May 06, 2013: Most Docs Don't Follow ADHD Treatment Guidelines for Preschoolers: Study
Some specialists turn to medications too soon while others avoid them completely

May 03, 2013: Meth Addiction May Be Harder to Treat in Teen Girls
Small study suggests better methods needed

May 03, 2013: At-Home Drug Errors Common for Kids With Cancer, Research Shows
Study author says parents need more support, better awareness

April 26, 2013: Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Set for Saturday
Event is an attempt to prevent the misuse of household meds, drug enforcement officials say

April 23, 2013: Prescription Drug Abuse Up Among U.S. Teens: Survey
More than 5 million, nearly 25 percent, said they had abused these medications

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

January 26, 2013: Parents Not Too Worried About Kids' Use of Pain Meds: Poll
Only one-third 'very concerned' about misuse of prescribed narcotics by children in their communities

January 14, 2013: Pot Use-Low IQ Link Challenged in Study
New report suggests poverty plays a role, and may have thrown off results of first study

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

November 29, 2012: Teen Behavior Problems, Not Depression, Tied to Lower Grades
Study also linked delinquency, substance use to lesser education degrees

October 17, 2012: Painkiller Abuse by Kids Way Up, Study Finds
Addiction among current generation higher than any group in history

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

August 27, 2012: Heavy Marijuana Use in Teen Years May Lower IQ Later
Study found those who smoked in adolescence lost roughly 8 points on IQ tests

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 21, 2012: Teens Who Drink, Smoke More Likely to Abuse Painkillers: Study
An estimated 3.5 million young adults in U.S. abuse prescription opioids, researchers say

July 09, 2012: Teach Prescribers About Dangers of Long-Acting Pain Meds: FDA
Abuse, misuse, deaths from narcotic painkillers on the rise

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

May 07, 2012: Kids Most Likely to Start Abusing Painkillers at 16: Study
Prevention efforts that begin later are 'too little, too late,' researchers say

April 30, 2012: Teen Impulsiveness Has Different Sources in ADHD, Substance Use
Imaging study finds brain networks causing behavior aren't the same

April 23, 2012: 'Publication Bias' Casts Doubt on Value of Antidepressants for Autism
Studies showing ineffectiveness less likely to get published, new study finds

April 19, 2012: Use of Ecstasy, Speed by Teens Tied to Later Depression
However, study of Canadian high school students didn't show cause and effect

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: Kids of Meth-Using Moms at Risk of Behavioral Woes
Study suggests prenatal exposure to methamphetamine raises chances of ADHD, depression, anxiety

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 07, 2012: Genes Play a Role in Drug Abuse Risk Among Adopted Kids: Study
But good adoptive relationships offer some protection, researchers say

December 19, 2011: Nearly 1 in 3 Young U.S. Adults Have Arrest Records: Study
At 18, the estimate is 25 percent; pediatricians can help keep kids out of trouble, researchers say

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

November 10, 2011: Heavy Meth Use Linked to Schizophrenia
Researchers say the drug may trigger the mental disorder in susceptible people

November 10, 2011: Drugs Slipped Into Drinks Sending Many to ER: Report
Majority of victims are women, but nearly 40 percent are male, researchers note.

November 08, 2011: 'Fake Marijuana' May Trigger Heart Trouble in Teens
Report details cases of three boys in Texas who smoked K2 and then suffered attacks

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

November 07, 2011: Text Message Reminders Prompt Kids to Take Asthma Medicine
In small study, children paid attention to texts but teens didn't

October 17, 2011: It's Easy to Mistake Medicine for Candy
In study run by 2 elementary school kids, tots and teachers got mixed up 20% of the time

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

August 01, 2011: When Teens Abuse Prescriptions, Addiction Often Follows
More than one in five kids prescribed a controlled medication take too much, misuse it, study finds

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

April 21, 2011: Student Bullying Linked to Family Violence: CDC
Report finds bullies, victims and bully-victims face dangers outside of school

April 07, 2011: Long-Term Ecstasy Users at Risk for Brain Damage, Study Warns
Scans showed 10% smaller volume in the hippocampus, area critical to learning and memory

March 28, 2011: Teens Who Smoke Early Often Try Pot Later, Study Finds
If they first lit up at 12, they were 26 times more likely to try pot by 17

March 24, 2011: ER Visits From Ecstasy Jump 75 Percent, U.S. Study Finds
Hospitals treat drug's young users for agitation, heat stroke, even heart failure, report notes

March 18, 2011: Teen Girls Who Befriend Boys at Higher Risk for Substance Abuse
Same isn't true for boys, who get more emotional support from girls, study found

March 18, 2011: Anti-Drug Message May Reach Young Girls, But Not Older Ones
Recent ad campaign seemed to have more impact among 8th-graders than high schoolers, study finds