Objective To determine whether there is evidence that mass-media campaigns can be
effective in reducing illicit drug consumption and the intent to consume. Design Systematic …

Rationale Most substance use is initiated during adolescence when substantial
development of relevant brain circuitry is still rapidly maturing. Developmental differences in …

Media, from television to the “new media”(including cell phones, iPads, and social media),
are a dominant force in children's lives. Although television is still the predominant medium …

This paper focuses on the most common state policy responses to the opioid crisis, dividing
them into six broad categories. Within each category we highlight the rationale behind the …

Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is the dried flowers, stems, seeds, and leaves of the
Cannabis sativa plant. It contains more than 100 compounds, including …

Background Substance‐specific mass media campaigns which address young people are
widely used to prevent illicit drug use. They aim to reduce use and raise awareness of the …

Background Emerging tobacco product use is on the rise in young adults and has been
linked to alcohol and marijuana use. Little is known about which patterns of alcohol …

A conquista da autonomia está descrita como uma importante tarefa desenvolvimental da
adolescência. Todavia, a complexidade da temática dificulta a compreensão do que seja a …

BACKGROUND: We present a formal age–period–cohort analysis to examine if the recent
increase in past-year marijuana use among the young is specific to the younger generation …

Background Substance use by adolescents remains to be at unacceptably high levels, and
there is evidence that teens' social norms are becoming more favorable toward recreational …