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Stimulant Medication Misuse Raises Risks for Conduct Problems, Substance Abuse, and ADHD

Investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital have determined that stimulant medication misuse increases the risk of conduct problems, substance abuse, and ADHD among college students when compared to peers who did not misuse stimulant medication. The investigators also discovered that the extended versions of this class …
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What is Opioid Use Disorder and How Common is This Form of Substance Abuse?

Opioid use disorder is a form of substance abuse that involves opioid drugs and medications. This is a pattern of problematic opioid use that leads to distress or impairment, making it impossible for the user to perform daily tasks or function normally. Between 2012 and …
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Declare Your Independence From Substance Abuse This July 4th

July 4th is Independence Day in the USA, a holiday that celebrates the hard won freedoms that Americans enjoy today, but it could be independence day for anyone who has a substance abuse problem as well. Don’t let drugs or alcohol make you dependent and …
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How Harmful is the Social Stigma of Substance Abuse?

There is still a social stigma associated with substance abuse even today, but just how harmful is this stigma and can it finally be eliminated once and for all? Many people view alcohol and drug abuse as a personal failing instead of an addiction, and …
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Is All Substance Use Substance Abuse?

Substance use and substance abuse are not always the same thing, and there are varying degrees of alcohol and drug use that need to be considered to determine whether treatment or rehab is needed. The main types of alcohol and drug use include: Experiment- Many …
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