cigarette in more than two years. sot: tom fitchett - study participant "they gave me my life back. cigarettes controlled me before." now, tom is in control. lori lyle .. wave 3 news so far quit r-x has studied 200 people and will study another 150 more. quit r-x is a research study funded by a federal research grant from the national institute on drug abuse. . first time home buyers were able to pay for a tax credit this year .. and now the tax credit has been extended to other home buyers. but if you wait, you may miss the opportunity .. what you need to know next here at five. . . the ups and downs of the economic express each one more with

different from the kind of factors that lead people to smoke pot. the national institute on drug abuse estimates about one out of every 10 americans are addicted to either drugs or alcohol. >>> if you are going to fight with your neighbor, keep your mouth shut in one country. >> really? >> that's next in news of the weird. >> that wouldn't be very effective. >>> plus, why would you buy something if you don't plan on using it? an interesting study about shopping this morning. it's coming up. >>> have you sent all your cards and presents in the mail? if not, time is running out. the deadlines you need to know about. it's so hard to choose one. you know, during the sign then drive event, yu can get a cc, tiguan or fuel efficient jetta for practically just your signature. you can get scheduled maintenance at no cost. there's got to be more to it than that... i'll never doubt you again.

use among teens has hit a plateau. the findings are from an annual report from the u-s national institute on drug abuse. it suggests the number of teenagers who are abusing prescription drugs increased. fewer are using methamphetamines, and marijuana use has stalled. doctors suggest the rise in prescription drug abuse maybe due to its accessibility. [b7]choking game-wipevo a serious warning for parents tonight. your teen could be playing a game that has deadly consequences. it's called the "choking game"...where teens literally choke each other to get a brief high. but a new study found nearly a third of all u-s doctors aren't aware that this game is even being played. warning signs include: bruise marks or red marks around the neck, severe frequent headaches or burst blood vessels on the face or in the eyes. in tonight's illness tracker...we check in with the kern valley medical center up in lake isabella. according to doctor mary ann erickson...a family practice physician... they are seeing patients with upper respiratory issues, sore throat and coughing...which can lead to pneumonia. doctor erickson says she treats with antibiotics,

been linked to 11 infant deaths. that is a sharp increase from the four deaths reported in earlier recall announcements. simplicity drop-side cribs have hardware that could break or deform causing the dropside to detach. that can create a space where babies could potentially suffocate. to learn more about the recalled cribs log on to our web site at abc7.com. phillip: american teens view smoking cigarettes as more dangerous than using illicit drugs or binge drinking according to a new report from the national institute on drug abuse. of 47,000 teens surveyed, researchers say nearly 70% smoking one or more packs of cigarettes per day poses a health risk. but when asked about binge drinking only 40% thought there was a major risk. only 32% believe smoking marijuana once a month pose ad major risk. kathy: still ahead on "eyewitness news", an update on our top stories. phillip: two men are shot before crashing their truck. we'll have the latest for the search for the suspect.

eye institute report says nearsightednesssis more common in the u-s now than it was more than 30-years ago.the number of americans ages 12-to-54 who were near sighted in the early seventies was 25- percent.these days... it's nearly double that... at close to 42-percent.researchers think one reason for the increase may be from more "close-up work" today than the seventies.that includes staring at computer screens and small electronic devices. the national institute on drug abuse has released the results of a new study that shows marijuana use among teenagers is on the rise... and medical marijuana may be partly to blame.fox's heather holmes has more from oakland, california... where medical marijuana is legal. (sorry no script)

like it is so that everyone would see the damage that was done and as the kids put it know that there are grinches out there that's trying to ruin christmas for everyone... > a 25-hundred dollar reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the vandals. according to a study released by the national institute on drug abuse - marijuana and prescription drug use - is up among teens in the united states. and west virginia is following that trend. this week marks one year since ripley high school graduate - 19-year old chris rhodes - died from a prescription drug overdose. now his family and other community leaders are working to spread the word to other teens -- that even though the pills are prescribed by a doctor -- they can still be very dangerous. <my thought was i wish every kid in the county could be here to see it doesn't just affect them and they don't think they don't think this can happen to them.>

by the national institute on drug abuse -- marijuana and prescription drug use - is up among teens in the united states.and west virginia is following that trend. this week marks one year since ripley high school graduate -- 19 year old chris rhodes -- died from a prescription drug overdose. now his family and other community leaders are working to spread the word to other teens -- that even though the pills are prescribed by a doctor -- they can still be very dangerous. 1:15:48 <my thought was i wish every kid in the county could be here to see it doesn't just affect them and they don't think they don't think this can happen to them.> the national study also found that use of drugs like oxycontin and vicodin was up from +previous+ years among tenth graders in the u-s. meanwhile, governor joe manchin will take part in a news conference today to discuss drug trafficking and

bank saturday. authorities say he slipped the teller a note stating he had a gun. he's in the western regional jail. according to a study released by the national institute on drug abuse -- marijuana and prescription drug use - is up among teens in the united states.and west virginia is following that trend. this week marks one year since ripley high school graduate -- 19 year old chris rhodes -- died from a prescription drug overdose. now his family and other community leaders are working to spread the word to other teens -- that even though the pills are prescribed by a doctor -- they can still be very dangerous. 1:15:48 <my thought was i wish every kid in the county could be here to see it doesn't just affect them and they don't think they don't think this can happen to them.> the national study also found that use of drugs like oxycontin and vicodin was up from +previous+ years

the united states postal service is working with jackson county 911 officials to change addresses in the county. the change is need for a project that will help improve time for emergency responders. every residence in the county received a city-style address. residents will also be required to have a house number posted so it can be seen from the road. the 911 center has signs available for $6. according to a study released by the national institute on drug abuse -- marijuana and prescription drug use -- is up among teens in the united states. and west virginia is following that trend. this week marks one year since ripley high school graduate -- 19 year old chris rhodes -- died from a prescription drug overdose. now his family and other community leaders are working to spread the word to other teens -- that even though the pills are prescribed by a doctor -- they can still be very dangerous. 1:15:48 <my thought was i wish every

drugs such as methamphetamine or or cocaine. >> pin camers, oxycontin and everything could be a very lengthy and difficult and complicated detox. so they may not think it's addictive because it's prescribed but it can be very dangerous. >> the study compiled by the university of michigan for the national institute on drug abuse found that seven of the ten most abused drugs by high school seniors are over the counter drug. the report shows that marijuana use has edged up in all of grade levels evaluated the san ramon teenager says that most teens smoke pots to relee leave stress. >> pompano beach -- most teens say it's okay to smoke pot. >> reporter: the number of 8th graders who spoke pot is near 12%. the percentage of 12th graders

terrain and into a tree. the highway patrol says the accident closed the road until a wrecker brought the car back up the steep hillside. according to a new study from the national institute on drug abuse says toking teens are on the rise ... as fox's heather holmes explains, some say medical marijuana may be partly to blame. ááno script availableáááá

swallowed a bag of marijuana he had on him... when he became combative... police tased him ... and grande choked to death on the bag of pot... a reality v crew was following around the officers and caught the whole thing on video... grand was known online as "dustin andrews" -- his pseudonym used in gay porn films. mo teens are smoking the pot... the national institute on drug abuse finds that over the past three years -- high school students are using pot at a rate of fourteen-point-three percent... that's up from twelve-point-three... the institute says teen perception of the drug is softening because of the high- increase of rijuana being used medicinally. "hi it's vince with sham wow.

rhodes died from a prescription drug overdose. 1:15:48 "my thought was i wish every kid in the country could be here to see it doesn't just affect them and they don' )t think don't think this could happen to them." rhodes was a 2007 graduate of ripley high school. his aunt sandy vidrine is a teacher there - and uses his story to educate other kids about the dangers of prescription drugs.1:17:03 "never in a million years would i have thought i' )d have to deal with this never did i think i'd be in any high school let alone this high school telling kids what happened, its just heart breaking." a study for the national institute on drug abuse found that more teens say they do not view prescription drugs as dangerous. the study also found that use of drugs like oxycontin and vicodin was up from previous years among tenth graders. 1:34:40 "don't think its not

fatality and two others were injured. one of the victims was lifelighted to camc general, and the other person was taken to camc general by ambulance. the third victim was taken to jackson general hospital. the accident happened about 4:30 this afternoon. the names of the victims have not been released and their statuses have not yet been released. <it's a sad situation. .especially this close to the holidays> the crash caused transformer fluid to leak all over the roadway, so route 21 at the scene is still a potentially dangerous situation, especially with the cold temperatures tonight. be safe on the roadways. according to a study released by the national institute on drug abuse -- marijuana and prescription drug use is up among teens in the united states. and west virginia is following that same trend. 13 news nicky walters has more in tonight's top story. <december 17th will mark one year since 19-year old chris

peoria city/county health department tells us it did receive a small amount of the recalled doses. if a child received that vaccine, parents need to make sure they're given a second dose. the national institute on drug abuse has released the results of a new study that shows marijuana use among teenagers is on the rise. the university of michigan study found the number of eighth graders who said they use marijuana stands at nearly twelve percent. more than twenty six percent of tenth graders and almost thirty three percent of twelvth graders have admitted to smoking the drug. feds will now look at this survey data, and try to come up with more effective anti-pot campaigns. sunny and cold today - but what will the rest of the week hold? marcus has your final look at the forecast next. <;ea rd mbs>;

it seems like the growing prevalence of medical marijuana is a big topic here in colorado, and people's acceptance of it. t may be having another side effect. >> the national institute on drug abuse just released results of a recent study showing arijuanause amongst teenagers is actually on the rise after a decade-long drop. >> this is our main meeting room here. >> substance abuse program coordinator debra lane sees a trbling trend in this survey. growing perception among teams that marijuana and prescription drugs are not as risky as other drugs like methamphetamines or cocaine. >> painkillers, they are very,

call with a new report that shows kids with mental illness aren't getting the help they need.the study comes from the u-s national institute of mental health.researchers found at least half of 8 to 15 year olds with attention deficit-hyper anxiety disorder or other conduct disorders are properly treated.that also means half are being over looked. health officials say marijuana use among teens has hit a plateau. the findings are from an annual report from the u-s national institute on drug abuse. it suggests the number of teenagers who are abusing prescription drugs have increased. fewer are using methamphetamines, and marijuana use has stalled. doctors suggest the rise in prescription drug abuse maybe due to its accessibility. imagine being in the prime of your life and then realizing you are losing your ability to

<"i think it's more like... like a political thing that iran wants to, i don't know, in some way have some kind of power over the united states."? so far, the three hikers have had no contact with american officials since their arrest. next year... you could be voting on whether to legalize marijuana in the state. a group campaigning to put a measure before voters says it has enough signatures to qualify for next year's ballot. the proposal would legalize the possession of up to one ounce of pot for those 21 and over. it would also allow marijuana gardens up to 25-square feet. but, local governments would get the final say on whether to allow marijuana sales within their boundaries. [c12]teen pot use-wpvo speaking of marijuana... pot smoking among teens is at a stand still. according to the national institute on drug abuse.... more teenagers appear to be using prescription drugs. fewer are using meth or smoking marijuana. doctors say the rise in prescription drug abuse may be due to how easy it is to get it.

seniors -- one in ten -- admit to using vicodin.but now more younger teens say they've abused the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin. 3 nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse"kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam." exam."also be aware...the national institutes of heatlh says more kids are illegally using provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake....as well as salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high. 3 in more teen health news...a new study sheds light on what may help obese adolescents lose weight successfully. successfully.researchers looked at 130 teens and discovered adolescents who exercised more and cut out sodas and junk food were the most successful at losing weight...as opposed to those who used specific diets or drugs.researchers say their findings confirm that there is no magical solution to losing weight -- and that eating more fruits and vegetables and

in educating kids about drug problems, we reduce the problem." still, one in every three high school seniors say they've abused drugs in the past year -- mostly, marijuana. the survey found more teens now think it's safe. (sot: arvin ahmadi / high school senior :32 - :39) "there are all these organizations that are fighting against - you know, they're fighting for - legalization of marijuana and things of that sort. that just throws kids off." prescription drug abuse is mixed: one in 10 high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin. (sot: nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse :56 - 1:03) "kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam." also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high. more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've tried it. one reason alcohol

the l.a. courtroom when michael barrett pleads guilty. he's admitting to renting hotel rooms next to andrews shooting video of her in the nude through peep holes, posting it online, and also trying to sell that video to tmz. >> here is the story. pot use is on the rise in teens, even though the number had been dropping for a decade, it's back up. researchers with university of michigan for the national institute of drug abuse conducted the study. at least part of the blame, the increase on the debate over medical marijuana. there was an increase in the use of prescription drugs to get high. the study indicates teens are cutting down on smoking cigarettes and using methamphetamine, those types of drugs. don't you have to have a script

zyrtec-d®. behind the pharmacy counter. no prescription need. a new report shows that more teens are turning to drugs... that can be found in your own home! the survey by the ' national institute on drug abuse'... found that teens are using more prescription drugs... and over-the-counter drugs. this comes as abuse of meth and cocaine appears to be on the decline.. the survey revealed that alcohol continues to be the drug teens abuse most often. senate democrats are

spring hill high school and a student from kilgore high school they're both dating the same girl." brownlee says students should tell parents before something like this happens ... and it's a parent's duty to keep tabs on their kids. "it's our responsibility as parents to know where our kids are at all times even if they are 16 or 17 years of age, they're still our children they're our responsibility to know where they're at." police are tracking down two---who may be responsible for jake jones' condition. meanwhile---his mom says she'll pray for the best. "well right now my concern is just getting jake well and being confident in that the people who did this are going to b to be brought to justice." jessica wilson, ketk nbc dot com. police say those involved in the fight could face a fine and those who beat jones could face jail time. a new report today on teens and drug use turns out they're not using as much as reported in the past ... still a national institute of health report shows --- one in every three high school seni abused drugs in the past year -- mostly, marijuana. prescription drug abuse is mixed. one

deadly game .. and a new study shows .. almost a third of all u.s. doctors ... aren't even aware of it! health experts say -- a rising number of kids are playing "the choking game" -- in which they intentionally choke themselves using belts or cords, until they pass out .. it can cause ... seizures.. headaches, brain injury, and even death. the study also found.. two-thirds of doctors.. think it should be discussed.. during regular visits .. health officials say -- "marijuana use" among teens . has hit a plateau. the findings are from an annual report .. from the u-s national institute .. on drug abuse. it suggests... the number of teenagers .. who are abusing "prescription drugs" has increased. fewer are using "meth- amphetamines" -- and "marijuana use" has stalled. doctors suggest ... the rise in "prescription drug abuse" .. maybe due to its accessibility. wanna lose weight??? turn off the t-v!!! a new report shows -- you can burn more calories a day .. if you cut your "t-v time" in half. researchers say -- it could be a new strategy.. in helping reduce the number of people with obesity.

this even no though the numbers dropped for a decade. researchers with university of michigan for the national institute on drug abuse conducted the study and it blames at least part of the increase on the big debate over medical marijuana. there's rise in the use of prescription drugs like vice continue and oxycontin. the flip side the study indicates teens cutting down on smoking cigarettes and using drugs like methamphetamine. >>> what were the most popular names for babies born this year? the most popular was aiden for boys and girls madeleine which is old school. for the entire decade, jacob was the most popular for boys and girls emma. these are webly cal. >> wear rocco and nash. >> i don't want to be on a list right? don't you want to be a little more unique. >> yes. >> rocco is mainstream. >> people said can i name my child nash and i was like can't

a group campaigning to put a measure before voters says it has enough signatures to qualify for next year's ballot. the proposal would legalize the possession of up to one ounce of pot for those 21 and over. it wouls also allow marijuana gardens up to 25-square feet. but, local governments would get the final say on whether to allow marijuana sales within their boundaries. [c4]teen pot use-wpvo speaking of marijuana... pot smoking among teens is at a stand still. according to the national institute on drug abuse.... more teenagers appear to be using prescription drugs. fewer are using meth or smoking marijuana. doctors say the rise in prescription drug abuse may be due to how easy it is to get it. soon... a picture could tell it all. imaging tts bay be able to detect early signs of aleimer's long before it takes a toll on memory.

adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin. (sot: nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse :56 - 1:03) "kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam." also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high. more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've tried it. (--- reporter live tag ---) one reason alcohol use is down is because younger teens - 8th and 10th graders - say it's harder for them to get it.i'm tracie potts in washington - back to you. next on 17- news at sunrise...the nominations for the golden globe awards were announced about an hour ago in beverly hills. at&t u-verse tv...

warning signs. >> some parent groups in many deaths and to to to teen suicide may actually be from the joking game. health officials said marijuana use among teenagers has leveled off, that's the goodew the research contained in the annual report of the u.s. national institute on drug abuse. here is the bad news is as well the use of marijuana is flying off, the number of teenagers abusing prescription drugs has increased for doctors believe that maybe because it's easier to obtain those drugs. so an extra cup a day could keep diabetes away. researchers say an additional cup of coffee or tea can action reduced the chances of getting type 2 diabetes. the study finds decaf also does the trick. coffee and tea contained ingredients other than that reduce the risk of diabetes. forget cutting the cards in calories. if you want to lose weight, try cutting your tv time. researchers studied the matter of time be black to watch tv one

< 38:00:15 i expressed my disappointment in the management company and it didn't appear that they appreciated the gravity in the situation and sort of shrugged their shoulders when we asked what are you a mumble than it did an answer. 35:17:16 >overly hmiller says the solution is out of the hands of the commission because it has no authority over the treasurer's office or the property owner.### there's some good news on teens and drugs: the national institutes of health reports fewer kids are using methamphetamines -- one of the most dangerous illegal drugs out there. but it's what's in your medicine chest that experts worry about. n-b-c's tracie potts is in washington with new trends in prescription drug abuse that parents and teens need to know. the national institute of drug abuse surveyed over 46-thousand middle and high school students and most say they're not using drugs. but for those who are, there are some disturbing trends. use of methamphetamines is down. so is cocaine.. cigarettes and alcohol. and there'. or "date rape" drugs like ghb and rohypnol. "if parents, the schools, the neighborhood and educe the problem." still, one in every three high school

boy, this is some soap opera dram in a going on. >>> time is running out to find two missing hikers alive on mt. hood. anthony vietti and katie nolan have been missing since friday and the weather is creating a whole another major roadblock in the search. forecasters say up to two feet of snow is expected this morning at that elevation where the rescuers are searching. crews say even though the climbers are considered to be experienced, the odds of finding them alive are a a third hiker who was with them was found dead saturday due to hypothermia. of course, we'll keep you posted on the search efforts all morning long. another day, another study, tell us what we already know. kids are unfortunately saying yes to drugs. a new national institute on drug abuse study shows smoking weed and popping prescription pills are in. smoking regular cigarettes, binge drinking and using meth is out. some say the national debate over medical marijuana is partly to blame because kids think it's safe.blinds.

commercial for healthy foods. and-- kids have to wait nearly 10 hours to see one. the federal trade commission will hold hearings in washington d-c to talk about marketing food to children. 3 it's something most of us "assume"-- but now a study, out of new zealand confirms-- marrage makes life better for all of us! results show-- getting married... compared to going thru life-- single... is good for the mental health of both genders! not just for women-- like other studies had previously indicated. plus-- it cut the risk of depression and anxiety. study also shows...getting a divorce is linked to a heightened risk of mental health disorders... and substance abuse. 3 a decade-long-decline-- in pot use among teens... is apparently slowing down... a new federal drug survey also shows-- teens don't think prescription drugs or ecstasy are as dangerous as they used to. the findings are based on interviews of 10th and 12th graders for the national institute of drug abuse. since the late 1990's, pot use

and-- kids have to wait nearly 10 hours to see one. the federal trade commission will hold hearings in washington d-c to talk about marketing food to children. 3 it's something most of us "assume"-- but now a study, out of new zealand confirms-- marrage makes life better for all of us! results show-- getting married... compared to going thru life-- single... is good for the mental health of both genders! not just for women-- like other studies had previously indicated. plus-- it cut the risk of depression and anxiety. study also shows...getting a divorce is linked to a heightened risk of mental health disorders... and substance abuse. 3 a decade-long-decline-- in pot use among teens... is apparently slowing down... a new federal drug survey also shows-- teens don't think prescription drugs or ecstasy are as dangerous as they used to. the findings are based on interviews of 10th and 12th graders for the national institute of drug abuse. since the late 1990's, pot use

>>> the redwood city council pass add temporary ban on medical marijuana collectives. all distributors in the city have to close shop for the next 45 days. it will give them time to figure out how to regulate security, hours of operation, and criminal background checks as well. in january city leaders can expend the moratorium for another 22 months. >>> supporters say they now have enough signatures to get it on the ballot. the petition collected more than 680,000 signatures in two months time. many drug researchers are not pleased though. the national institute on drug abuse says a ten-year decline in marijuana use has stalled. researchers believe all of the talk about legalizing the drug may be sending the wrong message. >> time now, 6:09. we want to check in with mike

risky. study was done by the university of michigan for the national institute on drug abuse. findings based on a survey of 50,000 teens. researchers say the national debate over medical marijuana use is making pot seem safer to teens and with more of them viewing prescription drugs than ecstacy is less dangerous and it could make them less likely to use drugs. and it tracks extreme bench drinking involving 10 or more drinks in a row. among high school seniors polled 11% listed under the category and 6% said they drunk 15 or more drinks in one sitting within two weeks before take the survey. the use of prescription pain killers reaching record highs among teens. 10% of high school seniors report taking vicadin for nonmedical reasons and 5% admitted to take oxycontin. as for where they are getting the drugs, 2/3 say they were from a friend or relative and nearly 20% got a prescription from their doctor. in the newsroom, tony and jean,

oh, becky, please stay inside. check your neighbors, the dogs, the cacollected more than enough signatures. the initiative would let cities and counties adopt laws to allow marijuana to be grown and sold, and to tax marijuana production and sales. it would be legal for anyone 21 and over to have an ounce of pot and grow it for personal use. new research this morning shows that less teens are using meth. the ' national institute on drug abuse' says ... a little over one- percent of high school seniors admit to using meth. that's down from nearly five- percent a decade ago. however ... one in 10 kids admit to taking vicodin for fun ... and one in 20 say they've abused oxycontin. experts say ... parents must be vigilant about prescription drug abuse. vicodin is an opiate, which puts it in the same class as heroin.

day could be about twenty-five percent less likely to get type two diabetes. decafeinated coffe drinkers may also see similar results. the lead researcher says people drinking coffe or tea daily use more energy which could be a factor - but researchers say caffeine isn't likely to be the only key ingredient. health oficials say marijuana use among teens has hit a plateau. the findings are from an anual report from the u-s national institute on drug abuse. it sugests the number of teenagers who are abusing prescription drugs hasincreased. fewer are using methamphetamines , and marijuana use has stalled. doctors suggest the rise in prescription drug abuse maybe due to its accessibility. ---- degres at ----. are the holiday gift receipts

>>> time is running out to find two missing hikers alive on mt. hood. anthony vietti and katie nolan have been missing since friday and the weather is creating a whole another major roadblock in the search. forecasters say up to two feet of snow is expected this morning at that elevation where the rescuers are searching. crews say even though the climbers are considered to be experienced, the odds of finding them alive are against them. a third hiker who was with them was found dead saturday due to hypothermia. of course, we'll keep you posted on the search efforts all morning long. another day, another study, tell us what we already know. kids are unfortunately saying yes to drugs. a new national institute on drug abuse study shows smoking weed and popping prescription pills are in. smoking regular cigarettes, binge drinking and using meth is out. some say the national debate over medical marijuana is partly to blame because kids think it's safe. those are your headlines. you are plugged into the news. sending it back over to mitch now. look at the forecast in the south. >> indeed, it's going to be bad

(sot: gil kerlikowske / white house office of national drug policy :15 - :21) "if parents, the schools, the neighborhood and faith based groups are involved in educating kids about drug problems, we reduce the problem." still, one in every three high school seniors say they've abused drugs in the past year -- mostly, marijuana. the survey found more teens now think it' s safe.(sot: arvin ahmadi / high school senior :32 - :39) "there are all these organizations that are fighting against - you know, they're fighting for - legalization of marijuana and things of that sort. that just throws kids off." prescription drug abuse is mixed: one in 10 high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin. (sot: nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse :56 - 1:03) "kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam." also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high. more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've tried it. (--- reporter live tag ---) one reason alcohol use is down

from san francisco from all the talk about making marijuana legal might may have a side effect. >> reporter: people are still signing up to support legalizing marijuana, but the tax regulate cannabis 2010 initiative said just after two months it has collected more than enough signatures to qualify for the november ballot. supporters say taxing pot will generate billions of tax dollars. >> we are looking to generate $1.4 billion in the first year in tax revenue alone. >> reporter: as many as 4 ballot initiatives aiming to legalize pot are in the works. the effort may have a side effect, the national institute on drug abuse says after a ten-year decline in teen marijuana use the drop has leveled out. recent high school graduates say pot is popular. >> they were hanging out with an older crowd, so the older crowd was smoking they thought it would be all right. >> some friends think it's normal, and others think we'll do it but it's bad.

moments on a tour bus. about 50 people on the bus when it slammed into a car killing the driver of the car yesterday. yesterday afternoon it happened near lakewood circle. investigators say 7 people on board the bus we want to the hospital but none of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening. >>> good and bad news about teens using pot. the u.s. national institute on drug abuse shows marijuana use among teenagers hit a plateau. fewer or using methamphetamine but prescription drugs is on the rise. >>> cecils an atheist and some say it makes him unworthy to serve. some considering a lawsuit against the city for swearing him in. it includes an out dateed

clockers. president obama is pushing for congress to pass incentives for homeowners who retrofit their homes to make them more energy efficient. the president visited a northern virginia home depot to discuss how the plan can create jobs and save american families on their energy bills. >>> and more american teenagers are smoking these days but they're not smoking significant cigarettes. a federal study reveals fewer are smoking cigarettes than ever before and use of drugs like methanphetamins and cocaine and even binge drinking is on the decline, yet pot use is more widespread with as many as 1 in 5 high school seniors reporting to use marijuana in the past month. the study by the national institute on the drug abuse have found that teens are accepting of pot use as marijuana use becomes more of a main extreme discussion. that is the latest from washington times. julie bedane, back to you.

drugs...a national institute of health report shows fewer kids are using them. but for those who are, there are some disturbing trends. one in every three high school seniors say... they've abused drugs in the past year -- mostly, marijuana. prescription drug abuse is mixed. one in ten high school seniors use vicodin that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar---- adderall.. which seems to be replacing the attention defecit disorder drug: ritalin. "kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam." also new this year-- abuse of provigil--- a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb, users chew or smoke to get high. more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've tried it. an angelina county man is behind bars.. charged with three counts of capitol murder. it happened in a home on brazos boulevard in rivercrest -- northeast of lufkin -- sunday. angelina county sheriff

illinois, to house a number of terrorist suspects. the village presidents where the prison is located says he hasn't heard anything about the plan. >>> some new information about teen drug abuse. a new study says marijuana use among teens has hit a plateau. researchers say they are no longer seeing a steady decline in the use of the drug. it also notes that fewer teens are using meth. the study by the u.s. national institute on drug abuse does, however, suggest a rise in prescription drug abuse. the reason? easy access. >>> the salvation army should know today if extra donations will cover last week's robbery. crooks made off with $4,000 friday night as workers were unloading the day's kettles at the processing center. the salvation army added extra security. >>> tis the season for some good old competition. neighbors in one local community are battling each other in a christmas lighting competition. the tese family calls their

>>> time is running out to find two missing hikers alive on mt. hood. anthony vietti and katie nolan have been missing since friday and the weather is creating a whole another major roadblock in the search. forecasters say up to two feet of snow is expected this morning at that elevation where the rescuers are searching. crews say even though the climbers are considered to be experienced, the odds of finding them alive are against them. a third hiker who was with them was found dead saturday due to hypothermia. of course, we'll keep you posted on the search efforts all morning long. another day, another study, tell us what we already know. kids are unfortunately saying yes to drugs. a new national institute on drug abuse study shows smoking weed and popping prescription pills are in. smoking regular cigarettes, binge drinking and using meth is out. some say the national debate over medical marijuana is partly to blame because kids think it's safe. those are your headlines. you are plugged into the news. sending it back over to mitch now. look at the forecast in the south. >> indeed, it's going to be bad

dram in a going on. >>> time is running out to find two missing hikers alive on mt. hood. anthony vietti and katie nolan have been missing since friday and the weather is creating a whole another major roadblock in the search. forecasters say up to two feet of snow is expected this morning at that elevation where the rescuers are searching. crews say even though the climbers are considered to be experienced, the odds of finding them alive are against them. a third hiker who was with them was found dead saturday due to hypothermia. of course, we'll keep you posted on the search efforts all morning long. another day, another study, tell us what we already know. kids are unfortunately saying yes to drugs. a new national institute on drug abuse study shows smoking weed and popping prescription pills are in. smoking regular cigarettes, binge drinking and using meth is out. some say the national debate over medical marijuana is partly to blame because kids think it's safe. those are your headlines. you are plugged into the news. sending it back over to mitch now.

boy, this is some soap opera dram in a going on. >>> time is running out to find two missing hikers alive on mt. hood. anthony vietti and katie nolan have been missing since friday and the weather is creating a whole another major roadblock in the search. forecasters say up to two feet of snow is expected this morning at that elevation where the rescuers are searching. crews say even though the climbers are considered to be experienced, the odds of finding them alive are against them. a third hiker who was with them was found dead saturday due to hypothermia. of course, we'll keep you posted on the search efforts all morning long. another day, another study, tell us what we already know. kids are unfortunately saying yes to drugs. a new national institute on drug abuse study shows smoking weed and popping prescription pills are in. smoking regular cigarettes, binge drinking and using meth is out. some say the national debate over medical marijuana is partly to blame because kids think it's safe. those are your headlines. you are plugged into the news.

dram in a going on. >>> time is running out to find two missing hikers alive on mt. hood. anthony vietti and katie nolan have been missing since friday and the weather is creating a whole another major roadblock in the search. forecasters say up to two feet of snow is expected this morning at that elevation where the rescuers are searching. crews say even though the climbers are considered to be experienced, the odds of finding them alive are against them. a third hiker who was with them was found dead saturday due to hypothermia. of course, we'll keep you posted on the search efforts all morning long. another day, another study, tell us what we already know. kids are unfortunately saying yes to drugs. a new national institute on drug abuse study shows smoking weed and popping prescription pills are in. smoking regular cigarettes, binge drinking and using meth is out. some say the national debate over medical marijuana is partly to blame because kids think it's safe. those are your headlines. you are plugged into the news.

boy, this is some soap opera dram in a going on. >>> time is running out to find two missing hikers alive on mt. hood. anthony vietti and katie nolan have been missing since friday and the weather is creating a whole another major roadblock in the search. forecasters say up to two feet of snow is expected this morning at that elevation where the rescuers are searching. crews say even though the climbers are considered to be experienced, the odds of finding them alive are against them. a third hiker who was with them was found dead saturday due to hypothermia. of course, we'll keep you posted on the search efforts all morning long. another day, another study, tell us what we already know. kids are unfortunately saying yes to drugs. a new national institute on drug abuse study shows smoking weed and popping prescription pills are in. smoking regular cigarettes, binge drinking and using meth is out. some say the national debate over medical marijuana is partly to blame because kids think it's safe. breaking news about the

boy, this is some soap opera dram in a going on. >>> time is running out to find two missing hikers alive on mt. hood. anthony vietti and katie nolan have been missing since friday and the weather is creating a whole another major roadblock in the search. forecasters say up to two feet of snow is expected this morning at that elevation where the rescuers are searching. crews say even though the climbers are considered to be experienced,he odds of finding them alive are against them. a third hiker who was with them was found dead saturday due to hypothermia. of course, we'll keep you posted on the search efforts all morning long. another day, another study, tell us what we already know. kids are unfortunately saying yes to drugs. a new national institute on drug abuse study shows smoking weed and popping prescription pills are in. smoking regular cigarettes, binge drinking and using meth is out. some say the national debate over medical marijuana is partly to blame because kids think it's safe.

boy, this is some soap opera dram in a going on. >>> time is running out to find two missing hikers alive on mt. hood. anthony vietti and katie nolan have been missg since friday and the weather is creating a whole another major roadblock in the search. forecasters say up to two feet of snow is expected this morning at that elevation where the rescuers are searching. crews say even though the climbers are considered to be experienced, the odds of finding them alive are against them. a third hiker who was with them was found dead saturday due to hypothermia. of course, we'll keep you posted on the search efforts all morning long. another day, another study, tell us what we already know. kids are unfortunately saying yes to drugs. a new national institute on drug abuse study shows smoking weed and popping prescription pills are in. smoking regular cigarettes, binge drinking and using meth is out. some say the national debate over medical marijuana is partly to blame because kids think it's safe. those are your headlines. you are plugged into the news.

boy, this is some soap opera dram in a going on. >>> time is running out to find two missing hikers alive on mt. hood. anthony vietti and katie nolan have been missing since friday and the weather is creating a whole another major roadblock in the search. forecasters say up to two feet of snow is expected this morning at that elevation where the rescuers are searching. crews say even though the climbers are considered to be experienced, the odds of finding them alive are against them. a third hiker who was with them was found dead saturday due to hypothermia. of course, we'll keep you posted on the search efforts all morning long. another day, another study, tell us what we already know. kids are unfortunately saying yes to drugs. a new national institute on drug abuse study shows smoking weed and popping prescription pills are in. smoking regular cigarettes, binge drinking and using meth is out. some say the national debate over medical marijuana is partly to blame because kids think it's safe.

boy, this is some soap opera dram in a going on. >>> time is running out to find two missing hikers alive on mt. hood. anthony vietti and katie nolan have been missing since friday and the weather is creating a whole another major roadblock in the search. forecasters say up to two feet of snow is expected this morning at that elevation where the rescuers are searching. crews say even though the climbers are considered to be experienced, the odds of finding them alive are against them. a third hiker who was with them was found dead saturday due to hypothermia. of course, we'll keep you posted on the search efforts all morning long. another day, another study, tell us what we already know. kids are unfortunately saying yes to drugs. a new national institute on drug abuse study shows smoking weed and popping prescription pills are in. smoking regular cigarettes, binge drinking and using meth is out. some say the national debate over medical marijuana is partly to blame because kids think it's safe.

year. but year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin. (sot: nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse :56 - 1:03) "kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but al get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam." also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high. more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've tried it. tracie potts nbc ne potts nbc news washington. one reason alcohol use is down... is because younger teens - 8th and 10th graders - say it's harder for them to get it. [d4]caregivers -vo women carry the bulk of caregiving responsibilities, and many do so while also running households and working outside the home. a new report from the "national alli alliance for caregiving" finds one-in-three u-s adults takes care of someone who is elderly, sick, or has special needs. typically that person is a woman in her late 40's looking after an elderly parent. and

seniors say they've abused drugs in the past year -- mostly, marijuana. the survey found more teens now think it's safe. safe.arvin ahmadi / high school senior"there are all these organizations that are fighting against - you know, they're fighting for - legalization of marijuana and things of that sort. that just throws kids off."prescription drug abuse is mixed: one in 10 high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin. 3 nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse"kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam."also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high. more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've tried it. 3 one reason alcohol use is down is because younger teens - 8th and 10th graders - say it's

now called resolve. tough on stains, fe on clothes. trust resolve. forget stains. officials sa marijuana use among teens has hit plateau. vo the finding is from an annual report from the u-s national institute on drug abuse. fewer teen are using methamphetami nes.. an marijuana use has stalled. but the study suggests the number of teenagers who are abusin prescription drugs.. ha increased. doctor

thousand future cancers may be caused by the 72 million c-t scans done in 2007 alone. experts are now calling for new guidelines that regulate how all c-t scans are performed. imaging tests may be able to detect early signs of alzheimer's long before it takes a toll on memory. u-s researchers say healthy people who have an abnormal buildup of an alzheimer's protein have a higher risk of developing the disease. the findings may help in developing new drugs that can fight the disease before it's too late. health officials say marijuana use among teens has hit a plateau. the findings are from an annual report from the u-s national institute on drug abuse. but it suggests the number of teenagers who are abusing prescription drugs have increased. fewer are using methamphetamines, and marijuana use has stalled. doctors suggest the rise in prescription drug abuse maybe due to its accessibility. coffee and tea may help ward

weekend following an apparent fall. officials say a storm expected today ... could hamper rescue efforts. it appears the medical marijuana debate is getting the blame for why more teens are smoking pot. the national institute of drug abuse surveyed more than 46- thousand middle and high school students. it found fewer teens are binge drinking, using methamphetamine and cocaine -- and fewer report smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol. but 20 percent of 12th graders surveyed admitted they smoked pot in the last month, compared to 18 percent in 2006. some researchers think the medical marijuana debate is partly to blame. "there are all these organizations that are fighting against - you know, they're fighting for - legalization of marijuana and things of that sort. that just throws kids off." when it comes to prescription drugs -- one in 10 students surveyed admitted to using vicodin. and new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be

school safety center in austin held a seminar on recognizing the warning signs of gang activity. gang specialist -- dwight stewart explained to parents.. what to look for in their sons or daughters, and the possible consequences. even though the john tyler incident does not appear to be gang- related.. the problem persists.. and stewart says... parents are the first line of defense. a new report by the national institute of health shows some positive and negative trends regarding teens and drug abuse. one in every three high school seniors say... they've abused drugs in the past year -- mostly, marijuana. prescription drug abuse is mixed. one in ten high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar---- adderall.. which seems to be replacing the attention defecit disorder drug: ritalin. "kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam." also new this year-- abuse of provigil--- a

january first. apparently you can make a love connection ... during a flight layover. a recent survey looked at the number of bars and restaurants at the nation's highest volume airports to find the best potential flirting hot spots. newark's liberty international airport topped the list... followed by new york's j-f-k and philadelphia international. you can check out the entire list... and let us know the unusual place you've made a "love connection" on our facebook page... nbc 17 today. a recent report shows fewer kids are using drugs. but it's what's in your medicine chest that experts worry about. the national institute of drug abuse surveyed more than 46- thousand middle and high school students. and while the use of methamphetamine s ... cocaine and cigarettes is down. more teens admit to abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar ... adderall - which seems to be replacing the

in washington with new trends in prescription drug abuse that parents and teens need to know. ## the national institute of drug abuse surveyed over 46-thousand middle and high school students and most say they're not using drugs. but for those who are, there are some disturbing trends. use of methamphetamines is down. so is cocaine.. cigarettes and alcohol. and there's no increase in teens using lsd... ecstasy ... heroin... or "date rape" drugs like ghb and rohypnol. "if parents, the schools, the neighborhood and faith based groups are involved in educating kids about drug problems, we reduce the problem." still, one in every three high schoolostly, marijuana. the survey found more teens now think it's safe. "there are all these organizations that are fighting against - you know, they're fighting for - legalization of marijuana and things of that sort. that just throws kids off." prescription drug abuse is mixed: one in 10 high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin. "kids are using them for two reasons: to r an exam." also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps that teens chew or smoke to get high. more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've tried it. one reason alcohol use is down is

smoking at its lowest level since the survey began a decade ago. >> if you're not doing drugs, you know someone who does or are in class with somebody doing drugs. >> researchers at the national institute on drug abuse says prescription drug abuse among teens remains high. >>> good news for folks who like to start their morning with a hot "cup of joe." a new study says drinking coffee and tea can help you fight off type-2 diabetes. researchers found drinking an additional cup of coffee a day can help reduce a person's chances of getting the disease by 7%. those who drink decaffeinated coffee may see similar results. the researchers say coffee drinkers use more energy. which could be a factor in helping reduce the risk for diabetes. >>> right now, 6:39. next on "fox5 morning news," the "fat cats" get an earful fromhe president. that story and more coming up in

we're seeing a very dominant area of low pressure that's going to be control of that region to continue on and as it does that, you will see a mix of rain and snow. see that stationary front. that means the lack of movement and it's going to bring bad stuff. we'll have more weather in a few moments. >> all right, mitch, thank you. i know we'll keep you posted on the search efforts all morning. rescuers saying they're not giving up, they're going to keep searching, no matter what the weather is like. >>> another day, another study, tell us what we already know. kids are unfortunately saying yes to drugs. a new national institute on drug abuse study says -- smoking weed and popping prescription pills are in. smoking regular cigarettes, binge drinking and using meth is out. the national debate over medical marijuana is partly to blame because kids think it's safe. kid, that's why they call it dope, y'all? those are your headlines. you are plugged into the news. got to send it over to mitch for a look at your forecast in the south. >> yeah, that's right. it is going to be soupy, mogy.

little break in the action, today is going to be worse. we're seeing a very dominant area of low pressure that's going to be control of that region to continue on and as it does that, you will see a mix of rain and snow. see that stationary front. that means the lack of movement and it's going to bring bad stuff. we'll have more weather in a few moments. >> all right, mitch, thank you. i know we'll keep you posted on the search efforts all morning. rescuers saying they're not giving up, they're going to keep searching, no matter what the weather is like. >>> another day, another study, tell us what we already know. kids are unfortunately saying yes to drugs. a new national institute on drug abuse study says -- smoking weed and popping prescription pills are in. smoking regular cigarettes, binge drinking and using meth is out. the national debate over medical marijuana is partly to blame because kids think it's safe. kid, that's why they call it dope, y'all? those are your headlines. you are plugged into the news. got to send it over to mitch for a look at your forecast in the

>> one of the hikers is already found dead and worse news is the fact that even though we had a little break in the action, today is going to be worse. we're seeing a very dominant area of low pressure that's going to be control of that region to continue on and as it does that, you will see a mix of rain and snow. see that stationary front. that means the lack of movement and it's going to bring bad stuff. we'll have more weather in a few moments. >> all right, mitch, thank you. i know we'll keep you posted on the search efforts all morning. rescuers saying they're not giving up, they're going to keep searching, no matter what the weather is like. >>> another day, another study, tell us what we already know. kids are unfortunately saying yes to drugs. a new national institute on drug abuse study says -- smoking weed and popping prescription pills are in. smoking regular cigarettes, binge drinking and using meth is out. the national debate over medical marijuana is partly to blame because kids think it's safe. kid, that's why they call it dope, y'all? those are your headlines.

major roadblocks in the search. mitch what's going on there now. >> one of the hikers is already found dead and worse news is the fact that even though we had a little break in the action, today is going to be worse. we're seeing a very dominant area of low pressure that's going to be control of that region to continue on and as it does that, you will see a mix of rain and snow. see that stationary front. that means the lack of movement and it's going to bring bad stuff. we'll have more weather in a few moments. >> all right, mitch, thank you. i know we'll keep you posted on the search efforts all morning. rescuers saying they're not giving up, they're going to keep searching, no matter what the weather is like. >>> another day, another study, tell us what we already know. kids are unfortunately saying yes to drugs. a new national institute on drug abuse study says -- smoking weed and popping prescription pills are in. smoking regular cigarettes, binge drinking and using meth is out. the national debate over medical marijuana is partly to blame

found dead and worse news is the fact that even though we had a little break in the action, today is going to be worse. we're seeing a very dominant area of low pressure that's going to be control of that region to continue on and as it does that, you will see a mix of rain and snow. see that stationary front. that means the lack of movement and it's going to bring bad stuff. we'll have more weather in a few moments. >> all right, mitch, thank you. i know we'll keep you posted on the search efforts all morning. rescuers saying they're not giving up, they're going to keep searching, no matter what the weather is like. >>> another day, another study, tell us what we already know. kids are unfortunately saying yes to drugs. a new national institute on drug abuse study says -- smoking weed and popping prescription pills are in. smoking regular cigarettes, binge drinking and using meth is out. the national debate over medical marijuana is partly to blame because kids think it's safe. kid, that's why they call it dope, y'all? those are your headlines. you are plugged into the news.

yesterday shows teens continue to abuse drugs... and what they're taking these days is pretty easy to get. the survey by the national institute on drug abuse found

found dead and worse news is the fact that even though we had a little break in the action, today is going to be worse. we're seeing a very dominant area of low pressure that's going to be control of that region to continue on and as it does that, you will see a mix of rain and snow. see that stationary front. that means the lack of movement and it's going to bring bad stuff. we'll have more weather in a few moments. >> all right, mitch, thank you. i know we'll keep you posted on the search efforts all morning. rescuers saying they're not giving up, they're going to keep searching, no matter what the weather is like. >>> another day, another study, tell us what we already know. kids are unfortunately saying yes to drugs. a new national institute on drug abuse study says -- smoking weed and popping prescription pills are in. smoking regular cigarettes, binge drinking and using meth is out. the national debate over medical marijuana is partly to blame because kids think it's safe. kid, that's why they call it dope, y'all? those are your headlines. you are plugged into the news.

found dead and worse news is the fact that even though we had a little break in the action, today is going to be worse. we're seeing a very dominant area of low pressure that's going to be control of that region to continue on and as it does that, you will see a mix of rain and snow. see that stationary front. that means the lack of movement and it's going to bring bad stuff. we'll have more weather in a few moments. >> all right, mitch, thank you. i know we'll keep you posted on the search efforts all morning. rescuers saying they're not giving up, they're going to keep searching, no matter what the weather is like. >>> another day, another study, tell us what we already know. kids are unfortunately saying yes to drugs. a new national institute on drug abuse study says -- smoking weed and popping prcription pills are in. smoking regular cigarettes, binge drinng and using meth is out. the national debate over medical marijuana is partly to blame because kids think it's safe. kid, that's why they call it dope, y'all? those are your headlines. you are plugged into the news.

>> one of the hikers is already found dead and worse news is the fact that even though we had a little break in the action, today is going to be worse. we're seeing a very dominant area of low pressure that's going to be control of that region to continue on and as it does that, you will see a mix of rain and snow. see that stationary front. that means the lack of movement and it's going to bring bad stuff. we'll have more weather in a few moments. >> all right, mitch, thank you. i know we'll keep you posted on the search efforts all morning. rescuers saying they're not giving up, they're going to keep searching, no matter what the weather is like. >>> another day, another study, tell us what we already know. kids are unfortunately saying yes to drugs. a new national institute on drug abuse study says -- smoking weed and popping prescription pills are in. smoking regular cigarettes, binge drinking and using meth is out. the national debate over medical marijuana is partly to blame because kids think it's safe. kid, that's why they call it dope, y'all? those are your headlines.

>> one of the hikers is already found dead and worse news is the fact that even though we had a little break in the action, today is going be worse. we're seing a very dominant area of low pressure that's going to be control of that region to continue on and as it does that, you will see a mix of rain and snow. see that stationary front. that means the lack of movement and it's going to bring bad stuff. we'll have more weather in a few moments. >> all right, mitch, thank you. i know we'll keep you posted on the search efforts all morning. rescuers saying they're not giving up, they're going to keep searching, no matter what the weather is like. >>> another day, another study, tell us what we already know. kids are unfortunately saying yes to drugs. a new national institute on drug abuse study says -- smoking weed and popping prescription pills are in. smoking regular cigarettes, binge drinking and using meth is out. the national debate over medical marijuana is partly to blame because kids think it's safe. kid, that's why they call it dope, y'all? those are your headlines. you are plugged into the news.

prescription drug abuse is mixed: one in 10 high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin. (sot: nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse :56 - 1:03) "kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam." also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high. more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've tried it. for more health news log onto our website wand tv dot com and click on healthcenter 17. we'll be right back. stormy weather can bring you down, and it can also down power lines. it's dangerous because they can be hidden under bushes and debris. if you do see a downed line, don't touch. call and report it. in stormy weather: stay inside and stay safe. ? ? ? ?

the flame..the olympic torch is making its way to vancouver for the opening of the2010 olympics in february. 3 (amy)in this morning's everyday parent... fewer kids are using illegal drugs. instead they're finding a legal high. we told you back in october about a popular drug among teens called k-2. johnson county investigators are trying to ban the smokeable herb. today - a national institute of drug abuse survey showed teens are abusing the mexican herb, salvia. more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've chewed or smoked it to get high. 3 (amy)for more everyday parent visit nbc action news dot com slash parent. it's always on. 3

faith based groups are involved in educating kids about drug problems, we reduce the problem."still, one in every three high school ti seniors say they've l abused drugs in the past year -- mostly, marijuana. the survey found more teens now think it's safe. safe.arvin ahmadi / high school senior"there are all these organizations that are fighting against - you know, they're fighting for - legalization of marijuana and things of that sort. that just throws kids off."prescription drug abuse is mixed: one in 10 high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar: ofadderall - which s ghdi y neseems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin. dr3 nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse"kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when duso they want to prepare for an exam."also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high. more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've tried it.

3 a new study on teen drug use in the u-s gets some real answers from middle and high school students. and fox's pam puso has advice for parents from the fox medical team on how to talk to kids about drugs. 3 the number of teens using meth and smoking cigarettes has dropped in recent years, according to a study done at the university of michigan, funded by the national institute on drug abuse. volkow: "the rates are very low and this is very good news." the classroom survey, called monitoring 3

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inthe door, right now... at noon... by three thisy afternoon... and at five... in your health alert this morning... a new study shows.... less teenles are smoking marijuana. health officials say... pot use among teens has hit a plateau. the reason? the u-s e national institute on drug abuse says... the number of teens who are abusing prescription drugs iphas increased. the report alrso found.... fewer are using meth. ng doctors suggest the rise in prescription drug abuse maybe due to its accessibility. it's a problem we have told you about several times

use among teenagers has hit a plateau. the findings are from an annual report from the u.s. national institute on drug abuse. it suggests fewer teens are usings methamphetamines and marijuana use has stalled and the number of teens using prescription drugs have risen. >> drinking coffee and tea could help you fight off type 2 diabetes. research shows drinking an additional cup of coffee a day can help reduce a person's chances of getting diabetes by 7%. people who drink three to four cups of coffee a day could be 25% less likely to get type 2 diabetes. decaffeinated coffee drinkers may also see similar results. >> here's another reason to stay active, it can help men lower their risk of dying from cancer. men who are physically active after being diagnosed with colon cancer could reduce their chance of dying from the disease. low impact workouts like yoga and stretching will help as well.

marijuana use among teens has hit plateau. vo the finding is from an annual report from the u-s national institute on drug abuse. fewer teen are using methamphetami nes.. an marijuana use has stalled. but the study suggests the number of teenagers who are abusin prescription drugs.. ha increased. doctor suggest the rise in prescription drug abuse maybe due to their accessibility. wipe to vo mark in other health news, staying physically active doesn't just help burn calories.. it ca also help men lower their risk of cancer death. a new study shows men who are physically active after being diagnose with colon cancer.. could reduce their chances of dying from the disease. individuals who exercise more than 27 hours a week.. wer about 50- percent more likely to live

doctors should reduce the number of unnecessary ct scans. 3 also new this morning... it appears more teens are saying no.. to marijuana...health officials say pot use among teens has hit a plateau. the findings are from an annual report from the u-s national institute on drug abuse. however, it suggests the number of teenagers who are abusing áprescription drugsá have increased. doctors suggest the rise in prescription drug abuse may be due to its accessibility. 3 if you're planning to y with british airways over t holidays-- you might not make it off the ground. cabin crews are planning to go on strike for nearly two weeks over christmas and new year's. more than 12-hundred employees say they're upset with the airline's decision to cut costs-- which includes a two- year pay freeze. british airways officials call the strike "unjustified" and want union chiefs to work things out without walking off the job. 3

how all c-t scans are performed. imaging tests may be able to detect early signs of alzheimer's long before it takes a toll on memory. u-s researchers say healthy people who have an abnormal buildup of an alzheimer's protein have a higher risk of developing the disease. the findings may help in developing new drugs that can fight the disease before it's too late. health officials say marijuana use among teens has hit a plateau. the findings are from an annual report from the u-s national institute on drug abuse. but it suggests the number of teenagers who are abusing prescription drugs have increased. fewer are using methamphetamines, and marijuana use has stalled. doctors suggest the rise in prescription drug abuse maybe due to its accessibility. coffee and tea may help ward off diabetes. a new study suggests a cup of coffee a day lowered a person's chances of developing the disease by 7 percent. those who drank three to four cups of tea every day lowered their risk by about one-fifth.

the hallways before running into the officer. he said thank you, sir after he was shot by that police officer five times. >>> the u.s. drug czar confirmed more teens are abusing prescriptions and over- the-counter drugs. a survey by the the national institute on drug abuse found fewer high schoolers are using meth, cocaine and hallucinogens but there is an increase in drugs found in medicine cabinets. >>> we are not at war on drugs. we are trying to look at this not only as a public safety problem but a public health problem. we are not going to end or eliminate the problem but know we camake more progress than we have so far. >> the survey showed alcohol remain it is most commonly abused substance among teenmore believe binge drinking will not hurt them. >>> local police collected 146,000 pills during a drive to

(vo) coffee and tea may help ward off diabetes. a new study says that morning cup of joe... can lower your chances of developing the disease by seven percent. those who drank three to four cups of tea every day lowered their risk by about one- fifth. claudia (vo) health officials say... fewer teens are smoking marijuana.... instead turning to prescription pain pills. the finding come from an annual report from the u-s national institute on drug abuse. it suggests the number of teens abusing prescription drugs have increased. fewer are using methamphetamines, and marijuana use stalled. doctors link the rise in prescription drug abuse to its accessibility. emily (( talk over open)) keeping an eye on the economy this morning... (vo) another bank's ready to pay back its bailout. wells fargo plans to pay back every penny it borrowed from your tax dollars. it will sell ten- point-four billion dollars in new stock to help repay twenty-five billion dollars of bailout money. emily (vo) a warning today from the workforce

starting today many health departments will start offering the h1n1 vaccine to everyone. while reports of virus have slowed some, there are a lot of concerns out there. where are you going to pick up the germs leading to this advice russ? experts say.worse places are door knobs and handles. one study found that virus germs likely live on some surfaces for only a few hours. scientistsscientists have found that flu viruses like to hang out on nonporous surfaces. this dlefk die out quicker on porous materials like skin, paper and fabrics. >> there's a look at the fight against drug abuse in teens. the national institute finding the use of methamphetamines,

on teens and drugs: the national institutes of health reports fewer kids are using crystal meth -- one of the most dangerous illegal drugs out but it's what's in your medicine cabniets that experts worry about. nbc's tracie potts shows us new trends in prescription drug abuse that parents and teens need to know.#### the national institute of drug abuse surveyed over 46-thousand middle and high school students and most say they're not using drugs. but for those who are, there are some disturbing trends.(--- insert pkg ---) use of methamphetamines is down. so is cocaine.. cigarettes and alcohol. and there's no increase in teens using lsd... ecstasy ... heroin... or "date rape" drugs like ghb and rohypnol.(sot: gil kerlikowske / white house office of national drug policy :15 - :21) "if parents, the schools, the neighborhood and faith based groups are involved in educating kids about drug problems, we reduce the problem." still, one in every three high school seniors say they've abused drugs in the past year -- mostly, marijuana. the survey found more teens now think it's safe.(sot: arvin ahmadi / high school senior :32 - :39) "there are all these organizations that are fighting against - you know, they're fighting for - legalization of marijuana and things of that sort. that just throws kids off." prescription drug abuse is mixed: one in 10 high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the

been on everyone's mind.. since the stabbing incident at john tyler high school. and monday night .. parents got a crash course in gang activity. the texas school safety center in austin held a seminar on recognizing the warning signs of gang activity. gang specialist -- dwight stewart explained to parents.. what to look for in their sons or daughters, and the possible consequences. even though the john tyler incident does not appear to be gang- related.. the problem persists.. and stewart says... parents are the first line of defense. good n good news on teens and drugs...a national institute of health report shows fewer kids are using them. but for those who are, there are some disturbing trends. one in every three high school seniors say... they've abused drugs in the past year -- mostly, marijuana. prescription drug abuse is mixed. one in ten high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar---- adderall.. which seems to be replacing the attention defecit disorder drug: ritalin. "kids are using them for two reasons: to get

of michigan has some frank numbers on ten drug use by middle and high schol students in the u-s. fox's pam puso has more on the study and what parents can do to prevent drug abuse. 1:03 the number of teens using meth and smoking cigarettes has dropped in recent years - according to a study done at the university of michigan - funded by the national institute on drug abuse. volkow says: "the rates are very low and this is very god news." the clasrom survey - caled monitoring the future - asks more than forty- six thousand eighth, tenth and 12th-grade students about drug use. one student who tok

your medicine chest that experts worry about. the national institute of drug abuse surveyed more than 46- thousand middle and high school students. and while the use of methamphetamine s ... cocaine and cigarettes is down. more teens admit to abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar ... adderall - which seems to be replacing the a-d-h-d drug ritalin. kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam. the survey also showed alcohol use is down ... because younger teens say it's harder for them to get it. durham city officials and duke university reps say they're seeing fewer cases of the swine flu. hospital officials say ... it's because the vaccine has been reaching more of the community. they plan to continue to go to schools to distribute the vaccine and hold additional clinics around the area. the good news is vaccine supplies are higher and the vaccine is more readily available to our community. although there is not enough to vaccinate

national institutes of health reports fewer kids are using methamphetamin es -- one of the most dangerous illegal drugs out there. but it's what's in your medicine chest that experts worry about. tracie potts in washington with new trends in prescription drug abuse that parents and teens need to know. the national institute of drug abuse surveyed over 46-thousand middle and high school students and most say they're not using drugs. but for those who are, there are some disturbing trends. use of methamphetamin es is down. so is cocaine.. cigarettes and alcohol. and there's no increase in teens using lsd... ecstasy... heroin... or "date rape" drugs like ghb and rohypnol. "if parents, the schools, the neighborhood and faith based groups are involved in educating kids about drug problems, we reduce the problem." still, one in every three

a new report released yesterday shows teens continue to abuse drugs... and what they're taking these days isn't hard to get. the survey by the national institute on drug abuse found

than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin. <sot: nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse :56 - 1:03 "kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam."> also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high. more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've tried it.#### the report also says that one reason alcohol use is down is because younger teens - 8th and 10th graders - say it's harder for them to get it.### here's a sign of the times... the supreme court will discuss text messaging. the supreme court will decide whether the right to privacy includes sending text messages from company accounts. does a reasonable expectation of privacy trump a company's policy of using department-issued equipment only for work? the high court will review a federal appeals court

many had higher than expected doses.expts estimate that the scans will cause nearly 30-thousand people to develop cancer.they say more needs to be done to standardize the scans... especially since the procedure is becoming more popular among healthy people. 3 there is mixed news in a new federal report on teenage drug use.the national institute of drug abuse surveyed 46- thousand middle and high school students. students.most said.. they aren't using drugs.the survey found the use of methamphetamines, cocaine, cigarettes and alcohol are all down.marijuana use was a different story. one in every 3 high school seniors said they've abused drugs in the past year... mainly marijuana. marijuana. 3 3 "if parents, the schools, the neighborhood and faith based groups are involved in educating kids about drug problems, we reduce the problem." problem."more younger teenagers admitted to abusing the painkiller oxycontinand the a-d-d drug... adderall. 3 all those baby-faced people may now have another reason to be smug.a new study says

3 a new study finds, not only are ct scans delivering higher than expected radiation doses, but that they vary widely even among the same types of examinations. the issue is important because over the first two decades the use of diagnostic ct scans has skyrocketed-- from 3 million scans nationwide in 1980 to 70 million in 2007. authors say doctors should reduce the number of unnecessary ct scans immediately. 3 also new this morning... it appears more teens are saying no.. to marijuana...health officials say pot use among teens has hit a plateau. the findings are from an annual report from the u-s national institute on drug abuse. however, it

bad news from today's ..teen substance abuse report out from the national institute on drug abuse. we'll have a breakdown of the report coming up.#### one of the banks

caused by the 72 million c-t scans done in 2007 alone. experts now want new guidelines regulating how all c-t scans are performed. claudia (vo) coffee and tea may help ward off diabetes. a new study says, that morning cup of joe... can lower your chances of developing the disease by seven percent. those who drank three to four cups of tea every day lowered their risk by about one- fifth. claudia (vo) health officials say... fewer teens are smoking marijuana.... instead turning to prescription pain pills. the finding come from an annual report from the u-s national institute on drug abuse. it suggests the number of teens abusing prescription drugs have increased. fewer e using methamphetamines, and marijuana use stalled. doctors link the rise in prescription drug abuse to its accessibility. emily (( talk over open)) keeping an eye on the economy this morning... (vo) another bank's ready to pay back its bailout. wells fargo plans to pay back every penny it borrowed from your tax dollars. it will sell ten- point-four billion dollars in new

beach. officials in south carolina say a school resource officer acted appropriately when he shot and killed 16-year-old who attacked him with a knife. officials have released surveillance video that shows him wondering the hallways before he met the officer. rodes said before he shot him to end the struggle and he said thank you sir. thank you. they found a suicide note at the teens home. >>> more teens are abusing prescription and over-the- counter drugs. a survey by the national institute on drug abuse showed fewer high schoolers are using meth, and other hallucinogens but an increase in drugs found in medicine cabinets. >>> we are not at war on drugs. we are trying to look at this not only as a public safety

the problem." still, one in every three high school seniors say they've drugs in the past year -- mostly, marijuana. the survey teens now think it's safe.(sot: arvin ahmadi / high school senior :32 - :39) "there are all these organizations that are fighting against - you know, they're fighting for - legalization of marijuana and things of that sort. that just throws kids off." prescription drug abuse is mixed: one in 10 high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin.(sot: nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse :56 - 1:03)"kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam." also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high. more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've tried it. one reason is down is because younger teens - 8th and 10th graders - say it's harder for them to get it ## president obama's meeting with bank

there's some good news on teens and drugs: the national institutes of health reports are using methamphetamines -- one of the most dangerous illegal drugs out there. but it's what's in your medicine cabniets that experts worry about. nbc's tracie potts shows us new trends in prescription drug abuse that parents and teens need to know.## national institute of drug abuse surveyed over 46- thousand middle and high school students and most say they're not using drugs. but for those who are, there are some disturbing trends.(--- insert pkg ---)use of methamphetamines is down. so is cocaine..cigarettes and alcohol. and there's no increase in teens using lsd... ecstasy ... heroin... or "date rape" drugs like ghb and rohypnol.(sot: gil kerlikowske / white house office of national drug policy :15 - :21) "if parents, the schools, the neighborhood and faith based groups are involved in educating kids about drug problems, we reduce

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>>a frank new study on teen drug use in the u-s-- with some real answers from middle and high school students. and a word of advice from the fox medical team for parents on how to talk to kids about drugs.fox's pam puso has more from new york. 3 >> the number of teens using meth and smoking cigarettes has dropped in recent years -- according to a study done at the university of michigan --- funded by the national institute on drug abuse. volkow says: "the rates are very low and this is very good news." the classroom survey -- called monitoring the future -- asks more than forty-six thousand eighth, tenth and 12th-grade students about drug use. one student who took the survey says--- even if a teenager isn't using drugs --- they know someone who is,.ahmadi says: "drugs affect them in some way, shape, or form." the number of high school seniors reporting meth use is now at one point two percent--- down from four point seven percent in 19-99. and the number of tenth graders who say meth is easy to get--- also dropped from more than nineteen percent to fourteen.volkow says: "we've seen close to a 50 percent reduction in the abuse of many of these drugs among adolescents." but the

anthony vietti and katie nolan in the upper elevations. the climbers were reported missing friday. crews found the body of a third climber on saturday. binge drinking is down - but pot smoking is up. the national institute of drug abuse surveyed more than 46- thousa middle and high school students. it found fewer teens are using methamphetamine and cocaine -- and fewer report smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol. but 20 percent of 12th graders surveyed admitted they smoked pot in the last month, compared to 18 percent in 2006. some researchers think the medical marijuana debate is partly to blame. "there are all these organizations that are fighting against - you know, they're fighting for - legalization of marijuana and things of that sort. that just throws kids off." when it comes to prescription drugs -- one in 10 students sruveyed admitted to using vicodin. and new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the a- d-h-d drug ritalin for recreational use. a tight budget is forcing durango to cut corners on

the number of teens using 3 meth and smoking cigarettes has dropped in recent years -- according to a study done at the university of michigan --- funded by the national institute on drug abuse. volkow says: "the rates are very low and this is very good news." the classroom survey -- called monitoring the future -- asks more than forty-six thousand eighth, tenth and 12th-grade students about drug use. one student who took the survey says--- even if a teenager isn't using drugs --- they know someone who is,.ahmadi says: "drugs affect them in some way, shape, or form." the number of high school seniors reporting meth use is now at one point two percent--- down from four point seven percent in 19-99. and the number of tenth graders who say meth is easy to get--- also dropped from more than nineteen percent to fourteen.volkow says: "we've seen close to a 50 percent reduction in the abuse of many of these drugs among adolescents." but the news isn't all positive. prescription drug use is up among teens. and doctors say parents hold the key to progress.alvarez says: "if there are issues with drug abuse and a teenager, you as a parent, you as a guardian has to get in their face." according to the survey, one in ten high school seniors admits to having used the prescription drug vicodin for non-medical reasons. one in twenty reports abusing

replacing the a-d-h-d drug ritalin. nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse "kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam." also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high. one in every three high school seniors say they've abused drugs in the past year --mostly, marijuana because they now think it's safe. ahead in sports. the south sioux city girls try to stay undefeated against an improved west squad. and, after two big road wins last weekend, a sioux city musketeer wins league honors. sports fource is next. c@????their first three games by

a measure on next november ballot. the as yet unnamed proposition would legalize possession of up to 1 on his of pot for adults 21 and older. marijuana is of course illegal under federal law but experts say hard tone force a federal ban if california legalized pot. >> more teenagers are using marijuana. that's according to survey of 8, 10 and 12th graders by the national institute on drug abuse. researchers say the national debate over medical marijuana might make pot seem safer to them. 2009 research shows about 14 percent of teens admitted to recently using marijuana compared to just under 13 percent in the last survey back in 2007. research also shows fewer teens view pre-description drug and engines tease as dangerous putting them at risk for drug use in the future. >> all lanes scheduled to open admitted night on brannon street closed between 9 and 10 street when nearby water main erupted saturday night creating a sink hole 8 feet

at the university of michigan --- funded by the national institute on drug abuse. volkow says: "the rates are very low and this is very good news." the classroom survey -- called monitoring the future -- asks more than forty- six thousand eighth, tenth and 12th- grade students about drug use. one student who took the survey says--- even if a teenager isn't using drugs --- they know someone who is,. ahmadi says: "drugs affect them in some way, shape, or form." the number of high school seniors reporting meth use is now at one point two percent--- down from four point seven percent in 19-99. and the number of tenth graders who say meth is easy to get--- also dropped from more than nineteen percent to fourteen. volkow says: "we've seen close to a 50 percent reduction in the abuse of many of these drugs among adolescents." but the news isn't all positive. prescription drug use is up among teens. and do doctors say parents hold the key to progress. alvarez says: "if there are issues with drug abuse and a teenager, you as a parent, you as a guardian has to get in their face." according to the survey, one in ten

>> four ballots are in the works. the effort may have a side effect. national institute on drug abuse says after a ten-year decline in teen marijuana use the drop leveled out. recent high school graduates say it is popular. >> they're holding out with an older crowd. older crowd was smoking. they thought it would be also or maybe we'll do it but it's bad. >> many mef it is not the harmful. talk of legalizing the drug may be sending the wrong message? >> most people perception is is becoming legal by the government. >> supporters of legal, say, tax dollars raised by sales could be kept to use. recent polls show more than 50% of the california voters sashgs port legalizing marijuana. reporting live in san

over a police officer and leading them a sheriffs chase. the woman was arrested at lerdo and 99 freeway. it started with an argument at a convenience store in oildale woman was having some sort of argument in the store over money...deputy pulled up as woman was leaving the store...he tried to talk to her ..she tried to run him over...deputy minor injuries... health officials say marijuana use among teens has hit a plateau. the finding are from an annual report from the u-s national institute on drug abuse. it suggests the number of teenagers who are abusing prescription drugs have

information from kids themselves. fox has more from new york. >> reporter: the number of teens using meth and smoking cigarettes has dropped in recent years according to a study down at the university of michigan funded by the national institute on drug abuse. >> the rates are very low. >> reporter: the classroom survey calls monitoring the future asks more than 46,000, eighth, 12th and 12 grade students about drug use. one student who took the survey says even if a teenager isn't using drugs they know someone who is. the number of high school seniors reported meth use is now at 1.2%. down from 4.7% in 1999, and the number of tenth graders who say meth is easy to get also dropped from more than 19% to 14%. >> we've seen close to 50% reduction in the abuse of -- >> reporter: but the news isn't all positive. prescription drug use is up among teens and doctors say

cocaine. >> pain killers it could be a lengthy and difficult and complicated doe toks. they may not think it's addictive because it's prescribed but it could be very dangerous. >> the study compiled by the university of michigan for the national institute on drug abuse, seven of the 10 most drugs by high school seniors are over-the-counter drugs. the report shows that marijuana edged up. a lot of teens smoke pot to relieve stress. >> most teenagers, they got the wordment it's fine to do it. it's normal. it's like -- it's really getting out of hand. >> according to the survey, the number of 8th graders who say they've smoked pot is nearly 12%. 10thgradeers increased to 6%. the percentage of 12thgradeers is almost 33%. they agree that the rise may be

growing perception that marijuana and prescription drugs are not as risky as other drugs such as marijuana and cocaine. >> pain killers it could be a lengthy and difficult and complicated doe toks. they may not think it's addictive because it's prescribed but it could be very dangerous. >> the study compiled by the university of michigan for the national institute on drug abuse, seven of the 10 most drugs by high school seniors are over-the-counter drugs. the report shows that marijuana edged up. a lot of teensme pot to relieve stress. >> most teenagers, they got the wordment it's fine to do it. it's normal. it's like -- it's really getting out of hand. >> according to the survey, the number of 8th graders who say they've smoked pot is nearly

completed 26 operations to give 13 desperately ill people the kidneys they need. the staff at georgetown university hospital made this possible through a kidney swap chain. let's say you want to give your kidney to a loved one but you're not a match. instead of being turned down, you'd be matched with someone else in need who has a donor that matches your loved one. doctors feel the system could reduce the nation's growing wait for a donated kidney. >>> the debate over medical marijuana may be fueling a jump in the number of teens smoking pot. the national institute on drug abuse says the number of teens using marijuana rose among eighth, 10th, and 12th graders in the past year. experts say the jump could be linked to the medical marijuana debate which may make the drug seem safer to teens. the survey also shows more teens are abusing prescription drugs, but fewer are smoking, drinking alcohol, and using methamphetamines.

anthony vietti and katie nolan in the upper elevations. the climbers were reported missing friday. crews found the body of a third climber on saturday. binge drinking is down - but pot smoking is up. the national institute of drug abuse surveyed more than 46- thousand middle and high school students. it found fewer teens are using methamphetamine and cocaine -- and fewer report smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol. but 20 percent of 12th graders surveyed admitted they smoked pot in the last month, compared to 18 percent in 2006. some researchers think the medical marijuana debate is partly to blame. "there are all these organizations that are fighting against - you know, they're fighting for - legalization of marijuana and things of that sort. thajust throws kids off." when it comes to prescription drugs -- one in 10 students sreyed admitted to using vicodin. and new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the a- d-h-d drug ritalin for recreational use. a tight budget is forcing durango to cut corners on

policy) "if parents, the schools, the neighborhood and faith based groups are involved in educating kids about drug problems, reduce the problem." still, one in every three high school seniors say they've abused drugs in the past year -- mostly, marijuana. the survey found mo teens now think it's safe. (sot: arvin ahmadi / high school senior) "there are all these organizations that are fighting against - you know, they're fighting for - legalization of marijuana and things of that sort. that just throws kids off." prescription drug abuse is mixed: one in 10 high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin. (sot: nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse) "kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam." also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get

holiday anxiety according to surv ad children ages 8 to 1 they worry about their family not having enough money. psychologists say it's a good idea for parents to address money concerns with their children. they say try to have a discussion where you explain your dealing with the situation and coping with it... and how you're coping with it. also let them understand you realize it may be hard for them, as children, to get through this, but that you'll do it together as a family. there's some good news and some bad news on teens and drugs tonight. the national institutes of health reports fewer kids are using drugs like meth, cocaine, l- s-d or heroine. in fact, there's even less use of cigaretts and alcohol. but it's what's in your medicine chest that experts worry about. more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin... and, adderall - which seems to be replacing the a-d-h-d drug ritalin. nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse "kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare

/ white house office of national drug policy :15 - :21 "if parents, the schools, the neighborhood and faith based groups are involved in educating kids about drug problems, we reduce the problem."> still, one in every three high school seniors say they've abused drugs in the past year -- mostly, marijuana. the survey found more teens now think it's safe. <sot: arvin ahmadi / high school senior :32 - :39 "there are all these organizations that are fighting against - you know, they're fighting for - legalization of marijuana and things of that sort. that just throws kids off."> prescription drug abuse is mixed: one in 10 high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin. <sot: nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse :56 - 1:03 "kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam."> also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to

back in october about a popular drug for teens called k-2. johnson county investigators are trying to ban the smokeable herb. today - a national institute of drug abuse survey showed teens are abusing the mexican herb, salvia. more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've chewed or smoked it to get high. 3 (elizabeth) tonight - the supreme court is thinking about making a major change to texting. many of us text while we're at work. but what if your boss was allowed to read messages you send from your company cell phone? the supreme court will decide whether the right to privacy includes text messages from company accounts. arguments will be heard this spring. 3 (elizabeth) the new york city health department created a unique t-v ad to reduce the growing obesity rate. we warn you, what you are about to see could turn your stomach. "nats of video" the video shows a man pouring fat from a pop can into a glass, then drinking it. the message was created to show how drinking just one can of drinking just show how drinking just one can of soda a day for a year could cause

bad news from today's ..teen substance abuse report out from the national institute on drug abuse. we'll have a breakdown of the report coming up.#### one of the banks hit the hardest by the can you take out

get there before christmas. 3 topping tonight's ...health watch.. 3 mixed news in a new federal report .... on teenage drug use. use.the national... institute of drug abuse ..surveyed ... 46-thousand ... middle and high school students.most said ... they aren't using drugs. the survey found : the use of methamphetamines .. cocaine.. cigarettes and alcohol... are down.but ... pot use ....was a different story. one in every 3 high school seniors... said: they've abused drugs in the past year ...mainly marijuana. marijuana. 3 "if parents, the schools, the neighborhood and faith based groups are involved in educating kids about drug problems, we reduce the problem." problem." younger teenagers ... admitted to abusing the painkiller oxycontin... and .. the a-d-d drug...adderall. 3 this morning, swiss watchmaker tag heuer said it was standing by tiger woods. tonight...they're not so sure. sure.a day after woods lost accenture as a sponsor...tag heuer says it's "evaluating" the situation. how woods feels about this...no one really

>>> the u.s. drug czar confirmed today more teenagers are abusing prescription and over-the-counter drugs. a survey by the national institute of drug abuse found that drug abuse of meth, cocaine and others are on the decline among high schoolers but an increase in the abuse of drugs found in medicine cabinets. the obama administration says it is trying to take a new approach. >>> we are not at war on drugs. we are trying to look at this as not only a public safety problem but also a public health problem. we know that we are not going to end or eliminate the problemm but we know we can make more progress than we have so far. >> the survey also showed alcohol remains the most commonly abused substance among teens. most of them believe that binge drink is gone not harmful. >>> police collected 146,000 pills during a drive to stop young people from abusing drugs. across york county the people dropped off unused and expired medicine on saturday at several location inside york county. our partner the herald reports police collected five times the

the clock on the top of the screen marks how quickly 31 stories turned into a pile of rubble. 16 seconds. it's believed to be the tallest reinforced concrete structure ever imploded, cleaning up will take four months. >>> there is some good news about teens and drugs. the national institutes of health report that fewer kids are using methamphetamines, one of the most dangerous illegal drugs. >> it's what's in your medicine cabinet that has the experts using, a new trend in prescription drug abuse that parents and teens need to know about. the national institute of drug abuse surveyed more than 46,000 middle and high school students. most say they're not using drugs. use of methamphetamines is down and cocaine, cigarettes and alcohol. and there is no increase in teens using lsd, ecstasy, heroin, or date rape drugs. >> if parents, the schools and the neighborhood and faith-based groups are involved in educating kids about drug problems, we reduce the problem. >> reporter: still one in every three high school seniors say they've abused drugs in the past

problem."still, one in every three high school seniors say they've abused drugs in the past year -- mostly, marijuana. the survey found more teens now think it's safe.(sot: arvin ahmadi / high school senior :32 - :39)"there are all these organizations that are fighting against - you know, they're fighting for - legalization of marijuana and things of that sort.that just throws kids off."prescription drug abuse is mixed: one in 10 high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year.but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin.and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin.(sot: nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse :56 - 1:03)"kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam."also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake.and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high.more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've tried it.(--- reporter live tag ---)one

sometime in their middle school or high school years... the issue of teen drug use. "yeah and sometimes people pressure me to do it but i say 'no.'" a survey by the national institute on drug abuse found alcohol continues to be the most commonly abused substance among teens, but abuse of prescription drugs and over the counter drugs appears to be on the rise. "we have five kids. so we talk to our kids about making the right choices. the choices you make now can certainly impact your future." it's an issue of concern not only for miami valley families, but nationally. members of the president's administration are looking into what it will take to address these trends. "we're not at war on drugs. we're trying to look at this not only as a public safety problem, but also as a public health problem. we're not going to end or eliminate the problem, but we know we can make more progress than we have so far." the survey shows that abuse of drugs such as meth, cocaine and hallucinogens is dropping

details. use of methamphetamines is down. so is cocaine.. cigarettes and alcohol. and there s no increase in teens using lsd... ecstasy... heroin... or "date rape" drugs like ghb and rohypnol. sot: gil kerlikowske / white house office of national drug policy :15 - :21 "if parents, the schools, the neighborhood and faith based groups are involved in educating kids about drug problems, we reduce the problem." still, one in every three high school seniors say they ve abused drugs in the past year -- mostly, marijuana. the survey found more teens now think it s safe. sot: arvin ahmadi / high school senior :32 - :39 "there are all these organizations that are fighting against - you know, they re fighting for - legalization of marijuana and things of that sort. that just throws kids off." prescription drug abuse is mixed: one in 10 high school seniors use vicodin - that s less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin. sot: nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse :56 - 1:03

miami county courtroom today.. michelle was placed on three years probation instead of a prison sentence for her role in stealing more than 83-hundred dollars from an elderly man's bank account. ganger and two others used the stolen money to buy drugs. the judge warned ganger that if she violates her probation, she will be sent to prison for seven years. the judge also ordered that she make full restitution to the victim. it's a battle that's been going on for ages... getting teens to stop using drugs. there's a new report out today that suggests teens are increasingly abusing drugs that they can find in your medicine cabinet. news center seven's brittny mcgraw is live in the newsroom with more. brittny... that information comes from a survey by the national institute on drug abuse. the conversation about teen drug use... and how to prevent it and stop it... is one families here in the miami valley are having as well. it's an issue that teens will likely have to face

fighting in public is considered disorderly conduct. it is a "class c" misdemeanor and is payable by fine. but if someone is seriously injured.. it's agg injured.. it's aggravated assault. it's a felony.. and the person charged .. could serve jail time. there's some good news on teens and drugs--- the national institute of health reports... fewer kids are using them. but for those who are, there are some disturbing trends. one in every three high school seniors say... they've abused drugs in the past year -- mostly, marijuana. prescription drug abuse is mixed. one in ten high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar---- adderall.. which seems to be replacing the a-d- h-d drug ritalin. "kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam." also new this year-- abuse of provigil--- a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high. more than one in 20

write a weekly column the first column was illustrated with a naughty librarian photo of a 24-year-old. >> it's probably not part of its anger management program chris brown unleashes on twitter. that the singer has a beef with a new england wal-mart. brown tweeted about the connecticut store accusing of black balling him. he's reportedly angry because he couldn't find copies of his new album on store shelves. earlier this year a judge order brown to community service and anger management classes. after a physical fight with then girlfriend rihanna. more puffs but fewer cigarettes. >> a new study on teenage drug use with inside information from kids themselves. fox has more from new york. >> reporter: the number of teens using meth and smoking cigarettes has dropped in recent years according to a study down at the university of michigan funded by the national institute on drug abuse. >> the rates are very low. >> reporter: the classroom survey calls monitoring the

more popular among u-s teens.. at the same time they've cut back on cigarette and methamphetami ne use. a frank new study on teen drug use looked for real answers from middle and high school students. the "monitoring the future" survey found that the number of high school seniors reporting meth use is now one point two percent.. down from four point seven percent in 1999. :13-:17 nora d. volkow, m.d./ national institute on drug abuse what is not so positive.. prescription drug use is up among teens. according to the survey, one in ten high school seniors

real answers from middle and high school students. and a word of advice from the fox medical team for parents on how to talk to kids about drugs. fox's pam puso has more from new york. the number of teens using meth and smoking cigarettes has dropped in recent years -- according to a study done at the university of michigan --- funded by the national institute on drug abuse. volkow says: "the rates are very low and this is very

dodd says the important thing is passing a bill now. >> whatever differences exist within the united states senate, those differences will pale by comparison to the differences we can make for the american public with the pass sang of major healthcare reform. >> majority leader harry reid says he expects a vote sometime next week. >>> now to a new study on teen drug use in the u.s. >> one with some real answers for middle and high school students. >> here's fox 5's pam b usso. >> the number of teens using drugs according to the national institute on drug abuse. the classroom survey called monitoring the future asks more than 46,008th, 10th and 12th great students about drug use. one student who took the survey says even if a teenager isn't using drugs, they know someone who is. >> drugs affect them in some way, shape or form. >> the number of high school seniors reporting meth use is now at 1.2%, down from 4.7% in

3 a new study on teen drug use in the u-s with some real answers from middle and high school students. and a word of advice from the fox medical team for parents on how to talk to kids about drugs. fox's pam puso has more from new york. 3 the number of teens using 3 meth and smoking cigarettes has dropped in recent years -- according to a study done at the university of michigan --- funded by the national institute on drug abuse. students about drug use. one student who took the survey says--- even if a teenager isn't using drugs --- they know someone who is,.ahmadi says: "drugs affect them in some way, shape, or form." the number of high school seniors

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the t-v off when they ve watched their weeks worth of television. those with the lock-out system burned 120 more calories a day than when they watched 50-percent more t-v. health officials say marijuana use among teens has hit a plateau. the finding are from an annual report from the u-s national institute on drug abuse. it suggests the number of teenagers who are abusing prescription drugs have increased. fewer are using methamphetamines, and marijuana use has stalled. doctors suggest the rise in prescription drug abuse maybe due to its accessibility. if you re still waiting to get an h-1-n-1 flu shot, there s good news tonight. the springfield-greene county health department has scheduled two public vaccination clinics. the first is this wednesday. the vaccninations are free and first come first serve at the jqh arena. it s from 3-30 until 6-30 and those who get the vaccination will also receive a ticket to the lady bears game

on teen drug use in the u-s-- with some real answers from middle and high school students. and a word of advice for parents on how to talk to kids about drugs. fox's pam puso has more from new york. the number of teens using meth and smoking cigarettes has dropped in recent years -- according to a study done at the university of michigan --- funded by the national institute on drug abuse. volkow says: "the rates are very low and this is very good news." the classroom survey -- called monitoring the future -- asks more than forty-six thousand eighth, tenth and 12th- grade students about drug use. one student who took the survey says--- even if a teenager isn't using drugs --- they know someone who is,. ahmadi says: "drugs affect them in some way, shape, or form." the number of high school seniors reporting meth use is now at one point two percent--- down from four point seven percent in 19- 99. and the number of tenth graders who say meth is easy to get--- also dropped from more than nineteen percent to fourteen. volkow says: "we've seen close to a 50 percent reduction in the abuse of many of these drugs among adolescents." but the news isn't all positive. prescription drug use is up among teens. and doctors

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parents on how to talk to kids about drugs.fox's pam puso has more from new york. 3 >> the number of teens using meth and smoking cigarettes has dropped in recent years -- according to a study done at the university of michigan --- funded by the national institute on drug abuse. volkow says: "the rates are very low and this is very good news." the classroom survey -- called monitoring the future -- asks more than forty-six thousand eighth, tenth and 12th-grade students about drug use. one student who took the survey says--- even if a teenager isn't using drugs --- they know someone who is,.ahmadi says: "drugs affect them in some way, shape, or form." the number of high school seniors reporting meth use is now at one point two percent--- down from four point seven percent in 19-99. and the number of tenth graders who say meth is easy to get--- also dropped from more than nineteen percent to fourteen.volkow says: "we've seen close to a 50 percent reduction in the abuse of many of these drugs among adolescents." but the news isn't all positive. prescription drug use is up among teens. and doctors say

while some numbers decrease, others on the rise. fox's pam puso goes on your side with the numbers and what doctors are now saying about talking to kids about drugs. the number of teens using meth and smoking cigarettes has dropped in recent years -- according to a study done at the university of michigan --- funded by the national institute on drug abuse. volkow says: "the rates are very low and this is very good news." the classroom survey -- called monitoring the future -- asks more than forty-six thousand eighth, tenth and 12th-grade students about drug use. one student who took the survey says--- even if a teenager isn't using drugs --- they know someone who is,. ahmadi says: "drugs affect them in some way, shape, or form." the number of high school seniors reporting meth use is now at one point two percent--- down from four point seven percent in 19-99. and the number of tenth graders who say meth is easy to get--- also dropped from more than nineteen percent to

also, after thanksgiving sales aren't included in the latest report. still, the state is predicting a 1-point-5 bil predicting a 1-point-5 billion dollar budget shortfall in 20-10. if you made a stop at the post office today -- you may have noticed it was busier than usual. in fact -- today was the busiest day of the year for the u-s postal service. they expected more than 830-million pieces of mail today. that's over 40-percent more than in a typical day. while 97 million customers are expected to visit the post office in person this holiday season... they say 41- million will skip the trip and use the post office's website instead. a frank new study on teen drug use in the u-s..with some real answers from middle and high school students. and a word of advice from the fox medical team for parents on how to talk to kids about drugs. fox's pam puso has more from new york. the number of teens using meth and smoking cigarettes has dropped in recent years -- according to a study done at the university of michigan --- funded by the national institute on drug abuse. volkow says:

according to a study down at the university of michigan, funded by the national institute on drug abuse. >> the rates are very low. and this is very good news. >> the classroom survey called monitoring the future asks more than 46,000 eighth, 10th and 12th grade students about drug use. one student who took the survey said, even if a teenager isn't using drug, they know someone who is. >> in some way, shape or form. >> the number of high school senior reporting meth use is 1.2 prksz down from 4.7% in 1999 and the number of 10th graders who say meth is easyo get also dropped from more than 19% to 14. >> we have seen close to 50% reduction in the abuse of the substance among adolesc dents. >> but the news is not all positive. prescription drug use is up among teens and doctors say patients hold the key to progress. >> if there are issues with drug abuse in your teenager, you you as a parent or a guardian of the teenager has to get in their

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conducted by the national institute on drug abuse. valdosta state university is making some major changes to help alleviate overcrowding. the university broke ground on a nearly 2 million dolar facility this morning the building will house two auditorium clasrooms- each holding 360 students. building funds will come from a part of the school's budget dedicated to projects such as these. the school recently reached record enrollment and has been loking for ways to grow with its numbers. "because the budget situation doesn't allow us simply to hire more faculty to create more sections. so the idea of more seats per section anytime in our history, it's a novel idea for valdosta state." the jennett lecture hall is named in honor of two vsu supporters. still to come on fox 49 news at ten. more stimulus money is making its way into our area... how its paving the way for better safety in one comunity. but first, let's check in with maria chung for a preview of the forecast. 6 years.

little. administrators say that they have noticed an increasing number of students are struggling...wi th many of them failing. a study showed that much of the problem was the result of either low homework scores or failure to turn in homework assignments. the goal now is to reduce lecture time in class and increase the amount of hands-on instruction time. school officials hope students will do what used to be homework in class with the teacher there to help them. there's some good news tonight when it comes to teens and drugs. fewer kids are using methampheta mine -- one of the most dangerous illegal drugs out there. but it's what's in your medicine chest that experts worry about. prescription drug abuse is mixed one in 10 high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the a-d-h-d drug ritalin. and not all teens are using for the usual reasons. < (sot: nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse :56 - 1:03) "kids are using

at home. >> in the meantime, other sponsors, they are evaluating what to do, and that they are limiting their role in marketing for now. at&t is thinking about it, but nike and ea sports, they both say that they are standing by the golfer and they look forward to the return as does the pga tour. >>> new trends for them, fewer are using that out there, cocaine, cigarettes, and alcohol. the national institute of the drug abuse is out with their new report. after surveying some 46,000 middle and high school students, it all found one in ten seniors using the prescription drug which is less than last year. they admitted to oxycontin. new on the radar, which seems to be replacing the drug. >> it is using them for two reasons, to get high and out there. >> and also, the drug that keeps people with sleep disorders

trends. (--- insert pkg ---) use of methamphetamines is down. so is cocaine.. cigarettes and alcohol. and there's no increase in teens using lsd... ecstasy... heroin... or "date rape" drugs like ghb and rohypnol. (sot: gil kerlikowske / white house office of national drug policy :15 - :21) "if parents, the schools, the neighborhood and faith based groups are involved in educating kids about drug problems, we reduce the problem." still, one in every three high school seniors say they've abused drugs in the past year -- mostly, marijuana. the survey found more teens now think it's safe. (sot: arvin ahmadi / high school senior :32 - :39) "there are all these organizations that are fighting against - you know, they're fighting for - legalization of marijuana and things of that sort. that just throws kids off." prescription drug abuse is mixed: one in 10 high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin. (sot: nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse :56 - 1:03) "kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam." also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high. more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've tried it.

an armored car guard outside a casino. police say it happened in the parking lot of the "palace station" casino, just west of the las vegas strip. two robbers allegedly confronted one guard while the other was still in the armored car. police say one gunshot went off, but it's not clear who fired it. no one was hurt. the robbers escaped with a money bag, but it's not clear how much was in it. there's some good news tonight on teens and drugs. the national institutes of health reports fewer kids are using methamphetamine s. but it's what's in your medicine chest that experts worry about. here's kmir6's tracie potts . --- reporter live lead ---) the national institute of drug abuse surveyed over 46-thousand middle and high school students and most say they're not using drugs. but for those who are, there are some disturbing

abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin. (sot: nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse) "kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam." also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high. more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've tried it. (--- reporter live tag ---) one reason alcohol use is down, is because younger teens - 8th and 10th graders - say it's harder for them to get it.i'm tracie potts in washington - 17 news... nbc news.. inmate deaths in california' s prison system have dropped over the past three years. but the man appointed to reform healthcare in or prison's says throwing more money and people at the problem isn't the answer. california has been hiring more healthcare employees for the corrections department. but their temporary employees, and they can charge rates as high as 500-dollars an hour

administration's efforts to reform regulations designed to prevent a future financial cris. some bankers say the president is over-simplifying the situation, but mr. obama says it is time for the bankers to get with it and be leaders. a new report finds fewer kids are using some of the most dangerous illegal drugs out there. the national institute of drug abuse surveyed over 46-thousand middle and high school students. it found the use of methamphetamine and cocaine are both down. there are also fewer students using cigarettes and alcohol. the study found no increase in teens using lsd... ecstasy ... heroin... or "date rape" drugs. "if parents, the schools, the neighborhood and faith based groups are involved in educating kids about drug problems, we reduce the problem." still, one in three high school seniors say they've abused drugs in the past year --mostly, marijuana. when it comes to prescription drugs... one in 10 high school seniors use

mostly, marijuana. the survey found more teens now think it's safe.(sot: arvin ahmadi / high school senior :32 - :39) "there are all these organizations that are fighting against - you know, they're fighting for - legalization of marijuana and things of that sort. that just throws kids off."prescription drug abuse is mixed: one in 10 high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin. (sot: nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse :56 - 1:03)"kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam."also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high. more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've tried it. 3 >> experts say one reason alcohol use is down is because younger teens - 8th and 10th graders - say it's harder for

news tonight on teens and drugs. vo the " national institute of drug abuse" surveyed more than 46- thdle and high school students. most say they're "not" using drugs. use of methamphetamines is down. so is cocaine.. cigarettes... and alcohol. and there's no increase in teens using lsd... ecstasy... heroin... or so-called date rape drugs. still, one in every three high school seniors say they've abused drugs in the past year -- mostly, marijuana. the survey found more teens now think it's safe. sot full "there are all these organizations that are fighting against - you know, they're fighting for - legalization of marijuana and things of that sort. that just throws kids off." vo prescription drug abuse is mixed. vicodin use is down... but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. meantime more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've used salvia sal'.vee.uh ... a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high. ### jerry jerry women who maintain a healthy weight are more likely to survive breast cancer.

nightbeat - more on today's announcement on the university of kansas' new football coach. we'll have reaction from some of the players -- -- and good and bad news from today's teen substance abuse report out from the national institute on drug abuse. we'll have a breakdown of the report. those stories and more tonight at ten on the nightbeat.## sounds of the season rang throughout the topeka law enforcement center this afternoon. <natural sound> second graders from heritage christian school sang christmas carols at the topeka police department today. the kids performed traditional and contemporary songs ...and to top things off they shared cookies with the officers as an early holiday gift. the kids then paired up with the officers and they all sang 'the first noel' and 'we wish you a merry christmas'## thank you for joing us tonight..

fewer kids are using methamphetamines, and marijuana use has stalled. doctors suggest the rise in prescription drug abuse maybe due to its accessibility. << hw kids mental health-w-vo >> <<greg>> a new report shows more than half the kids with mental illnesses in the u-s are getting the help they need. the u-s national institute of mental health says at least half of 8-to-15-year-olds with +attention-deficit-hyper- anxiety disorder+ or other conduct disorders are properly treated. but the research means just under half the kids who need help...aren't getting it... the study found just 32- percent of kids with anxiety or depression receive + (professional+ help. << hw coffee diabetes-w-vo >> <<lauren>> drinking coffee and tea could help you fight off type two diabetes. australian researchers say drinking an additional cup of coffee a day can help reduce a person's chances of getting diabetes...by seven percent. that number looks even better, if you drink 2 or 3 cups of coffee.decaffeinated coffee drinkers may see similar results.

<<lauren>> in your health headlines health officials say marijuana use among teens has hit a plateau. the findings are from an annual report from the u-s national institute on drug abuse. but it suggests the number of teenagers who are abusing prescription drugs has increased.

"there are all these organizations that are fighting ainst - you know, they're fighting for - legalization of marijuana and things of that sort. that just throws kids off." prescription drug abuse is mixed: one in 10 high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin. "kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam." also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high. more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've tried it. i'm tracie potts in washington - back to you. one reason alcohol use is down is because younger teenagers - 8th and 10th graders - say it's harder for them to get it. the national institute of drug abuse surveyed more than 46- thousand middle and high school students for this study. pilot error is being blamed for the plane crash near buffalo

the students had planned to do their shopping last week-- but had to cancel because school was closed due to the snowstorm. let's get to our job of the day. it's two environmental manager positions with the colorado department of transportation. both of these jobs are based in pueblo. they pay is between 47- hundred and 87-hundred dollars a month. for more information--head to news first five dot-com. look for job of the day on our home page. there's a new survey out on teenagers and "drug" use. that tops our look at your health first tonight. the national institute on " drug" abuse surveyed some 47-thousand middle and high school students. they found fewer kids are using methamphetamines--cigarettes and alcohol. but the use of some pain-killers is up. plus--more teens think marijuana use is safe. "there are all these organizations that are fighting against - you know, they're fighting for - legalization of marijuana and things of that sort. that just throws kids off." one out of

abandoned his bid for texas governor today and will run instead for agriculture commissioner. in a statement issued by his campaign, friedman said he came to his decision after meeting with two other democrats who want to be the next governor: houston mayor bill white and billionaire businessman farouk shami. democratic agriculture commissioner candidate hank gilbert refered to his new competition as quote: self promotion by an entertainer. teens are less likely to use meth but more are delving into prescription drugs. those are the findings of a new study by the national institute on drug abuse. the study surveys students in 8-th, 10-th and 12-th grades and found meth use among high school seniors at its lowest point ever---just 1.2 percent of seniors say

care of the legs, we've taken care of most of the tore so. >> doctors graft undamaged skin over burned areas, but a patient will only accept their own skin, or that from an identical twin. so in michael's case, with so much of his body burned, doctors have had to rely on technology to make a small piece go a long way. but evehis undamaged skin can be stretched like this dressing. doctors say michael will never be the way he once was. for today, kerry sanders, nbc news, miami >> there's good news and bad news today about teens and drugs. the national institute of drug abuse surveyed over 46,000 middle and high schoolers and found the use of meth, cocaine, cigarettes, and alcohol was down and there was no increase in the use of lsd, heroin or date rape drugs. still one in every three high school seniors says they have abused drugs in the past year. mostly marijuana. the survey found more teens

months to fully deploy the 30- thousand troop surge--rather than the original estimate of three months.the news comes as 16 afghan police officers were killed in two separate attacks. >> there's good news about teenage drug use-- and then there's bad news.and they seem to go together.the "u-s national institute on drug abuse" says fewer kids are using methamptheaminess- and marijana use has stalled.the bad news is the number of teens using illegal prescription drugs is way up. >> italy's prime minister will be a no-show at the u-n climate summit.silvio berlusconi remains in the hospital after being attacked by a man with a statuette in milan sunday.the 73-year year old suffered a broken nose and broken teeth--- a 42-year old itailina man with a history of mental illness is in custody. >> 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

of myopia total an extra 3 billion dollars in medical bills. with this medical minute, i'm dr. tim johnson. young people are using fewer methamphetamines, smoking fewer cigarettes and doing less binge drinking. but smoking pot is becoming even more popular with teens than before. plus, more teens are getting high on prescription pain pills and attention deficit disorder drugs.8th, 10th, and 12th graders were surveyed by the university of michigan for the national institute on drug abuse. if you're just now joing us-- here's a look at some of the stories we're following for you. marlin authorities are looking for the man who robbed a car dealership this morning. the owner there -- paul lombardo -- was tied up in duct tape. police say the suspect stole 2 guns from paul's auto dealer -- off of highway 6 -- as well as about 500 dollars in cash. area schools were put on lock down as a precaution -- but have since re-opened. this man will spend 50 years in jail for injuring a killeen 2-year-old he was baby-sitting.

less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin. (sot: nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse) "kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam." also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high. more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've tried it. one reason alcohol use is down, is because younger teens, 8th and 10th graders, say it's harder for them to get it. for more health news anytime, log on to wand tv dot com and click on healthcenter 17. santa like you've never seen him, next.

when it comes to teens and drug abuse. we've got that story tonight in the ksn health center. in a survey of more than 46- thousand middle and high school students, the national institute of drug abuse.. found that use of cocaine,

sample, to see, if there is any evidence of chlamydia." narr: and, experts say, if you think to yourself, "there is no way my child has chlamydia!" consider the consequences if you're wrong (:08) sot: kimberly workowski, m.d., inctious disease specialist "to know that you're daughter will be infertile, or can be infertile, because of this infection." fortunately, treating chlamydia is relatively easy several antibiotics have proven to be very effective. there's some good news tonight on teens and drugs: the national institutes of health reports fewer kids are using methamphetamines... but experts say there are some alarming trends that have them worried... the national institute of drug abuse surveyed over 46- thousand middle and high school students and most say they're not using drugs. use of meth is down. so is cocaine.. cigarettes and alcohol. and there's no increase in teenssing lsd... ecstasy... heroin... or "date rape" drugs like g- h-b. still, one in every three high school seniors say they've abused drugs in the past year -- mostly, marijuana. and prescription drug use is on the rise.

citigroup announced shares were up, and the nasdaq was also up today endin end. >>> eye doctors around the globe are seeing a huge jump in people suffering from nearsightedness. 40% of young people ages 12 to 24 are nearsighted, up 25% from the 1970s. some thing staring at a computer screen may change the shape our eyeballs. >>> the debate over medical marijuana may be fueling a jump in the number of teens smoking pot. the national institute on drug abuse says the number of teenagers using marijuana rose among eighth, tenth and 12th gradest this last year. the survey also shows more teens

arvin ahmadi / high school senior"there are all these organizations that are fighting against - you know, they're fighting for - legalization of marijuana and things of that sort. that just throws kids off."prescription drug abuse is mixed: one in 10 high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin. 3 3 nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse"kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam."also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high. more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've tried it. 3 3 one reason alcohol use is down, is because younger teens - 8th and 10th graders - say it's harder for them to get it. 3 3 3

methamphetamin es -- one of the most dangerous illegal drugs out there. but as tracie potts reports, it's what's in your medicine chest that experts worry about. the national institute of drug abuse surveyed over 46-thousand middle and high school students and most say they're not using drugs. but for those who are, there are some disturbing trends. use of methamphetamin es is down. so is cocaine.. cigarettes and alcohol. and there's no increase in teens using lsd... ecstasy... heroin... or "date rape" drugs like ghb and rohypnol. "if parents, the schools, the neighborhood and faith based groups are involved in educating kids about drug problems, we reduce the problem."

the survey is conducted by the national institute on drug abuse. it's been measuring drug, alcohol, and cigarette use since 1975. for more information about the study or to read it in detail, go to wctv-dot-tv and click on this story. thanks tara. c-t scans are one of the most popular diagnostic tests used today. but two new studies are raising concerns. researchers found that computed tomography scans can involve much higher doses of radiation than originally thought, and could lead to new cases of cancer. and the data shows that could be as many as 29 thousand new cases. 70 million ct tests were conducted in 2007, up from just 3 million in 1980. "i don't want patients not to get the ct scans that they need but we've also started to use ct scaning for much smaler reasons ." scientists are trying to find alternatives that expose patients to les radiation.. and

nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse :56 - 1:03) "kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam." also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high. more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've tried it. i'm tracie potts in washington - back to you. starting today, all iowans are eligible to receive an h1n1 flu vaccination the state's department of?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?? ?? ?? ??????he??al??th?? p??ra??is??ed?? l??oc??al?? p??ub??li??c?? ?? ?? ?? ??????he??al??th?? a??ge??nc??ie??s ??in?? g??et??ti??ng?? ?? ?? ?? ??????th??os??e ??at?? h??ig??he??st??-r??is??k???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?? ?? ?? ??????va??cc??in??at??ed??. ??no??w,?? t??he?? a??ge??nc??y?? ?? ?? ?? ??????sa??ys??, ??it??'s?? t??im??e ??to?? e??xp??an??d?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?? ?? ?? ??????h1??n1?? v??ac??ci??na??ti??on??s ??to?? t??he?? ?? ?? ?? ??????ge??ne??ra??l ??pu??bl??ic??. ??pu??bl??ic?????????????????????????? ?? ?? ?? ??????he??al??th?? o??ff??ic??ia??ls?? p??re??di??ct?? ?? ?? ?? ??????an??ot??he??r ??wa??ve?? o??f ??h1??n1?? i??ll??ne??ss?? ?? ?? ?? ??????in?? l??at??e ??ja??nu??ar??y ??an??d???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?? ?? ?? ??????fe??br??ua??ry??.?? ?? ?? ?? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? the siouxland district health department has scheduled two more h1n1 vaccination clinics in the next few weeks. the first is on sunday, december 20th-- from one to four p-m-- at the long lines family rec center. then, another clinic will be

dollars in state funding sinc last year. that's nearly equal to the combined budgets for the school of nursing and the school of allied health. officials say dozens of jobs could be cut next year. a survey released today shows metamphetamine use and smoking among u-s teenagers has ádroppedá.. but declines in marijuana use have stalled. only about 1-percent of high school seniors say theye used meth -- while cigarette smoking has also dropped to its lowest level since 19-75. still -- experts say teens continue to abuse prescription drugs at an alarming rate. the survey was done by the national institute on drug abuse. crooks pulled off an armored car heist in sin city -- and got away with a large amountf cash! we'll tell you how they pulled off their crime. plus: a fit of road rage leads to gunfire.. and now a firefighter is battling to survive. and: all new tonight on kctv5 news at six: hundreds of

there's some good news tonight on teens and drugs. fewer kids are using methampheta mines -- one of the most dangerous illicit drugs out there. but it's what's in your medicine chest that experts are worrying about. prescription drug abuse is mixed one in 10 high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin. and not all teens are using for the usual reasons. < (sot: nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse :56 - 1:03) "kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam."> one in three high school seniors say they've abused drugs in the past year -- mostly, marijuana. the survey found more teens now think it's safe. a murphysboro, illinois man was arrested after admitting he shot the family dog. 42 year old james wooldridge told police he shot the dog because it was not trained and wouldn't listen to him. officers found the 5 month old shitzu rat terrier mix dead on the couch

/ ite house office of national drug policy :15 - :21) " parents, the schools, the groups are involved in educati redu high school seniors say they've abused drugs in the past year -- mostly, marijuana. the survey found more teens now think it's safe. (sot: arvin ahmadi / high school senior :32 - :39) "there are all these organizations that ar they're fighting for - legalization of marijuana and things of that sort. that just throws kids off." prescription drug abuse is mixed: one in 10 high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin. (sot: nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse :56 - 1:03) "kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam." also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high. more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've tried it. one reason alcohol use

kristen dahlgren, nbc news. gilette has said it would limit tiger's role in its marketing for now... at&t is "evaluating", but nike and e-a sports have both said they are standing by the golfer and look forward to his return... as does the pga tour. in the past ratings have fallen 50 percent when woods wasn't playing. there's some good news tonight .. on teens and drugs -- use of methamphetamines is down. so is cocaine.. cigarettes and alcohol. and there's no increase in teens using lsd... ecstasy... heroin... or "date rape" drugs like ghb and rohypnol. still, one in every three high school seniors say they've abused drugs in the past year -- mostly, marijuana. the survey from the national institute of health found more teens now think it's safe. prescription drug abuse is mixed: one in 10 high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit

is down. so is cocaine.. cigarettes and alcohol. and there's no increase in tens using lsd. ecstasy... heroin... or "date rape" drugs like ghb and rohypnol. (sot: gil kerlikowske / white house ofice of national drug policy) "if parents, the schols, the neighborhod and faith based groups are involved in educating kids about drug problems, we reduce the problem." still, one in every thre high schol seniors say they've abused drugs in the past year -- mostly, marijuana. the survey found more teens now think it's safe. (sot: arvin ahmadi / high school senior) "there are al these organizations that are fighting against - you know, they're fighting for - legalization of marijuana and things of that sort. that just throws kids off." prescription drug abuse is mixed: one in 10 high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin. (sot: nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse) "kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam." also new this year: abuse

representatives from the virginia department of social services needs resource families. these families become foster parents, adopt or kee p foster children for a short time. there are more than 6,000 children in foster care and they need homes. these lines will be open until 6:30 tonight. >>> there's some good news tonight on t eens and drugs. the national institutes of health report that fewer children are using methamphetamine, but it is what is in your medicine chest that experts are worried about most. tracy potts has more on prescription drug abuse that parents and teens need to know. >> hey there, curt. we all need to know about this. now we have more information to look at. nida, the national institute for drug abuse and the university of michigan teamed up, surveyed more than 46,000

s. >> premier will -- italy's premier will be in the hospital for another day after a violent weekend. a protester broke silvio burr less coney's teeth. the attacker is in police custody. >> mixed news about teen drug use in the u.s. the national institute of drug abuse surveyed students and most of them reported they're not using drugs. in fact, use of meth, lsd,

to get two of the trains back to a platform, but a fire truck had to be called into to get the passengers off the third one. a new way to get high among teens... doesn't have anything to do with pills! it called the choking game. adolescents put pressure on their necks... until they eventually pass out. the goal is to get a euphoric feeling. but the "game" could prove to be deadly. researchers say doctors need to get more accurate information about the choking game -- so they can discuss the risks with patients and their parents. there's good and bad news about teens and drug use. according to the national institute of drug abuse... less teens are using methamphetamines... cocaine... cigarettes and alcohol.but stats of prescription drug abuse... is mixed.this includes an increase of the newest drug on the radar... adderall. <<"kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam.">>also

seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin. (sot: nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse) "kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam." also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high. more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've tried it. one reason alcohol use is down, is because younger teens - 8th and 10th graders - say it's harder for them to get it. more than 400 jobs are headed to the research triangle park. gov. bev perdue says international risk management consultant, iem, will move its headquarters from baton rouge, la., to rtp. the company will create 430 jobs over the next six years. iem is a privately

using methamphetamines -- one of the most dangerous illegal drugs out there. that word tonight from the national institutes of health. but it's what's in your medicine chest that experts worry about. tracie potts is in washington d.c. with new trends in prescription drug abuse that parents and teens need to know. the national institute of drug abuse surveyed over 46-thousand middle and high school students and most say they're not using drugs. but for those who are, there are some disturbing trends. (--- insert pkg ---) use of methamphetamines is down. so is cocaine.. cigarettes and alcohol. and the's no increase in teens using lsd... ecstasy... heroin... drugs like ghb and rohypnol. (sot: gil kerlikowske / white house office of national drug policy) "if parents, the schools, the neighborhood and faith based groups are involved in educating kids about drug problems, we reduce the problem." still, one in every three high school seniors say they've abused drugs in the past year -- mostly, marijuana. the sury found more teens now think it's safe. (sot: arvin ahmadi / high school senior) "there are all these organizations that are fighting against - you know, they're fighting for - legalization of marijuana and things of that sort. that just throws kids off." prescription drug abuse is mixed: one in 10 high school

that's all for witn news at five. five.dave jordan and lynnette taylor join us now for witn news at 5-30. 5-30. thanks christine. coming up tonight on witn news at 5:30... 5:30...the national institute of drug abuse surveyed over 46-thousand middle and high school students and most say they're not using drugs. but for those who are, there are some disturbing trends. plus, a disaster management consultant will move its headquarters to our state, bring with it bring more than four hundred jobs in the next six years.witn news at 5:30 starts fewer kids are

just throws kids off." prescription drug abuse is mixed: one in 10 high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin. (sot: nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse :56 - 1:03) "kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepe for an exam." also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high. more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've tried it. one reason alcohol use is down is because younger teens - 8th and 10th graders - say it's harder for them to get it. i'm tracie potts in washington - back to you.> more local news from across the alleghenies -- freezing rain caught drivers and roads crews off guard yesterday. new at six -- we'll take a look at the damage done.

senior :32 - :39)"there are all these organizations that are fighting against - you know,they're fighting for - legalization of marijuana and things of that sort. thatjust throws kids off."prescription drug abuse is mixed:one in 10 high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year.but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin.and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drugritalin.(sot: nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse :56 - 1:03)"kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam."also new this year:abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake.and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high.more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've tried it.(--- reporter live tag ---)one reason alcohol use is down is because younger teens - 8th and 10th graders- say it's harder for them to get it.i'm tracie potts in washington - back to you. still ahead -- we'll speak

meth is one of the most dangerous illegal drugs out there. now a few report says fewer kids are using meth. the same is true for cocaine, cigarettes and alcohol. but it's what is in your medicine cabinet that experts say you need to worry about most. the national institute of drug abuse found one in three teens used drugs in the last year. popular prescription drugs vicodin, oxycontin and adderall.

national institutes of health reports fewer kids are using methamphetamines -- one of the most dangerous illegal drugs out there. but it's what's in your medicine chest that experts worry about. tracie potts is live in washington with new trends in prescription drug abuse that parents and teens need to know. tape / gil kerlikowske / white house office of national drug policy tape / arvin ahmadi / high school senior tape / nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse the national institute of drug abuse surveyed over 46-thousand middle and high school students and most say they're not using drugs. but for those who are, there ar disturbing trends.

- that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin. (sot: nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse :56 - 1:03) "kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam." also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high. more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've tried it. (audio tag) tracie potts, nbc news, washington the information came from an annual report conducted by the the information came from an annual report conducted by the university of michigan. if you think big banks aren't

abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin.< nora volkow, national institute on drug abuse: "kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but also as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam."> also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high. more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've tried it. one reason alcohol use is down, is because younger teens - 8th and 10th graders - say it's harder for them to get it. tracie potts, nbc news, washington. single-digit temperatures this morning -- and continuing cold through the week -- can present a life-threating challenge for those who might get caught outside... we're talking about hypothermia. joining us to talk preventative steps ... is doctor matt lunning -- the chief resident of internal medicine at the university of nebraska medical center.

holiday season? just log onto our website.. w-w-l-p dotsi-com and click your vote. we will have results tonight on 22-new ts at 11. it seems more teens are saying no...to some drugs. that's according to the 2009 "monitoring the future" survey by the national institute on drug abuse. it shows metamphetamine use among teens is at its lost rate in the survey's 10 year history. cigarret.te smoking is also at its lowest point. however, marijuana us e rates appear to have stalled and presc sription ndrug use is still high. one holyoke medical center psychologist says it's likely because meds are more accessible. ib so many kids are taking prescription drugs or theitir parents are taking trehem, prescribed legitimately by a physician. once those durgs arnce there they're right by the taking of someone else or selling. dr. abbott says the survey findings help health officials identify which campaigns need to be launched to curb addiction trends.

) the national institute of drug abuse surveyed institute of drug abuse surveyed over 46-thousand middle and high school students and most say they're not using drugs. but for those who are, there are some disturbing trends. use of methamphetamines is down. so is cocaine.. cigarettes and alcohol. and there's no increase in teens using lsd... ecstasy ... heroin... or "date rape" drugs like ghb and rohypnol. "if parents, the schools, the neighborhood and faith based groups are involved in educating kids about drug problems, we reduce the problem." still, one in every three high school seniors say they've abused drugs in the past year -- mostly, marijuana. the survey found more teens now think it's safe. "there are all these organizations that are fighting against - you know, they're fighting for - legalization of marijuana and things of that sort. that just throws kids off." prescription drug abuse is mixed: one in 10 high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year. but more

survey on teen drug use has found that fewer high schoolers are using methamphetamin e, but more have turned to prescription drugs. the survey which asks 8th, 10th, and 12th graders about drug use, shows the percentage of teens using meth has dropped significantly over the years. alcohol use is also down, but the survey shows fewer teens view binge drinking as harmful. "alcohol was the most common and it was kind of a weekend routine, it was normal for everybody to do that. a few kids wandered inot the hard drugs." seven of the top ten drugs abused by 12th graders were prescription drugs. this survey was conducted by the national institute on drug abuse. at 6 o'clock, we'l take a look at how one county is battling drugs. officials say drug and alcohol use is rampant in schols and students are becoming abusers at an early age. but kids in the rose city are learning to."just say no".

our third story tonight -- a survey our third story tonight -- a survey on teens and drugs: the national institute of health reports fewer kids are using methamphetamines, but it's what's in your medicine chest that experts are worring about. tracie potts has details. ) the national institute of drug abuse surveyed over 46-thousand middle and high abuse surveyed over 46-thousand middle and high

reduce the problem."still, one in every three high school seniors say they've abused drugs in the past year -- mostly, marijuana. the survey found more teens now think it's safe.(sot: arvin ahmadi / high school senior)"there are all these organizations that are fighting against - you know, they're fighting for - legalization of marijuana and things of that sort. that just throws kids off."prescription drug abuse is mixed: one in 10 high school seniors use vicodin - that's less than last year. but more younger teens admit abusing the painkiller oxycontin. and, new on the radar: adderall - which seems to be replacing the adhd drug ritalin. (sot: nora volkow / national institute on drug abuse)"kids are using them for two reasons: to get high, but al as cognitive enhancers when they want to prepare for an exam."also new this year: abuse of provigil - a drug that keeps people with sleep disorders awake. and salvia -- a mexican herb that teens chew or smoke to get high. more than one in 20 high school seniors say they've tried it. >; one reason

new study from the white house is taking a closer look wmbf news online journalist meghan miller is live in the studio.. meghan -- how did this come about? the national institute on drug abuse says the answer is simple -- it's from debate over the use of medical marijuana. m-s-nbc says a national survey of 8th.. 10th.. and 12th graders shows 26.7 percent of sophomores have used pot in the last month.

are a few things later today. the national institute on drug abuse will announce the results of the "2009 monitoring the future" survey.the survey tracks drug abuse trends of high school students including their attitudes toward specific drugs. the jefferson county board of education will hold a special meeting today.funding and district initiatives will be discussed at the meeting this evening.the u-s surgeon