by APFLI | Dec 31, 2015 | Right to Life - Archive
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death among youths and young adults aged 16–25 years in the United States (1). The prevalence of drinking and driving among high school students aged 16–19 years has declined by 54%, from 22.3% in 1991 to 10.3% in 2011...
by APFLI | Jan 3, 2008 | Studies - General Research
WOMEN HAVING ABORTIONS MORE LIKELY TO ABUSE DRUGS, ALCOHOL STUDY SHOWS. Women who have abortions are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol compared with those who carry a pregnancy to term, a new Australian study shows. The results of the study are important...
by APFLI | Jul 23, 2007 | Reasons for Abstinence
Premarital sex places young persons at immediate risk for pregnancy and increases their risk for all STDs/STIs, including HIV. More than 700,000 teenagers become pregnant each year (updated August 2007)… More than 700,000 teenagers become pregnant each year.(1)...
by APFLI | Mar 30, 2007 | Abstinence - Archive
A new report by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University found that forty-nine per cent (3.8 million) of full time college students binge drink and/or abuse prescription and illegal drugs. The study, titled Wasting the Best...
by APFLI | Aug 27, 2005 | Parent Resources
One conversation with your child about risky behaviors is not enough. Introduce the subject when a child is still very young, in simple language and with clear rules. As your child grows, repeat the message in more mature terms. Here are some suggestions to help...
