May 16, 2013: 1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has a Mental Health Disorder: CDC
ADHD is most common current diagnosis in children aged 3 to 17

May 13, 2013: Nearly Half of High Schoolers Text While Driving: Survey
Those teens also more prone to drunk driving, results show

April 17, 2013: Drunk Driving Not the Only Way Alcohol Leads to Teen Deaths: Study
Two-thirds of underage drinking-related fatalities have nothing to do with a car, MADD reports

April 05, 2013: Parents' Military Deployment Takes Toll on Kids, Study Finds
Binge drinking and drug use more likely

March 29, 2013: Pre-College Parental Chat May Reduce Freshman Drinking
Study found discussion influenced how students handle alcohol choices, peer pressure

February 22, 2013: Parents: Revealing Your Past Smoking, Pot Use May Not Help Your Kids
Candid confessions might backfire, new study shows

February 08, 2013: Lower Drinking Age May Raise Chances of Bingeing Later
Study found those who lived in states where it was legal to drink at age 18 drank heavily more often as adults

January 28, 2013: Do TV Liquor Ads Drive Kids to Drink?
Discussing advertising's persuasiveness may help blunt its effects, experts say

December 19, 2012: Marijuana Use Rising Among High School Seniors: Report
Teen usage of some other drugs declining, U.S. officials say

December 14, 2012: Heavy Drinking, Pot Use Tied to Teen Brain Changes
Study found differences in brain's 'information highway,' researcher says

December 10, 2012: Young Binge Eaters Prone to Illicit Drug Use: Study
Overeating occurred first in large review of 17,000 boys and girls

December 10, 2012: Dating Violence in Teen Years Can Have Lasting Impact
Study found victims more likely to repeat history in adult relationships, practice unhealthy behaviors

October 08, 2012: Strict Moms Influence Kids' Friends: Study
Authoritative parenting can help teen friends cut drinking, smoking and drug use, researchers say

October 02, 2012: Drinking, Driving Drops by Half Among Teens: CDC
But almost 1 million a month still do, agency says

September 26, 2012: Why Some Mothers (Wrongly) Let Kids Try Alcohol
Early introduction may lead to problem drinking in teen years, researchers say

September 15, 2012: Do Video Games Promote Reckless Driving in Certain Teens?
Study found young sensation-seekers had more accidents, tickets and unsafe habits behind the wheel

August 24, 2012: Couch-Potato Kids Are Top U.S. Child Health Problem: Poll
Obesity, tobacco use also ranked high among community concerns

August 22, 2012: Many Teens Drinking, Taking Drugs During School: Survey
Roughly half knew classmates who sold drugs, and knew nearby spots to drink or get high during the day

August 08, 2012: Brain Scans May Spot Teens at Risk for Problem Drinking
Findings also point to harms of excessive alcohol use

July 10, 2012: Teens' Lifestyle Choices Affect Their Blood Pressure
Australian study found more hypertension risk in boys who drink, girls who use birth control pills

July 03, 2012: Summer Is Peak Time for Teens to Try Drugs, Alcohol: Report
Experts advise parents to be alert, help kids structure their days

June 28, 2012: 40 Million Americans Addicted to Cigarettes, Alcohol or Drugs
About 16 percent of Americans aged 12 and older are hooked

June 19, 2012: Teen Drinkers May Feel Like Social Outcasts: Study
Those who abuse alcohol also have worse academic performance

June 15, 2012: State Laws Cut Teen Drinking and Driving, Large Study Shows
Graduated licensing and use-alcohol-and-lose laws have made a big difference

June 07, 2012: Depressed Teens Who Respond to Treatment Less Likely to Abuse Drugs
Improvement within 12 weeks is a positive sign, study finds

May 21, 2012: Teens' Love of Loud Music Tied to Drinking, Drug Abuse
But researchers say it's not clear how they're linked

May 18, 2012: Underage Drinkers Can Easily Order Alcohol From the Internet
Study found young online buyers were successful nearly half the time

May 08, 2012: Friends' Parents Can Sway Teens' Odds for Drinking, Smoking
'Good' parenting helps kids steer clear of risky behaviors, researchers say

April 30, 2012: TV Ads May Play Role in Underage Drinking, Obesity
The greater the familiarity with the ads, the greater these risks, researchers say

April 16, 2012: 12-Step Meetings May Help Teens Beat Alcohol, Drug Abuse
Programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous seem to work as well in teens as in adults, study finds

April 03, 2012: Young Women Who Drink and Drive at Higher Risk of Fatal Accident
Risk now matches that for young male drivers who drink, researchers say

March 23, 2012: Caring Teachers May Help Keep Kids From Trying Alcohol, Drugs
Study suggests feeling close to a teacher may make a difference for kids

March 19, 2012: Excessive Drinking Costs U.S. Colleges Millions Annually
Price tag for ER visits can top $500,000 for larger universities, study finds

March 17, 2012: Spring Break Boozing May Put Young Brains at Risk
Binge drinking by teens, young adults linked to long-term problems with impulse control

March 11, 2012: Spring Break Safety Tips to Keep Vacation Fun
Smart choices can prevent serious injuries, ER docs say

March 09, 2012: Kids Who Bully May Be More Likely to Smoke, Drink
Bullying behavior more common in middle school, substance use greater in high school, study finds

March 05, 2012: Drinking Scenes in Movies May Spur Teens to Do the Same
Kids who had seen more films featuring alcohol were more likely to binge on booze, study finds

February 29, 2012: Strict Underage Drinking Laws May Deter Delinquency in Teens
Zero-tolerance laws may also reduce future drinking, study suggests

February 22, 2012: Support for Tougher Liquor Laws Rises When Booze, Crime Linked
Study shows people more likely to back idea after seeing news coverage connecting the two

February 21, 2012: Booze in Movies May Fuel Teenage Drinking
Watching films featuring alcohol seems to lead to drinking, then binge-drinking in kids, study finds

February 17, 2012: Parents' Strict Rules Could Curb Kids' Drinking
Researchers say this is the first study to look at how tight parental control helps teens avoid booze

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