Posts Tagged ‘substance abuse’
College doesn’t raise risk of substance abuse
PENN STATE (US) — Despite the high level of binge drinking on college campuses, enrollment doesn’t lead to substance abuse later in adulthood—and in some cases, may actually prevent it. Continue…
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Health & Medicine - Feb 11, 2013 12:44 - 0 Comments
Drug abuse rates higher in teens with ADHD
U. PITTSBURGH (US) — Adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to have problems with substance abuse and cigarette use compared to teens without ADHD, research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 30, 2012 15:40 - 0 Comments
Racial bias linked to substance abuse
PURDUE (US) — Blacks who feel mistreated and discriminated against are more likely to abuse alcohol and illegal drugs, a new study reports. (more…)
Society & Culture - Nov 27, 2012 16:49 - 3 Comments
Just say no: Is going negative the wrong approach?
INDIANA U. (US) — Negative anti-drug messages—like the frying egg “This is your brain on drugs” campaign—may not be an effective way to reach people dealing with substance abuse, a study of brain activity shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Oct 8, 2012 12:40 - 2 Comments
Youth struggle with alcohol, drugs after detention
NORTHWESTERN (US) — Five years after leaving juvenile detention more than 45 percent of males and nearly 30 percent of females have one or more psychiatric disorders, a recent study shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - May 2, 2012 10:28 - 0 Comments
Friends’ parents impact teen drinking
PENN STATE (US) — The parents of high school students’ friends can have as much effect on whether teens drink alcohol or use drugs as their own parents. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 28, 2012 9:46 - 0 Comments
To curb employee drug use, train bosses
U. BUFFALO (US) — To minimize employees’ on-the-job substance use and intoxication, supervisors need to know it when they see it—and be willing to confront offenders. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 31, 2012 11:08 - 4 Comments
Homeless curb drinking with open alcohol policy
U. WASHINGTON (US) — According to researchers, it may be counterproductive to ban alcohol from housing for chronically homeless alcoholics. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 26, 2012 12:15 - 0 Comments
Uptick in meth use after brief decline
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — Despite a decrease a few years ago, researchers say methamphetamine use is on the rise again nationally. (more…)
Society & Culture - Oct 24, 2011 10:49 - 1 Comment
Alcohol brand names pop up on Top 40
U. PITTSBURGH (US) — The average U.S. adolescent is heavily exposed to alcohol brand references in popular music, new research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 22, 2011 10:57 - 0 Comments
Energy drinks give musicians added high
U. BUFFALO (US) — Musicians who consume energy drinks are more likely to abuse alcohol and prescription drugs, according to a new study. (more…)
Top Stories - May 16, 2011 10:31 - 1 Comment
Hand sanitizers affect alcohol tests
U. FLORIDA (US) — Frequent use of hand sanitizers can cause a false positive result on certain types of tests that screen for alcohol use. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 30, 2011 10:38 - 0 Comments
Past abuse linked to low-weight births
U. WASHINGTON (US) — Mothers who were abused as children have increased risk for giving birth to low-weight babies, a condition linked to infant mortality and chronic health problems. (more…)
Top Stories - Jan 27, 2011 18:14 - 4 Comments
Impulsive kids at risk for debt, drug abuse
DUKE (US) — Children who struggle with self-control early in life are more likely to face health and financial problems—and even have a criminal record—as adults. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jun 28, 2010 16:29 - 5 Comments
Depressed lose financially by playing it safe
CORNELL (US)—The way many workers manage their retirement assets may ignore the effects of mental health disorders or substance abuse problems on investment decisions, according to new research. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 24, 2010 12:03 - 2 Comments
Ignoring stress detours steps to recovery
PENN STATE (US)—Recovering addicts who avoid coping with stress, succumb easily to substance use cravings, making them more likely to relapse during recovery, according to behavioral researchers. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 15, 2010 10:22 - 4 Comments
Psychopaths’ brains seek rewards at all costs
VANDERBILT (US)—The brains of psychopaths appear to be wired to keep seeking a reward regardless of the consequences, according to new research. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 28, 2010 12:20 - 3 Comments
Welfare reform from the street up
U. CHICAGO (US)—Providing a street-level perspective on welfare reform, a new book reveals a world of struggle for people living in Philadelphia row houses, where many residents contend with long histories of drug addiction and alcoholism. (more…)
Society & Culture - Oct 26, 2009 16:59 - 2 Comments
Ringing up subjects to collect real-time data
U. BUFFALO (US)—An automated voice system is helping researchers collect data via cell phone from participants enrolled in studies on alcohol, marijuana, and the situational factors that surround their use. (more…)
