Risky Behavior Prominent On Teen MySpace Profiles
More than half of adolescent MySpace users mention risky behaviors such as sex, violence or substance use on their personal Web profiles. That's according to the findings of Megan Moreno, assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, and other researchers who analyzed 500 MySpace profiles in 46 states to determine how young people use the Internet as a means of presenting themselves to their peers. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST
Alcohol Abstinence Vs. Moderation, From The Harvard Mental Health Letter
As a new year approaches, many people vow to cut back on bad habits. Excess drinking is often high on the list. Whether it's possible to just reduce alcohol use rather than quitting completely is hotly debated. The January 2009 issue of the Harvard Mental Health Letter addresses this question. It can be difficult to encourage a person with a drinking problem to quit. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST
Department Promoting Early Substance Use Screening Process
The Wyoming Department of Health is strengthening its promotion of early screening for substance use-related health issues by reimbursing Wyoming healthcare providers who participate through its EqualityCare (Medicaid) program. Known as Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), the simple screening process involves just a few questions. Trained interviewers work with individuals to determine their risk level based upon behavior patterns. Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:00:00 PST
Colorado QuitLine Offers Tobacco Users Hundreds Of Dollars In Valuable Service And Product To Quit For The New Year
As the new year approaches, thousands of tobacco users have "quit" on their New Year's resolution list. But studies show that those who want to quit find it more difficult in times of stress, such as the current economic downturn. The Colorado QuitLine provides tobacco users with a free telephone coaching service and a free supply of the nicotine patch - valued at approximately $300. Financial stress can be a key smoking trigger. Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST
Risk Takers, Drug Abusers Driven By Decreased Ability To Process Dopamine
For risk-takers and impulsive people, New Year's resolutions often include being more careful, spending more frugally and cutting back on dangerous behavior, such as drug use. But new research from Vanderbilt finds that these individuals--labeled as novelty seekers by psychologists--face an uphill battle in keeping their New Year's resolutions due to the way their brains process dopamine. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:00:00 PST
Symptoms of Alcoholism
There are many symptoms of drinking problems, but there are seven major symptoms of the most severe drinking problem, alcohol dependence or alcoholism. News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:51:17 +0100
Risky Behavior Prominent On Teen MySpace Profiles
More than half of adolescent MySpace users mention risky behaviors such as sex, violence or substance use on their personal Web profiles. That's according to the findings of Megan Moreno, assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin... RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST
Bad Coke Alert!
The Georgia Straight newspaper reported today that a batch of contaminated cocaine has been identified in South-Western British Columbia, and has already made 10 people seriously ill. The cocaine, which contains... News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:55:49 +0000
Department Promoting Early Substance Use Screening Process
The Wyoming Department of Health is strengthening its promotion of early screening for substance use-related health issues by reimbursing Wyoming healthcare providers who participate through its EqualityCare (Medicaid) program. Known as Screening, Brief ... News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:00:00 PST
