Peer pressure to use alcohol and drugs can contribute to substance use disorders, potentially leading to addiction. Peer pressure can be both positive and negative, as in some cases, people may put ...

In today’s world, peer pressure and the influence of social media have become increasingly difficult for children — particularly young girls — to navigate. As a parent, educator or mentor you’ve ...

To all of those students at Hartwick College and the State University College at Oneonta people who work so hard to make the OH-Fest the outstanding event that it is, we offer these words of advice … ...

Peer pressure will always exist it’s a part of growing up, working, and living in society. What truly matters is how you respond. By knowing your values, choosing your company carefully, and learning ...

Neil Bernstein, a clinical psychologist writes about how to understand peer pressure, sex and talk to teenagers about it. You can read an excerpt from his book, "How to Keep Your Teenagers Out of ...

When I was a child, one of the things that upset me the most was watching friends be mean to other kids—whether it was a classmate they didn’t like or someone who was just going about their day being ...