January 27, 2012: Off-Campus Party Hosts Drank Most in College Survey
Guzzling some 9 alcoholic beverages each event, student hosts outdid their guests

January 16, 2012: Children's Drowning Injuries, Deaths Decline: Study
Youngest children at risk in bathtubs, older boys at most risk from swimming

November 11, 2011: Helping Others Helps Teens Beat Substance Abuse
Drug, alcohol cravings decreased for juvenile offenders, study found

November 07, 2011: More Than a Third of Teens Turning to Alcohol, Drugs: Study
Researchers found Native Americans were the most vulnerable group

October 20, 2011: Music Aimed at Teens Often Promotes Drinking: Study
Lyrics commonly associate alcohol brand names with luxury lifestyle, partying, research shows

October 17, 2011: Too Many Kids Injured in ATV Crashes, Study Finds
As use of all-terrain vehicles rises, so do accidents, experts say

October 14, 2011: Undergrads' Drinking Patterns May Predict Future Abuse
Impulsivity, aggression linked to continued alcohol problems, study says

October 07, 2011: Community-Wide Effort May Help Tame Troubled Teens
Towns using 'Communities That Care' system saw decrease in vandalism, theft, study finds

October 06, 2011: Children of Alcoholics Drink More When Stressed
Family drinking history predicts how much alcohol people consume if burdened, study finds

September 28, 2011: Teens With Lots of Friends More Likely to Start Drinking: Study
Limiting the size of kids' social networks, more family bonding may delay alcohol use

September 28, 2011: Teen Drinking Most Influenced by Friends of Friends: Study
The pals of your teenager's new love have significant impact, researchers say

August 24, 2011: Teen Drinking, Smoking Higher Among Facebook Users: Survey
Fans of 'suggestive' TV shows also more likely to report using marijuana, alcohol, cigarettes

July 29, 2011: Sexual Assault Doesn't Cause Binge Drinking in Girls: Study
But such alcohol abuse may put them at risk for sexual victimization and post-traumatic stress

July 22, 2011: Teens Face Own Battles When Parent Goes to War
Boys at risk of substance abuse, girls more likely to become depressed, researchers say

July 15, 2011: Binge Drinking May Impair Teen Brain Development
Too much booze can affect performance in school, sports, and girls are more vulnerable, study says

July 10, 2011: Alcohol, Water Sports Can Be Deadly Mix
Experts urge swimmers, boaters, surfers not to drink during water activities

July 07, 2011: Fewer U.S. Teens Having Babies, Binge Drinking: Report
But more kids are using drugs and living in poverty

June 30, 2011: July 4 Weekend Dangerous for Underage Boys Who Drink: Report
ER visits double for young males when alcohol is involved, researchers say

June 17, 2011: Energy Drink-Vodka Combo Nearly Kills Teen
His kidneys shut down after consuming 3 liters of energy drinks with liter of vodka

June 14, 2011: College Students Who Sleep in Drink More, Study Less
Undergrads who start classes later in the day more likely to binge drink and get lower grades, study finds

May 16, 2011: Binge Drinking Tied to Memory Loss in College Students: Study
But researchers stress it's not clear if there's a direct connection

May 13, 2011: Teens Who Drink Seem Drawn to Social Networking Sites
Finding reflects youths' experimenting with alcohol and the Internet, expert says

April 17, 2011: Alcoholic Parents May Predispose Kids to Drinking Problem
Association seems even stronger for female children, study finds

April 15, 2011: Alcohol-Energy Drink Combo Riskier Than Booze Alone, Study Says
Youthful drinkers feel less impaired, may be more likely to drive while intoxicated

March 17, 2011: Rat Study Sheds Light on How Alcohol Affects Young Brain
Drinking at an early age may have long-lasting repercussions for decision-making, risk-taking

March 16, 2011: Drinking Behavior May Be Tied to Early Alcohol Use
Young kids who drink learn to use alcohol as stress-reliever, expert says

March 16, 2011: Parents Can Help Prevent Problem Drinking in College Kids
Outcome best when student's social life is monitored by opposite-gender parent, study finds

March 04, 2011: Ready to Talk to Your Teen About Alcohol?
Handbook on underage drinking might help get you started

February 17, 2011: Many Kids Who Drink Get Liquor From Home: Report
Almost 6% of 12- to 14-year-olds drink, and many get booze from a parent, experts say

February 08, 2011: Heavy Drinking in Teen Years May Continue Into Adulthood
Curbing alcohol use early might lower the risk of long-term problems, researchers suggest

February 03, 2011: Helping Fellow Addicts Can Help Maintain Sobriety
Researchers find 'kinship of common suffering' in Alcoholics Anonymous predicts better recovery

December 10, 2010: Study Challenges Initiative to Lower Drinking Age to 18
Effort to encourage social rather than binge drinking would be ineffective, researchers say

December 06, 2010: Teen Dating Violence is Common, Study Finds
It occurs in almost 1 in 5 couples, and perpetrators also often assault family, friends

November 19, 2010: Outreach, Enforcement Can Curb College Kids' Drinking: Study
Community, college-based efforts seemed to lower off-campus consumption, researchers say

November 16, 2010: For Teen Boys, Heavy Drinking & Impulsivity May Be Vicious Circle
Early use of alcohol could weaken impulse control, leading to more boozing, study suggests

November 09, 2010: OMG! Excessive Texting Tied to Risky Teen Behaviors
Kids who send more than 120 a day more likely to try drugs, alcohol and sex, researchers find

October 28, 2010: Concerns Grow Over Dangers of Caffeinated Alcohol Drinks
Experts alarmed as college students drinking popular beverages wind up in hospital

October 19, 2010: Binge Drinking, Pot Could Put Teens' Intellect at Risk: Study
Test scores fell as substance abuse levels went up, researchers say

October 15, 2010: Kids Under 6 Account for Two-Thirds of Drug-Related ER Visits
Pain relievers, antidepressants, sleep aids high on the list in 2008, U.S. survey finds

October 05, 2010: 1 in 4 U.S. Teens and Young Adults Binge Drink: CDC
Largely unrecognized problem raises risks of violence, car crashes and chronic disease

October 04, 2010: Drunkenness Up Among Eastern European Teens: Study
But during same time period, declines were noted among kids in the West, researchers say

September 27, 2010: Pediatricians Want to Restrict Ads for Tobacco, Booze, Viagra
American Academy of Pediatrics would ban cigarette advertisements altogether

September 16, 2010: Use of Marijuana, Ecstasy, Methamphetamine on Rise in U.S.
Experts blame recession, growing acceptance of pot

September 08, 2010: Repeat DUI Offenders Have Reasoning Deficits: Study
Subtle decision-making problems may not show up on conventional tests, researchers say

September 01, 2010: Teen Substance Use Seems to Differ by Race
California study finds Hispanics most likely to drink, smoke, use marijuana; Asians least likely

August 19, 2010: Teen Survey Finds Gangs, Drugs Common in U.S. Schools
Over one-quarter of respondents say both problems infect their school environment

August 13, 2010: Fewer Alcohol Ads in Kids' Magazines, Study Finds
But as liquor advertising drops, beer promotions soar

August 11, 2010: Underage Drinkers Rushed to ER Mostly Male
Better follow-up care needed, says federal expert

August 10, 2010: Many Parents Fret Over Time Kids Spend on Phones, Computers
Survey sponsors urge parents to use media to communicate with teens

July 22, 2010: Giving Kids Booze, Medicines Can Be Child Abuse
Parents' motives range from punishment or sedation to amusement, research suggests