Binge Eating: What it is and How it Can be Treated
Binge eating is one of the common eating disorders, and it can cause serious medical and health problems if treatment is not received. Bulimia nervosa includes components of binge eating, but with bulimia the person will induce vomiting, use laxatives, and exercise excessively in order …
Read More →Eating Disorder Signs to Watch For in Teens and Young Adults
Eating disorder signs may not be highly visible, but when you know what to look for then it is easier to determine whether your teen or young adult has an eating disorder and may require treatment. Both sexes can have an eating disorder, although these …
Read More →5 Reasons Bipolar Disorder is Dangerous if Not Treated Properly
1. Substance Abuse- Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that requires treatment. If you have this condition and you do not get help then you could end up with substance abuse problems along with the bipolar disorder. This requires a dual diagnosis and more intensive …
Read More →Which Comes First: Mental Disorders or Substance Abuse?
When mental disorders and substance abuse both occur in a person then it can be very difficult to determine which of these problems came first, and which is caused by the other condition. This is the old chicken and the egg puzzle, because substance abuse …
Read More →New Study Shows Devastating Impact of Mental Illness on Expected Life Span
A new study conducted at Oxford University shows that having a mental illness can shorten your expected life span by between 10 and 20 years, which is the equivalent of chain smoking more than 20 cigarettes each day. Medical science has long known that smoking …
Read More →Are Kids Being Diagnosed With ADHD Too Quickly? Can This Lead to Substance Abuse?
In the USA the rate of ADHD diagnosis among kids is high and it keeps going up. This has led many to question whether this diagnosis is being given before all of the facts are in, and whether stimulant treatment actually causes substance abuse. In …
Read More →Does Smoking Pot Increase Your Heart Risks? A New Study May Suggest the Answer is Yes!
A small study that was recently conducted in France has raised questions about whether smoking pot can increase the risk for heart related conditions and diseases, especially in populations which are already at higher risks for heart issues. It is important to remember that the …
Read More →Club Drug Use in Smaller Towns and Rural Areas is Becoming an Issue
When you think of club drugs most people think of the party scene that can be found in Toronto, Canada or New York City in the USA, but club drugs are not limited to large cities with an extensive club scene. This category of drugs …
Read More →Teen Alcohol Abuse is Increasing
Teen alcohol abuse is on the rise, and the average age that teens take their first drink has become alarming. In the USA females on average will start drinking at age 13, and males will usually start at age 11. There are many risks associated …
Read More →There is a Link Between Parental Beliefs and Prescription Drug Abuse Among Teens According to the Latest Study
Prescription drug abuse among teens is at an all time high, and anew research study shows that there is a link between this activity and parental beliefs. The researchers involved in the study believe that this link helps to explain disparities in prescription drug abuse …
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