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• Nicotine addiction among teens can inhibit brain activity, researchers find

  A new report by UCLA researchers indicates that problem teens who smoke cigarettes can experience problems with brain functioning. more...

• Study: Victimized individuals more likely to abuse drugs, alcohol

  A new report in the journal Addiction states that individuals who are victimized are more likely to develop substance abuse problems. more...

• New research could pave way to anti-smoking treatment

  Millions of teens in the U.S. smoke cigarettes, which increases their chances of developing a variety of health problems. Furthermore, past studies have shown that early smokers are more likely to encounter academic and behavioral issues during adolescence. more...

• Illegal use of HGH becoming more common among young males, study reveals

  Some people link body image and low self-esteem issues to females because of the prevalence of eating disorders in the U.S. However, a new study reveals that many young males use illegal performance-enhancing drugs in order to improve their physique. more...

• Study: Tobacco ads lead more teens to smoke

  A new study reveals that tobacco advertisements significantly influence teenagers, prompting the authors to call for a ban on cigarette ads. more...

• FDA issues warnings to retailers for selling tobacco to minors

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that an average of about 3,450 teens smoke their first cigarette every day. Many adolescents have no trouble purchasing tobacco products from retail stores, which has prompted the federal government to get involved. more...

• Public outcry prompts cigarette company to pull smokeless products

  The cigarette manufacturer R.J. Reynolds (RJR) has pulled its smokeless tobacco products in the test markets of Columbus, Ohio, Indianapolis and Portland, Oregon. more...

• New York county mulls energy drink ban for kids

  Lawmakers in a New York county are considering banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to individuals under the age of 19. more...

• U.S. Surgeon General says today's tobacco products more addictive

  A recent report from the U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin states that cigarettes manufactured today are more addicting and attractive than ever before. more...

• Study: Kicking smoking habit can boost one's spirit

  Successfully quitting smoking can brighten an individual's mood, according to a new study. more...

• Heroin cheap and easy to get for some teens

  The Chicago Tribune reports that heroin is becoming more popular among teenagers in Illinois because it is more affordable than other illegal drugs. more...

• Children of mothers who smoked during pregnancy more likely to break laws

  A study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health reveals that mothers who smoke during pregnancy may increase the chances of their kids becoming criminals, according to Time magazine. more...

• Increased rate of teens visit hookah lounges in Oregon

  A new report reveals that more Oregon teenagers are smoking hookah tobacco, according to news affiliate FOX 12. more...

• Study: Teens use cough medicine to hallucinate

  Some teens are abusing cough medicine in order to get high, a recent survey reveals. more...

• Teen shares her struggles with addiction to alert parents about prescription drug abuse

  A 17-year-old student detailed her journey from alcohol abuse to pill addictions during a recent forum in Massachusetts. She told her story before urging parents to monitor their teenagers if unhealthy behavior develops. more...