The Link Between Eating Disorders and Chemical Dependency
Sometimes difficulties come in pairs. Often one problem carries along other problems in its wake. This appears to be the case with eating disorders and substance abuse.
Teen Drug Use Rises as Alcohol Use Decreases
A recent survey of 47,000 teenagers in eighth, tenth and twelfth grades by researchers at the University of Michigan, highlights the changing trends in adolescent substance abuse, according to the Huffington Post. The results showed that one in every 15 seniors smokes pot on a regular basis and usually daily, which is the highest it…
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder
If someone you know or love is diagnosed with borderline personality disorder or BPD, you probably have a lot of unanswered questions going through your mind. How could this happen, you might ask yourself? What’s to become of your friend or loved one? Will they ever have a chance at a normal life? Is there…
Dysthymic Disorder
Depression comes in many different forms. One type that is quite common but not often discussed is a type of depression known as dysthymia. Dysthymia (also called dysthymic disorder) is a milder form of depression than major depression that affects nearly 11 million adults in the U.S.
Use of Anti-Anxiety Medications Dropping Among Veterans
It’s good news, say many researchers, regarding the finding that fewer veterans who have post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are turning to anti-anxiety drugs. They hope the research means that more veterans may be addressing root-level problems, such as depression related to PTSD, and may be seeing more success with psychotherapy treatments instead of anti-anxiety…
Data Supports MADD’s Recommendations to Curb Holiday Drunk Driving
The Christmas season is one of the times each year when families separated by miles of highway make concerted efforts to gather together in celebration. Crowded kitchens and bulging guest rooms are part of the holiday ambience.
Academic-Enhancing Drugs Like Adderall Are Impacting Students Nationwide
A recent article in the Washington Post illustrates how the seemingly harmless practice of sharing unused meds is becoming a national epidemic. In the article, one anonymous coed describes her routine of selling leftover pills from her Adderall script to friends she believes are only using it as a study aid.
New Trend Encourages Young Women to Starve Themselves, Then Binge Drink
Drunkorexia: It’s a bizarre new term that describes a life-threatening eating disorder more young adult women are exhibiting. The behavior involves girls refusing food and then consuming large amounts of alcohol in order to get an alcoholic “buzz” more quickly and conserve the calories the alcohol brings.
Holiday Loneliness May Intensify Love and Sex Addictions Warns The Ranch Rehabilitation Center
Nunnelly, TN (PRWEB) December 20, 2011 – For many people, the holidays are the highlight of the year. But for others, this time of year brings up emotions that can be difficult to manage. Faced with the feelings of loneliness and disappointment that sometimes accompany the holidays, men and women with love and sex addictions…
Counselors’ Lack of Military Knowledge Dissuades Veterans from Continuing Treatment
Veterans returning from combat with post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse disorders, and other serious mental health issues are not finding enough solace from professional counseling, say experts. These veterans face a stone wall when seeking treatment as most counselors are unfamiliar with service members’ ways of life and unique experiences, resulting in the majority of…