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Mental HealthThe Global Burden of Drug Abuse
Dependence on illegal drugs responsible for nearly one percent of global disease burden
Mental HealthTurning to Heroin After Painkiller Abuse
Heroin initiation rates rose in people who had been misusing prescription painkillers
Mental HealthStop Smoking in Teens Before It Starts
Preventing smoking in teens and children and helping them quit smoking are possible
Mental HealthSigns of Recovery from Eating Disorders
Anorexia and bulimia study sheds light on best treatment options for patients
Mental HealthIs Facebook Making You Sad?
Frequent Facebook use could lead to decline in well being
Mental HealthNo Need to Worry About Young Stutterers
Stuttering preschoolers showed slightly better language skills than non stuttering children
Mental HealthNo School Worries for Slightly Early Arrivals
ADHD rates and learning disabilities in late preemies no higher than among children born full term
Mental HealthQuitting Smoking for Your Baby — Before Birth
Quitting smoking while pregnant reduced risk of very underweight babies
Mental HealthHow are Allergies Linked to ADHD?
Allergies and asthma found to increase the risk of ADHD in children
Mental HealthStroke From Smoking Is Gender Blind
Smoking increased the risk of ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes in men and women
Mental HealthThe Benefits of Exercise for Adults with HIV
HIV patients who exercised regularly reduced loss of brain function
Mental HealthTeens' Tobacco Use and Their Oral Health
Teen smokeless tobacco users more likely to smoke cigarettes as well
Mental HealthWarrior Pose: Fight Back Depression
Yoga practice improved symptoms of depression and anxiety
Mental HealthThe Gains and Losses of Quitting Smoking
Smoking cessation weight gain was greater in those with more intense cigarette dependence
Mental HealthDiabetes Risk in Kids Tied to Antipsychotic Meds
Type 2 diabetes risk increased for kids and teens after taking antipsychotic medications
Mental HealthThe Lasting Marks of a Bully
Bullying effects last into adulthood for victims and for victims who bullied others
Mental HealthStaying Smoke-Free
Smoking cessation treatment program effective and lowered rates of psychiatric readmissions
Mental HealthFighting Really Doesn't Make You Smarter
IQ suffers from fighting injuries among teens
Mental HealthDementia’s Taste for Blood Sugar
Dementia rates were higher in people with long term elevated blood sugar levels
Mental HealthOne Soda, Two Sodas, Three — Watch Out!
Soft drink consumption among children linked to more aggressive behavior
Mental HealthCigarette Taxes and Alcohol Consumption
Smokers cut back on drinking when cigarette taxes went up
Mental HealthDon't Overdose on Cartoons
Extra TV time for toddlers linked to poorer vocabulary and math scores in kindergarten several years later
Mental HealthWomen Seek Help for Alcohol Abuse Sooner
Alcohol abuse treatment sought several years sooner by women than men
Mental HealthDoes a Tummy Ache Indicate Heart Ache?
Stomach aches in children linked to anxiety and depression over long term