Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use In Teens

Underage drinking behavior is affected by many factors. One contributing factor is exposure to alcohol marketing. Youth drinking is also influenced by the drinking behavior of adults; youth often try to behave like young adults and often get... Full Answer

Eyeballing is when a teen holds a vodka bottle to his eye and pours the alcohol directly into the eye. The alcohol is quickly absorbed and enters the bloodstream quickly (through the veins at the back of the eye). It gives teens a fast high and... Full Answer

A study of over 1000 teens found that teens with "hands on" parents who establish clear behavior expectations, monitor their teens' comings and goings, and aren't afraid to say no are four times less likely to engage in risky behaviors like... Full Answer

Let your teen know you will be monitoring if he drinks and drives. This sounds obvious but don't overlook it: teens say if they know you are watching they are less likely to engage in risky behaviors. Of course, they won't tell you that to your... Full Answer

Teens say that losing face with peers is a big reason they don't call for help. "I couldn't call you. My friends would hear!" So create a text code like "1-1-1" or a phrase such as "I'm getting the flu" so your teen can save face and still alert... Full Answer

In 82% of hazing deaths, a huge amount of alcohol consumed is involved. Alcohol is sometimes referred to as "liquid courage," and it's plain to see why the vast majority of college student athletes and pledges to fraternities and sororities would... Full Answer

Here are some statistics on college drinking deaths: Nearly 2,000 students die from alcohol-related injuries each year: Every year, an estimated 1,825 students between the ages of 18 and 24 die from injuries sustained by excessive alcohol... Full Answer

Teens admit getting alcohol is easy -- and the easiest place to get it is in their home. The second easiest place is in their friends' homes. One study at Ultrecht University in The Netherlands of 12- to 15-year olds found that the only parenting... Full Answer

Make no mistake: You must protect your teen from drinking and substance abuse which are both serious health problems with devastating consequences. Here are research-based tips to turn this troubling trend around: Get savvy. Please don’t use a... Full Answer

Review these skills with your teen. PLEASE! Teen drinking and driving is one parenting peril we cannot ignore. Be a good “drinking” model: A recent study found that adolescents whose parents were authoritative (rank high in... Full Answer