Teens aren't drinking as much as they used to, and they're smoking fewer cigarettes than ever. In fact, researchers for the annual Monitoring the Future report say most types of drugs—from cocaine to pres...

Christmas Can Look Different in Tough TimesGet downloadable PDF.Get downloadable PowerPoint presentation.About/DisclaimerWhat Happened: With unemployment still high and many families cutting back on spending, t...

In an effort to safeguard students online, a number of schools are introducing courses designed to teach them about Internet safety and etiquette: Freshmen at Philadelphia's Science Leadership Academy for insta...

We all know sexting is a serious problem, but scientists say it may not as pervasive as once feared. Previous studies indicated that as many as one in five youth sent sexually explicit messages, pictures or vid...

Back in the 20th century, getting your driver's license was a big deal. Some youth started looking forward to the day by the time they were in, oh, second grade. These days, teens just aren't in such a rush to ...

You know you're a stoner when your friends make you a Bob Marley cake. You know you smoke way too much f---ing weed.—Miley Cyrus during her 19th birthday party after accepting a cake festooned with the fa...

For most children, getting shots is a slightly painful but normal part of growing up; but more parents these days are keeping their kids from the needle, worrying health experts in the process. In eight states,...

Suicide is one of the most horrific potential perils of youth, with about one out of every nine children attempting to take their own lives before they graduate from high school, according to new research. Even...

Demi Lovato, Charlize Theron and a number of other popular youth-oriented starlets have raised eyebrows with some of their recent fashion choices. Theron wore a white dress with a neckline that plunged to her w...

NFL Quarterback Praised, Criticized for Showcasing FaithGet downloadable PDF.Get downloadable PowerPoint presentation.About/DisclaimerBy What Happened:In the National Football League, there's no player more com...