How Many Cannabis Users Start Taking Other Drugs? MarijuanaBy Promises AustinSeptember 11, 2014In the form of marijuana, cannabis ranks as the most widely used illicit/illegal substance in America. Researchers and public health officials have long debated the question of how many cannabis/marijuana users ultimately end up getting involved in other forms of illicit drug use. In a study published in August 2014 in the International Journal of… Details
Understanding Substance/Medication-Induced Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorder Mental HealthBy Promises AustinSeptember 11, 2014Substance/medication induced obsessive-compulsive and related disorder is the lengthy, somewhat complicated name for a newly defined mental health condition that appears in DSM 5, the recently released fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. People with this condition have symptoms that closely resemble the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or any… Details
Alcohol Can Ruin Lives – Yours Included Alcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinSeptember 8, 2014When people think of dangerous drugs, they probably think of heroin, crack cocaine, crystal meth or strong painkillers like oxycodone. Because it’s legal, alcohol isn’t usually thought of as a substance with the potential to kill you or lead to chronic, irreversible health problems. Drinking is widely accepted as a rite of passage, something everyone… Details
Questions About Drug Addiction? Government Website Has Answers Personal ResourcesBy Promises AustinSeptember 7, 2014For those struggling to recognize and understand drug addiction, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) provides a basic introduction. It explains what addiction is, the changes that occur in the brain that lead to addiction, and reasons why some people are particularly vulnerable to addiction. Drug addiction is like many other compulsive behaviors. For… Details
Selective Eating Disorder: You Are What You Don’t Eat Eating DisordersBy Promises AustinSeptember 7, 2014The American Psychiatric Association’s latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), which was published in May 2013, includes several disorders and syndromes that were not recognized as real mental illnesses in the past. One of these newly recognized conditions is avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder —which is more commonly known as… Details
For Lasting Addiction Recovery, Get Moving RecoveryBy Promises AustinSeptember 6, 2014By Sean Egen Exercise can play a key role in the recovery process and in treating mental illness, so DO sweat it, and consider incorporating exercise into your journey. Details
Childhood Mistreatment Can Influence Alcohol Consumption in Later Life Alcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinSeptember 4, 2014The 19th century novelist Lewis Carroll once famously wrote: “I can’t go back to yesterday because I was a different person then,” but he may have been wrong. A new study suggests that the impact of early abuse or neglect lasts into adulthood, affecting personality and alcohol use.
Screening Questions Help Primary Care Physicians Detect Substance Abuse Drug Addiction InfoBy Promises AustinSeptember 4, 2014Primary care practitioners seldom encounter medical conditions they can’t identify. Backed by precise diagnostic tools such as X-ray machines, MRI scanners, computerized tomography and DNA testing, 21st century doctors, nurses and physician’s assistants are able to uncover a broad range of diseases, injuries, syndromes and conditions. But despite modern medicine’s many advances, detecting substance abuse… Details
Study: Living Near Green Space Helps Fight Depression DepressionBy Promises AustinSeptember 3, 2014According to the World Health Organization, depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. A new piece of research has investigated the effect our immediate surroundings may be having on this issue, looking at a few hypotheses related to the intuitive idea that we’re generally happier when we’re surrounding by greenery rather than deep in… Details
What Causes Depression in Women DepressionBy Promises AustinSeptember 3, 2014Nearly everyone experiences times of feeling down. Sadness that lasts a day or two or even a few days is normal. But when it lasts for two weeks or more, it could be a sign of depression. Depression affects millions of Americans every year. However, though depression affects both women and men, it seems to… Details
