NIH-funded findings also point to possible treatments for harmful effects of adolescent alcohol exposure Adolescent binge drinking can disrupt gene regulation and brain development in ways that promote anxiety and excessive drinking behaviors that...
An analysis led by the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Research on Media, Technology, and Health found that 70 of the most popular YouTube videos depicting drunkenness also portrayed binge drinking in a positive...
Children often see their parents crack open a bottle of wine or beer or mix a drink at some point early on in life when they’re too young to understand what alcohol is. Kids...
Parents: Help Your Teens Party Right at Graduation Download PDF PDF Icon Graduation… Graduation is a time to celebrate. But before your graduates party, take the time to talk with them about alcohol—it just...
MARCH 24, 2015 — Every month, we’re keeping you informed on the latest studies and research in our “Not My Teen” blog series. Today, we’re looking at how teen behavior is influenced by misconceptions...
“In third grade, our parents were so cautious and caring, making sure we didn’t eat peanuts and that no one around us did either, because of food allergies some of our friends may have...
When it comes to teenage drinking, the typical venue is a party — where some teens play drinking games and binge. It may surprise you to learn that the majority of parents are aware...
It started with a wine cooler, said Paige Cederna, describing that first sweet, easy-to-down drink she experienced as a “magic elixir.” “I had no inhibitions with alcohol,” said Ms. Cederna, 24. “I could talk...
Maybe your child comes home from a party smelling like beer. Or you find that a bottle of wine has gone missing. Whatever has roused your suspicion, it’s important to take action right away—the...
Take the Quiz! How much does drinking alcohol really affect your child’s academic performance? We’ve all heard stories about kids who spend their first year of college partying – and flunk out. How do...
