by Valiant | May 9, 2012 | Alcohol abuse, teen drug use
Whiteclay, South Dakota is very small, even by rural standards, but the town has a big problem with alcohol and and has annual sales that are in the millions of cans when it comes to beer and malt liquor beverages. The town is situated just outside of Pine Ridge,...
by Valiant | May 6, 2012 | Alcohol abuse, teen drug use
Alcohol use and colleges seem to go together, and many colleges gain a reputation as party schools with substance abuse issues. Underage students frequently indulge and binge drinking is common. In recent years a number of deaths have brought home the dangers that...
by Valiant | May 4, 2012 | Alcohol abuse, teen drug use
Teens who are exposed to alcohol marketing are far more likely to develop an alcohol addiction and drink more than teens who are not exposed to ads for alcohol products. Alcohol addiction is a serious problem and teens are often one of the age groups most affected....
by Valiant | Apr 30, 2012 | Alcohol abuse, medical studies, teen drug use
The medical journal Nature Neuroscience recently published a study that links some types of impulsiveness in teens with substance abuse. According to the study teens who use drugs or alcohol may be just as impulsive as teens who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity...
by Valiant | Apr 28, 2012 | Alcohol abuse, celebrity news
Josh Hutcherson, who stars in Hunger Games and is only 19 years old, was caught red handed buying booze in Sherman Oaks. At 19 he is well below the established legal drinking age of 21. According to media reports, which include photos of the star carrying a pricey...
