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Yearly Archives: 2007, 2008

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  1. ADHD Meds May Lower Substance Abuse In Teen Girls

    ADHD Meds May Lower Substance Abuse In Teen Girls

    18 hours ago

    Researchers have found that treatment with stimulant drugs may significantly decrease the risk that girls with ADHD will begin smoking cigarettes or using alcohol or drugs. The discovery parallels the findings of

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  2. Phobias Associated With Altered Brain Response

    Phobias Associated With Altered Brain Response

    19 hours ago

    New research discovers a biological link to the common anxiety disorder known as generalized social phobia. Investigators discovered the condition is accompanied by an altered brain response to negative statements or

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  3. Emotions Sway Political View

    Oct 3, 2008

    Given the approaching election and national turmoil voters should be fully informed on how the candidates stand on key issues. However, new psychological research suggests the decision process is more complicated than

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  4. Brain Changes Linked to BPD

    Oct 3, 2008

    A science update from the National Institute of Mental Health explains that differences in the working tissue of the brain, called grey matter, have been linked to borderline personality disorder (BPD). According to

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  5. Psychological Association Changes Policy on Interrogation

    Oct 3, 2008

    The American Psychological Association has notified President Bush of a significant change in the association’s policy that limits the roles of psychologists in certain unlawful detention settings where the human

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