Posts Tagged ‘teen smoking’

By Griffen Sparks On June 10th, 2015

Can Social Media Really Help Treat Addiction?

Young adults who incorporate social media in their attempt to quit smoking are twice as successful as those only rely on more traditional methods, according to new research which may have implications for treatment for addiction of all forms. The study, published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research, compared the success of the Canadian social media-based…

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By Griffen Sparks On May 12th, 2014

ADHD Medications Assocatiated With Lower Risk of Smoking in Diagnosed Children

The association between people with ADHD and higher rates of cigarette smoking compare to their peers without ADHD has been well documented for years. However, taking medications to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder – such as Adderall, Ritalin, and Vyvanse – may be able to make children with ADHD less likely to smoke, according to a new…

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