JCP Weekly October 16, 2018

Original Research

Traumatic Brain Injury, ADHD, and Autism

The consequences of neurologic injury in early childhood can be profound and long-lasting. This analysis of data from a Taiwanese national insurance database examines the association between TBI in children younger than 3 years and the subsequent risk of ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and developmental delay.

DOI: 10.4088/JCP.17m11857 | Posted: 10/16/2018

Original Research

Benzodiazepine Use, Misuse, and Use Disorders in the US

Benzodiazepines are used widely for anxiety and insomnia, but what proportion of users are misusing them? This analysis of National Surveys on Drug Use and Health data considers correlates of different levels of benzodiazepine use and the motivations for misuse, with the goal of identifying those who may be at risk.

DOI: 10.4088/JCP.18m12174 | Posted: 10/16/2018

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