Most Effective Treatments for Seasonal Affective DisorderMental HealthBy Promises AustinFebruary 16, 2013Have a case of the winter blues? It’s not just an old-wives-tale explanation for why some people experience depression during the winter months. Seasonal affective disorder, which has the rather appropriate acronym SAD, is a real medical condition that can have a serious impact on your life. If left untreated, it can turn into ongoing… Details
Generalized Anxiety Disorder in WomenAnxietyBy Promises AustinFebruary 15, 2013Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a form of medically serious anxiety characterized by persistent, extreme worry about a variety of everyday events, situations and circumstances. While most people worry about things in their lives to a certain degree, people with GAD develop ongoing levels of stress and anxiety that damage their ability to function and… Details
How to Manage Work and Family Obligations During Your Addiction TreatmentAddiction TreatmentBy Promises AustinFebruary 15, 2013Can I lose my job? Who will care for my children? How do I juggle work and family demands while I’m in treatment? If you’re contemplating addiction treatment, troubling questions like these are often foremost in your mind. Everyone has responsibilities, whether it’s paying the bills or caring for a small child. Some people, like… Details
A Functional Abuser: Why Successful People Abuse DrugsAddiction - ProfessionalsBy Promises AustinFebruary 14, 2013When you come across the term ‘drug abuser,’ chances are that you immediately think of people who use drugs as a matter of circumstance. As recently as 2008, epidemiological studies have shown that the rate of drug abuse is higher among certain groups, which includes people with lower socioeconomic status. Other risk factors in the… Details
Stimulant Abuse and HyperthermiaDrug Addiction InfoBy Promises AustinFebruary 12, 2013Hyperthermia is the medical term for damaging and potentially fatal increases in the average temperature of the body as a whole, or of the brain in particular. People who use/abuse stimulant drugs such as methamphetamine, cocaine, and Ecstasy (known more formally as MDMA) run significant risks for the onset of this condition. The specific effects… Details
Six Strategies For Successful SobrietyStaying SoberBy Promises AustinFebruary 11, 2013Everyone wants to have a quick and simple remedy for how to “make it” in recovery. Who wouldn’t desire an easy, painless solution to how to overcome the anxieties and doubts, the fears and guilt and shame that often trail along even after completion of a drug and/or alcohol treatment program? Sorry to disappoint anyone… Details
Health Effects of GHBOther AddictionsBy Promises AustinFebruary 10, 2013GHB is a common term for gamma hydroxybutyrate, a chemical found naturally in small amounts in the human brain and also produced synthetically in pharmaceutical laboratories. In the U.S., local and national laws heavily restrict the drug’s use, and doctors can only legitimately prescribe it to ease symptoms of a sleep disorder called narcolepsy. However,… Details
Seen an Alcoholic Gait? It’s Brain Damage–Alcoholic Cerebellar AtaxiaAlcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinFebruary 9, 2013You may have seen an alcoholic gait before. It’s the unsteady, staggering walk of a long-term alcoholic. The cause of the alcoholic gait is brain damage called alcoholic cerebellar ataxia. Ataxia refers to a loss of coordination, making it impossible to control various body movements. Anybody can develop ataxia-related problems that affecting normal speech, hand-eye… Details
Substance-Induced Sleep DisorderDrug Addiction InfoBy Promises AustinFebruary 8, 2013Substance-induced sleep disorder is a mental health condition characterized by any one of a variety of sleep disturbances brought on by the use/abuse of alcohol or a number of legal and illegal drugs. Depending on individual circumstances, the condition can produce insomnia (excessive sleeplessness), hypersomnia (excessive sleepiness), any one of several different sleep-related conditions known… Details
