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- Drugs Could Block Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
If a person goes through a severely traumatic experience, such as an automobile accident or criminal assault, he can develop post-traumatic stress syndrome, a debilitating mental disorder that is difficult to overcome. However, if the same person receives a drug immediately after the trauma, he can reduce his chances of post-traumatic stress syndrome by nearly one half. more...
- Veterans with Psychiatric Disorders, Including Substance Abuse, Have Increased Risk of Suicide
Veterans who have been diagnosed with any psychiatric illness seem to have an increased risk of suicide. more...
- Genetic Studies Offer Clues to Addiction
Experts say genetics is poised to impact clinical treatments for addiction in the near future. more...
- Lower Drinking Ages May Lead to More Problems Later in Life
The minimum legal drinking age of 21 now in place by all U.S. states may have prevented a significant amount of alcoholism and drug abuse, according to a new study. more...
