Risk Factors for Drug Use

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Residential Status as a Risk Factor for Drug Use and HIV Risk Among Young Men Who Have Sex with Men

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov — “Residential Status as a Risk Factor for Drug Use and HIV Risk Among Young Men Who Have Sex with MenView full resource at ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Suicide: The Risk Factors

medicalnewstoday.com — “There are many factors which can increase the risk of suicide - including being male, previous self-harm, psychiatric and/or drug/alcohol disorders, upbringing, exposure to suicide in the media, aView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Adolescent Drinking May Be As Important A Risk Factor For Criminal Activity As Illicit Drug Use

medicalnewstoday.com — “Alcohol use has often been linked to criminal activity on the part of both perpetrators as well as victims. While this relationship has been well documented among adults, fewer studies have explorView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Drug shown to prevent type 2 diabetes in those with risk factors

endocrineweb.com — “A medication currently used to treat high blood sugar may help most individuals who are obese and have other metabolic risk factors for type 2 diabetes completely avoid developing the condition. The findings could have implications for millions of Americans.Dr.View full resource at endocrineweb.com

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Crack and cocaine use a significant HIV risk factor for teens

sciencedaily.com — “Teens with a history of crack or cocaine use are significantly more likely to engage in unprotected sex than youth who have never used these drugs, putting themselves at increased risk for HIV, according to a new study.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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Crack and cocaine use a significant HIV risk factor for teens

physorg.com — “Teens with a history of crack or cocaine use are significantly more likely to engage in unprotected sex than youth who have never used these drugs, putting themselves at increased risk for HIV, according to a study in the April issue of the Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse.View full resource at physorg.com

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What are the risk factors for preterm labor?

healthtap.com — “There are many risk factors for preterm birth. The best predictor is a previous preterm delivery with a prior pregnancy. Other risk factors include multiple gestation, short cervix, cigarette smoking, being a teenager, short interval between pregnancies, drug use, poor nutrition and being underweight or very overweight.View full resource at healthtap.com

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Risk Factors Predict Addictive Behavior

hcplive.com — “Four risk factors predict addiction to painkillersView full resource at hcplive.com

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Weight a Factor in Breast Cancer Risk After HRT Use - Drugs.com MedNews

drugs.com — “Another analysis of data on hormone therapy use among U.S. women finds that the panorama of risks is even more complex than previously thought Thinner women takView full resource at drugs.com

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Health Tip: Understanding Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes - Drugs.com MedNews

drugs.com — “Type 2 diabetes occurs when people can t properly convert food to energy that the body s cells can use. Food is broken down into a blood sugar called glucose. TView full resource at drugs.com

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Addiction Science & Clinical Practice | Abstract | Return to drug use and overdose after release from prison: a qualitative study of risk and protective factors

ascpjournal.org — “Former inmates are at high risk for death from drug overdose, especially in the immediate post-release period. The purpose of the study is to understand the drug use experiences, perceptions of overdose risk, and experiences with overdose among former prisoners.View full resource at ascpjournal.org

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Repeated use of ecstasy drug increases the risk of developing sleep apnea

news-medical.net — “Repeated use of the drug popularly known as "ecstasy" significantly raises the risk of developing sleep apnea in otherwise healthy young adults with no other known risk factors for the sleep disturbance, a new study by Johns Hopkins scientists suggests.View full resource at news-medical.net

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The Mystery Of Parkinson's, Amphetamines May Be A Factor

medicalnewstoday.com — “People who reported using Benzedrine or Dexedrine at some point in their lives showed a 60% greater chance of developing the neurological disorder, Parkinson's Disease, when compared to those whoView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Smoking of crack cocaine as a risk factor for HIV infection among people who use injection drugs -- DeBeck et al. 181 (9): 585 -- Canadian Medical Association Journal

cmaj.ca — “Smoking of crack cocaine as a risk factor for HIV infection among people who use injection drugs -- DeBeck et al. 181 (9): 585 -- Canadian Medical Association JournalView full resource at cmaj.ca

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Health Tip: Factors That May Aggravate Acne in Women - Drugs.com MedNews

drugs.com — “Acne, the most common skin disease, is not a dangerous condition. But it can lead to permanent scarring. Womenshealth.gov says these factors can trigger bouts oView full resource at drugs.com

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