by Valiant | Mar 10, 2013 | Addiction treatment, mental illness and disorders
A sex addiction is no joke, this is a serious problem that requires intensive treatment in order for the affected individual to recover. What is the difference between a high sex drive and an actual addiction to this activity though? How is this type of condition...
by Valiant | Mar 6, 2013 | Addiction treatment, mental illness and disorders
Many people wonder what the difference between an addiction and a compulsion is, and few may understand the distinction. Both of these phrases may be used to describe the same behaviors or activities but there is an actual difference in the way that they should be...
by Valiant | Mar 5, 2013 | Addiction treatment, mental illness and disorders
A shopping addiction is a very serious problem. Many may believe that this is simply a lack of control or a typical feminine behavior but that is not the case. The similarities between drug and alcohol addiction and being a shopping addict are numerous. Often these...
by Valiant | Feb 13, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, medical studies, mental illness and disorders
The answer is yes according to most statistics and mental health studies. While the number of medical studies and research projects that examine this question are not widespread they do show some surprising facts. The general population has a rate of substance abuse...
by Valiant | Jan 23, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, medical studies, mental illness and disorders
Anyone who has a substance abuse problem needs treatment, but there are times when immediate emergency treatment is required to prevent permanent injury or even death. Knowing when to call 911 can help save your own or a loved ones life. Many individuals are hesitant...
by Valiant | Jan 7, 2013 | medical studies, mental illness and disorders
1. Dopamine Levels Change- When substance abuse occurs this causes the levels of dopamine in the brain to increase. Dopamine causes a pleasure response that is noticed by the brain, and this sensation is remembered and sought out. That is why substance abuse becomes...
