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Managing Compulsive Shopping During the Holidays December 6, 2012 . 8 Comments
Most people have overspent at least a few times or have gotten so caught up in the holiday rush that they come home with a pile of useless things. For compulsive shoppers, however, shopping ... Read More
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Does Religiosity Decrease Odds of Developing a Gambling Problem? December 5, 2012 . 7 Comments
Religious belief and active involvement in religious practices has been shown to have far-reaching benefits. Religiosity is linked to higher levels of satisfaction and happiness and lower ... Read More
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DSM-5 Finalized: Asperger’s Out, Binge Eating In December 3, 2012 . 10 Comments
After more than a decade of contentious debate, the American Psychiatric Association voted Saturday to finalize the next version of its diagnostic guidebook, often referred to as the “bible” ... Read More
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Butting Out: Five Keys to Successful Smoking Cessation November 30, 2012 . 6 Comments
As the New Year approaches, many smokers are planning to quit and resolving that this year will be the one they finally kick the habit for good. Unfortunately, many will fail. Nicotine ... Read More
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Substance Misuse and Cognitive Functioning in People with Psychosis November 23, 2012 . 9 Comments
Substance misuse has been proven to have many negative academic, behavioral, and emotional effects. Individuals who are addicted to alcohol, opiates, cocaine, or cannabis have been studied ... Read More
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Zoloft May Work Best for Late-Onset Alcoholism November 20, 2012 . No Comments
Alcohol dependence affects millions of Americans, and the overall public health burden is enormous. Auto accidents, lost productivity at work and school, domestic violence, and several ... Read More
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Addicted to Love: Drawn to the Rush of Romance November 2, 2012 . 10 Comments
I was recently told a statistic that didn’t really surprise me, but was kind of an eye-opener nonetheless: Married individuals daydream about being single at least once a day. Well, I’d ... Read More
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How Does Perceived Racism Affect Alcohol Use Among College Students? November 1, 2012 . 3 Comments
Much research has been devoted to understanding the negative effects of racism on minority individuals, but less is known about how perceived racism affects white individuals. There is ... Read More
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Male College Students View Stimulants As Prescription for Success October 31, 2012 . 7 Comments
In the fast-paced, competitive arena of collegiate academia, success is determined by intelligence, authorship, and grade-point average. Students push themselves to their mental and physical ... Read More
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50-Minute Class Lessens Binge Drinking in Fraternity Members October 30, 2012 . 5 Comments
Alcohol consumption is especially high among college students, and even higher among students who pledge to a fraternity or sorority. Binge drinking is a significant problem on college ... Read More
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New Program Helps Sexual Abuse Survivors with HIV/AIDS October 22, 2012 . 8 Comments
A disproportionately high number of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) survivors have HIV/AIDS. It is well established that survivors of CSA are at risk for numerous negative physical and mental ... Read More
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Examining the Immigrant Paradox with Relation to Latino Youth Drinking October 22, 2012 . 7 Comments
Immigrants face many challenges. People who immigrate to the United States must adapt socially, culturally, and linguistically to a society that is often very different from their country ... Read More