adolescent

Factors That Make Thai Teenagers Drink Alcohol

Scientific article

30 January 2018

Abstract Thailand teenagers currently have more alcohol consumption habits. Especially in the younger age group, which the government has banned the sales of alcohol to children under 18 years old. However, the legislation was not...

The Association between Smoking and Electronic Cigarette Use in a Cohort of Young People

Scientific article

27 February 2018

Abstract Purpose Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use is associated with smoking initiation among young people; however, it is also possible that smoking is associated with e-cigarette initiation. This study explores these associations...

NIDA Scientists Review Impact of Smoking among Adolescents with ADHD

Scientific article

Two studies funded by NIDA have highlighted a correlation between ADHD symptoms and initial smoking age.

Association of Combined Patterns of Tobacco and Cannabis Use in Adolescence with Psychotic Experiences

Scientific article

17 January 2018

Abstract Importance: There is concern about potentially causal effects of tobacco use on psychosis, but epidemiological studies have been less robust in attempts to minimize effects of confounding than studies of cannabis use have been...

Medical Marijuana Laws and Adolescent Marijuana Use in the United States

Scientific article

22 February 2018

Abstract Aims To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies in order to estimate the effect of US medical marijuana laws (MMLs) on past-month marijuana use prevalence among adolescents. Methods A total of 2999 papers from 17...

Universal School-Based Implementation of Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment to Reduce and Prevent Alcohol, Marijuana, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use

Scientific article

19 December 2017

Abstract Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is an evidence-based approach to reducing substance use in adolescents. An emerging literature shows the promise of school-based SBIRT. However, most school-based...

Engagement within a Mobile Phone-Based Smoking Cessation Intervention for Adolescents

Scientific article

1 November 2017

ABSTRACT Background: Although mobile phone-delivered smoking cessation programs are a promising way to promote smoking cessation among adolescents, little is known about how adolescents might actually use them. Objective: The aim of this...

Long-Term Effects of the Strong African American Families Programme on Youths’ Alcohol Use

Scientific article

12 July 2010

Long-term results from an alcohol use prevention programme developed for poor black US families with 11-year-old children reinforce the potential of an approach which engages parents and children to improve parenting and change the children...

Co-Occurring Disorders for Adolescents

17 May 2017

Spokane

United States

Participants will be introduced to terminology, assessment and treatment strategies and models related to co-occurring treatment. The training will provide foundational knowledge on evidence-based practices in the field of behavioral health including differential diagnosis of individuals that have a substance use and mental health co-morbidity.

Participation in School Sports and Marijuana Use among Male and Female Students

Scientific article

3 March 2016

Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit substance among adolescents. There is a paucity in the literature on the relationship between school sports participation and marijuana use.