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System Cuts Teenage Problem Behaviors

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

A new adolescent prevention strategy has reduced drug use and performance of risky behaviors in a multi-state intervention. The initiative, termed "Communities That Care," ...

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Less Depression Among Moderate Drinkers

Friday, August 28th, 2009

A new study suggests consumption of a moderate amount of alcohol is associated with lower levels of depression and anxiety. In the study, ...

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Risky Teen Behavior May Signify a Mature Brain

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

A surprise research finding suggests teens who engage in dangerous activities have brain patterns associated with a mature or adult ...

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Worry Yourself To Death

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

New research suggests personality traits associated with chronic worrying can lead to an earlier death. Scientists from Purdue University say the early demise results, at ...

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Substance Abuse Tied to Violence in Schizophrenia

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

New research reveals schizophrenia and violence are linked -- albeit only by drug and alcohol abuse. The study also finds that the ...

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Temptation Is a Powerful Force

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

Enticement is as old as the original sin with modern twists including marital affairs, Ponzi schemes, and personal battles with obesity and drugs. For some, all that they have worked for is lost and for ...

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Mental Health Prevention for Young Adults

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Over the last few decades a disturbing trend in health care is the increased prevalence of mental disorders among young adults. Experts ...

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Misdiagnosis of ADHD

Monday, July 20th, 2009

Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) have a high risk of psychiatric problems, particularly attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), conduct disorder, or both. ...

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Teen Drinking Linked to Behavior Problems

Friday, July 17th, 2009

Heavy-drinking adolescents are more likely than their peers to have behavioral and attention problems and suffer from anxiety and depression. Investigators ...

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