What are Substance Induced Disorders? Substance-induced disorders are conditions or illnesses which are caused by substance use. They are different from dual diagnosis substance use…
What are Substance Induced Disorders? Substance-induced disorders are conditions or illnesses which are caused by substance use. They are different from dual diagnosis substance use…
What is ADHD? The term ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. You may be more familiar with the term ADD, or Attention Deficit Disorder.…
How is Substance Use Disorder Diagnosed? Substance use, substance abuse, substance dependence, addiction—are they all the same thing? More importantly, if you’re facing a substance…
What is Manic Depression? Bipolar Disorder is a serious mental health condition formerly known as manic-depression. You can see how the two terms are similar—manic-depression…
3 Ways to Stop an Anxiety Attack Sweating, trembling, shortness of breath … A choking sensation, chest pain, nausea, dizziness … Feeling that danger is…
Is Drug Addiction a Mental Illness? Addiction is a complex condition, which manifests itself in compulsive substance use or behavior in spite of known, harmful…
What are the Stages of Alcoholism? Most people can handle moderate alcohol consumption without developing a problem. Many cannot. For millions of Americans, alcohol use…
How Do You Get Someone You Love to Rehab? Excuses—you’ve heard them. Perhaps you’ve even spoken them yourself— Treatment is too expensive. Rehab doesn’t work.…
What is Clinical Depression? How is it diagnosed? According to the World Health Organization, depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and the 2nd leading…
Are you or is someone you love suffering with depression? Depression is a common and serious medical illness. More than sadness in response to life’s…