Posted under Stimulants

The Dangers of Energy Pills

Energy-enhancing products are a big seller. There are energy drinks to get you through the late afternoon lull at work. There are slick-marketed beverages which appeal to youths on their way to soccer practice and looking to add some umph to their kick. Continue Reading

Posted under Gambling

Group at Highest Risk for Addictive Gambling is College-Aged Students, Says Experts

Turn for a moment from the image of senior citizens feeding gambling addictions at casinos across the country, or the middle-aged crowd gathered around slot machines. Replace that image with 20-something college students, staying up late playing card gambling games in their apartments or engaging in online gambling, and you’ll have a picture of the people at highest risk for gambling addictions, says recent research. Continue Reading

Posted under Alcohol

21st Birthdays: Celebrants Drink More Than Planned

In the United States. the 21st birthday is the great milestone into adulthood. It is a very important day for young adults, because they are able to legally drink alcohol. With many young adults turning 21 away at school, out from under a parent’s watchful eye, the party can get crazy.

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Underage Drinking a Growing Problem in Australia

Australia has a drinking problem. More than 25 percent of 15-year-olds are binge drinking until they pass out, according to a news post. Taking in so much alcohol – especially at a young age – is likely to ensure brain damage.

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Posted under Cigarette Addiction

Just One Cigarette Can Affect Young Adults’ Health

Even one cigarette has serious adverse effects on young adults, according to research presented by Dr. Stella Daskalopoulou at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2009, co-hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society.

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How Addictive Are Social Media Sites?

Most people feel a little anxious after a period of time without access to a cell phone or computer, but some people can’t even go 5 minutes without texting, Tweeting, or checking their Facebook page. A recent Gadgetology study by Retrevo.com, a consumer electronics shopping site, set out to discover how much control social media has over people’s lives.

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Posted under Club Drugs

20 Steps to Protect Yourself From Date Rape Drugs

By Suzanne Kane

Since Rohypnol and other so-called “date rape drugs” and club drugs like GHB and ketamine were first introduced into the U.S. in the early 1990s, young women and girls (and young men as well) have increasingly fallen victim to date rape. Don’t be a victim! Protect yourself by following these tips. Continue Reading

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College Drinking: Heavy Drinkers with Sensation-Seeking Disposition at Greatest Risk for Injury

The arrival at a college campus to begin a semester of study is not official for some until they celebrate the occasion. Much of this celebration includes the consumption of alcohol. It doesn’t matter if the student is of age or if the campus has a strict policy on drinking. The alcohol is available and will be consumed.

For many, this is more than just celebration and turns into a significant problem. According to a Science Daily report, more than 500,000 college students suffered alcohol-related injuries in 2001. This cited study examined the “dose-response” effect of quantities and frequencies and found that heavy drinkers with a sensation-seeking disposition had the greatest risk of alcohol-related injuries. Continue Reading