Youth Information - November 20, 2008

Doctor Claims Liquid Nicotine Breaks Smoking Habit

January 23, 2008 - Topics smoking, cancer, youth and study
A study on the effectiveness of liquid nicotine on 60 volunteers starts next month for 90 days.

The clinical trial will be held at the Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park, WISN 12 News reported

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More Than 1,000 Children Become Regular Smokers Each Day, U.S. Report Says

January 10, 2008 - Topics child, disease, cancer, youth and tobacco
Each day, more than 1,100 kids become regular daily smokers and 1,200 people die from a tobacco-related illness, according to a new report released Thursday by the American Lung Association (ALA).

It cites the President's Cancer Panel report that found one-third of the nation's cancer deaths are preventable and due to tobacco use

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Many States Found Wanting In Smoking Prevention, Report Says

January 10, 2008 - Topics smoking, disease, youth, tobacco and legislation
Many states have been found wanting in taking action to prevent smoking, according to the State of Tobacco Control 2007 report.

Released by the American Lung Association Thursday, the annual report card looks at federal and state tobacco control legislation and policies in smoke-free air, cigarette tax, tobacco prevention spending, and youth access to tobacco products

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Antidepressant Use Declines After Warnings Of Suicidal Thoughts Among Youth

January 10, 2008 - Topics youth, paroxetine, child, fda and research
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warnings on the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children and adolescents taking antidepressants appear to be effective, according to a new study.

The FDA recommended in 2003 that paroxetine hydrochloride not be used to treat young people because of potential increased risk of suicidal behavior

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Newly Homeless Youth Engage In Risky Sex, New Study Says

January 8, 2008 - Topics sex, youth, study, male and female
Newly homeless youth are likelier to engage in risky sexual behavior if they stay in nonfamily settings because they lack supervision and social support, a new study shows.

Researchers defined homeless youth as those who have been away from home for a period between one day and six months. Homeless settings include friends' homes, abandoned buildings or the streets

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