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Study Links Military Deployment with Child Alcohol, Drug Problems

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SoldierA University of Iowa study finds children of deployed or recently-returned military parents are at a much higher risk of alcohol use, binge drinking and marijuana use than non-military families.

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April Marks 27th Alcohol Awareness Month

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NCADD Alcohol Awareness Month 2013- LogoEach April since 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) sponsors NCADD Alcohol Awareness Month to increase public awareness and understanding, reduce stigma and encourage local communities to focus on alcoholism and alcohol-related issues.

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Almost One in Five High School Age Boys in U.S. Have Received ADHD Diagnosis

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Spilled-pills-Almost one in five boys of high school age, and 11 percent of school-age children overall, have received a medical diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the United States, according to new government data.

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