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By Michael Langan, M.D. Although no reliable statistics exist, anecdotal reports suggest an alarming upsurge in physician suicide. This necessitates a reappraisal of known predisposing ...
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Teens with ADHD Use Illicit Drugs Earlier
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Among people who use illicit drugs, those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) start using them one to two years ...
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By Alan Lyndon Comedian Robin Williams died from asphyxia due to hanging, according to Lt. Keith Boyd of the Marin County, California Sheriff’s Office. The actor was ...
Read More »ADHD In Kids Leads To Substance Abuse
Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are more likely to develop substance use disorders (SUDs) compared to non-affected peers. According to an American Academy of ...
Read More »Ivy League Students Don’t Count Misuse of ADHD Meds as Cheating
While it may be cause for cheating in Major League Baseball, misuse of stimulants seems to be more accepted among Ivy League students. A new ...
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