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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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Non-Monogamy As Sexually Satisfying As Monogamy for Gay Men September 10, 2012 . 8 Comments
A commitment to monogamy is at the core of most heterosexual relationships. Even among lesbian couples, monogamous arrangements tend to be more prevalent than non-monogamous ones. Although ... Read More
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According to Study, Two-Thirds of Transgender Individuals Have Contemplated Suicide August 31, 2012 . 25 Comments
According to a recent study conducted by Rylan J. Testa of the Center for LGBTQ Evidence-based Applied Research in Palo Alto, California, two out of every three transgender individuals ... Read More
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Executive Functioning, Substance Use, and Sexual Risk Taking in Gay Men July 17, 2012 . 3 Comments
Several associations between substance use and risk taking have been clearly established in psychological and behavioral research. Among them is the trend for sexual risk taking in individuals ... Read More
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Childhood Sexual Abuse Linked to Drug and Alcohol Dependence June 8, 2012 . 11 Comments
Risky sexual behavior increases the likelihood that individuals will contract or spread HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STIs). Unwanted pregnancies are also a consequence of ... Read More
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Who Is Most Likely to Accept HIV Testing? June 6, 2012 . 4 Comments
There have been many medical advancements in the fight to prevent and cure HIV/AIDS, but it still remains a serious social dilemma. Approximately 50,000 people are diagnosed with HIV/AIDS ... Read More
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Does Discrimination Increase Drug Use or Vice Versa? May 14, 2012 . 6 Comments
African American youths face discrimination that puts them at increased risk for externalizing behaviors such as substance abuse. Rates of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases ... Read More
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Adolescent Drinking Increases Risk for Sexually Transmitted Diseases May 11, 2012 . 5 Comments
Adolescents experiment with different things as they transition from childhood to adulthood. Many teens will have their first taste of alcohol and drugs during adolescence. This behavior ... Read More
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Can Clinician Bias Be Good and Bad? May 9, 2012 . 7 Comments
Bias appears in many forms. In a clinical setting, bias can be both beneficial and detrimental. When a clinician has preconceived ideas about the likelihood of an existing ailment or illness ... Read More
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Same-Sex Marriage Law Improves the Health of Single Gay Men April 25, 2012 . 10 Comments
Mark L. Hatzenbuehler of the Center for the Study of Social Inequalities in Health at Columbia University in New York has conducted many studies pertaining to the effects of prejudice on ... Read More
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Peers Influence Safe Sex Practices Among Latino Youth April 19, 2012 . 9 Comments
Latinos are at high risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STIs). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Latino teens represented the second largest ... Read More
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HIV Prevention Efforts Should Focus on the Internet April 18, 2012 . 6 Comments
HIV is disproportionately high among gay men. Evidence suggests that men who have sex with men (MSM) are over 40 times more likely to develop HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases ... Read More