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Pharmaceutical Treatments for Opioid Abuse May Benefit Teens
drugs
September 18, 2019
Teens who misuse prescription or illicit opioids might benefit from the opioid treatment medications methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone...
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CDC: General Fertility Rate, Teen Birth Rate Decreasing in U.S.
drugs
July 31, 2019
From 2017 to 2018, there were decreases in the U.S. general fertility rate and the teen birth rate...
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JUUL E-Cigarettes Never Meant for Teens, Company Cofounder Says
drugs
July 29, 2019
JUUL developed its electronic cigarette for adult smokers who want to stop and never intended it to be adopted by underage teenagers...
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Legalizing Marijuana Not a Trigger for Teen Toking
drugs
July 10, 2019
Despite what many might think, legalizing marijuana does not encourage pot use among teenagers, and it may actually discourage them from smoking weed...
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Core Components of Teen Mental Health Interventions ID'd
drugs
July 02, 2019
Core Components of Teen Mental Health Interventions ID'd.
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Teen Sexting Can Be Warning Sign of Other Risky Behaviors
drugs
June 18, 2019
Teen Sexting Can Be Warning Sign of Other Risky Behaviors.
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Many Dietary Supplements Dangerous for Teens
drugs
June 06, 2019
Many Dietary Supplements Dangerous for Teens.
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Sleep-Deprived Teens More Prone to Unsafe Sex: Study
drugs
June 04, 2019
Sleep-Deprived Teens More Prone to Unsafe Sex.
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Rate of Opioid Prescribing High for Teens, Young Adults in ED
drugs
May 29, 2019
For adolescents and young adults, the rate of opioid prescribing in emergency departments is high, according to a study published online May 28 in Pediatrics.
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Whether to Preserve Fertility Is Tough Decision for Transgender Youth
drugs
April 19, 2019
For transgender teens and young adults, deciding whether to freeze their sperm or eggs in case they want children later on is a complex decision.