Teen Problem Drinking Not a Phase, Study Shows
Drinking problems in teens is not “just a phase,†but strongly predicts they will be alcohol dependent in their twenties, a new study led by a researcher at Indiana University found.
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Study: Marijuana Linked to Early Onset of Psychosis
A new study suggests marijuana may accelerate the onset of psychotic disorders in some young users, Reuters reported Feb. 7. Matthew Large and colleagues at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, along with investigators at two U.S. sites,…
Study: Marijuana Linked to Early Onset of Psychosis
A new study suggests marijuana may accelerate the onset of psychotic disorders in some young users.
For Consumers and Providers: Parity 101
Whether you are a consumer or a provider, SAMHSA’s Partners for Recovery Initiative can help you grasp the ins and outs of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act and the recently released Interim Final Rule.
Addiction Professionals Say Health Reform May Not Increase Access to Treatment
A 2010 survey of substance abuse treatment providers showed a field that expects continued barriers to patient access despite health care reform, especially as funding sources change, Addiction Professional magazine reported Nov. 1, 2010. The 27-item online survey, which was…
Watch ’Free The Bowl 2011’ Winning Videos
SAN RAFAEL, CA - Five young people ages 10 to 20 were awarded prizes for their entertaining counter-beer ads at Free The Bowl World Premiere 2011 in San Rafael, California. The national competition drew 63 entries from 10 different states and…
Watch 'Free The Bowl 2011' Winning Videos
Five young people were awarded prizes in this national competition that drew 63 entries sharing the same core message: seductive alcohol ads shown during TV sporting events, and especially during the Super Bowl, are inappropriate for millions of young viewers.
Ariz. to Tax Medical Marijuana
Arizona will soon be collecting sales taxes on medical marijuana, the Associated Press reported Jan. 27. The state became the 15th in the nation to approve medical marijuana last November, when a measure was passed by voters. The new sales tax…
Bullying Linked to Depression and Substance Use in Girls
Although being a victim of bullying increases teen depression regardless of gender, a new study found it puts girls at additional risk for substance use, Science Daily reported on Jan. 19. Investigators led by Jeremy Luk, a Ph.D. candidate in…
Bullying Linked to Depression and Substance Use in Girls
Although being a victim of bullying increases teen depression regardless of gender, a new study found it puts girls at additional risk for substance use.
