kids
By Bryan Le
Smoking scenes in kids' movies have increased, black youths are more exposed to booze ads, and experts say alcohol enemas are "extremely dangerous." MORE
"Squeezable Vessels Are Convenient, Appealing to Young Drinkers" boast marketers of the popular new pouches. MORE
Smoking while pregnant may raise a baby's risk factor for teen obesity by impacting the brain's reward system. MORE
Letting kids drink earlier may actually increase their risk of abusing alcohol later on, says a study. MORE
Alcohol ads aimed at younger readers are more likely to violate industry standards, say researchers. MORE
Binge drinking in Africa surges, Facebook now offers gambling with real money, and Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham faces addiction allegations. MORE
Russia bans alcohol advertising, heroin use among school-age children increases, and Tom Cruise says Scientology could be the secret to recovery for Russell Brand. MORE
The sober X Factor judge gives two contestants the boot for rapping about bath salts. MORE
By Bryan Le
Automatic R-ratings would protect teens, who are heavily influenced by on-screen smoking, researchers say. MORE
An astonishing 80% of 10-year-old girls have already dieted at least once, reveals new research. MORE









