Risk and Protective Factors

Risk and Protective Factors – Regardless of circumstances, all teens are subject to both risk and protective factors. This video offers an overview of some common factors, and how they ma…

Are Patients Being Misled About Cholesterol-lowering Drugs

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So what's the problem? According to studies, fibrates don't offer clear-cut benefits. There have been two recent projects that looked at the drugs. The ACCORD (Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes) trial looked at 10,000 people. Those in …
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The Trippy New Era: Returning to Hallucinogens as a Treatment for Addiction

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Indeed, the PTSD and cancer studies have garnered big headlines recently for their exceptionally beneficial outcomes. But these are tiny pilot studies—and because the drugs are still illegal and mired … Hallucinogens have also been tested in smoking …
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Many Americans earn low grades for proper med use

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Pedestrians are becoming more likely to be injured while using their cellphones and an estimated 1,500 were treated in U.S. emergency rooms in 2010 as a result, a new study finds. Pedestrians are becoming more likely to be … "Proper prescription drug …
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Medication plus talk therapy for anxiety in seniors

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By Jim Dryden – A study of older adults has found that combining antidepressant medication with a type of psychotherapy called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) appears to be very effective as a treatment for anxiety. … Washington University School …
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