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Is the Chemical Imbalance Theory of Mental Illness Outdated?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 More

Cognitive 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 More

11 Signs of Depression Author: Justin Mckibben For anyone who has experienced depression, there is a noticeable difference between that deep and sometimes manic emotion and a rational sadness. Depression is a mood disorder that most people know to be characterized by extreme fits... Learn More

Normies Weigh In: Are the 12 Steps Harmful for Some? By Cheryl Steinberg In light of the untimely, tragic death of comedian and actor Robin Williams, we thought it would be interesting to start a discussion about the 12 Steps and whether they can help or harm someone who struggles... Learn More

11 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Depression By Cheryl Steinberg I am a person in long term recovery from drug addiction. And I experience depression. It didn’t go away when I got clean. It got better but, it’s still there. For some of us, that’s the reality... Learn More

Living a Double Life: How to Spot a Functional Addict There’s your ‘typical’ drug addict, the type that’s usually referred to as “junkie,” – you know, the homeless person getting high on the streets, possibly prostituting themselves (male and female) – and then there’s the ‘functional addict.’ This type of... Learn More

Is it Depression or Untreated Alcoholism? 6 Reasons Diagnosing Mental Illness in Substance Abusers is So Difficult Depression and untreated alcoholism or other substance abuse often go hand-in-hand, so much so that many compare the situation to the “chicken or the egg” conundrum. People with mental health disorders often turn to substances in order to manage their... Learn More

5 Things No One Tells You About the Psych Ward [caption id="attachment_10956" align="aligncenter" width="439"] www.wifflegif.com[/caption] You’ve seen movies like Girl, Interrupted, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Shutter Island, and 12 Monkey. So, you’ve probably formed some ideas about what psych wards are like. And, these ideas are probably not-so-accurate.... Learn More

Cocaine and Depression Cocaine is an amphetamine and a Schedule II drug in the U.S. Drugs in this class are described as the following: Have currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, or currently accepted medical use with strong restrictions... Learn More

Anxiety Disorders Anxiety Disorders Anxiety is something that is pretty common. It only becomes a problem (an anxiety disorder) when it begins to occur frequently and interferes with daily life. Fears are our reaction to a present threat. It is how we... Learn More

Is the Chemical Imbalance Theory of Mental Illness Outdated?

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