Internet Addiction Linked To White Matter Differences In Teen Brains
Last Updated on Saturday, 14 January 2012 05:00 Written by Mike Saturday, 14 January 2012 05:00
Researchers in China who compared the brain scans of 18 teenagers diagnosed with Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) with those of 18 non-addicted teenagers found differences in white matter density in over 20 brain regions. A report on their findings was published online in the 11 January issue of PLoS ONE. All the participants had a brain scan from which the researchers assessed the density and …
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Teen Use of Drugs and Alcohol Vex Parents with Addiction and Overdose Possibilities Dr. Carol Francis Radio Interview …
Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 January 2012 03:17 Written by Mike Tuesday, 10 January 2012 03:17
Dr. Carol Francis, Psychologist, interviews Teen Drug and Alcohol specialist Dr. Moe Gelbart on The Dr. Carol Francis Show to help parents spot the signs and act helpfully quickly. Teens use of pot, cocaine, heroine, alcohol has increased (according to Dr. Moe Gelbart and The Partnership of Drug Free) with concerns such as addiction, reduced ability to function at school or work or overdosing …
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Teen Smoking And Drinking Drops, Marijuana Consumption Rises, USA
Last Updated on Thursday, 15 December 2011 05:00 Written by Mike Thursday, 15 December 2011 05:00
Cigarette and alcohol consumption among 8th, 10th and 12th graders (14, 16 and 18 year olds) are lower than they have ever been since certain records began in 1975, but marijuana and non-medical prescription medication usage has increased, says a new report – “Monitoring the Future” (MTF) – issued by The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Consumption of some tobacco products did not fall …
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