Adolescents
Protecting Adolescent Drug Users From Long-Term Damage
Using drugs at a young age can permanently modify your brain chemistry, but researchers are working to change that.
Evidence Suggests Warning Labels for Soft Drinks Are Ineffective
Sorry, San Francisco: A team of researchers report that, for adolescents, health warning labels are effectively negated by an ad’s imagery.
Shackling Juveniles in the Courtroom
Pediatricians and psychologists say unnecessary restraints can traumatize kids and encourage worse behavior.
From the System to the Street
The factors and figures behind the so-called “foster care to prostitution pipeline”
How Can We Prevent False Confessions From Kids?
A new study shows that most cops use the same interrogation techniques on both adults and juveniles—and why that needs to change.