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Articles from November 2010
- Local group raises money for addiction awareness
Drug addiction accounts for nearly half of the crimes committed in the U.S., according to Drug Addiction Support, a statistics site. more...
- Soldiers still being denied care for PTSD
More than 200,000 veterans received disability compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in 2005, according to Medicine Net, a statistics site. more...
- Florida halts move to shut down painkiller distributors
Drug addiction can be linked to nearly half of the crimes in the U.S., according to Drug Addiction Support, a statistics site. more...
- Depression may be linked to dim lighting
More than 18 million Americans suffer from a depressive disorder, according to the Uplift Program, a statistics website. more...
- Anti-war group raises awareness for PTSD
Approximately 200,000 veterans received disability compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in 2005, according to Medicine Net, a statistics site. more...
- More common links discovered in PTSD patients
More than 7 million Americans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) every year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. more...
- Camel ads target nine cities, including Williamsburg, prompting outrage
Nearly 87 percent of lung cancer deaths have been traced back to cigarettes, according to Smoking Statistics, a resource site. more...
- Family sues Four Loko after death of teenage son
Nearly 80 percent of teenagers say they have consumed alcohol by their senior year of high school, according to Alcohol Information, a statistics website. more...
- Parents' denial may permit teen substance abuse
More than 20 million Americans aged 12 or older admitted to using illicit drugs in 2006, according to Drug Addiction Support, a substance abuse resource site. more...
- PTSD is affecting soldiers serving abroad
In 2005, more than $4.3 billion went to veterans who needed care for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to Medicine Net, a medical resource site. more...
- Winter blues affect many Americans
One half of Americans say that stress has a negative impact on their professional and personal lives, according to a 2007 study conducted by the American Psychological Association. more...
- Nonprofit program aims to raise awareness of PTSD
More than 7 million Americans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and many of them are veterans. more...
- New smoking labels may prevent deaths
More than 45 million adults surveyed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in 2006 said they were regular cigarette smokers. more...
- PTSD forcing more soldiers to go AWOL
More than 7 million Americans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) every year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). more...
- Less Minneapolis residents smoking cigarettes
Cigarette usage accounts for 87 percent of lung cancer deaths, according to Smoking Statistics, a cigarette addiction resource site. more...
- Daylight savings may contribute to SAD
Many people relish in the idea of "falling back" and gaining an extra hour of sleep, but experts say there are repercussions that come with this annual occurrence. more...
- More soldiers with PTSD being treated with Tetris
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects nearly 7 million Americans, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. more...
- More individuals suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder
The winter blues may seem like just another excuse for occasional depression during the holidays, but Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a real condition. more...
- More soldiers unwilling to seek help for PTSD
More than 7 million Americans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and a number of them are veterans. more...
- Coping with the winter blues
For more than 20 percent of Americans, the winter blues can put more than a damper on the holiday season. more...
- Substance abuse programs help youth stay away from drugs
Substance abuse programs for youth help kids stay away from drugs, but mentoring can emphasize the benefits of living drug-free to children as well. more...
- More moms drinking in the dark
More than 6 million children under the age of 18 live with an alcoholic parent in the U.S., according to Alcohol Information, an alcoholism resource site. more...
- Former navy officer raises awareness of PTSD
More than 400,000 veterans receive treatment for psychological conditions such as PTSD, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. more...
- Prescriptions drugs act as gateway to other addictions
Approximately 29 percent of high school students say they can easily obtain illicit drugs on campus, according to Teen Help, a substance abuse resource site. P more...
- Fergie speaks about experience in drug rehab
Rehabilitation facilities can help individuals detoxify, and a number of celebrities have taken advantage of the opportunity to come clean. more...
- Educating others on the effects of PTSD
Approximately 7.7 million Americans aged 18 or older suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. more...
- Tennessee sees more than 1,600 deaths due to prescription drugs
Almost 2 million Americans have taken Oxycodone, a prescription painkiller, for recreational purposes, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). more...
- Heroin becomes growing concern in Minnesota
More than 20 million Americans aged 12 or older admitted to using illicit drugs in 2006, according to Drug Addiction Support, a substance abuse resource site. more...
- Dopamine deficiency linked to obesity, drug addiction
Research has shown genetic links to addictions, such as alcoholism, but a 2001 study found that there may a connection between drug dependency and obesity. more...
- Study shows high suicide rate among veterans
Approximately 7 million Americans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental illness that can occur after an individual endures emotional turmoil. more...
- SSTOP program helps recovering alcoholics
By the time high school students reach their senior year, 80 percent have tried alcohol, according to Alcohol Information, an addiction resource site. more...
- Heroin becomes growing concern in Minnesota
More than 20 million Americans aged 12 or older admitted to using illicit drugs in 2006, according to Drug Addiction Support, a substance abuse resource site. more...
- Floridians lack the cash to kick drug addictions
As substance abuse remains a growing problem, rehabilitation facilities have played a crucial role in helping individuals detoxify. However, a number of Floridians have recently found difficulty receiving care. more...
- Dramatic performances raise awareness for drug addiction
Drug use has been linked to about half of the crimes in the U.S., according to Drug Addiction Support, a substance abuse website. more...
- New documentary examines PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects nearly 7 million Americans, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). more...
- Holiday season to raise elevated levels of stress
Stress is common throughout the year, but during the holiday season, the level can elevate. High amounts of stress can result in substance abuse for some individuals and even dependency. more...
