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Study: More Alcohol Use Seen in Children’s Movies
May 29, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
But scenes with tobacco have dropped, researchers say. More movies approved for young viewers are showing alcohol brands, a trend that could influence teen drinking, researchers say. continue reading »
Driving Drunk is Not Only Way Alcohol Kills Teens
April 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Two-thirds of underage drinking-related fatalities have nothing to do with a car, MADD reports. Less than one-third of the 4,700 annual underage drinking-related deaths in the United States result from road crashes, according to a new study. continue reading »
Teen Drunk Driving Drops by Half Says CDC
October 4, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
But almost 1 million a month still do, agency says. The number of U.S. teenagers who drink and drive dropped by more than half from 1991 to 2011, federal health officials said Tuesday. continue reading »
Teens Who Drink, Smoke More Likely to Abuse Painkillers: Study
August 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
An estimated 3.5 million young adults in U.S. abuse prescription opioids, researchers say. Teenagers who smoke or drink are two to three times more likely to abuse prescription painkillers later on in life, new research shows. continue reading »
Teen Drinking May Boost Odds of Precancerous Breast Changes
April 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
The more alcohol consumed, the higher the likelihood, researchers say. Teenage girls and young adult women who drink even moderate amounts of alcohol appear to increase their risk o continue reading »
L.A. Latino Teen Dies after Partying; Mother Blames Football Coach
March 7, 2012 | by L.A. Daily News | Latino Daily News
The mother of a Panorama High School senior is mourning her son’s death while blaming his football coach for his death. Salvador Preciado, continue reading »
Teen Drinking Most Influenced by Friends of Friends: Study
September 29, 2011 | by HealthDay News | Hispanic Health News
The pals of your teenager's new love have significant impact, researchers say. The drinking habits of the friends of a teenager's boyfriend or girlfriend may have more influence on the youngster's drinking than the habits of the teen's own friends or romantic partner. continue reading »
