ATHENS — Addictive behaviors often develop during adolescence and can lead to issues with mental and physical health.
Despite these consequences, most high school counselors, who are positioned to address these issues, report a lack of formalized training in two addictive behaviors — vaping and internet gaming, according to a new study by the University of Georgia.
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