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New Research published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry has found that people with intermittent explosive disorder (IED) – a condition with a significant genetic component characterised by regular outbursts of aggression, whether...

Recently published in the journal Pediatrics, the first prospective study of synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) – chemicals that mimic the effects of marijuana – links depressive symptoms and marijuana and alcohol consumption with an increased...

Алкоголь және басқа да есірткі құралдары бойынша Еуропалық мектептерді зерттеу жобасы (ESPAD) 15-16 жастағы оқушылар арасында субстанцияларды пайдалану туралы салыстырмалы деректерді жинайды. Есiрткiнi пайдалану үрдiсiнiң iшiнде, сондай-ақ...

A collaborative research project geared towards understanding the patterns of use, motives and harms of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) - commonly referred to as ‘Legal Highs’ - in Scotland has recently published its findings. Amongst the...

A recent review published in the Journal of Adolescent Health that looks at the effectiveness of interventions for improving the well-being of teenagers has reached a number of significant conclusions. These include:

• Sexual and...

VicHealth has released a report summarising a recent investigation into Australia’s consumption of alcohol mixed with energy drinks and its harmful consequences.

The key findings include:

• Young people in metropolitan areas drink...

22 мыңға жуық 15- 16 жастағыларға сауалнама жүргізген жаңа зерттеу австралиялық жасөспірімдердің алаңдаушылығын тудырады. Жас аустралиялықтар бүгінгі күні Австралиядағы ең маңызды мәселе ретінде алкоголь мен есірткіні (29%) анықтады, одан...

Mentor ADEPIS has recently released a detailed publication that aims to provide those working within the school setting with practical guidelines for helping to prevent children and young people from developing mental health issues as a...

Frequent binge drinking during your teenage years can affect the brain functioning and development of your future offspring, according to new research published by Loyola University. Indeed, the study suggests that excessive alcohol...

The increased use of marijuana as well as the debate over decriminalisation and legalisation has left many with questions about the potential dangers of cannabis. A new study found that people who used marijuana were more likely to develop...

Transitioning from childhood to adulthood can be a particularly difficult time for a lot of young people. A new study published in Emerging Adulthood investigates the way that adolescent substance users view this change in relation to their...

Америкалық ересектердің 20%-ға жуығы темекі шегеді. Психикалық денсаулығының орташа проблемасы бар деп анықталғандар темекі шегуге шамамен екі есе көп, ал қатты ауырғандар үшін қауіп-қатер шамамен үш есе көп. Мысалы, қазіргі уақытта...

Substance abuse entails a whole host of social, physical and mental health problems. A recent overview published in the Journal of Adolescent Health evaluates the effectiveness of interventions focused on smoking, alcohol or combined drug...

Around 88,000 Americans die from alcohol-related harm each year. The physical effects of alcohol abuse, including certain cancers, heart disease and liver disease, are well-known. There is also much evidence that suggests alcohol can have a...