents
Teen Drug Usage Down Within The Last Year
Reports show teen drug usage has noticeably declined in 2021. The pandemic and altered day-to-day living may be a strong indicator.
More Young Adults Are Abstaining From Alcohol
Alcohol use among young adults decreased by 50% from 2002 to 2018. Millennials and Gen Z are now drinking less than ever before.
Broken Homes And Spirits: Examining Early Childhood Adversity
Early child adversity can contribute to childhood traumas. In response, the child could experiment with drug abuse as a coping mechanism.
New Research Examines Connection Between Opioid Addiction And Early Life Adversity
Difficult experiences in childhood may increase the likelihood of opioid addiction later in life, according to a study on early life adversity.
E-Cigarette Company CEOs Testify Before Congress About Underage Vaping
The CEOs of JUUL and four other e-cigarette companies have answered questions from lawmakers about the actions they're taking to stop underage vaping.
Impaired Bus Drivers Risk Children’s Lives While Driving Drunk, High
In the last 5 years, over 1,000 children have been driven by an impaired bus driver who is drunk or high from alcohol or drugs.
Chemical Exposure And Vaping-Related Lung Disease Linked, Research Finds
Researchers are finding that vaping and lung disease are closely linked, and that the injuries and deaths closely resemble chemical burns.
Prosecutors Charge Five Men For Fatal Alcohol Poisoning Of Underage Student At Fraternity Party
Prosecutors in Orange County, CA have charged five UC Irvine fraternity brothers for the fatal alcohol poisoning of Noah Domingo, an 18-year-old student.
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