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National Study Finds 90 Percent of Addictions Begin in Teenage Years
Ninety percent of all Americans currently diagnosed with a drug addiction began using alcohol, tobacco, or other illicit substances in their adolescent years, according to a new national study from Columbia University’s National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA).
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Spice Use Increases in Military, May Affect Mental Health
U.S. military service branches including the Navy and Air Force have reported recent increases in abuse of synthetic cannabinoids—known as ‘fake pot’ or ‘Spice’—among their service members, leading to several service members’ subsequent discharge. Because these ‘legal’ synthetic substances have high potential for abuse and risk of psychotic effects, the U.S. Armed Forces has enforced a zero-tolerance policy regarding the use of any products containing the chemicals.
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Alcohol and Marijuana Use Increasing in Ontario, Canada
Daily drinking and marijuana use have increased in Ontario, Canada, along with levels of psychological distress, according to the most recent survey of Ontario adults from the Centre for Addition and Mental Health (CAMH). The CAMH Monitor survey is the longest-running survey tracking mental health and addiction among adults in Ontario.
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Use of Drugs, Alcohol May Put Patients at Risk for Not Receiving Preventative Screenings
Whether or not a patient abuses alcohol or drugs may influence the type of health screenings they receive, says a study highlighted in recent medical news.
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Addiction to Internet Pornography Can Be as Severe as Street Drugs
At least 200,000 people in the U.S. are spending around 11 hours a week doing something few would be willing to talk about – using Internet pornography. Continue Reading
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Substance Abuse among Veterans with Mental Illnesses
Substance abuse treatment centers are becoming more focused at providing treatment for the whole person, screening patients for mental disorders and other health problems. Their focus is in helping the patient achieve full recovery and avoid relapse. Continue Reading
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Media Addiction Study Shows College Students are Lost or Anxious Without Their Devices
Many college students seem physically morphed with some sort of electronic gadget, from their iPod to their smartphone and devices for texting, with some type of media seemingly attached to their body. Recent research says the concept of physical attachment may actually be near to the truth, with many students showing signs of media addiction and expressing comments related to withdrawal when their media forms were removed.
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Tracing Genetic Causes to Addiction Severity
xperts have known for a long time that there was a biological, genetic component to addiction, causing problems with everything from alcohol dependence to certain food addictions. However, scientists are now discovering the areas of the brain specifically affecting addiction and how they function.
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Inhalants Popular among Adults
Inhalant use, or “huffing,” as it is often called, has traditionally been a problem associated with older children and adolescents. The image of young teens huddled around a jar of rubber cement or passing around a permanent marker dominates the image that most people have of inhalant use.
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Gastric Bypass Patients More Susceptible to Effects of Alcohol After Surgery
People who have had gastric bypass surgery take longer to process alcohol, which could lead some people to overindulge when drinking, according to a new study. Previous studies have found that gastric bypass patients often have difficulty adjusting to physical and psychological changes after the procedure. Increased depression, alcohol dependence, and other substance abuse issues among those who have had gastric bypass surgery prompted researchers to take a deeper look at how alcohol is metabolized after the procedure.
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