Addiction
Study finds link between alcohol use and domestic violence
Alcohol use is more likely than marijuana use to lead to violence between partners, according to studies done at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Jan 27, 2014
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Psychology of Addictive Behaviors
Psychology & Psychiatry
Why get high? Teens use cannabis for coping and enjoyment, finds study
A study in Psychology of Addictive Behaviors by researchers at UC Davis Health and the University of Washington surveyed teens over a six-month period to better understand their motives for using cannabis.
Dec 11, 2023
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Addiction
Crime ties are relative in youth offenders' future substance abuse
A new UT Dallas study has found that having family or friends involved in crime was the best predictor of whether a youth offender would become a long-term marijuana user or heavy drinker.
Sep 16, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Prevention of alcohol use in older teens
A recently released publication in the journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, "Prevention of Alcohol Use in Older Teens: A Randomized Trial of an Online Family Prevention Program," reveals successful results for an online, ...
Mar 19, 2019
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Addiction
Smoke weed in college and your grades may go to pot
(HealthDay)—College students who smoke marijuana appear more likely than their peers to skip classes—which eventually leads to poorer grades and later graduation, a recent study suggests.
Dec 22, 2015
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Addiction
Heavy drinking is bad for marriage if one spouse drinks, but not both
Do drinking and marriage mix? That depends on who's doing the drinking—and how much—according to a recent study by the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions (RIA).
Nov 21, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Weight-based bullying linked to increased adolescent alcohol, marijuana use
Adolescents who are bullied about their weight or body shape may be more likely to use alcohol or marijuana than those who are not bullied, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.
Feb 25, 2020
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Addiction
Past sexual assault triples risk of future assault for college women
Disturbing news for women on college campuses: a new study from the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions (RIA) indicates that female college students who are victims of sexual assault are at a much higher ...
Aug 29, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research examines interventions in treating African-Americans with substance abuse
New research out of the University of Cincinnati reveals a relatively rare look into the success of substance abuse treatment programs for African-Americans. Researchers report that self-motivation could be an important consideration ...
Feb 19, 2013
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Health
Drinking to cope with stress may increase risk of alcohol problems
It can be tempting for some to reach for a cold beer after a stressful day, but drinking alcohol to relieve stress could potentially lead to drinking problems down the road, according to Penn State researchers.
Sep 20, 2017
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