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What’s New – New items for February 2011:

- What's Wrong With the Teenage Mind?.

- Teens Have Fewer Behavioral Issues When Parents Stay Involved.

- Teens Who Express Own Views with Mom Resist Peer Pressures Best.

Disease of addiction	Genetics	Incidence/prevalence	Risk/propensity
Screening/assessment	Treatment	Recovery	Co-occurring disorders
Prevention	Underage drinking	Alcohol/Other Drugs/Trends	Tobacco/smoking
Advocacy/Policy	Parents/Families	Teenagers	Personal stories

Articles on the “disease model” of addiction:
“Addiction: A Fault of Chemistry” by Cassie Rosenberg in Scientific American, August 2011.

“Addiction and Segregation” essay by Dr. Tom McLellan for Partnership at DrugFree.org, April 2011.

“Addiction: Beyond Dopamine Reward Circuitry” (pdf) by Nora D. Volkowa, Gene-Jack Wang, Joanna S. Fowler, Dardo Tomasib, and Frank Telangb. Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, November 2010.

“A Long Lasting Impression: New Study Finds Persistent Brain Changes in Response to Cocaine Depend on the Expectation of Reward” (NIDA press release, July 2008.)

“The Addicted Human Brain: Insights From Imaging Studies” by Nora D. Volkow, Joanna S. Fowler and Gene-Jack Wang. J. Clin. Invest. 111(10): 1444-1451 (2003)

Genetics of Addiction:
“Common Genetic Contributions to Alcohol and Cannabis Use and Dependence Symptomatology” Carolyn E. Sartor et al. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research Volume: March 2010; 34(3):545-554.

“The Genetics of Addiction” Claudia Wallis, in Fortune Magazine, October 2009.

Articles reporting the incidence and prevalence of substance use:

“Marijuana use continues to rise among U.S. teens, while alcohol use hits historic lows” (pdf.) Monitoring The Future 2010 press release.

“Results from the 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Summary of National Findings” from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA.)

“Parents say, ’Other Kids Drink and Use Marijuana – But My Kids Don’t’” (pdf) C.S. Mott National Poll on Children’s Health, September 2011.

“National Study Confirms Teen Drug Use Trending in Wrong Direction” report of the Partnership Attitude Tracking Survey, April 2011.

“Community Focus: Substance Abuse Indicators in Livingston and Washtenaw Counties” December 2010. Important data on youth substance use in Livingston and Washtenaw Counties (Michigan) along with useful information on substance abuse prevention and other concerns.

“Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment: The New Generation ‘E’” from an October 2010 “Reclaiming Futures” blog.

“CDC Survey Finds that 1 in 5 U.S. High School Students Have Abused Prescription Drugs” (Press release from the CDC on the 2009 National Youth Risk Behavioral Survey.)

“Youth See Some Dangers But Not Others” (December 2009 New York Times)

“National Survey of American Attitudes on Substance Abuse XIV: Teens and Parents” (pdf.) (August 2009 Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse press release.)

“Teens Who Abuse Alcohol Or Drugs Are More Likely To Die Young, Pitt Study Finds” (from June 2008 Medical News Today.)

Articles on risk and propensity factors for substance use and substance use disorders:
“ADHD May Increase Kids’ Risk for Substance Abuse Later in Life” from The Partnership at Drugfree.org, April 2011.

“Evidence for an Interaction Between Age at First Drink and Genetic Influences on DSM-IV Alcohol Dependence Symptoms” Arpana Agrawal et al. From Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. September 2009.

“Cannabis use and later life outcomes” D.M. Fergusson and Boden J.M. Addiction; 2008 Jun;103(6):969-76.

“Abuse Of Painkillers Can Predispose Adolescents To Lifelong Addiction” (article in Science Daily, September 2008.)

“Drinking Alcohol Before 15 Years of Age is Risky for Later Alcohol Problems” Addiction Technology Transfer Center report, December 2008.)

“Predictors of Initiation of Alcohol Use Among US Adolescents: Findings From a Prospective Cohort Study” Laurie B. Fisher, SM; Isa Williams Miles, ScD; S. Bryn Austin, ScD; Carlos A. Camargo Jr, MD, DrPH; Graham A. Colditz, MD, DrPH Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2007;161(10):959-966.

“Childhood Sexual Abuse, Age of First Drink, and Onset of Alcohol Dependence” (from the BASIS forum, December 2007.)

Articles on substance abuse screening and assessment:
“Why Treating Teens For Substance Abuse Matters” from Reclaiming Futures blog by Benjamin Chambers, June 2011.

Articles about treatment for chemical dependency:
“Young Adults Need Guidance to Help Break Addictions” reported in Psych Central, October 2011.

“Stigma Keeps Alcoholics From Treatment” summarized in UPI.com, December 2010.

“Predicting Non-Response to Juvenile Drug Court Interventions” Abstract from Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, September 2010.

“On Science and Service: An Interview with Tom McLellan, PhD, Deputy Director White House Office of National Drug Control Policy” article in the July 2010 issue of Counselor Magazine.

“Study Finds Adolescents Undertreated For Addiction” March 2009 CADCA summary.

“At Addiction Centers, Longer Treatment Programs are Proving Key to Ending the Relapse-Rehab Cycle” by Shari Roan in the Los Angeles Times, November 2008.

Articles about recovery from chemical dependency:

“Youth In Recovery” (pdf.) by John De Miranda, Ed.M., and Greg Williams, BA, published in The Prevention Researcher, 18(2), April 2011.

“How A.A. and N.A. work” summary in Dawn Farm’s blog of an article in Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, Volume 29, Issue 1 2011, Pages 75 - 84.

“Transformation in Recovery Communities: Matt Statman guest Blogs” published in “Binge Inking” February 2011.

“Widening the Door of Entry to Recovery for Young People” (pdf.) Report on the “Young People’s Networking Dialogue on Recovery” convened by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) December 2010.

“Treating The Addiction Isn’t Enough” from the Phoenix House blog, June 2010.

“Recovery is Contagious” closing of the keynote address at the NorthEast Treatment Centers (NET) Consumer Council Recognition Dinner, by William White, April 2010.

“A Review of Alcoholics Anonymous/ Narcotics Anonymous Programs for Teens” (abstract) Steve Sussman; Evaluation and the Health Professions On Line; 2010; 33: 26-55.

“How Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Work: Cross-disciplinary Perspectives” Conference held on September 25, 2009 at University of Michigan. (Includes videos of the sessions.)

“Guiding Principles and Elements of Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care: What Do We Know From The Research?” (pdf.) August 2009 SAMHSA white paper citing over 500 researchers and their studies.

“Twelve Step Attendance and Adolescent Treatment Outcomes” Chi, Felicia W. et. al. Addiction; 2009; 104 (6 ): 927 – 939.

“Recovery Management and Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care: Scientific Rationale and Promising Practices” (pdf.) Monograph by William L. White, 2008.

Articles about co-occurring chemical dependency and mental health problems:
“Tests of Causal Links Between Alcohol Abuse or Dependence and Major Depression” David M. Fergusson et al; Archives of General Psychiatry; 2009;66(3):260-266. (summary.)

“Co-morbidity of Alcohol and Substance Dependence with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder” Martin D. Ohlmeier et al. Alcohol and Alcoholism 2008; 43(3):300-304.

Articles about effective substance abuse prevention and early intervention:

“Teens Have Fewer Behavioral Issues When Parents Stay Involved” published in Science Daily, January 2012.

“New Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program Proven Successful in Helping Parents Talk with Their Kids” from the Partnership at DrugFree.org, September 2011.

“How To Dispose of Unused Medicines” (pdf,) FDA, April 2011.

“A Teen’s Friends are a Powerful Influence” published in the Los Angeles Times, April 2011.

“College Parties, Minus the Beer Binges” in the February 2011 Wall Street Journal.

“Parenting Style Influences Teens Drinking Patterns” from the LA Times, June 2010,

“NIDA Study Shows School-Based Prevention Program Reduces Problem Behaviors in Fifth Graders By Half” National Institute of Health (NIH) release, June 2009.

“Marijuana Initiation Among American Youth and Its Risks as Dynamic Processes: Prospective Findings from a National Longitudinal Study” Tang, Z.,& Orwin, R.G. (2009) Substance Use & Misuse, 44(2), 195-211.

Articles about underage drinking:

“Adolescent Binge Drinking Can Damage Memory” summarized by the Addiction Technology Transfer Center, October 2011.

“New study shows adverse, long-term effects of binge drinking in young people” summarized by the FACE project, May 2011.

“Teens Who Drink with Adult Supervision Have More Drinking Problems, Study Finds” from the newsroom at The Partnership at Drugfree.org, April 2011.

“Drinking Often Starts at Home, Bringing Problems That Last a Lifetime” from the FACE Project “Fresh Story” blog, March 2011.

“Problem Teen Drinking Is Not Just A Phase” reported by CNN, February 2011.

“Heavy Drinking Suggests Serious Detrimental Effects on Teens Developing Minds” summary from the Addiction Technology Transfer Center of research results reported in the January 2011 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research.

“CDC: Binge Drinking ‘Huge U.S. Health Problem’” reported in Web MD Health News, October 2010.

“Teens Who Drink With Parents May Still Develop Alcohol Problems” January 2010 CADCA summary of research published in Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

“A Developmental Perspective on Underage Alcohol Use” (pdf.) Ann S. Masten, Ph.D.; Vivian B. Faden, Ph.D.; Robert A. Zucker, Ph.D.; and Linda P. Spear, Ph.D. Alcohol Research and Health, 2009; 32(1):3015.

“ERs Report Rise In Binge Drinking By Teens” from NPR, March 2009.

“Binge Drinking Affects Attentional and Visual Working Memory Processing in Young University Students” Crego, Alberto et al. Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, August 2009.

“Altered White Matter Integrity in Adolescent Binge Drinkers” Tim McQueeny et al., Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, April 2009 (reported in Science Daily.)

“The Neurocognitive Effects of Alcohol on Adolescents and College Students” Zeigler DW, Wang CC, Yoast RA, et al. Preventive Medicine 2005;40(1):23-32.

Articles about alcohol and other drugs and trends:
“Marijuana Use May Double the Risk of Accidents for Drivers, Study Finds” published in Science Daily, October 2011.

“Alcohol Dulls Brain 'Alarm' That Monitors Mistakes, Study Finds” published in Science Daily, September 2011.

“Misuse of Pain Medication Is Pathway to High-Risk Behaviors, Study Finds” published in Science Daily, June 2011.

“Chronic Pot Smoking Affects Brain Chemistry, Scans Show” published in Health Day; June 2011.

“Synthetic drugs send thousands to ER” from the Associated Press, April 2011.

“Action Needed to Reduce Health Impact of Harmful Alcohol Use” World Health Organization Media Centre report, March 2011.

“Teen brain more prone to drug, alcohol damage” reported in CNN Health, November 2010.

“Prescription for Danger: A Report on the Troubling Trend of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drug Abuse Among the Nation’s Teens” (pdf.) Report from The Partnership at DrugFree.org and the Office of National Drug Control Policy, January 2008.

“Associations between Marijuana Use During Emerging Adulthood and Aspects of the Significant Other Relationship in Young Adulthood” Judith S. Brook et. al, Journal of Child and Family Studies, May 2007.

“Ecstasy Users Suffer Serotonin Transport Deficit” CADCA data analysis summary, July 2010.

“Dangerous Cocktail: Energy Drinks + Alcohol” from an article in Addictive Behaviors, reported on Web MD, February 2010.

“Marijuana Potency Surpasses Ten Percent, US. Says” Jeanne Meserve and Mike M. Ahlers, CNN, May 2009.

“Neuropsychological Functioning in Adolescent Marijuana Users: Subtle Deficits Detectable After a Month of Abstinence” by Krista Lisdahl Medina et al; Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society (2007), 13 : 807-820

Articles about smoking and tobacco issues:
“Non-Daily Use of Tobacco Can Trigger Nicotine Dependency Among Adolescents” report in The Medical News summarizing an article in Pediatrics by Dr. Chyke Doubeni, May 2010.

“Parental Smoking and Adolescent Smoking Initiation: An Intergenerational Perspective on Tobacco Control” by Stephen E. Gilman et al., in Pediatrics, February 2009.

“Struggling With Alcohol? Better Quit Smoking, Too” from HealthDay News, October 2008.

“In Adolescents, Addiction to Tobacco Comes Easy” by Jane E. Brody in the New York Times, February 2008.

Articles about advocacy and policy related to alcohol and other drugs:
“William White Papers” has links to many articles written by William White on addiction treatment and recovery.

“President Obama Releases National Strategy To Reduce Drug Use and Its Consequences” White House press release dated May 11, 2010.

“Unforeseen benefits: Addiction Treatment Reduces Health Care Costs” July 2009 “white paper” from “Closing the Addiction Treatment Gap” (a program of the Open Society Institute.)

Articles for or about family members of substance-involved young people:

“Social Media, Teens, Parents and When to Friend” by Janice D’Arcy in the Washington Post, November 2011.

“Teen Privacy: When To Cross The Line” by Joanne Barker for Web MD, June 2011.

"Families of Youth with Substance Use Disorders: A National Dialogue” (pdf.) Report from the CSAT/SAMHSA National Family Dialogue March 27–28, 2009.

Articles about Teenagers and Adolescent Development:

“What's Wrong With the Teenage Mind?” published in The Wall Street Journal, January 2012.

“Teens Who Express Own Views with Mom Resist Peer Pressures Best” Science News, December 2011.

“Why Teens are Wired for Risk” CNN, October 2011.

“The New Science of the Teenage Brain” by David Dobbs in the October 2011 National Geographic.

“Adolescent Decision Making: Still A Mystery” (pdf.) NIDA research summary published in the December 2010 issue of Addiction Science and Clinical Practice.

Articles and videos sharing personal and family stories:
“Suburban Girl’s Fall Into Heroin Addiction” Lisa’s story, told on Click on Detroit, November 2010.

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