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Reducing Risk for Adolescent Drinking by Targeting Maternal Depression October 18, 2012 . 5 Comments
It is well-established that maternal depression can lead to a host of negative outcomes for mothers and children. Children of depressed mothers are more likely to engage in risky behavior ... Read More
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Taking Focus Off Drinking Reduces Alcohol Intake in College Students October 18, 2012 . 6 Comments
Excessive alcohol consumption is common among college-aged individuals, but the behavior can be problematic. College students who report excessive drinking tend to have lower academic scores ... Read More
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What Types of Therapeutic Text Messages Do People in Recovery Want? October 12, 2012 . 10 Comments
Recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is a process. Just because someone stops using does not mean he or she is recovered. Many people who undergo treatment end up relapsing because ... Read More
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Cheating and Concealing: An Evolutionary Perspective of Betrayal
October 12, 2012 .
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Many mental health professionals consider the three “A’s”—addiction, affairs, and abuse—sufficient reason to leave a partner. This blog addresses lower-level offenses related ... Read More
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Do Anticipated Consequences Affect Alcohol Consumption? October 11, 2012 . 8 Comments
According to a recent study conducted by Jennifer E. Merrill of the Department of Psychology at the State University of New York, the way in which a person views his or her drinking behaviors, ... Read More
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Social Interactions Increase Cravings in Cannabis Users October 10, 2012 . 6 Comments
Social anxiety (SAD) can cause people to feel apprehensive in social situations. Individuals with SAD have difficulty interacting with other people and feel uncomfortable speaking in public ... Read More
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What Prevents American Indians from Seeking Treatment for Alcohol Issues? October 4, 2012 . 6 Comments
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a significant problem for communities throughout the country. For American Indians (AI), the rates of AUD are startlingly high—yet few seek treatment for ... Read More
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New Study Tests Reliability of Marijuana Decisional Balance Scale October 4, 2012 . 14 Comments
Understanding the factors that predict future marijuana use, marijuana-related problems, and marijuana dependency can help clinicians and other mental health professionals target people ... Read More
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Boundaries, Bodies, and the Beauty of Interdependence
October 1, 2012 .
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In an eating disorders therapy group that I run, we’re exploring boundaries. Merriam-Webster defines a boundary as “something that indicates or fixes a limit or extent.” Boundaries, ... Read More
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Does Group Alliance Improve Treatment Outcomes for Eating Issues? September 27, 2012 . 16 Comments
According to a new study, conducted by Giorgio A. Tasca of the Department of Psychology at the University of Ottawa, individuals who feel more connected to other members of their treatment ... Read More
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Marijuana Use Increases Sexual Risk Taking in Young People September 26, 2012 . 17 Comments
Marijuana often has been referred to as a “gateway drug.” This is because it is seen as an open door to other risky behavior, such as alcohol consumption, deviant behavior, and sexual ... Read More
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Smoking Aces: Does Nicotine Impact Gambling Treatment Outcome? September 12, 2012 . 4 Comments
Gambling is often glamorized in society. People who gamble are portrayed as wealthy, stylish, and powerful. In the movies and on television, gamblers are in the most luxurious casinos flanked ... Read More