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• Study: Parents who smoke pass on habit to children

  Parents' smoking habits can significantly enhance the likelihood of their children using tobacco products, according to new research. more...

• Study: Alarming rate of diabetic teens use tobacco products

  Many teens who smoke cigarettes are at risk of developing addictive behaviors such as alcohol and drug abuse. These dangers compound the various health problems that can stem from smoking. more...

• Non-alcoholic energy drinks dangerous for teens, researchers say

  Energy drinks have become more popular among children in recent years, and many problem teens mix the beverages with alcohol in an attempt to balance the effects of each substance. more...

• Increasing number of problem teens abuse bath salts

  A recent report by The Associated Press reveals that many problem teens are abusing bath salts in order to hallucinate. more...

• Caffeine does not mitigate effects of alcohol, researchers reveal

  Many problem teens in the U.S. mix energy drinks with alcohol because they believe the caffeine will offset the sedating effects of beer or liquor. more...

• Child advocacy group says FDA should carefully examine smokeless tobacco

  The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids recently released a statement that emphasized the important role the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has in ensuring responsible marketing of tobacco products. more...

• Teen smoking rate stays put and use of smokeless tobacco on the rise

  A trend of declining smoking rates among teenagers has slowed and the use of smokeless tobacco has increased, according to the Monitoring the Future Survey. more...

• Popularity of synthetic marijuana concerns nonprofit group

  A leading provider of substance abuse treatment in Illinois has expanded its services to meet the increasing trend of teenagers using a drug called more...

• Counselor says dangerous 'plant food' gaining popularity among troubled teens

  A youth addiction counselor warns that a new drug called mephedrone is gaining popularity among teenagers. more...

• Federal agency reveals new photo campaign to dissuade youngsters from smoking

  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHC) recently unveiled its new campaign to reduce the number of smoking-related deaths as well as the rate of new teenagers who take their first puff every day. more...

• New Jersey borough may ban minors from smoking in public

  An administrative division in a New Jersey county is considering an ordinance that would ban minors from smoking in public places. more...

• Negative effects of energy drinks on children gain national attention

  A school district in New York recently added energy drinks to its list of banned substances in school. more...