More Women Using Cocaine in the UK AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 11, 2009The Telegraph UK reported that one in 15 women ages 10-25 in England admitted they have tried cocaine, raising concerns that young women will soon overtake men for cocaine use. Unfortunately, cocaine is being considered more glamorous and socially acceptable, with high-profile celebrities like Kate Moss and Amy Winehouse being associated with the drug. The…
Genetic Cause of Fetal Alcohol-Related Developmental Disorders Found AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 11, 2009A new animal study found a specific genetic cause of fetal alcohol-related developmental disorders. When pregnant women consume alcohol, the genetic processes that control thyroid hormone levels in the fetal brain are interfered with. Fetal alcohol exposure can cause neurodevelopmental disorders such as emotional behavioral disorders and deficits in learning, memory, and speech. Past animal…
Economic Crisis Puts Pressure on Women’s Mental Health News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 8, 2009The state of the global economy seems to be on everyone’s mind and for some, it is taking a health toll. According to a UPI report, the majority of U.S. women polled in a recent survey report that the sagging economy is having a negative impact on their mental health.
Six Million U.S. Women Report Problem with Alcohol AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 7, 2009Alcohol is a problem for nearly six million women in the U.S. who abuse or are dependent upon the substance. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University announced these statistics this month as part of Alcohol Awareness Month.
