In 2020, 10% of persons over the age of 12 had alcohol use disorder in the United States. Characterized by excessive alcohol consumption, this condition contributes to various problems. These include chronic disease, injury, violence, economic burden, job loss, and death. In some cases, alcohol abuse...
Roughly six percent of the population in the United States is believed to have an alcohol-use disorder. On top of that, it is believed that as many as 623,000 people between the ages of 12 and 17 suffer from the same issue. That is very...
Depersonalization disorder (DPDR) is a behavioral health disorder that causes people to feel detached or separated from themselves or numb to their feelings. This can result in a feeling that the world is unreal or robotic. Those who experience DPDR often struggle with anxiety and panic...
Recognizing that a loved one is potentially misusing their prescription medication doesn't always come with clear signs. There is no one size fits all situation when it comes to prescription drug abuse. It is more than likely they are not going to be holding a...
Challenges, Effects on Children, and Possible Solutions Co-parenting is not a walk in the park, especially when one parent is a drug addict. Disagreements about schedules, rules, and lack of consistency often occur, leading to a chaotic co-parenting situation. Sometimes, no bargaining or begging will sway...
Challenging circumstances are part of every human life. But sometimes, the intensity of an event exceeds the body and mind's ability to fully process it. The word psychologists use to describe the mental-emotional response to such events is "trauma." Trauma is a psychological wound or scar....
The human liver is a cone-shaped organ that's about the size of a football. It's located just beneath the ribcage on the right side of the abdomen. A healthy liver is vital to overall health and wellbeing. Chronic alcohol abuse is one thing that can seriously...
Adderall is a medication that contains dextroamphetamine and amphetamine. Individuals take Adderall to help manage the symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Adderall helps people with: • Focus • Organization • Time management • Prioritization of tasks • Restlessness Adderall is available in two forms: Adderall and...
In recent years addiction has gained more attention as the country, and the world are facing an unprecedented behavioral health crisis due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are many types of addiction, both Chemical and Behavioral beyond the ones making the news....
There are many negative consequences to using drugs, but one that is not always mentioned as much is the fact that drug-induced psychosis is a real possibility for anyone who misuses drugs. While it is true that drug-induced psychosis is generally very temporary, it can...
