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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...
Alcohol
Overview Alcohol seems to exist everywhere we turn – restaurants, tv commercials, sporting events and more. And while it is generously advertised and encouraged in social settings, alcohol is not so seemingly harmless. With over 14 million adults struggling with...
Bath Salts Made Illegal in U.S.
In active addiction, people want their drugs and would go to any lengths to get them. Old habits die hard, and the desire for instant gratification stays alive and well, even in sobriety. That's why many people who embark on the path to <a...
Healthy Alternatives to Drugs and Alcohol
'Healthy Alternatives to Drugs and Alcohol' is an innovative program out of Boulder, Colorado started by Avani Dilger who is a teacher at both the high school and graduate school levels. She is also a Certified Addiction Counselor. The program's other name is...
Seven Celebrities with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, commonly known as OCD, is a disorder that has to do with anxiety and is characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce apprehension, uneasiness, fear, or worry. People with the disorder often have repetitive behaviors aimed at...
The "Hulk" of Addiction
Dr. Bruce Banner, a Marvel comic book character, portrayed by several actors such as, Lou Ferrigno, Eric Bana, Edward Norton, and most recently, Mark Ruffalo, struggles with keeping his anger/rage under control and when becomes enraged turns into a 15 foot,...
Weight-Loss Surgery May Link to Reduced Cravings for Alcohol
Roux-en-Y or as many people call it, bi-pass surgery, is a type of procedure for people struggling with weight issues to receive to lose weight. The process involves stapling the stomach at the top leaving a small pouch which is connected to the small...
Psychopathic Children?
The New York Times recently came out with an article about 9-year-old boy, Michael, that experts have given the differential diagnosis of a psychopath by psychologist Dan Waschbusch. Callous-unemotional children are considered likely to become psychopaths or...
WHEN GRAPEFRUITS ATTACK
One of the many indignities that often come with being diagnosed with a mental disorder is the side effects that accompany the medications used to treat that disorder. Numerous factors can influence the effect of medications on a person, including age, sex,...