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• Nationwide campaign challenges teens to stop texting while driving

  Many adolescents text on their cell phones while they are operating a motor vehicle. This distracted driving can increase their chances of getting into car accidents. more...

• Study: Teens' access to morning-after pill may increase risky behavior

  A new report reveals that the morning-after pill has not reduced the number of teen pregnancies and may be linked to a rise in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). more...

• Study: Presence of friends leads to riskier decisions among teens

  A recent study in the journal Developmental Science reveals that many teens are more likely to take risks when they are around their peers. more...

• Study: Level of self-control in children may reveal future behavior problems

  A new study reveals that children who have limited self-control are more likely to have health problems, substance dependence and financial troubles in adulthood. more...

• PTC urges federal lawmakers to investigate controversial new MTV show

  The Parents Television Council (PTC) has sent a letter to federal officials that calls for an investigation into the new MTV show "Skins." more...

• Study: Food-deprived teens more likely to relapse

  Many problem teens who are addicted to drugs do not consume a healthy amount of food on a daily basis. Furthermore, some adolescents who abuse illegal substances also suffer from eating disorders. more...

• Study: Listening to music triggers dopamine release

  Many problem teens experiment with drugs because of the physical sensation, or body high, that certain substances create. A lot of these drugs produce high levels of dopamine in the human brain, which may cause short-term feelings of euphoria. more...

• STD study shows that some teens who claim abstinence test positive

  A new study reveals that many American teenagers are not being honest about their past sexual activity, and regular testings may be necessary in order to better detect sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among adolescents. more...

• Glee star warns parents about dangerous cell phone habits

  A survey by LG Mobile Phones reveals that 70 percent of teenagers reported that their parents send text messages while driving. About 44 percent of parents who were questioned admitted to the unsafe behavior. more...

• Children with intermittent explosive disorder may become violent and destructive

  Parents in the U.S. are starting to express concern about a behavior problem among children called intermittent explosive disorder (IED). more...

• Mom says kids' impulsive behavior can be reduced through sensory stimulation

  A guest blogger for MomLogic.com claims that many young kids make messes because they lack other physical stimulants. more...

• Counseling center in Houston offers activities and counseling for troubled teens

  A counseling center in Texas is offering sober activities for teenagers in hopes of keeping youngsters away from drugs. more...

• Many students rely on caffeinated products to remain productive in school

  A health center in Indiana reports that students are putting their health at risk by taking substances to increase their productivity. more...

• Study: Kids who are overexposed to violent images are at risk of developing aggressive behavior

  A recent study reveals that adolescent boys who are exposed to too much violence in the media may become desensitized by the images and develop aggressive behavior. more...

• Teenagers' brains are not fully developed, researchers say

  A recent study found that the human brain doesn't stop developing until an individual reaches his or her early 20s, debunking a previous belief that the organ is finished changing before the teenage years. more...