Teens and Alcohol

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Rutgers Prevention Research Center Funded
Rutgers University has received a five-year, $6 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, a component of the National Institutes of Health, to establish a center to develop innovative drug abuse prevention programs targeted to young people.

The Science Behind Drug Abuse
The National Institute on Drug Abuse has announced the launch of a new website aimed specifically at educating youth about addiction and drug abuse.

Adolescent Binge Drinking Produces Tolerance
A study of adolescent rodents revealed that a binge pattern of alcohol consumption can significantly hamper normal growth and alter brain function and lead to alcohol problems later in life.

Severe ADHD May Predict Alcohol Problems
Individuals with severe problems of inattention as children were more likely than their peers to report alcohol-related problems, a greater frequency of getting drunk, and heavier and earlier use of tobacco and other drugs.

U.S. Teens Face Addiction, PTSD, Depression
A new study of America's adolescents finds that roughly 16 percent of boys and 19 percent of girls met the criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder, major depressive episode and substance abuse.

Alcohol Industry Responds to CAMY Survey
Distilled Spirits Council President Peter Cressy claims the distilled spirits industry is and has been a leader in working with communities to stop illegal drinking by those under the legal purchase age.

Anti-Drug Ads Work, Study Says
A new study that shows teens who see or hear anti-drug ads at least once a day have significantly stronger anti-drug attitudes and are up to 38 percent less likely to use drugs.

Youth Hear More Radio Ads for Booze
America's youth heard more beer and distilled spirits commercials on the radio in 2001 and 2002 than did people of legal drinking age, according to a report released by the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth at Georgetown University.

Dangerous Season for Teens
More than one-third of youth under the age of 21 killed in alcohol-related fatalities in 2001 died during the months of April, May and June - prom and graduation season - according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Resource for Teens - CheckYourself.com
The Check Yourself campaign is designed to lead 15- to 18-year-old recreational drug and alcohol users to reconsider their relationships with their substances of choice and ultimately curtail their use.

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