Importance of Using Recovery Language
Importance of Using Recovery Language
Importance of Using Recovery Language
A new study assessed differences in neuropsychological functioning in college students who misused prescription stimulants prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), compared to their peers who did not misuse prescription stimulants. …
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Recreational marijuana use has been legal in Colorado since 2012. A new study examined the relationship between trying new marijuana or hashish products, including edibles, and experiencing unexpected highs (stronger …
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A new study investigated associations between the use of cigarettes, alternative tobacco products (e.g., cigars/cigarillos, hookah, e-cigarettes), alcohol, and marijuana within the college population. Participants were 3,418 U.S. undergraduate students …
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A new study examined college student over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medication purchasing, use, and disposal practices in order to better understand the behaviors that result in pharmaceutical pollution in surface …
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A new study examined the mechanisms that shape prescription drug misuse behaviors in young adults. Study participants were 440 New York City residents aged 18 to 29 years who reported …
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The transition out of college is associated with changes in drinking behavior among many students; however, students with trauma histories may be at greater risk for experiencing negative alcohol outcomes. …
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New Partnership Funds Grant to Educate and Research Misuse of Prescription Drugs Among College Students
According to Bandura’s social cognitive theory, self-efficacy (one’s confidence in their ability to accomplish a specific task) is a major component of the decision to intervene on behalf of another …
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A new study examined the effectiveness of three interventions to risky drinking among undergraduate students: An assessment alone, a web-based intervention, and a web-based intervention plus text messaging. Participants were …
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