Children and teenagers of any age who sip or taste alcohol with their parents’ permission are more likely to engage in risky drinking in young adulthood. That was the finding of a new study my ...

Teens today are drinking less than their parents did — but the trends that may be supercharging their sobriety aren't all positive. The big picture: Researchers say there isn't one definitive reason ...

Examining genetic, family, and personality characteristics may help identify those who are at high risk for drinking and drinking problems as teenagers. A study, published in Alcohol: Clinical and ...

Higher smartphone overdependence was significantly associated with greater odds of self-reported lifetime alcohol and tobacco ...

High levels of neighborhood violence increase the risk of Latino and African American teens in Denver starting to use alcohol and tobacco, according to our recent study. In the U.S., approximately two ...

Zero‑alcohol drink advertising may not be as harmless as it seems, with new Flinders University research showing it could increase teenagers’ interest in drinking full‑strength alcohol. A study of 382 ...

Emergency rooms report a spike in alcohol-related injuries among teenagers during prom season, according to emergency pediatric physician Dr. Alicia Bazzano of MedStar Health. “Who are you with? What ...

This is the second post in a series. A six-year study of adolescent decision-making by SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and Liberty Mutual Insurance revealed spikes in youth alcohol use ...

Children and teenagers of any age who sip or taste alcohol with their parents' permission are more likely to engage in risky drinking in young adulthood. That was the finding of a new study my ...

Children and teenagers of any age who sip or taste alcohol with their parents’ permission are more likely to engage in risky drinking in young adulthood. That was the finding of a new study my ...