Drug-Proof Your Teens With a Little Help From Their Friends Teen Drug AddictionBy The Right StepSeptember 26, 2016“I get by with a little help from my friends,” croon the Beatles on their 1967 album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” And so do teens at risk of substance abuse, a new study reveals.
What Influences Teen Drinking? Teen DrinkingBy The Right StepSeptember 20, 2016A teen’s decision to participate in illegal, underage drinking is not a simple one, although it may seem like it at the time. There are several factors that go into making that choice, including family history, academic pressure, learned coping strategies, peers and friends, and what parents say and do. Hispanic youth have the added…
Amid Raging Opioid Epidemic, Photos of Overdosing Ohio Pair Shouldn’t Shock Us AddictionBy The Right StepSeptember 14, 2016Horrifying,” “shocking” and “disturbing” are among the words appearing in headlines around the world in response to photos authorities in East Liverpool, Ohio, released last week showing two adults in the midst of a heroin overdose slumped over in their vehicle while a small child sat in the backseat.
Higher Odds of Pregnancy Seen Among LGBT Teens LGBTBy The Right StepSeptember 7, 2016The risk of pregnancy is greater among non-heterosexual teenagers than among their heterosexual counterparts, according to a new study from researchers at George Mason University and Columbia University.
Teen Sexting, Cyberbullying Put Parents on Edge Teen Mental HealthBy The Right StepAugust 29, 2016Go back five years and few people could even define the term “sexting.” Now sexting is entrenched in both the conversation and habits of many people who find it both fun and stimulating. According to Pew Research, sexting is growing rapidly among couples and singles. The number of young people ages 18 to 24 who…
Victim-Blaming Inhibits College Alcohol Abuse Prevention Efforts Substance AbuseBy The Right StepAugust 22, 2016The fact that there is a strong connection between alcohol consumption and sexual assault on college campuses is well established. But the question of how to address that connection is much more complicated and controversial, particularly when it comes to alcohol consumption on the part of sexual assault victims.
The Spider Woman and Her Pursuit of the Revenge Affair RelationshipsBy The Right StepAugust 15, 2016There are several types of people who cheat. When it comes to the spider woman, infidelity is a dangerous game. She is no innocent cheater who falls into an affair by accident. She doesn’t unintentionally develop an emotional bond to a coworker that goes too far or reconnect with an ex and discover old feelings.…
Most Antidepressants Don’t Help Children, Teens, Study Finds Mental HealthBy The Right StepAugust 8, 2016If you’re the parent of a child or teen who takes antidepressants, you might want to get in touch with their doctor in light of new research that shows the medications are mostly ineffective and some potentially harmful.
What 20 Minutes of Yoga Can Do for the Addicted Brain 12 StepBy The Right StepAugust 1, 2016Mind-body practices like yoga have been shown to decrease stress and anxiety and contribute to an overall sense of well-being, with reports of these changes occurring after just one session. For individuals in recovery from an addiction to alcohol or other drugs, this ancient Indian system of healthcare can quickly imbue hope that a return…
Changes in Brain Structure Blamed for Marijuana Cravings in Newly Abstinent Teens Substance AbuseBy The Right StepJuly 25, 2016Drug cravings in abstinent teen marijuana users are linked to reductions in the size of a brain area responsible for regulating emotional responses, according to recent findings from a group of American researchers.
