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LGBQ teens at higher risk of substance abuse
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] July 14(ANI): Turns out, lesbian, gay, bisexual or questioning (LGBQ) teens are at substantially higher risk of substance use than their heterosexual peers.
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Punjab CM recommends death penalty for drug smuggling, peddling
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], July 2 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has recommended the Centre to formulate a law that awards death penalty to those convicted for drug peddling and smuggling.
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Language important for success in later years
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], May 18 (ANI): Research has shown that language plays an important role in ensuring child's success in later years.
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Young prefer Marijuana over cigarettes, alcohol
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], May 18 (ANI): What's your poison? For some people, it's the booze, for some, unlimited cigarettes, and for some, recreational drugs.
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Why can some transgender people inflict self-harm?
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], May 04 (ANI): Turns out, when transgender people are denied mental health care, they tend to become more prone to inflict self-harm and substance abuse.
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Kids with ADHD prone to substance abuse: Study
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 24 (ANI): Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) engage in substance use at a younger age than those without ADHD, according to a study.
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Ed Sheeran reveals his struggle with substance abuse
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
London [U.K.], October 22 (ANI): Pop sensation Ed Sheeran has finally opened up about his year-long break from the music industry.
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Now, beat your booze addiction at low cost
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 06 (ANI): A team of researchers has recently found that combining substance abuse treatment with regular medical care can successfully treat people with opioid or alcohol addiction.
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Consuming alcohol, substance abuse may worse PTSD symptoms in veterans
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 16 (ANI): Aggressive behaviour, consuming alcohol or drugs may numb or control the distress, but a study has found that veterans, engaged in risky behaviour, could worsen the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms.
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Bullying in school leads to substance abuse: Study
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 9 (ANI): Bullying in school, not just has short term but long term implications.
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Sexual abuse may accelerate early puberty in girls: Study
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar. 18 (ANI): A study reveals that girls, who experience physical abuse early in life, may hit puberty eight to 12 months earlier than their non-abused peers, thus increasing their chances of developing depression, substance abuse and teenage pregnancy.
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Surprising link between athletics and addiction, study reveals
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] Feb 14. (ANI): In a latest development, a study has revealed that work-hard, play-hard culture may put elite athletes at higher risk of substance abuse.
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