ADHD Meds May Not Cut Risk for Drug Abuse in Teens

Published April 20, 2013

ADHD Meds May Not Cut Risk For Drug Abuse in Teens

Filed under: teen drug abuse help

The study's lead author, Brooke Molina, Ph.D., a professor of psychiatry and psychology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and colleagues said theirs is the first study to examine teenage substance abuse and treatment for ADHD in a …
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Belgrade School fficials discuss survey on teen drug, alcohol use

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Unlike other surveys given to teens, Eitle said her department wants to train educators how to teach students to positively cope with life stressors that may lead them to substance abuse. … Lubansky said she plans to take Eitle up on her free-help offer.
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Methadone treatment raises questions about profit motive, patient care

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While medication can play an important role, counseling is invaluable when it comes to combating drug addiction, said Randy Croy, the longtime director of Haven Recovery Center, a substance abuse treatment program headquartered in Daytona Beach. "It's …
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