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The Growing Problem of Compulsive Gambling in Women

Gambling has traditionally been considered a “bad habit” associated with men. However, this recreational pastime is looked at quite differently today. More and more women are engaging in gambling than ever before. Because it is so addictive, “gambling addiction” is now formally recognized as a mental health condition that knows no boundaries when it comes to gender. Continue Reading

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Binge Eating Among Older Adults

Eating disorders are often associated by the general public as being limited to white suburban teenage girls who choose a certain lifestyle to be thin as a result of their vanity. Despite increased awareness about eating disorders, there is still a perception that those with eating disorders have chosen to adhere to their dangerous behaviors. Continue Reading

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Teens Still Getting High from Choking Game

Decades ago, the media rang the alarms about a game teens were reportedly playing in which they tried to get a “high” from cutting off oxygen to the brain through various means of choking. Young people scoffed, quick to brush off the choking game as sensationalized media hype rather than a serious threat. Now, a new study shows that the choking game is really happening, and more often than any parent would like to believe. Continue Reading

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15% of Americans Are Drug or Alcohol Addicts by Age 14 Years Old

Americans start their drug and alcohol abuse early — in fact, more than 15% of American teenagers need the criteria for substance abuse, according to a new study from the University of Bordeaux in France. Continue Reading

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Popular Pinterest Boards May Encourage Eating Disorders in Women

Many women love to get on Pinterest for creative household ideas and craft interests. What many don’t know is that the website also has posted horrifying pictures of rail thin women that could encourage eating disorders among those who view them. Continue Reading

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The Effects of a Teen’s Environment Linked to Alcohol Abuse

The saying it takes a village to raise a child is so true and it could be even more important in the adolescent years.

According to a recent report, researchers have learned that a pre-teen/teenager’s social and family environment weigh heavily on the likelihood for them to abuse alcohol when they are underage. Their social environment includes school classmates and friends in the neighborhoods in which they live. Continue Reading

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Bullying is Linked to Substance Abuse

While the act of bullying is not limited to Middle School and High School students, the impacts are much more life-threatening than they were on the Elementary School playground. In Elementary School, once the bully left the scene you were safe. But with teenagers, bullies leave behind pain and insecurity that sometimes makes the teen turn against themselves by hurting their body with drugs or alcohol. Continue Reading

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Parents: Watch Out for Teen Cough Medicine Abuse

With all the headline stories on the news about teen drug and alcohol abuse, parents may become somewhat inured to the reality that’s going on with their own teens. What many parents don’t suspect or even know about is the fact that a growing number of teens in America are abusing cough medicine. Continue Reading

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Studies Show Smartphones Can Be Addictive With Negative Consequences

Martin Lindstorm, smartphone brand consultant, claims the three most powerful sounds are baby giggles, an Intel chime and a vibrating cell phone. Although texting and smartphone application addictions are not yet recognized as a medical condition, there have been several studies done on whether these technologies can be addictive and have negative effects. Continue Reading

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Teenagers Losing Important Sleep Patterns Due to Excessive Technology Use

According to a recent report from New Delhi, many teenagers are spending such excessive amounts of time involved with some form of technology that they are developing resulting health problems. Devices such as cell phones, computers and video games are causing teenagers to lose healthy sleep patterns resulting in depression and obesity, highlighted a recent news article. Continue Reading