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Sex Addiction to be Recognized as a Psychiatric Disorder
The American Psychiatric Association is getting ready to start a preliminary project on getting sex addiction recognized as a psychiatric disorder. Psychiatrists all over the world classify sex addiction as a personality disorder. In men it is called satyriasis and in women is called nymphomania. Recent reports are stating that there has been a high rise of sex addiction in the United Kingdom. Dr. Janet Hall in Melbourne who is a clinical psychologist and sex … Read entire article »
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Brain Training – A New Way to Treat Addiction and Mental Illness
A new way of treating different types of addictions, depression, and anxiety has been discovered. People with stress related disorders and unwanted behaviors participated in a study that involved new brain training, and many got the results they wanted. One man said after a 90 minute session he felt like he was reborn and had another chance. Relatively new, brain training uses top of the line sophisticated technology and EEG equipment to balance the energy levels … Read entire article »
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Women who Suffer from Addiction more Prone to Depression
Researchers have reported women in their mid 30’s and 40’s who are prone to addiction, may become more prone to depression as time goes by. Antisocial behavior does not help these issues. There are many factors that go into increasing the symptoms of alcoholism. The factors include, Personal history, family history, and neighborhood instability. 273 women from the Midwest who participated in this study reported that they were in their first 12 years of marriage and motherhood and admitted they have had hard times dealing with their depression. The study found the women’s depression got worse when there was an increase in antisocial behavior and alcohol consumption. Also, Whenever their spouse or children were struggling with something, they found themselves feeling depressed. If their husband also had an addiction problem … Read entire article »
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Children with ADHD More Susceptible to Developing Substance Abuse Problem
ADHD, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, falls into two categories hyperactivity and inattention. A child must show at least 6 out of 9 symptoms of either category. Additionally the behavioral symptoms may cause difficulties in their lives, and have consistent symptoms no matter what environment they are in. Approximately 5-10% of the nation’s children are diagnosed with ADHD. A long-term study conducted by Steve S. Lee of UCLA has found it clear that children with ADHD have a … Read entire article »
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Social Recovery
It is no secret that with recovery, there is work involved. The disease of addiction calls for close and diligent self examination. Addiction is a serious problem that calls for serious course of action, that said the life of a recovering addict is a joyous one. Questions that will often arise from addicts in early recovery are 1.) What will I do with myself now? 2.) What will become of my social life? 3.) Will I ever have … Read entire article »
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Strange Addictions
Addiction can come in many forms- alcohol, sex, drugs, gambling, and… toilet paper? Yes some of the strangest addictions are now being showcased on national television. TLC’s My Strange Addiction takes you through the powerful stories of people suffering from extreme and rare addictions such as eating toilet paper, household cleaners, and behavioral addictions as uncommon as sleeping with a hair dryer. The stories of these people suffering from some of the most bizarre and … Read entire article »
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Can a Specific Gene Lead to Depression?
There are a number of possibilities for someone to become depressed. Some believe it is hereditary, some believe it was brought on by a traumatic event; others even believe they were born with it. Regardless of the cause, scientists have been searching for a possible cause of depression. Time Magazine posted an article reveling a new study has confirmed that evidence of a particular gene involved in transporting serotonin, a brain chemical critical to mod, may … Read entire article »
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Food Additives May Up the Possibility of an ADHD Diagnosis
We’ve heard that bad parenting may be to blame, that perhaps a little foul play during pregnancy contributed to the child’s Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Ambiguous claims that “diets lacking in balanced nutrition” may be partially responsible for the development of ADHD in some children. However, it is rare that we hear of specific correlations between foods (or food additives, in this case) and the increased possibility of ADHD. According to the Huffington Post, scientists have made progress in the analysis of food additives correlating to instances of ADHD. Researchers have speculated that food coloring and preservatives have existed as components that exacerbate a child’s ADHD symptoms. Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Did the ADHD stem from a genetic basis or did the excess of food coloring and … Read entire article »
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Restless, Anxious, or Can’t Sleep? Herbal Tea Remedies Worth Trying
Drugs and alcohol can be the dictator of sleep patterns. Whether you are suffering from drug and/or alcohol addiction, depression or anxiety rest is vital to maintain moods and healthy brain function. It is easy to depend on substances for a solution, but it is not healthy. Instead of reverting to sleeping pills there are some great herbal remedies to help initiate and regulate sleep patterns in recovery. Here is a compiled list of herbs that can be made into tea before bedtime. This is also just a great way to unwind after your day. Passionflower: Aromatic and flavorful, the leaves and stems are can be infused into a tea. Passionflower has similar sedative characteristics to benzodiazepines, like Valium. The calming benefits of this herb reduce anxiety, nervous tension, and muscle … Read entire article »
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Disney Star Enters Treatment Center
Disney star Demi Lovato recently left her tour with the Jonas Brothers to enter a treatment facility for “physical and emotional” issues. Demi’s rep has denied reports that the starlet is battling a substance abuse problem. He insists to the public that Demi is in rehab for emotional issues that she has struggled with her entire life. When Demi entered rehab last week, the press released reports about her history of self destructive behavior including an eating disorder and self mutilation. However, sources are now telling the magazine “Life & Style” that Demi’s drug use and heavy drinking contributed to her admittance into an addiction treatment center. The press release speaks about Demi’s use of cocaine and her downward spiral after breaking up with Jonas Brothers member, Joe Jonas. Being on a … Read entire article »
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