Dyslexia linked to drug use.MANY of Scotland's heroin users are dyslexic dys·lex·ic or dys·lec·tic adj. Of or relating to dyslexia. n. A person affected by dyslexia. , scientists have discovered. Researchers at the Scottish Drug Training Project believe hundreds of addicts were made to feel outcasts as kids because of their difficulties with reading and writing, and turned to drugs. Professor Rowdy Yates, a lecturer at Stirling University, said: "Our drug rehabilitation This article is about the process of rehabilitation for substance dependency. For other uses, see Rehab (disambiguation). For other kinds of rehabilitation, see Rehabilitation. For the American rap-rock group, see Rehab (band). centres are full of people with dyslexia dyslexia (dĭslĕk`sēə), in psychology, a developmental disability in reading or spelling, generally becoming evident in early schooling. To a dyslexic, letters and words may appear reversed, e.g. . "Evidence shows that schools are still failing children who feel cut-off from their peers." Around 10 per cent of people in Britain are thought to be dyslexic. Famous sufferers include Scots grand prix Grand Prix n. pl. Grand Prix Any of several competitive international road races for sports cars of specific engine size over an exacting, usually risky course. legend Jackie Stewart and and Virgin tycoon Richard Branson. CAPTION(S): DYSLEXIC: Stewart |
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