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Los Angeles substance abuse
Ecstasy use during pregnancy may impact child’s brain
Ecstasy
March 9, 2012
Ecstasy is an illegal drug that stimulates the central nervous system. Currently Ecstasy, marijuana, and methamphetamine are the focus of the Los...
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UCLA reports successful Chinese herbal treatment for alcohol abuse
alcohol abuse
January 5, 2012
On January 4, UCLA researchers reported that they had identified how a component of an ancient Chinese herbal anti-hangover medicine called...
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Marijuana or tobacco, which is more harmful?
substance abuse
December 21, 2011
According to a new study released by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on December 14, one out of every 15 high school students smokes...
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New study on suicide risks for pregnant and postpartum women
suicide
December 8, 2011
According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, suicide is the eighth leading cause of premature death in county woman. A new...
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Alcohol abuse more harmful to female brain
alcohol abuse
December 3, 2011
According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, 45% of county women consume alcohol, 2% are chronic drinkers, and 16% are binge...
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Substance use and abuse in teens
substance abuse
November 15, 2011
Download the inspirational show on Special Kid School TalkDr. Kari welcomes back Curt Widhalm, marriage and family therapist, to discuss effective...
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“Oxytots”: a national disgrace
substance abuse
October 30, 2011
Prescription drug abuse is widespread throughout the nation. For example, earlier this month 10 individuals, including two doctors, were arrested...
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New UCLA study on smokers with mental, drug, and alcohol problems
smoking
August 26, 2011
According to UCLA researchers, 40% of smokers have co-morbid conditions: mental disorders, and/or drug dependency problems. These smokers have a...
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Wrong diagnosis: medical illness not mental illness
wrong diagnosis
August 10, 2011
The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) reports that it is largest county mental health department in the nation and directly...
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Antismoking vaccine deemed a failure
antismoking vaccine
July 19, 2011
According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, lung cancer is the third leading cause of death and fifth leading cause of...
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