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Deprivation in childhood linked to impulsive behaviour in adulthood – research
Researchers found a link between childhood deprivation, impulsive behaviour and addictions later in life Behaviours include overeating, taking drugs, smoking cigarettes and gambling A second ...
Physical distancing and less access to liquor could be opportunity for individuals seeking recovery from addictions, Baylor expert says
Drinking alcoholic beverages may be more appealing amid unease about the coronavirus, as people deal with shelter-at-home orders, fears about the economy and boredom, says ...
Will e-cigarettes and vaping be the next addictions epidemic to sweep across America?
In a recent op-ed, David T. Courtwright, Ph.D., an author and addiction specialist opined that there’s a market to getting people hooked on ...
Oklahoma judge orders Johnson & Johnson to pay $572M in opioid suit – let our experts help with your coverage.
It was a historic decision yesterday that may play a role in America’s opioid crisis. "On Monday, Cleveland County Judge Thad Balkman made his ...
Opioid Treatment Programs – Let a CARF expert explain how they work and how they are helping America’s communities
Opioid addiction is gripping America. It’s destroying lives, tearing apart families and devouring resources in policing and healthcare. As medical, mental health and addictions ...
Can Hollywood help lift the stigma on mental health?
When A Star is Born was released to theatres – it had high expectations. It was a hit at international film festivals and Oscar buzz was ...
Texas A&M Experts Available to Comment on Discovery of Alcoholism Neuron
Lead researcher Jun Wang, M.D., Ph.D. is available to comment on a recent study showing the effects of alcohol consumption on the structure ...