Five Mental Disorders Are ‘Linked’ Through Our Genes Mood DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 8, 2013Researchers are constantly seeking clues that may unlock the mysteries of mental illness. A recent discovery about a genetic link between five major disorders has great potential for helping professionals find better ways to treat and diagnose mental illness. Scientists found genetic links between the following disorders: attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and schizophrenia.…
Mexican Drug Cartels Using Cannons to Fire Marijuana Across Border Addiction, Drug Addiction, FeaturedBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 8, 2013The manufacturer with a strong demand in the market often seeks to get the product to market through the most efficient means possible. Very few manufacturers would rely on makeshift cannons to complete the task. This medium is not too outrageous for Mexican drug cartels, however. According to a recent Time magazine report, borders won’t…
The Funhouse Mirror That Is Anorexia Adolescent Issues, Eating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 8, 2013Imagine looking in the mirror and seeing something that isn’t really there, an image that doesn’t exist. This is the everyday occurrence for the individual struggling with anorexia nervosa. This most common of the eating disorders causes the individual to see a very different image in the mirror than what the glass reflects. This distorted…
