No Change in Adolescent Drug, Alcohol Use During Pandemic

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · August 25, 2021

Published in Families, Alcohol-Drugs, At-Risk, COVID-19, Culture, Teen Behaviors

The coronavirus pandemic has posed significant challenges for many, but it did not appear to drive U.S. preteens and young teens to drugs.

Alcohol Use in Young Adults is Associated with Early Aging of Blood Vessels

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · August 24, 2021

Published in Families, Alcohol-Drugs, At-Risk, Culture, Health Issues, Teen Behaviors

Drinking alcohol during adolescence to young adulthood is associated with accelerated arterial stiffening, a precursor to cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.

Excess Screen Time Impacting Teen Mental Health

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · August 23, 2021

Published in Families, At-Risk, Culture, Media, Mental Health, Social Media, Technology, Teen Behaviors

Teens need to regularly switch screen time for physical activity for the sake of their health and mental wellbeing, according to a University of Queensland-led study.

Culture Post: Children Living with Someone Who Has Mental Health Issues Are Two-Thirds More Likely to Experience Similar Difficulties

By [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · August 20, 2021

Published in Families, Family Life, Mental Health

The risk of children developing mental ill-health increases significantly when they have lived with someone who also has a common mental health disorder, research has found.

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