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Dec 23, 14 •
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Featured, Internet Risk/Addiction •
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Comments Off on Internet Addiction Boot Camps Can Turn Deadly
The phenomenon of Internet addiction has been sweeping the globe in recent years, but nowhere is it more common than in Asia. Young people in China and South Korea in particular are beset by unhealthy obsessions with their tablets and smartphones, largely for...
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Dec 9, 14 •
1933 Views •
Facts and Stats •
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Comments Off on Race, Gender Affect Risks For Drinking Game Involvement
Drinking games are alcohol-centered games that inevitably promote rapid and typically excessive alcohol intake in participants. Regular involvement in such games substantially increases...
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Dec 5, 14 •
2337 Views •
Substance Abuse •
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Comments Off on Can Poor Attention Skills Increase Risk Of Teen Substance Abuse?
By Christi van Eyken Strong executive attention skills can help adolescents to avoid substance abuse problems, according to new research from the University of Oregon. The study, which also...
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Nov 23, 14 •
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Behavioral Addictions, Featured •
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Comments Off on 7 Modern Addictions
In the 21st century, our lives have been enriched in many ways with technology that makes life more efficient, convenient and enjoyable. But there are downsides to our modern lifestyle and a host of modern addictions to go with it. While people are still...
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Nov 18, 14 •
2002 Views •
Drug Abuse •
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Comments Off on Which Teenagers Stop Using Marijuana?
By M. Gideon Hoyle Marijuana use is fairly widespread among American teenagers,...
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Oct 29, 14 •
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Behavioral Addictions •
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Comments Off on Tanorexia Is A Dangerous Behavioral Addiction
Tanorexia is a comical name for a condition that is real and dangerous. Some people develop harmful...
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Oct 13, 14 •
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Facts and Stats •
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Comments Off on Brain Imaging Identifies Teens More Likely To Use Drugs
As a rule, teenagers are substantially more likely than adults to act in highly impulsive ways. This is important, since high levels of impulsive behavior increase the odds for involvement in clearly risky behaviors such as...
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Oct 7, 14 •
3035 Views •
Internet Risk/Addiction •
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Comments Off on Youths Who Watch Violent Porn More Sexually Aggressive
A 2007 study from the Crimes Against Children Research Center at the University of New Hampshire examined youth exposure to Internet pornography. The researchers found that...
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Sep 29, 14 •
2744 Views •
Internet Risk/Addiction •
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Comments Off on Internet Gaming Disorder Creates Telltale Changes In Brain
Internet gaming disorder is the name of a proposed mental health condition centered on dysfunctional, addictive Internet use. The American Psychiatric Association established a tentative set of criteria for this condition in May 2013 and called for...
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Sep 18, 14 •
4514 Views •
Internet Risk/Addiction •
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Comments Off on What Lifelong Problems Can A Teen’s Pornography Addiction Cause?
“At that moment, I wanted more,” said 18-year-old Justin, recalling his first experience with pornography at age 11. “It was a constant need. I had no idea what it was. I was never happy with what I found. Even if...
