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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

What Is Abuse

Study examines link between ADHD meds, drug abuse

October 03, 2008
A second study has shown that taking stimulant medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder does not increase a child's risk of abusing drugs as a teen-ager. Researchers found that boys who began taking Ritalin at 6 or 7 had the same rate of drug abuse as young adults as a group of young men who did not have ADHD and did not take Ritalin. Boys who started taking Ritalin at ages 8 through 12 did have a higher rate of future drug abuse, the study found. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Did Diprivan Lead to Michael Jackson's Death?
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...Jackson and other celebrities who have fallen victim to drug abuse in the search for a good... Read more »

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What is a Panic Attack?
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...problems, for example:  Higher risk of alcohol or drug abuse Higher risk of suicide attempts ... Read more »

Health Guide

ADHD and Substance Abuse
...judgment, perception, attention and physical control.  According to the 1996 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, 10% of all Americans abuse alcohol. In addition, a study showed that of... Read more »
Treatment Agreements: What You Need to Know Before Signing
...trustworthy and wouldn't abuse drugs, there's no way for the doctor to know that.  Because there is so much drug abuse today, physicians have to be extra vigilant.  If they are found to be... Read more »
Viral Hepatitis
...are exposed to blood in their occupation (e.g., hospital employees, paramedics, etc.), intravenous drug abusers, people who have had blood transfusions, and anyone who is sexually active should be... Read more »
Bipolar Depression: What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?
...grandeur or inflated self-esteem Increased performance of goal directed activities Alcohol or drug abuse Irritable or angry Irresponsible spending Engaged in dangerous, unprotected... Read more »
Understanding Chronic Pain
...being addicted and pressure them to quit taking their medication.  Given all we hear in the news about drug abuse, it's understandable that loved ones would be concerned.  However, there is an... Read more »

Medications

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...patients, especially if there is a history of alcohol or drug abuse. These patients may be more... Read more »

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...patients, especially if there is a history of alcohol or drug abuse. These patients may be more... Read more »

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...patients, especially if there is a history of alcohol or drug abuse. These patients may be more... Read more »

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...patients, especially if there is a history of alcohol or drug abuse. These patients may be more... Read more »

Related News

Substance Abuse Overlooked in Elderly
August 18, 2008

By Kirsten Houmann, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Experts say substance abuse issues in the elderly are largely... Read summary »

Genes Help Kick Habit
July 02, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) The power to quit smoking may be in your genes. For the first time, researchers have identified gene patters that appear to... Read summary »

Multiple Births Up Depression Risk
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Having more than one baby at a time puts new moms at significantly higher risk for postpartum depression. That's the key finding... Read summary »

Genetics Make Quitting Harder
July 18, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) Overcoming nicotine addition is tough for everyone, but a new study shows genetic variations make it particularly hard for... Read summary »

Sports May Not Benefit Everyone
September 30, 2009

Contrary to popular belief, sports may not benefit everyone. According to two studies, the effects of playing a sport differ between children growing... Read summary »