Breakthrough in the Search for Bipolar Disorder GeneMental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 1, 2014A group of scientists collaborated to discover several new gene areas apparently connected to bipolar disorder. The findings provide an important route of further study toward understanding this emotionally disruptive condition.
Common Genetic Variation Big Risk Factor for Alcoholism, Mental IllnessAlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 1, 2014Researchers and addiction specialists are well aware that genetic factors play an important role in any given person’s chances of developing a physical dependence on alcohol (i.e., alcoholism). However, the factors involved are complex, and no one fully understands all of the specific genetic combinations that can increase your risk. In a study published in…
What It Means to Be an Addiction SurvivorRecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 1, 2014Every year, millions of people gather for awareness events and charity walks for cancer, heart disease and other illnesses. These inspiring events make a difference on a national level. They help raise funds for research, education and treatment and spread a message of hope. While similar events occur for addiction, mostly on a local level,…
