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Significantly more children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) develop problems with alcoholism or drug addiction than do children without ADHD.

People that have less of a particular type of dopamine receptor may lead them to taking more risks including the use of drugs.

"Third Hand" smoke contamination and toxins linger even after a cigarette is extinguished.

A study from Vanderbilt University that appears in the Journal of Clinical Investigation reveals that marijuana use at the time of conception and early in pregnancy prevents embryos' safe passage from the ovary to the uterus, resulting in early pregnancy failure.

A UC Riverside study shows that smoke from "light" or "low-yield" harm-reduction cigarettes retains toxicity and that this toxicity can affect prenatal development.

Dr. Daniel Amen states that January is the busiest month in mental health treatment nationwide. For many, the holidays bring a lot of unpleasant memories, unrealized expectations and stress. It is easy to get into the comfort zone of overeating, isolating and abusing alcohol and drugs. Unfortunately, the temporary relief provided by indulging wears off fast and leaves you feeling worse. And, the damage you do to your brain sets the stage for repeated failure.

A recent UCLA School of Nursing study is the first to reveal the devastating consequences of smoking on the nursing profession. Published in the November–December edition of the journal Nursing Research, the findings describe smoking trends and death rates among U.S. nurses and emphasize the importance of supporting smoking cessation programs in the nursing field.

Based on a recent nationwide survey conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a report reveals that 5 million people participate in self-help groups each year.

A pothead is one who habitually smokes marijuana which is often called "pot," "grass," "weed," "reefer," or "mary jane".

Women who smoke during pregnancy are nearly 2.5 times more likely to have babies with oral clefts.