Is the Chemical Imbalance Theory of Mental Illness Outdated?
Is the Chemical Imbalance Theory of Mental Illness Outdated?
By Cheryl Steinberg I admit it. I’m guilty of spreading the idea that mental illnesses are a result of a “chemical imbalance” in the brain. As a person with chronic depression, I had been given this very explanation for... Learn MoreBipolar Disorder and Drug Addiction
[caption id="attachment_16327" align="aligncenter" width="446"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben Sometimes there is more to the man behind the manic depressive mask. Dual diagnosis can seem like... Learn MoreAddiction and Suicide is Rampant Among Doctors
By Cheryl Steinberg There’s a rarely-noticed and even more rarely-discussed trend happening among U.S. doctors – and it’s not something that should be swept under the rug. American doctors are struggling with addiction and depression – and even taking their... Learn MoreDual Diagnosis Outpatient Treatment for Addiction and PTSD
If you struggle with PTSD or another psychological disorder, such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, you may have turned to alcohol and/or other substances as a way to self-medicate. This is quite common. Especially in the case of... Learn MoreTreating Depression, Addiction with LSD
By Cheryl Steinberg When it comes to progressive, proactive methods of treating illnesses, ahead of the curve, as usual, is a European country. British scientists hope to study LSD and other psychedelic drugs to see if they could be viable... Learn MoreWar on Drugs Continues to Lose its Footing
Another new law marks the death knell of the war on drugs. In a packed hearing room in Utah, applause erupted when the House Law Enforcement Committee unanimously endorsed a bill that will drastically change the state's criminal justice laws.... Learn MoreCognitive Behavioral Therapy in Drug Treatment
Cognitive behavioral therapy in drug treatment is the most common type of therapy in drug rehab; it can be used in group therapy and individual therapy.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), when used in drug treatment, is based on the idea that... Learn MoreReport: Jails Have Become Warehouses for the Poor, Mentally Ill, and Addicted
By Cheryl Steinberg The truth of the matter is that we’re in a sad state of affairs. There is a severe lack in the mental health accessibility to those who need it as well as in drug treatment programs for... Learn MoreStudy: Your Friends Know How Long You’ll Live
[caption id="attachment_15445" align="aligncenter" width="449"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Whether you want to admit it or not: your friends know you better than you know yourself. They... Learn MoreMental Illness and Substance Abuse Treatment in Sarasota, FL
Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Treatment in Sarasota, FL: Dual Diagnosis By now, it’s quite well-known that mental illness and substance abuse, such as addiction, often overlap. And because these are actual medical conditions recognized by health care professionals, specialized... Learn MoreNew Cure for Depression?
Depression is a surprisingly common mental disorder, affecting as many as 1 in 4 people in the course of their lifetime. Moreover, between 5% and 10% of the population suffer from this psychological disorder at some point, to varying degrees.... Learn MoreOutpatient Treatment for Dual Diagnosis
Author: Justin Mckibben Outpatient Treatment for Dual Diagnosis: What is Dual Diagnosis? Dual diagnosis is a term used for those who struggle with mental illness who also have coexisting problems with drugs and/or alcohol. The relationship between the two is... Learn More
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