Are Religious Kids More Likely to Be Good?
Avoiding Risky Behaviors in Children 
CDC: Information on Risk Behaviors for Parents with Teens (Ages 12-19)
Dating Violence & Other Sexual Assault
Dealing with devices

Despite schools’ best efforts, college-age is when risk-taking peaks

Helping your teen avoid risky behaviors
Insufficient sleep linked with risky behaviors

Is your adolescent a risk-taker?
Risk Factors and Warning Sign: Risky Behaviors
Risky Behavior Among Youth: An Economic Analysis
Strong Families. Sustainable Societies.
Violence in the Home
Violence in the Media
The Truth About Teens and Risky Behavior
This is life with Lisa Lang CNN
Youth risky behaviors

RESEARCH

Adolescents and the Risks That Affect Them
APA: Perceived consequences of risky behaviors
JAMA: Affect Regulation and Prevention of Risky Behaviors
Multiple risk behavior in adolescence
Risk-taking and the adolescent brain

Addictions
Addiction Changes the Brain’s Chemistry
Addiction Changes the Brain’s Communication Pathways
Addiction Symptoms
Addiction Changes Brain Structures and Their Functioning
Behavioral Addictions
Childhood Temperament and the Risk for Addiction
How a Habit Becomes an Addiction
The Brains of Addicts
Understanding Addiction
What Is Addiction?

Why The Psychology of Addictive Behaviors Matter

Research

Addiction, a condition of compulsive behavior?

Behavioral Addiction vs. Substance Addiction

Molecular Mechanisms of drug addiction
Psychology of Addictive Behaviors

Some people are easily addicted to drugs, but others are not

Alcohol Deaths Have Risen Sharply, Particularly Among Women
Alcohol’s grip on a family

Alcohol negatively affects brain…
Binge Drinking in High School and Risky Driving
Binge Drinking in Teens and Young Adults
Does the US have a drinking problem?
Drinking a small amount of alcohol during pregnancy can impact a child’s brain development.  
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Low-level alcohol use during pregnancy can impact child’s brain development
Peer pressure, curiosity and social problems can lead teens to try – and abuse – alcohol and drugs
Performance-enhancing substances associated with future problematic alcohol use
Teen drinkers at high risk of assault and sexual harassment
The effects of alcohol on teens
Women and the Dangers of Drinking

Alcohol
Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol consumption boosts cancer death risk
Alcohol ads increase
Drinking may not be best after all
Drinking while pregnant 1-16
Drunk Driving hits Pedestrian
Some Energy Drinks Contain Alcohol
Public health and alcohol
Study says just talking about alcohol causes aggression

RESEARCH

Alcohol Use And Suicide
Adolescent alcohol use development and young adult outcome
Binge Drinking And Your Brain 
When do alcohol dependent mother’s parent harshly?

Anger Control
Anger Mgt. Techniques
Anger Mgt. Exercises
Help Kids Control their anger
How to let go of a grudge at work
Mayo Clinic: Anger Management
Teen Mgt. Skills
WebMD: Anger Mgt. #1
WebMD: Anger Mgt. #2

RESEARCH

Anger and depression
Current Approaches to the Assessment and Management of Anger and Aggression in Youth
Dynamic changes in anger . . .
How ‘seeing red’ can do more than damage your heart
The Relationship Between Anger and Anxiety Symptoms in Youth with Anxiety Disorders
The Role of Anger in Generalized Anxiety Disorder

2 girls arrested in Florida bullying case
12 Year Old Arrested for Bullying
Bullying 9-12
Bullying boosts children
Bullying in death of 13-year-old
Bullying presents problems but communication is key
Can you really teach a kid to become bullyproof
Four ways to help prevent bullyingJune 12th
Georgia Boy Hung Himself
In gun debate
Mother says bullying led to sons suicide
Taylorville Utah Bullycide 2012
The Bully and the Bystander 10-12

RESEARCH

Assessing Teasing In School-Age Youth 
Bidirectional Association Between Bullying Perpetration and Internalizing Problems Among Youth
Bullying and victimization…relationship to gender, grad, ethnicity, self-esteem, and depression
Bullying, Suicide, and Youth…
Bullying alters brain structure, raises risk of mental health problems  
Bullying others increases the risk of developing mental health problems and vice versa
Childhood bullying and social dilemmas
Illuminating the relationship between bullying and substance us among middle and high school youth.  
Links Bullying with Internalized Problems for US Adolescents
Long-term negative effects of bullying
Racial and ethnic differences in bullying: Review and implications for intervention.
Relationships between bullying, school climate, and student risk behaviors.
School Bullying and Youth Violence 
Students’ Perceptions of Bullying 

Academic dishonesty…

Why Cheating Hurts…
The Cheating Child
Cheating At School

Cheating In School

Motivation is a key factor

Pressures of Cheating
Teens Use Technology To Cheat

RESEARCH

Adolescents’ Cognitions and Attributions for Academic Cheating . . .
APA: Motivation and cheating during early adolescence
It’s Wrong, But Everybody Does It . . .

National Cybersecurity Alliance

Boys who spend lots of time online more likely to cyberbully.

Cyberbullying.org
Cyberbullying: adults are victims too
Cyberbullying: What is Cyberbullying and How to Stop It
Internet Safety 101
51 Critical Cyberbullying Statistics in 2020
2 Indicted Cyberbullying -2017
2 arrested in deadly Canada cyberbullying case
5 Ways to Protect Your Kid From Cyberbullying
11 Facts About Cyberbullying.
11 tips for stopping cyberbullies and online trolls
Behind the screen
Cyberbullying is a crime
Cyberbullying among adults
Cyberbullying: a Bigger Playground
Cyberbullying: How is it different from face-to-face bullying
Cyberbullying leaves a permanent footprint
Cyberbullying Tips
Digital dating abuse
Digital dating abuse among teens
Everything you need to know…
Getting to the root of cyberbullying
How to address cyberbullying and online
How to keep your kids safe from cyberbullying
How to protect your child from online abuse, hacking, and cyberbullying
How to recognize, address cyber-bullying
How to spot if your child is a victim
Is cyberbullying common among adults
Is Cyber Bullying just kids being mean…
Main differences of cyberbullying and face-to-face bullying
New cyberbullying trend…
Protecting children from the scourge of cyberbullying
Signs of cyberbullying & How To Help Your Child Overcome It

Social media addiction linked to cyberbullying
Stay cybersafe this summer
Teens who think their parents are loving….
To truly understand
Impact on children, teens

Guide to Cyberbullying Laws

RESEARCH

Combating weight-based cyberbullying…
Cultivating youth resilience to prevent bullying and cyberbullying victimization
Cyberbullying and Self-esteem
Cyberbullying in Social Media Sites
Cyberbullying: Predicting Victimisation and Perpetration
Peer victimization
Risky online behaviors amount adolescents 
Social media and their impact on school discipline

DRUGS

Resources about Drugs

Get Smart About Drugs (DEA)
NIDA for Teens
Dangers of so-called ‘study drug’ Adderall
Drug and Alcohol Slang Terms
Drugs and Your Brain
Drugs and Crime Statistics
Early Warning Signs of Teen Substance Use
Nothing prepared me for my teen’s drug addiction
Peer pressure, curiosity, and social problems can lead teens to try – and abuse – alcohol and drugs
Performance-enhancing substances tied to risk behaviors
Teen’s death prompts warning on ‘Benadryl Challenge’
Teen Jobs and Drug Use
The Harmful effects of Energy Drinks on a Teenage Body
Top Secret Project Tips Parents Off About Dangerous Teen Activities

College students drug use
Concerts amp up drug screening
Deadly drug easy to buy online
Detox Center
Drug Awareness v9-05Flakka
Flesh Eating Drug 10-2013
Heroin overdose deaths
Inhalants
Molly deaths
Opinion-Were losing the war on drugs
Prescription Heroin
Synthetic Cannabinoids
The new face of heroin addiction
The new Just Say No
Utah needle exchange program - Thoughts
We know it can kill us
Why Meth Addicts Look Older
Man Dies After Recording Own Addiction
Prison Program Seeing Success in Treating Drug AddictionsMay 11th

CONCERTS

Staying safe at events
Concert Substance Abuse Stats of Metal Fans

INHALANTS 

Inhalant addiction

OPIOIDS

Dependent babies: the most innocent casualties of the opioid crisis
Fentanyl – cheap…
Opioids and Prescription Drugs
The opioid crisis continues….
Understanding the difference between Prescription and Illicit Fentanyl
What happens to the children?

Withdrawal Timeline for Opioids

What to know about oxycodone

SUGAR

8 ways eating too much sugar is bad for your health
Break Your Sugar Addiction in 10 Days
Festive hot drinks contain up to 23 teaspoons of sugar
How is the natural sugar and sweetener market evolving?
How much sugar is too much?

How sugar affects the brain…
Is sugar addiction real, and can you beat it?

It won’t be easy to kick the sugar habit, but it’ll save your life

RESEARCH

Abuse of prescription drugs and the risk of addiction
Impact of adolescent drug use
Inhalant Abuse
Inhalant abuse among adolescents
Inhalant Use and Inhalant Use Disorders…
Neural activity related to drug craving in cocaine addiction
Risky Sex Behavior and Substance Use
Soft Drinks in Schools
Study links substance use in adolescents to insufficient sleep
Sugar-Added Beverages and Weight Change

Sugar not so nice in child’s brain development
Teenage sex, drugs and alcohol use
The co-occurrence of substance use and high-risk behaviors
When Children Eat What They Watch

CDC: Association between Marijuana use and risky behaviors in high school students

USDHHS The Truth About Marijuana
Across Utah more students are reporting using marijuana
Adolescent Marijuana Use Is Linked to Altered Neural Circuitry and Mood Symptoms
Americans’ changing perceptions of marijuana
Arizona has good reason to be wary of Big Marijuana…
Cannabis Safety

Cannabis use in adolescence leads to poorer…
Cannabis is a ‘gateway drug’ that leads users to harder substances
Chronic State (Video)
Don’t drive high

Drug prevention groups speak out against legalization of marijuana
Is marijuana addictive?
Is marijuana bad for your brain? (Ted Talk)
Is marijuana linked to psychosis, schizophrenia? …
Is marijuana really harmless?
Is marijuana safe and effective as medicine?
Long after your high is gone, pot use may still affect your driving
MADD releases new report on marijuana consumption and driving
Marijuana
Marijuana Can Be Addictive . . . 
Marijuana: Good or bad?
Marijuana Info
Medical marijuana
Marijuana changes heart structure
Marijuana seems to be linked to testicular cancer
Marijuana use in pregnancy poses risks to your child’s mental health
Marijuana vaping nearly doubles among youth
Pot use in pregnancy linked with kids’ mental health issues
Steer teens away from marijuana, driving under the influence

Teenage brains may be especially vulnerable to marijuana use

Teens may be more likely to use marijuana after legalization for adult recreational use

Teen pot use could mean less success as an adult
The true cost of cannabis…
What is the scope of marijuana use in the United States?
What is marijuana?

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Analysis
Anti-marijuana stance
Casual marijuana use may damage your brain
CDC Warns Pot Edibles Are Highly Dangerous
DAB
K2
Smoking pot doesnt hurt lung capacity
LDS Church issues statement on proposed Utah marijuana initiative
Legalizing marijuana 11-16
Marijuana - Addictions and Recovery
Marijuana - Casa Palmera rehab
Marijuana - Drug free world report
Marijuana - Michael's House
Marijuana - Newport Academy
Marijuana - Rehab International
Marijuana 10-2012
Marijuana Concerns
Marijuana health dangers underestimated
Marijuana sickness on the rise
Marijuana
Marijuans - Drug Addiction Support
More Colorado kids in hospital for marijuana
More Teens Sent to ERs After Pot Legalized
Pediatricians warn against pot use 2-17
Pro Marijuana Article - Change the climate
Teen pot use linked to later declines in IQ
The Age Most People Stop Smoking Weed
The Problem With Pot
Wash Wants Pot Consultant
Washington highway safety official on Utah trip talks marijuana and impaired driving
Washington Marijuana Problem
What happens if you smoke marijuana every day
Tobacco & Nicotine

RESEARCH

Cannabis accelerates growth of common tumors
Cognitive mechanisms…
Early exposure to cannabis boosts young brains’ sensitivity to cocaine…
Functional consequences of marijuana use in adolescents
Insights from first state to legalize…
Long-Term Marijuana Use IS Associated with Health Problems Later in Life
Marijuana can lead to false memory formation
Marijuana Impact on IQ
Marijuana Use in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease
Marijuana Dependence and Its Treatment
Television campaigns and adolescent marijuana use
The risks for late adolescence of early adolescent marijuana use

FBI: Gangs

Gangs a growing concern
Gangs in the U.S.
Gang Involvement Risk Factors
Gang Violence
NCJRS: Gangs
Negative Effects – Long Term
Preventing Gang Involvement
Why do children choose to be involved in gangs

Why kids join gangs….

US Dept. OF Justice: Gang Membership, Delinquent Peers, and Delinquent Behavior
US Dept. of Justice: Preventing Adolescent Gang Involvement

RESEARCH

Delinquency and Substance Use among Gang-Involved Youth . . .
Gang Membership as a Risk Factor
Gang Members and Delinquent Behavior

3 Ways To Ensure Cybersecurity In A Remote Learning Environment
6 Cardinal Rules of Internet Safety All Parents Should Follow
FBI: National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
FBI: Shares safety tips against online scams
BBB Tip: Staying safe on the internet
Children Internet Safety
Cyber-safety is important for every grade
Cybersecurity
Dangers of Internet challenges
Helping parents keep their children safe online
Here’s how we make the internet safer for children
Home Security Network
How the Internet Easily Tempts Teens Into Digital Piracy, Porn and Hacking
How to teach kids media literacy
How to Secure Your Smart Home
Internet Addiction around the World
Internet Safety 101
Internet Safety: How to stay safe from malware threats
Internet Safety for Kids: How to Protect Your Child From Online Danger
Keeping Your Child Safe Online
Lonely adolescents are susceptible to internet addiction
Make the most of your parental WiFi controls
Onscreen bullying primes the brain for aggression
Parents Must Manage Online Learning to Reduce Kids’ Risk
Screen time and device distractions

Teens must ‘get smart’ about social media
The 4 Biggest Risks Kids Face Online
There’s a dangerous link between teens & social media, says a 10-year study
Top Seven Dangers Children Face Online
Violent Crimes Against Children
Watch fo These Warning Signs
Young men today: social isolation, gaming, and porn
Your Ultimate Guide to Home Security

Social Media

Behind the screen
Celebrity worship addictive and problematic social media use
Does social media drive eating disorders?
Is there a link between social media use and poor decision-making?
More teen time on social media, more eating disorders

Social media addiction linked to cyberbullying
Social media associated with disordered eating in young adolescents
Social media use and adolescent health
Social media may influence substance abuse in youth
We made Facebook as Addictive as Cigarettes on Purpose
Dangerous link between teens & social media…
How social media influences people

Internet Porn Awareness v7-05
For those of you with children and
Internet addicts
Internet Predators
Suspected online predator friending hundreds of Utah girls

RESEARCH

Cybercrime: Internet erodes teenage impulse controls
Peer attachment, sexual experiences, and risky online behaviors . . .
Parenting Benefits of Keylogger Program
EW: Teens, Social Media & Technology 
Screen exposure, sleep disruption. . .
Screen time and risk behaviors in 10- to 16-year-old . . .
Teens, Social Media & Technology
Study links celebrity worship to addictive and problematic social media use

Lying and Stealing
What to do to stop it…
Stealing
Sneaky Behavior

RESEARCH

An Exploratory Student of Adolescent Shoplifting Behavior
APA: The finer points of lying online . . .
Evaluation of Theft, Lying, and Fighting in Adolescence
From little white lies to filthy liars . . .
Lying as a problem behavior in children
Social Influences on adolescent shoplifting . . .

Television

Children’s Media Use . . .
Daily Media Use Amount Children and Teens . . .
Media TV
X-Rated: Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors Associated with U.S. Early Adolescents’ Exposure to Sexually Explicit Media

Screen Time

Gadgets overuse may cause poor literacy, cognitive skills

Screen-based media associated with structural differences in the brains of young children
Screentime Is Making Kids Moody, Crazy, and Lazy
Technology may have a negative social effect on kids
Positive and negative effects of video games on teenagers
Preventing Technology addiction
Screen time and brain development
Technology may have a negative social effect on kids

Experts encourage parents to limit kids screen time
Media Awareness v10-05
Teens spend 9 hours a day using media

RESEARCH

Adolescents and the media
Adolescents’ Risky Behavior and Mass Media Use
Comparing the Effects of Entertainment and Educational Television Programming on risky Sexual Behavior
Effects of Television content on Physical risk-Taking in Children
Media and Risky Behaviors
Media Violence
Television Advertising Effects
Watching Sex on Television Predicts Adolescent Initiation of Sexual Behavior