Principles of care established for young adults with substance use disorders
Supplement published in Pediatrics highlights evidence on how best to address this unique age group
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One in four women with ADHD has attempted suicide
Women with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are eight times more likely to attempt suicide, while men with ADHD are four and a half times more likely; parental violence and substance dependence increase the prevalence of suicide attempts
Read moreBlood alcohol levels much lower than the legal limit impair hand-eye coordination
In previous studies, eye movements and vision were only affected at blood alcohol concentrations (BACs) approaching the legal limit for
Read moreHow hope can make you happier with your lot
Having hope for the future could protect people from risky behaviours such as drinking and gambling – according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
Read moreCOVID-19 cuts into college students’ drinking
PISCATAWAY, NJ – When college campuses closed in the spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the quantity of alcohol consumed
Read moreStudy: Surge of teen vaping levels off, but remains high as of early 2020
Findings released today from the most recent Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey of substance use behaviors and related attitudes among
Read moreYoung people who go to bed later drink and smoke more due to their impulsivity
Young people who prefer to stay up late are more impulsive than their peers who go to bed earlier, which
Read moreNew study shows every week of lockdown increases binge drinking
Study participants who regularly drank at harmful levels shown to consume six drinks per session, compared to two alcoholic beverages for those less regular binge drinkers
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Experts available to speak about COVID’s impact on those with substance use disorder this holiday season
From a deadly pandemic to divisive politics, there were already plenty of reasons why someone could turn to substance abuse
Read moreDrinking blocks a chemical that promotes attention
Norepinephrine release to cells is diminished, causing cascade of effects
Read morePatients with heart rhythm disorder warned against heavy alcohol consumption
Sophia Antipolis, 2 December 2020: Fourteen drinks a week is linked with a higher risk of health problems including stroke
Read moreSmoking, tobacco use among teens continues to drop even as use of e-cigs grows
Despite the increase in use of e-cigarettes among adolescents, cigarette and smokeless tobacco prevalence declined more rapidly between 2012 and
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