by Valiant | Mar 2, 2015 | mental illness and disorders
Many are hopeful that a cure for schizophrenia will be found in the near future but this area of medical research receives few funding dollars and does not seem to be a top priority for the medical community at the moment. Most treatments for this condition involve...
by Valiant | Feb 27, 2015 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, teen drug use
A new research study on substance abuse among pregnant teens has shown some alarming results. Approximately 3 out of every 5 pregnant teens has engaged in substance abuse with either drugs or alcohol during a pregnancy. There are many public messages being broadcast...
by Valiant | Feb 23, 2015 | teen drug use
Teen substance abuse is a growing problem, and research studies on the sleep patterns of teens show that most adolescents get less sleep now than they did 20 years ago. A lack of quality sleep can interfere with good judgment and decision making that teens engage in...
by Valiant | Feb 13, 2015 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
A new study by McMaster University researchers in Canada shows that there is an increased risk for psychiatric problems in adults for low birth weight premature babies when compared with infants who had a normal birth weight. In a surprise twist the researchers also...
by Valiant | Feb 9, 2015 | mental illness and disorders
Male eating disorders are viewed by some as a myth, but the truth is that there is a silent epidemic. Many men do not ever seek help for eating disorders, suffering silently and going undiagnosed. There is a biased view that male eating disorders are rare while the...