by Valiant | Apr 17, 2015 | mental illness and disorders
There are many symptoms which may indicate a bipolar disorder diagnosis may be accurate, and the symptoms exhibited by the individual will also depend on whether they are in a depression stage or a mania stage of the disorder. Understanding the signs of depression and...
by Valiant | Apr 13, 2015 | mental illness and disorders
Bipolar Disorder and depression are both mental disorders, and there are some similarities between the two forms of mental illness but there are also some very important differences as well. The first thing that a mental health professional will do is to ask about the...
by Valiant | Apr 10, 2015 | teen drug use
There is strong scientific evidence that shows this step may seem like a good deterrent but it is ineffective. Schools which have used random drug screening with students did not really show lower student substance abuse rates, and the cost can be high. This can take...
by Valiant | Apr 6, 2015 | medical studies, mental illness and disorders
A new study has shown that mental health is damaged by exposure to domestic violence, and the study results were published in medical journal Depression and Anxiety. Women who are domestic violence victims suffer more than just physical injuries, their mental health...
by Valiant | Apr 3, 2015 | Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
Research has shown that teen substance abuse can be minimized when the risks of prescription drug abuse are discussed. Legally prescribed drugs cause more deaths than cocaine and heroin abuse combined, yet many teenagers believe that these drugs are safe because they...
by Valiant | Mar 30, 2015 | Alcohol abuse, medical studies
Alcohol consumption is known to lead to risky behavior, but a new study shows that men are more likely to take risks than women after drinking. The study concluded that as the level of alcohol in the blood rises so does the likelihood that males will make riskier...
by Valiant | Mar 27, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
An accurate dual diagnosis is necessary for anyone who has substance abuse issues and at least one form of mental illness. These cases tend to be more complex because there is more than one problem that needs to be diagnosed, evaluated, and treated. If the substance...
by Valiant | Mar 23, 2015 | mental illness and disorders
Schizophrenia is a devastating mental disorder that can affect every area of an individual’s life, but what treatments are available for this condition? One of the most common ways to treat this form of mental illness is with medication. This can be a problem...
by Valiant | Mar 20, 2015 | Alcohol abuse
We all understand what happens when you engage in alcohol abuse, you start to get intoxicated, your inhibitions are lowered, and you may even black out if you drink too much. What happens in your body when alcohol is consumed though? Your liver is responsible for...
