If you or a loved one is suffering from alcohol or drug dependence, you’re not alone. The latest statistics show that drug and alcohol abuse (also called substance use disorders) affect: Nearly 1 million adolescents ages 12-17 5.1 million young adults ages 18-25 13.6 million adults ages ...
Children and adolescents are increasingly exposed to various types of media. The power of film to shape attitudes and behaviors has been widely accepted in a number of different contexts. The goal of this study was to analyze the representation of illicit drugs and alcohol in movies recently ...
Questionnaires and Surveys: Tools like the CRAFFT (Car, Relax, Alone, Forget, Friends, Trouble) screening tool and the AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) are designed to assess substance use behaviors in adolescents. These tools help identify patterns and potential abuse early on. ...
Young people in European countries are experiencing high levels of alcohol and drug use and escalating levels of sexually transmitted infections. Individually these represent major public health priorities. Understanding of the association between sex and substance use, and specifically the strategic roles ...
The objectives are as follows: To assess the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for substance and alcohol abusing adolescents compared to pharmacological interventions, no intervention, other psychosocial interventions on retention in treatment, reducing the use of substances and improving health and ...
Peripheral neuropathyAlcohol, amyloidosis, DM, Horner syndrome, leprosy gynecomastia Benign enlargement of ♂ breast that most commonly affects boys and adolescents, often regresses at puberty; it is usually due to a proliferation of glandular component; may occur in Klinefelter syndrome or after malnutr...
(as well as parents following the law to not provide alcohol to those under 21). I know this may sound harsh, but I find it completely ridiculous that there are weak parents out there who give up and take on the attitude that kids are going to it, so I might as well let them do...
This study examines the use of drugs and alcohol among 284 youth and young adults of a low income urban community. Racial differences in the use of drugs and alcohol are examined for four age groups between 12 and 25. Overall, the findings show significant racial differences in the use of ...
Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer are a distinct group whose needs have been poorly addressed within health care systems. This imbalance is being addressed in some countries, and this growing specialty is now receiving the recognition it requires in order to develop further. This art...
Alcohol abuse is a growing concern among adults, adolescents, and even individuals with young children. It can be defined as a pattern of drinking that leads to physical, mental, or social problems. Drinking too much too quickly can lead to alcohol poisoning, as well as the risk for accident...