The Truth Is That the Effects of Child Abuse Are Long-Lasting, Not Just on Its …

The truth is that the effects of child abuse are long-lasting, not just on its …

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While the effects differ by gender and abuse type, the findings show that adults with a history of abuse are more likely to experience drug and alcohol problems and to have attempted suicide. In all cases the outcomes are worst for victims of combined …
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No Need for Risk Counseling After All HIV Tests

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The study had support from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network, and the University of Miami Center for AIDS Research. Metsch reported no conflicts of interest. Haukoos reported support from …
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Teen binge drinking — the real American pastime?

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But, in fact, according to a recent University of Michigan Institute of Social research Study, teen binge drinking has gone down in recent years (from 22% in 2005 to 18.1% in 2011). Unfortunately, what has stayed constant has … While having a family …
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