Researchers have developed a smartphone app that can screen for ADHD and other neurological diseases and disorders, using recorded closeups of the eye.
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Does ADHD Medication Cause Drug Abuse or Criminal Behavior?
Cannabis use during adolescence has also been reported as a risk factor for developing psychotic experiences as well as schizophrenia. Untreated ADHD can raise the risk of substance and alcohol abuse.
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Executive function deficits in childhood linked to increased aggression in teens
The findings suggest that helping children increase their executive function – self-regulation, planning and mental control – could reduce their aggression.
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New report warns US teens get too little sleep
Not getting enough sleep can hurt school performance and create a serious risk to health.
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Research finds brain chemistry changed by smartphone addiction
Many teens and adults with ADHD struggle with smartphone addiction without being aware of it.
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ADHD Children More Likely to Have Sleep Problems
“Results indicated that children and adolescents with ADHD were more likely to be diagnosed with a sleep disorder or prescribed a sleep medication compared to their pediatric counterparts with no ADHD diagnosis.”
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