- Just Buy It: Impulsiveness Tied To Brain Chemical
From proposing to a loved one to going on a shopping spree, many of life's decisions are guided by the brain chemical dopamine. Scientists now say dopamine might explain why some people are more impulsive than others when it comes to planning and thinking.
substance abuse disorder 30 Jul 2010 - Report: 'High-risk behavior' contributes to rising Army suicide rate
A "permissive" environment with inconsistent discipline is one of the factors leading to a spike in Army suicides, according to a new report released Thursday.
substance abuse disorder 30 Jul 2010 - ADHD, Conduct Disorder And Smoking Most Strongly Related To Dropping Out Of High School
Teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) the most common childhood psychiatric condition in the United States are less likely to finish high school on time than students with other mental-health disorders that often are considered more serious, a large national study by researchers at the UC Davis School of Medicine has found. The study found that nearly one third of ...
substance abuse disorder 30 Jul 2010 - Teen ADHD Linked to Delayed High School Graduation
Teenagers diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at more risk of dropping out of school or having a delayed high school graduation than students with other mental disorders. The new study determines teens with ADHD the most common childhood psychiatric condition in the United States have a higher attrition or a delayed graduation [...]
substance abuse disorder 30 Jul 2010 - Jury likely to get case today in killer's 2nd sentencing trial
Jurors will once again decide the fate of John Wade Adams as early as today.
substance abuse disorder 30 Jul 2010 - Dropout risks: ADHD, conduct disorder, smoking
SACRAMENTO Teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) the most common childhood psychiatric condition in the United States are less likely to finish high school on time than students with other mental health disorders that often are considered more serious, a large national study by researchers at the UC Davis School of Medicine has found.
substance abuse disorder 30 Jul 2010 - Kimberly Williams: Include Mental Health in an Age-Friendly New York
The World Health Organization has included New York City in its global network of age-friendly cities. The WHO's guide is a starting point -- and a crucial element that should be added is mental health.
substance abuse disorder 30 Jul 2010 - Top Of The List For Dropping Out Of High School - ADHD, Conduct Disorder And Smoking
Teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - the most common childhood psychiatric condition in the United States - are less likely to finish high school on time than students with other mental-health disorders that often are considered more serious, a large national study by researchers at the UC Davis School of Medicine has found. The study found that nearly one third of ...
substance abuse disorder 30 Jul 2010
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