Fifty Percent of American High School Students Smoke, Drink, and Use Drugs

A new report has stated that close to 50% of all American high school students drink alcohol, do drugs, and smoke.

Addiction is a common problem among one out of four teens, especially among those who began drinking very early, much before they turned 18.

Death from Alcohol Abuse 6 Times More Likely in Low-Income Women
New UK government research indicates that women in low-income job roles are almost six times as likely to die from alcohol abuse than those in higher paid employment.

Substance abuse disorders is highly prevalent among youngsters and doctors advice that parents must do all they can to ensure children go through the teen years without using drugs or alcohol.

Stephen Grcevich, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, said, “Teen substance abuse is a huge problem.The numbers in the new report are very consistent with what we see in context of our practice and surrounding areas.”

Fish Oil May Help Fight Alcohol Abuse, Psychiatric Disorders
A diet rich in omega 3 fatty acids may help the treatment and prevention of alcoholism and psychiatric disorders.

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Decreased Brain Activation Noted in Adolescents at Risk Of Alcohol Abuse
Adolescence is a time of significant maturation, physically and emotionally

New findings indicate that adolescents who have a family history of alcohol

Smoking and Alcohol Abuse Doubles Risk of Mortality for Men
A European Union study has pointed out that excessive smoking and drinking doubles the risks of mortality for men before the age of 65.