A study to be published in the July 2009 edition of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, has identified four underage drinking laws that have led to a reduction in alcohol-related fatal crashes.  The laws regulate …

A recent piece in USA Today highlighted the importance of screening teens and tweens for depression. According to government-appointed experts serving on the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force, U.S. adolescents ages 12 to 18 should …

New research has found that there is no such thing as a safe amount of alcohol for teens. The Merimbula News focused on the results of a study from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in …

The advancements in technology, including the Internet, pose a threat to certain traditions and infrastructures. While libraries face a future of uncertainty, recent research has found that people with untreated severe mental illnesses may pose …

There are number of drug treatments available and some claim to be more effective than others. Now, an alternative form of treatment is gaining more attention. Acupuncture detox therapy is receiving a positive response in …

Depression often gives people the impression that those suffering from the condition are just sad. The reality is much darker than that, as these individuals can feel helpless, emotionally empty, and even suicidal. Now, a …

While the mere consumption of alcohol is not in and of itself wrong, failure to set a limit and drive under the influence certainly can lead to poor decisions, erratic driving,  and even death. Now, …

The roads in California are becoming more dangerous. According to a report in the Sacramento Bee, the state is seeing a surge in young women getting behind the wheel and driving drunk.
While men still dominate …

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common demon for older adults and for those suffering with the condition, there is often an increase in physical disability, memory difficulties and a decreased quality of life.
Now, Science …

When the economics within the family change for the worse, it stands to reason that anxiety, depression and stress would increase. According to the Tennessean, residents in Tennessee are turning to the mental health system …