Rather than thinking that adolescence ends at 18, groundbreaking brain research has shown that critical brain developmental ...

While it is common for people to try alcohol in adolescence, alcohol use in teens can be detrimental to health and may affect brain development and mental health. While teens usually drink less often ...

This post was coauthored by Gabriella P. Oettinger and Juan M. Dominguez, Ph.D. As we begin the new school year, the importance of understanding the challenges and risks that students face becomes ...

As children transition to adulthood, they gradually gain independence, often taking risks as they explore the world. But many early experiences, such as alcohol and drug use, can shape their future.

A study by the University of Zurich, based on policy changes in Spain, shows that teenagers drink significantly less alcohol ...

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Despite a downward trend in alcohol consumption, drinking rates among European teenagers remain notably high by international standards.

The human brain has four distinct turning points where its structure changes, according to a study published in the journal ...

Nearly 23% of Illinois high school students said they drank alcohol within the last 30 days when surveyed in 2021, according to a report released Monday.

Members of the tight-knit mountain town of Evergreen gathered Monday in support of students at Evergreen High School. The event, at Evergreen Lake, included therapy, animals, music and food to comfort ...