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August 2010

Methamphetamine Use during Pregnancy Dramatically Increases Risk to Baby

/ By / Drug Addiction

Methamphetamine abuse has become the most common reason for women to seek drug counseling or treatment while pregnant. A recent study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) found that not only had treatment facilities across the U.S. seen the highest number of pregnant teenage admissions in a decade, but the largest …

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Motivational Interviews in Emergency Rooms can Prevent Alcohol Problems, Violence in Teens

/ By / Adolescent Issues

A new study has found that a one-on-one talk with a therapist can help reduce violence and drinking problems among teenagers. For three years, researchers from the University of Michigan Health System offered to talk to adolescents at the Hurley Medical Center Emergency Department in Flint, Michigan, who reported aggressive behavior or having consumed alcohol …

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Internet Addiction Linked to Depression in Teens

/ By / News and Research

Excessive use of the Internet is unhealthy for adolescents, even if they have never experienced psychological problems. A new study has found that addictive Internet use by teenagers can lead to depression and other behavioral problems, or can exacerbate preexisting conditions. Internet addiction, although not classified as an explicit psychological disorder in the current Diagnostic …

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