What Is Sizzurp? Justin Bieber Reportedly Addicted to Concoction News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 23, 2014Is Justin Bieber addicted to sizzurp? The pop star, who was arrested early Thursday morning while street racing in Miami Beach, smelled of alcohol and had a “stupor look” on his face, according to a police report. After failing a field sobriety test, Bieber was taken into custody.
Risky Alcohol Use in Teens: It’s Nature and Nurture AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 10, 2013It’s a well-known fact that alcoholism runs in families, and for years scientists have been trying to single out which genes and which environments have the greatest impact on alcohol dependence. Recently, certain genes have been identified, but alcoholism is a complex condition that involves an interaction between genetic and environmental factors. One interaction that…
Mom Stresses, Daughter Smokes Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 5, 2013A new study published in the online journal Biological Psychiatry provides the first evidence that prenatal exposure to the stress hormones glucocorticoids predicts smoking and nicotine dependence later in life among women. The study confirmed previous research on prenatal smoking, and suggested that this increased risk of nicotine addiction is the result of exposure to…
Racism Takes a Toll on a Child’s Mental Health, Study Finds News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 27, 2013In order to determine the effects of racism and prejudice on the psychological health and welfare of children and adolescents, a team of researchers from the University of Melbourne in Australia reviewed 461 case studies that explored potential links between racially-motivated discrimination and mental health difficulties in young people. Most of the kids whose experiences…
Teens More Likely to Smoke, Drink If Facebook Friends Do Adolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 23, 2013Teens who see pictures of their friends smoking or drinking alcohol on their Facebook or other social media pages are more likely to smoke and drink themselves, according to a new study from the University of Southern California.
Lil Wayne Sizzurp Binge a Cautionary Tale, Dr. Sack Tells Fox News AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthMarch 22, 2013Last week, 30-year-old rapper Lil Wayne was hospitalized after suffering seizures. While details are still unconfirmed, it is suspected that his condition resulted from an overdose of a drug called “sizzurp.”
Eating Disorder Prevention Eating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 17, 2012Many children, if not most, will feel insecure about their physique at some point in their lives. This is especially common among athletes who need to make a certain weight class, or children who are teased about their weight. If your child measures their own self-worth by the number on the scale, they could be…
Preschool Behavior May Predict Addiction AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 26, 2012When parents send their kids off to preschool, they hope that the experience will provide ample opportunity for learning to get along well with others. Besides finger painting, snacks and learning letters, children learn the basics of friendship.
Eating Disorders and Technology Eating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 9, 2012Consider for just a moment how much more connected this generation is to people and information than their parents were at their age. The internet plays a large role today in the lives of teenagers across the globe. It is important for parents to stay aware of who is speaking into their child’s world through…
Magazines Just Saying No to Models with Eating Disorders – Will it Make a Difference? Eating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 16, 2012Vogue magazine is paving the way for a new standard of beauty. Beginning with its June 2012 Vogue UK issue, the magazine will no longer feature models under age 16 or those who appear to have an eating disorder. All 19 international editions of Vogue have adopted a policy that puts health before unrealistic ideals…
