childhood

Sexual Abuse, Drugs, Violence and the Generation of Tomorrow

Scientific article
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Sexually abused children are almost five times more likely to use drugs intravenously during adulthood, a new study released by the American Public Health Association (APHA) has found. The report also suggests that those who witness...

Substance Abuse and the Transition to Adulthood

Scientific article
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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...

Alcohol Abuse, Adulthood and ADHD

Scientific article
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the world’s most common developmental conditions. A recent collaborative study conducted in the United States and subsequently published in the journal Addiction shows that greater...

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