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'Diseases of despair' have soared over past decade in US
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 10 (ANI): 'Diseases of despair', such as substance abuse, alcohol dependency, and suicidal thoughts and behaviours, have soared in the US over the past decade, reveals an analysis of health insurance claims data published in the online journal BMJ Open.
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Study reveals college students with disabilities at greater risk for subst
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 21 (ANI): College students with physical and cognitive disabilities use illicit drugs more, and have a higher prevalence of drug use disorder than their non-disabled peers, according to a Rutgers study.
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Study suggests adolescent girls at risk for self-injury can be identified
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 12 (ANI): High avoidance, low conscientiousness, and parent's substance abuse history found amongst adolescents could be used to predict the first occurrence of nonsuicidal self-harm, over a three year period.
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Adolescent girls at risk for self-injury can be identified using psycholog
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 9 (ANI): A new study reports on three key factors -- low conscientiousness, high avoidance, and parent's substance abuse history -- found amongst adolescents that could be used to predict the first occurrence of nonsuicidal self-harm, over a three year period.
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Study reveals your in-laws' history of drinking problems could lead to alc
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], August 21 (ANI): More than 14 million American adults suffer from some form of alcohol use disorder (AUD), a chronic inability to stop or control alcohol use despite the negative consequences, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, a part
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Harsh Vardhan releases e-book on guidelines to tackle substance abuse
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 29 (ANI): Union Minister Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday released an e-book on treatment guidelines to tackle substance use disorders and behavioural addictions. The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare released the e-book titled "Standard Treatment Guidelines f
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Homosexual, bisexual older adults at higher risk for substance use: Study
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
New York [USA], June 2 (ANI): Middle-aged and older adults, who identify as homosexual or bisexual, have higher rates of using certain substances in the past year than those who identify as heterosexual, suggests a new study.
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Experts warn COVID-19 is pushing America into a looming mental health cris
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 5 (ANI): The fast-spreading coronavirus pandemic, with daily mounting deaths, social isolation and widespread psychological trauma caused due to fear of economic fallout, is pushing America into a historic wave of mental health problems including depression, substa
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Scott Disick checked into rehab to deal with his parents' deaths not subst
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C.[USA], May 5 (ANI): Contrary to what has been reported, American model Scott Disick's recent rehab stint had nothing to do with substance abuse.
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Study reveals how Tweets may influence substance abuse in youth
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 21 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers found that youths expressed pride, confidence, or boastfulness online about their drug-related behaviours, often indicating a craving or desire for drugs or the effects of drug use.
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Maharashtra: ANC busts 'purple ecstasy' sale in Mumbai, one person arreste
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Nov 24 (ANI): In a move to combat substance abuse among youths, the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of Mumbai Police on Sunday arrested one person and busted the sale of 'purple ecstasy' tablets outside college campuses and malls in the city.
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Parent's marijuana use patterns influences child's substance use habits
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 30 (ANI): While a lot has been talked about the adverse effects of substance use, very little is known about how drug consumption pattern of people can influence the well-being and drug abuse patterns of their children.
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