STUDIES
Prison Sentences Don’t Help Drug Addicts — A Look at Post-Prison Relapse Rates
There is no clear evidence that incarcerating people who use drugs is the right way to address the drug crisis.
Study Finds Most Alcohol Drug Abuse Starts In Teen Years
When we think about our future generation, about the last thing we would want to contemplate is losing our teens to addiction. But now, a French university study finds most alcohol, drug abuse starts in teen years.
Adderall Remains Popular Study Drug on College Campuses
Despite attempts by student health services to filter out the fakers, the abuse of Adderall to enhance a student’s ability to study is as widespread as ever.
Study Shows Social Media May Hinder Drug Abuse Recovery
A small preliminary study has shown that if a person is trying to recover from a history of substance abuse, prowling social media may get in the way of staying sober. This was the result of a survey administered to 37 teens who were trying to get off and stay off drugs and alcohol.
Study Finds Most Alcohol Drug Abuse Starts In Teen Years
Recent surveys of teens and young adults have turned up a startling new fact. More than one study finds most alcohol and drug abuse starts in teen years.