FACTS ON ALCOHOLISM

Research shows children of alcoholics are about four times more likely to develop alcohol problems than others. But alcoholism isn't determined only by genes. Half of all children of alcoholics do not become alcoholics. Sadly, alcoholism is an enormous problem in...

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Substance Abuse

“Alcohol, tobacco and drug use rates by girls have gone up in the last decade.” This scary information came to us straight from Dr. Karol Kumpfer, director of the U.S. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. Even if you don’t abuse...

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The Truth About Teen Girls and Drinking

While "partying" can mean just hangin' with your crew, it often includes drinking. Here are some sobering stats—and stories—about teens and alcohol. When Rochelle L. was 13, she'd never felt so much pressure on her—pressure to keep a straight-A average, pressure...

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Up In Smoke

Fact one: A record number of teens are fighting to stop kids from smoking. Fact two: More teens than ever are lighting up. To the rescue? The Power Anti-Puff Girls! You pride yourself on being a pretty smart chick...

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I WAS A BINGE DRINKER

I was in eighth grade and totally stressed because my parents had just divorced. My older sister took me to parties, and I'd drink with the older kids. I drank until I got sick, passed out or ended up in the...

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Prescription For Trouble

But most girls don't know pills can be as dangerous as street drugs. Why are so many willing to take the risk? Here are the facts about this troubling trend. Auren, an honor-roll student from a loving family, battled her weight...

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