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Smoking During Pregnancy Associated with Tobacco Dependence Among Offspring
Posted by Gary Hopkins on
An interesting study recently reported in the British Journal of Psychiatry asks the critical question of whether smoking during pregnancy is linked with smoking behaviors among children born to smoking mothers. There is already an abundance of research highlighting the problems faced by the babies of smoking mothers; this is a new twist.
Early Drinking Influences Alcohol Addiction in Adulthood
Posted by Gary Hopkins on
It is fairly common to hear parents talk about the need to teach their children how to drink responsibly. Apparently, many people assume that responsible use of alcohol at home will be projected to youth as they get older.
This is a dangerous assumption.
Recent research has focused on the connection between the age when a person first uses alcohol and their alcohol problems later in life. Delaying the onset of alcohol use has been proposed as a strategy to prevent alcohol dependence or abuse in adulthood.
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Alcohol Prolongs Psychological Anxiety of Stress
Posted by Galen Bosley on
Alcohol consumption to relieve stress only prolongs the agony.
People often use alcohol as a way of coping with life's stress. New research indicates this may actually just bring more unpleasantness. Although alcohol reduces the cortisol secretion of the stress response, it also prolongs the negative psychological anxiety of stress and takes away the pleasurable effects of alcohol. So stress and alcohol feed the worst in each other, leading to an increased risk of developing stress-related diseases and alcohol addiction.
PositiveTip: Try positive ways of dealing with stress, such as going for walks, doing deep breathing exercises, or talking to a friend. An often overlooked but powerful tool is prayer.
Internet Addiction Leads to Depression in Adolescents
Posted by Elvin Adams on
Teens typically use the internet for education and for amusement. While many teens are normal internet users, for others the internet captures the focus of their mind in an abnormal way. They may not know it, but obsessive internet use can become an addiction.
Internet addiction can be measured using Young's Internet Addiction Scale.
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Marriage & the Internet
Posted by Fred Hardinge on
Is the time you spend on the Internet interfering with your marriage?
Have you considered how much you use the Internet and its potential impact on your marriage?
A review of scientific literature suggests that having Internet at home can potentially cause serious marital discord. How much time are you spending online during the time of day when you should be interacting with your family? Are you overusing the Internet at the expense of your relationships?
PositiveTip: Control Internet use and don’t let the it jeopardize your family relationships.