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Avoiding Sleeping Pill Addiction
Avoiding Sleeping Pill Addiction Insomnia is a common sleep disorder. If you have it, you may have trouble falling asleep, staying…
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On Being a “Teacher”: Thoughts as I Prepare to Depart from South Africa
On Being a “Teacher”: Thoughts as I Prepare to Depart from South Africa I first answered Africa’s siren song in 1992,…
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Alcohol Causes Difficulty in Later Life
Alcohol Causes Difficulty in Later Life According to a new study published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, people with…
Read MoreDrinking is Safer in Groups
Drinking is Safer in Groups Research led by psychologists from the University of Kent and the University of East Anglia (England)…
Read MoreScreening for Substance Abuse in Emergency Departments
Screening for Substance Abuse in Emergency Departments Drug-related emergency department (ED) visits have steadily increased, with substance users relying heavily on…
Read MoreCollege Binge Drinking for Social Satisfaction
College Binge Drinking for Social Satisfaction Binge drinking is defined as consuming at least four drinks for women and five drinks…
Read MoreTragic Reality of Substance Abuse in South Africa
Tragic Reality of Substance Abuse in South Africa South Africa, a giant in the global drug trade, is at breaking point…
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PTSD and the Children of Veterans
PTSD and the Children of Veterans PTSD not only affects veterans, but the families of veterans also can feel its “aftershocks”…
Read MoreTesting to Predict Binge Drinking in Teens
Testing to Predict Binge Drinking in Teens According to a recently published study, researchers have developed a test that may predict…
Read MoreAlcohol Use in Women Is Increasing
Alcohol Use in Women Is Increasing Our culture shows its acceptance of alcohol use by its positive and widespread depiction in…
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