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Behavioral Sciences

Behavioral Sciences

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Crime|Health

Offering treatment to drug users instead of arresting them reduces crime and addiction – new research into police diversion program shows

Police diversion programs for drug users shift officers’ focus from criminalization to treatment.

Business|Economy|Technology

California banned sales of flavored e-cigarettes in 2022 − but a new study finds online stores are still selling them, even to kids

The study suggests that online sales to kids went unchanged in the months after the law went into effect.

California banned sales of flavored e-cigarettes in 2022 − but a new study finds online stores are still selling them, even to kids
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Stories about war, violence and hate crime can cause anxiety, anger and depression in kids -- here's how to discuss bad news with your children

Talking about violence with teens and tweens is very different from the conversation you’ll have with younger children.

Stories about war, violence and hate crime can cause anxiety, anger and depression in kids -- here's how to discuss bad news with your children
Health|Lifestyle

Millions of current smokers became addicted when they were teens – and nicotine marketing targets adolescents today just as it did decades ago

Online advertising featuring bright colors, cartoon figures and promotions by social media influencers entice adolescents to try tobacco.

Millions of current smokers became addicted when they were teens – and nicotine marketing targets adolescents today just as it did decades ago

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