ADHD Teens More Likely to Have Substance Abuse Problems

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An eight-year study of more than 600 teens has found that those diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a much higher prevalence of substance abuse and cigarette use than those without ADHD. Teens being treated for ADHD are …
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UI to review alcohol, substance abuse policies; Greek life on campus

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Today, President Duane Nellis announced the formation of a task force that will evaluate university policies regarding alcohol and substance abuse, and also a Greek life task force, to review the university's relationship with fraternities and …
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Understanding the Neurobiological Basis of Drug Abuse: Comorbidity in …

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Psychiatric illness appears to be a vulnerability factor for substance abuse, and because substance abuse can lead to an exacerbation of psychiatric symptoms, there is a critical need to understand the factors that influence both the onset and duration …
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