by Valiant | Jun 17, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders, teen drug use
The study was performed by Duke University professor John Curry, who is a psychology and neuroscience professor. Almost 200 adolescent subjects were included in the research and the findings have caused some surprise. Out of approximately 200 subjects 192 of the...
by Valiant | Jun 16, 2012 | Alcohol abuse, mental illness and disorders, teen drug use
A new study shows that teens who consume alcohol are more likely to feel like they are outcasts socially, and this form of substance abuse results in an increase in the social stress felt by the teen. The study was undertaken by 3 professors from different schools, 2...
by Valiant | May 31, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, medical studies, mental illness and disorders
The newest D.S.M. revision is expected to be released soon and this newest version has some medical experts and mental health professionals concerned. The revised version will include a new definition of addiction, and there are new symptoms that are included to help...
by Valiant | May 29, 2012 | Alcohol abuse, medical studies, mental illness and disorders, teen drug use
Sean O’Neill Jr. is an individual who has serious substance abuse issues with alcohol, and this problem has caused him a number of legal problems as well as costing his best friend his life. This is not the first brush with the law that alcohol has caused...
by Valiant | May 26, 2012 | celebrity news, Drug abuse, medical studies, mental illness and disorders
Nick Diaz, the fighter with the reputation for kindness and compassion, has spent months negotiating with the Nevada State Athletic Commission after he tested positive for marijuana for a second time. Diaz claims that it is not substance abuse but rather medical use...
by Valiant | May 18, 2012 | arrests for substance abuse, celebrity news, mental illness and disorders, teen drug use
Teen Mom reality star Amber Portwood can not seem to stay out of trouble and behave properly. Substance abuse testing is the reason why Portwood is in jail again, and she was caught lying to the court about why she missed the drug test appointment. The initial charge...
