by Valiant | Feb 19, 2016 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, medical studies
https://vimeo.com/671029368/4c4e8581a2 The old stereotypes about Native Americans and alcohol abuse have been shattered by a new study which shows these stereotypes are completely false and damaging to Native American communities. The study conclusions and findings...
by Valiant | Feb 12, 2016 | Drug abuse, marijuana use, medical studies
With some states in the USA and regions in other countries legalizing marijuana for medical use, recreational use, or both the ability to determine blood THC levels to prevent impaired driving has become an important priority. Impaired driving after the use of any...
by Valiant | Feb 8, 2016 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, medical studies
https://vimeo.com/671041354/d62653c339 A recent study has determined that more than 33% of the lawyers who practice in the USA have substance abuse struggles, and more than 1 in 4 of these lawyers also deal with depression according to the National law Journal. The...
by Valiant | Jan 8, 2016 | Addiction treatment, medical studies, teen drug use
Researchers who performed a recent study on allergies and mental health disorders in children saw some surprising results. Although direct causation between the two factors can not be scientifically proven by concrete evidence the findings confirm what many medical...
by Valiant | Dec 21, 2015 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, medical studies, teen drug use
A new study by researchers at Duke University shows that teens who witness substance abuse are more likely to engage in short term antisocial behavior, and this antisocial behavior typically occurs on the same day that the substance abuse was witnessed. The risk of...
by Valiant | Dec 4, 2015 | eating disorders, medical studies, mental illness and disorders
Radiological Society of North America researchers have used imaging research on obese kids and discovered that food smells activated parts of the brain which are typically associated with impulsive behaviors. These brain areas are also linked with obsessive compulsive...