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Early puberty in boys increases substance use risk

Understanding the cause for increased substance use behavior in early adolescents is necessary for developing prevention...

17 July 2018 6:15 AM GMT

Maximum kids hooked to tobacco in Meghalaya

Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma has acknowledged the seriousness of prevailing scenario.

13 July 2018 8:34 PM GMT

The study was published by Elsevier in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. (Photo: ANI)

Vaping induces addiction to other substances

Studies reveal that more teens who vape use nicotine and other addictive substances.

16 Dec 2019 1:00 PM GMT

College students, if subjected to even one negative habits such as heavy drinking or substance abuse, can end up living a life of mental distress, lack of sleep, low grades and poor lifestyle choices. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Alcohol, substance abuse can lead to poor lifestyle choices

Alcoholism, substance abuse leads college students to a life of distress, claims study.

16 April 2019 11:11 AM GMT

The team of researchers wanted to see if an alternative message aimed at changing that mindset could affect how people with substance-use problems viewed themselves with regard to addiction. (Photo: ANI)

Classifying addiction as a disease discourages users from seeking help

Message that addiction is a disease makes substance users less likely to seek help.

30 May 2019 5:55 AM GMT

Researchers recommend that potential users become educated about the drugs they are going to use and their side effects. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

People are likely to try recreational drugs in summer for first time

People are likely to try recreational drugs in summer for first time

24 July 2019 4:28 AM GMT

Compared to users of other drugs, current marijuana users were at the highest risk for engaging in these risky behaviours while high, followed by current cocaine users. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Avoid posting on social media when high

Studies reveal that most drugged individuals regret their social media post.

8 Sep 2019 6:59 AM GMT

The stepped-up measures follow an outdoor concert in Cairo on September 22 by Lebanese band Mashrou Leila, when the flag representing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community was raised.(Photo: AP/Representational)

LGBQ teens more likely to use illegal street drugs

Study found LGBQ teens were 12 per cent more likely than other teens to report any substance use in their lifetimes.

8 Aug 2018 3:08 AM GMT

High-stress situations, such as childhood sexual abuse, can lead to increased stress hormones that jump-start puberty ahead of its standard biological timeline. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sexual abuse may accelerate early puberty in girls: study

This also increases their chances of developing depression, substance abuse and teenage pregnancy.

18 March 2017 7:00 AM GMT

The center provides a fully functional canteen, which is run by such individuals after a comprehensive rehabilitation programme and training in culinary activities. (Representational image)

Ramjas college students to fight substance abuse

Project has enabled the community members run their own canteen and tiffin delivery service in the university campus.

13 Feb 2017 9:45 PM GMT

Study says body size of teenagers is a factor which is associated with alcohol and tobacco use. (Photo: Pixabay)

Staying fit as a teen helps stay away from alcohol abuse

Research indicates negative body image results in increased substance use.

23 Jun 2017 5:46 AM GMT