U.S. prison inmates who are forced to discontinue methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) are less likely to resume treatment after their release, according to new trial results from Brown University and Miriam Hospital published in the journal The Lancet.
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Marijuana wax is cropping up in Minnesota, causing health problems, accidents and at least a couple of deaths. The form of marijuana referred to as wax is produced in such a way that harmful chemicals are introduced into an otherwise natural product. It also results in a cannabis product that is higher in active compounds
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Bipolar disorder is a mental health disorder that affects roughly six million Americans—or 3% of our population. Also known as manic-depressive disorder or manic depression, the condition is characterized by dramatic shifts in mood and energy, swinging from low/depressive episodes to high/manic ones—cycling episodes that for many bipolar sufferers are so debilitating they interfere with
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For many young people, college means finding themselves in a new environment, free from parental oversight, making their own decisions, and struggling to keep up academically and fit in socially. It’s pretty much a recipe for alcohol and drug use.
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Addiction is a strange disease and it can be applied to so many things. The traditional definition of addiction involves chemical substances, but experts are increasingly recognizing behaviors as addictive. One of those is bodybuilding or strength training. Behavioral addictions are strongly correlated with mental illness, and some would say they are a subset. Bodybuilding
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Obsessive compulsive disorder can turn your life upside down. You feel like your thoughts and behaviors have control over you and that you’re powerless to change them. Obsessive compulsive disorder is a serious psychiatric condition. Left untreated, the effects of OCD could damage your physical and mental health. Signs and Symptoms of OCD People with
Inhalant abuse doesn’t just provide a quick high. Abusing inhalants can have serious adverse effects. Inhalants are substances people inhale through their nose to achieve a mind-altering state. They come in the form of aerosols, gases, nitrates and solvents. Some inhalants have legitimate uses in medical and dental procedures. Others are found in cleaning or
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Narcissistic personality disorder symptoms can rule someone’s life if left untreated. A narcissistic personality disorder falls under the 10 types of personality disorders defined by the Diagnostics and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). Consequently, symptoms take control of relationships with family and friends. Do you suspect that you or your loved one
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It’s estimated that 16 million people have alcohol use disorders. People progress toward alcohol addiction through several stages. There is always a chance at any of the stages of alcoholism to find help, hope and healing. Alcoholism can ruin individual lives and devastate families. But it is never too late to find help through alcohol
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If you have a loved one in early alcohol recovery, you know how hard it was for them to get here. You may feel both hope and concern about the future. You’d probably do just about anything to keep them from spiraling back into the devastation of alcohol abuse. While you can’t do the work
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