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Parental support key in avoiding drug abuse in adolescents

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A recent study found that a parent’s high level of disapproval regarding drugs actually mitigated a teen’s risk of drug abuse. The study, published in...

Positive aspects of youth development and drug use examined in new...

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A 2017 study published in the Journal of Drug Issues sought to examine the perceived strengths of teenagers entering rehab for substance use disorders...

Asking the right questions before taking prescription opioids

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More Americans are now becoming aware of the nationwide opioid epidemic that continues to affect millions of people. However, it’s just as critical for...

The legal consequences of using drugs while pregnant

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Drug abuse among pregnant women surfaced as a public health problem in the U.S. in the 80s, and legislators have been discussing contrasting views...

Technologies to prevent drug diversion gain traction amidst opioid crisis

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Misuse of prescription pills continues to be a growing public health problem in the U.S. It is estimated that 20 percent of adults, or...

New York State to spend $8.1 million to expand addiction treatment...

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On Thursday, New York State officials announced more than $8 million in funding to be allocated to addiction treatment programs in the western and...

Does sobriety alleviate or aggravate the stress of motherhood?

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Pregnant women in different parts of the world are warned about the dangers of consuming alcohol and/or drugs. While most of them try to...

Apps to maintain sobriety

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The modern world is evolving to meet the demands of people struggling with ongoing sobriety, and they’re doing it with smartphone apps aiming to...

The impact of addiction on siblings

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Ian Jones of Lake Forest, Calif., died from a drug overdose in his sister April’s arms in October 2014. He was 26 years old. “I...

Four personality traits linked to higher risk of teen addiction, research...

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A program developed by Patricia Conrod, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Montréal aims to correlate certain personality...
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