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New Study Reveals the Overwhelming Number of American Adults Dependency on Drugs
By Samtadena | Dec 16, 2016 07:34 AM ESTA survey on Drug Use and Health from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration estimated that 11.5% of adults have reported taking prescription drugs to deal with problems such as mental health and emotions. Newly gathered data reveals a much more overwhelming number of American Adults who rely heavily on Prescription Drugs. The figure could significantly be higher because these prescriptions were self-reported.
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American Teens more likely to Try Heroin after Abusing Painkillers, Survey Says
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 30, 2015 10:35 AM ESTAmerican teenagers who abuse prescription pain relievers are at risk of using heroin, a new survey concluded.
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Heavy Teens more likely to Become Smokers
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 29, 2014 10:25 AM EDTA new study found that overweight and obese teens and young adults were more likely to be smokers.
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Mentally Ill More Likely to Drink, Smoke, Do Drugs
By Christine Hsu | Jan 02, 2014 01:58 PM ESTPeople with mental illness are significantly more likely to smoke, drink and use drugs. According to the largest assessment of substance use among people with severe psychiatric illness, rates of smoking, drinking and drug use are significantly higher among those who have psychotic disorders than those in the general population.
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The Causes Of Addictive Behavior, Brain Study
By Michelle Gil | Nov 01, 2013 02:33 PM EDTThe addictions of drugs, alcohol and cigarettes have been analyzed by scientists for years. According to the South China Morning Post, more recently addictive behaviors such as the addiction to the internet and gaming are being studied in an attempt to correlate all addictions and find an effective treatment.
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Past Childhood Abuse Raises Suicide Risk in Drug Users
By Christine Hsu | Jul 18, 2013 05:17 PM EDTDrug users who suffered childhood abuse are more likely to commit suicide, a new study suggests.
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Up to 92 Percent of All Street Children in Some Counties Use Drugs
By Christine Hsu | Jul 12, 2013 01:08 PM EDTStreet children show high levels of drugs use, according to a new study.
