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Definition Of Substance Abuse
Health Encyclopedia: Drug Abuse
Heroin abuse; Substance abuse; Marijuana abuse; Illicit drug abuse; Narcotic abuse; Cocaine abuse; Hallucinogen abuse; PCP abuse; LSD abuse
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Substance Abuse and Anxiety
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertPeople with anxiety disorders are more likely to abuse alcohol or other substances than people... Read more »
Virginia Tech Tragedy Sharpens Focus on Relationship Between Violence and Mental Illness
By Paul Ballas , Health ExpertThe April 16th shooting at Virginia Tech which led to over 30 students and faculty killed was the... Read more »
Mental Illness Alone Does Not Predict Violence
By Jerry Kennard , Health ExpertMental illness has always provided a convenient if frequently erroneous explanation for acts of... Read more »
ADHD Treatment in Adult Correctional Facilities
By ADDA , Health Expert...adults in correctional facilities also have a history of substance abuse; most facilities limit... Read more »
Cassie as a Recovery Tool
By Sue Bergeson , Health ExpertMy little dog Cassie would strenuously object to being called a recovery tool. She is after all a... Read more »
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ADHD and Substance Abuse
...every aspect of someone’s life. It can interfere with normal activities. Some of the major symptoms of substance abuse include: Problems in school, decline in grades, failure to complete... Read more »Depression Basics
Everyone experiences some unhappiness, often as a result of a change, either in the form of a setback or a loss, or simply, as Freud said, "everyday misery." The painful feelings that... Read more »Alcoholism: Resources
www.niaaa.nih.gov -- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholismwww.samhsa.gov -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrationwww.ncadi.samhsa.gov -- National... Read more »Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Treatment
A combination of a psychostimulant, most commonly methylphenidate (Ritalin), and cognitive-behavioral therapy is proving to be the best option for treatment of children with ADHD.In 1999, a... Read more »Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Complications
Emotional DisordersMore than half of children with attention-deficit disorder have accompanying disorders, including anxiety, depression, and conduct disorders. Children with ADHD who... Read more »
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Substance Abuse Treatment Helpful in Pregnancies
July 07, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research reveals treating pregnant women for substance abuse early in their pregnancy can help achieve the same health and... Read summary »
Substance Abuse Overlooked in Elderly
August 18, 2008By Kirsten Houmann, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Experts say substance abuse issues in the elderly are largely... Read summary »
Recovery Organizations Benefit Teens Too
June 06, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Both Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) can help kids trying to recover from substance abuse. Results of a... Read summary »
Keeping Teens Safe Online
January 08, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than half of 18-year-olds may be jeopardizing their safety and future well-being through the information they display on... Read summary »
New study looks at ADHD, substance abuse link
September 22, 2008A new study is going to examine the links between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and substance abuse. This European project will last 14... Read summary »
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