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Systematic Incarceration of African American Males Is a Wrong, Costly Path
November 12, 2012 — Mental health experts have released the first comprehensive report on the correlation between the incarceration of African American males and substance abuse and other health problems in the United ... > full story -
College Women Who Act Impulsively When Distressed Are at Risk for Alcohol Problems
November 8, 2012 — Young adult women are engaging in heavy drinking behavior in greater numbers. A new study has looked at the influence of impulsivity-related traits and drinking motives on symptoms of alcohol ... > full story -
Are 'Hookups' Replacing Romantic Relationships on College Campuses?
November 8, 2012 — "Hooking up" has become such a trend on college campuses that some believe these casual, no-strings-attached sexual encounters may be replacing traditional romantic relationships. However, a new ... > full story -
Scientists Uncover Secrets of How Intellect and Behavior Emerge During Childhood
November 8, 2012 — Scientists have shown that a single protein plays an oversized role in intellectual and behavioral development. The scientists found that mutations in a single gene, which is known to cause ... > full story -
Early Treatment Sparks Striking Brain Changes in Autism
November 6, 2012 — When given early treatment, children with autism spectrum disorders made significant improvements in behavior, communication, and most strikingly, brain function, researchers ... > full story -
Children, Teens at Risk for Lasting Emotional Impact from Hurricane Sandy
November 6, 2012 — The unseen emotional aftershocks of Hurricane Sandy may linger for children who were in the storm's path. A psychologist discusses why children may experience PTSD and how parents and caregivers can ... > full story -
Study Examines Smoking by Inpatients During Hospital Stay
November 5, 2012 — A study of smokers admitted to a large urban teaching hospital in Massachusetts found that 18.4 percent reported smoking during their ... > full story -
Higher Anxiety Associated With Poorer Functioning in Children With 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome
November 5, 2012 — Researchers have found that for children with the genetic disorder known as chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome anxiety -- but not intelligence -- is linked to poorer adaptive behaviors, such as ... > full story -
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Prenatal Testosterone Levels Influence Later Response to Reward
November 5, 2012 — Testosterone levels early in fetal development influence later sensitivity of brain regions related to reward processing and affect an individual's susceptibility to engage in behavior, that in ... > full story -
Cannabis Use Mimics Cognitive Weakness That Can Lead to Schizophrenia, fMRI Study Finds
November 2, 2012 — Researchers in Norway have found new support for their theory that cannabis use causes a temporary cognitive breakdown in non-psychotic individuals, leading to long-term psychosis. In an fMRI study, ... > full story
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