The 13th annual PRIDE National Survey of Student Drug Use and Violence found major progress had been made in reducing teen drug use, cigarette and alcohol use and gun carrying.

The Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Web site helps families and professionals better understand prenatal alcohol exposure and encourages healthy growth for individuals who are affected by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAS/FAE).

A preliminary state-by-state analysis reported in the October 2000 issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine indicates that states with more extensive tobacco control policies had significantly lower youth
smoking rates.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released guidelines on child and adolescent mental health and substance abuse services, calling for more comprehensive public and private insurance aimed at increasing access to treatment to address the needs of children with psychosocial problems.

About one in five eighth-graders report having abused inhalants, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Experimentation with such substances should not be taken lightly because even a single session of repeated inhalant abuse can disrupt heart rhythms and cause cardiac arrest.

"Demand Treatment" is a national initiative organized by Join Together to improve substance abuse treatment options by increasing demand for the services.

Has the tobacco industry really changed its strategy for recruiting new smokers among youth? Tobacco watchdog groups argue that tobacco companies have merely changed their tactics—from billboards to magazines—to reach large numbers of kids with their advertising.

What are the facts about kids and drugs? What's the hype? On Freevibe.com, kids can find the answers to their questions, share their stories, and find support about how to say no. They can also have fun with online activities, games and entertainment news.

Over the past decade, states have moved to the forefront of tobacco control. The evidence is that they can be effective if they are "aggressive." The Institute of Medicine offers some resources and information.

Teenager Caleb Shortridge overdosed on a little-known drug called GHB. Though their grief, his parents began an online campaign to help other parents and teens get educated about the dangers of GHB and other so-called "club drugs."