There are many opinions when it comes to treating ADHD in teens. Some experts believe that behavior therapy alone may work for teenagers. But according to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 80% of those who needed medication for ADHD as children still need medication in their teen ...
"But it should also be noted that fully half of today's seniors have not tried an illicit drug by the end of high school," said Lloyd Johnston, the principal investigator of the study. Marijuana In general, the use of marijuana among teens has been drifting higher in recent years followin...
Along with the messages from modern media sources that suggest that we should always feel good, they say many parents haven’t taught their kids the kind of coping skills they need to survive in chaotic times. Why are Today’s Teens So Stressed Out? “In my opinion, it’s all of the ...
This study’s purpose was to examine the association between a broad range of lifestyle habits and depressive symptoms in Norwegian adolescents. This study was based on national, self-reported, cross-sectional data from the Ungdata Surveys, conducted in
NATIONAL Institute on Drug AbuseBEHAVIOR disordersSURVEYSADULTSContrary to popular belief, not all adolescents with substance use disorders (SUDs) grow out of them. Those with mild SUDs may, but those with severe SUDs are likely to continue to have them and other problems in adulthood, according ...
What are the symptoms of ADHD in teens? Several of the behaviors displayed inchildhood ADHDcarry through to the teen and even adult years. The manifestations may be more subtle and/or "hidden" due to the more mature coping mechanisms, as well as the need to adapt to the expected behavior...
One of the key issues in assessing children and teens for ADHD is determining whether the behaviors being exhibited are part of normal behavior for their age or of ADHD. What is involved in ADHD testing? Individuals with ADHD also often have alearning disabilityor one of a number of other ...
Many people with Crohn's disease have at least one manifestation of the disease outside of the intestine. Growth and development problems:Stunted growth and delayed sexual development, or delayed puberty, are common problems in children and teens with Crohn's disease. These problems are believed ...
About one-third of children with tics from Tourette syndrome get better after their early teens. Another third stay the same, while the rest get worse. However, only about 2%-5% of those in the last group need significant help. What are some of the early signs of Tourette syndrome in chi...
According to Barbee, the large majority of gonorrhea cases are seen primarily in young people ages 30 and under because they are more likely to have sex with multiple partners. In addition to sexually active teens and young adults, another vulnerable group is men who have sex with men. Higher...