Bipolar disorder is classified as a mental illness characterized by alternating periods of mania and depression. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, those with bipolar disorder often experience mood swings and changes in activity levels, which can affect… Read More ›
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When is it Time to go to Couples Therapy?
There are two kinds of couples when it comes to couples therapy. First are the couples who don’t think they need professional help or work on their relationship. Second are the couples who realize that needing professional help and working… Read More ›
When Does Alcohol Become a Problem for People With Workaholism?
According to a 2016 study published in the Psychological Science Agenda, workaholism consists of several things: Feeling compelled to work due to external pressures Having persistent thoughts about work when not working Working beyond what is reasonably expected of the… Read More ›
Are Addiction and Mental Illness Correlated?
In short, they certainly can be. There are 2 ways in which addiction and mental illness coincide. In one way, addiction can perpetuate symptoms related to a mental illness, which can further develop as time continues. In another way, people… Read More ›
Everything you Need to Know About Barbiturate Addiction
One person explained their success story with barbiturate addiction on the Massachusetts Medical Society’s official website. Here is an excerpt from their story: “I abused narcotics and barbiturates for the better part of 15 years. I initially like the way… Read More ›
How Does Neurofeedback Work?
Neurofeedback is a biofeedback technique that focuses on helping a person train to directly affect brain function. In a sense, neurofeedback helps the brain to heal itself and is used to treat a variety of conditions such as eating disorders,… Read More ›
People are Turning to Acupuncture Amidst the Opioid Crisis
Acupuncture can be formally defined as “a complementary medical practice that involves stimulating certain points on the body, most often with a needle penetrating the skin, to alleviate pain or to help treat various health conditions,” according to LiveScience. Acupuncture… Read More ›
Why Does Addiction Cause People to Often Neglect Their Responsibilities?
As stated on “Tell Your Story,” an Australian website that allows people to express themselves, a man described his experience with an addiction. Here is an excerpt from his story: “Throughout my twenties and like many others I know, I… Read More ›
Is There a Definitive Line for Someone Crossing Over From Recreational Use to Addiction?
A terrible stereotype that many hold about those with addiction is that they have a character flaw, are weak-willed or are immoral. What many don’t realize is that many, if not all, of those with an addiction don’t want to… Read More ›
What Is Happening With Canada’s Move To Legalize Marijuana?
Canada isn’t crossing any T’s or dotting any I’s on legalizing marijuana quite yet. According to CBC News, the government recently deployed a task force to investigate best way to plan and execute legalization of marijuana. Legalization was one of… Read More ›
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