Toxic stress in children has health effects that can last into adulthood — and beyond
Researchers have pinpointed a phenomenon in children who have experienced adversity that can have negative health effects that extend into adulthood.
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Newborns’ exposure to drugs: Discrepancies in mandatory reporting
A new study records discrepancies in the reporting of cases of newborn exposure to illicit substances to state agencies in Illinois.
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Juvenile delinquents: Boys with hostile fathers commit more crime
Teens with harsh fathers commit more crime and use a larger variety of drugs and alcohol, a new study suggests.
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Child abuse in the US: Resources for journalists
Research on child abuse in America, with a focus on incidence, risk factors and sentencing.
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The characteristics of burns among children referred for child abuse evaluations: New research
2016 study published in Child Abuse & Neglect that looks at the characteristics of burns among children to determine the likelihood that the burns are the result of child abuse.
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