News tagged with delinquent teens
Adolescent Risk-Taking Has Major Consequences When It Comes To Marriage
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Apr 21, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A national study of data collected over 12 years finds that delinquent teens marry earlier than their peers, while substance-abusing teens -- especially girls who abuse marijuana -- marry ...
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Youths in child welfare system behave better with early intervention
Jan 31, 2008 |
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Children in the welfare system would have a better chance of staying out of trouble if their caregivers are trained in ways to prevent delinquent behavior before it festers, a new study says.
Traumatic brain injury to delinquent teens associated with mental problems
Sep 25, 2008 |
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Nearly one out of five delinquent youths suffer from traumatic brain injury, which can contribute to wide ranging mental illnesses, a new University of Michigan study shows.
Study: Early sex not cause of delinquency
Nov 12, 2007 |
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People who have sex at an early age are not more likely to become delinquents later on, a U.S. study concluded.
Delinquent acts less likely for youths from religious-centered, two-parent homes
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Jun 25, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A committed two-adult household with strong religious values may reduce the likelihood that youths will commit acts such as assault, vandalism and theft throughout adolescence and into early adulthood, says ...
Parental guidelilnes, consequences may be why fewer black teens smoke than whites
May 14, 2009 |
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It's a curious paradox. Black adults are more likely to smoke than white adults and most smokers start as teenagers. But statistics show that fewer black youths than whites begin smoking as adolescents.
US teens spend more time watching TV than on computer
Jun 26, 2009 |
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American teenagers spend most of their free time glued to their computer screens, right? Not according to a new study. They spend much more time glued to the television set.
What teens don't know about OTC medications can hurt them
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May 04, 2009 |
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Teens, who are starting to make more decisions about their own health care, may not know enough about over-the-counter pain medications to avoid complications or inadvertent misuse.
US teens use smart phones for cheating: study
Jun 19, 2009 |
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A study released on Thursday shows US teens are using smart phones and the Internet to cheat at school work or exams.
Rate of teen binge drinking cut more than 1/3 by prevention system
Sep 07, 2009 |
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Rates of binge drinking were 37 percent lower among eighth-grade students in communities in seven states that used a prevention system designed to reduce drug use and delinquent behavior compared to teenagers in communities ...
Parents Can Help Teens Choose 'Good' Friends, Study Finds
Aug 16, 2005 |
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While parents often worry about the influence peers have on their adolescent children, a new study indicates that they can play a role in helping their teens choose ‘good' friends.
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