Study Suggests Teens are More Likely to Try Smoking if they Try E-Cigarettes
A new study led by researchers from the University of Southern California found that teenagers who try e-cigarettes are more likely to try traditional cigarettes and other tobacco products. The authors say that the findings support the need to regulate e-cigarettes, which have become increasing popular. They noted that the study does … [Read more...] about Study Suggests Teens are More Likely to Try Smoking if they Try E-Cigarettes
More Teens Texting, Using Cell Phones While Driving, Study Finds
Teens are using cell phones more than ever before. What’s more, according to a recent Pew Research Center Study, many are using cell phones in ways that are dangerous, with more than a third admitting that they have sent a text message while driving. Using a cell phone while driving is often a recipe for disaster. According to … [Read more...] about More Teens Texting, Using Cell Phones While Driving, Study Finds
Depression Drugs Linked To Suicides In Teens
Depression Drugs Linked To Suicides. At least five teenagers in Canada have died, four by suicide, while being treated with the most widely prescribed antidepressants in Canada and at least 100 other children as young as 18 months old have experienced adverse reactions to the pills, CanWest News Service has learned. The most … [Read more...] about Depression Drugs Linked To Suicides In Teens
Ottawa Warns of Suicide Risk For Teens On Anti-Depressants
Anti-Depressants Increase The Risk Of Suicide. Mounting concerns over the safety of prescribing a new generation of anti-depressants to children and teenagers has prompted Health Canada to issue a rare public warning to reconsider their use because the popular drugs may actually increase the risk of suicide. In an … [Read more...] about Ottawa Warns of Suicide Risk For Teens On Anti-Depressants
British Warn Against Paxil For Children
Paxil May Cause Suicidal Thoughts. Children and adolescents should not be given the anti-depressant Paxil, British health regulators said Tuesday after new research indicated that the risk of suicidal thoughts and self harm is higher in youngsters taking the drug. The drug, which is called Seroxat outside the United States and is … [Read more...] about British Warn Against Paxil For Children
