prevention science Archives

National anti-drug campaign succeeds in lowering marijuana use, study suggests

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The federal anti-drug campaign “Above the Influence” appears to have effectively reduced marijuana use by teenagers, new research shows.
A study of more than 3,000 students in 20 communities nationwide found that by the end of 8…

Girls who are bullied are at risk for substance use through depression

Washington, DC, January 19, 2011 — Both boys and girls who are victims of bullying, including bullying through e-mail and the internet, are at elevated risk for depression. However, according to a new study, adolescent girls may engage in sub…