By McClatchy-Tribune News Service
Are you becoming a slave to pills, alcohol or pot?
What many people don't understand is that sensitive, kind and caring people are more likely to become hooked on painkillers, narcotics or any type of “feel good” substances.
“I've been a psychologist for 20 years,” says Mark, a friend of ours. “People who are aggressive and harsh don't seem to be as
Showing posts with label alcohol. Show all posts
Showing posts with label alcohol. Show all posts
Monday, June 27, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Study Ranks Mental Health as Young People's Top Health Problem
By HealthDay
Mental health problems are the leading cause of disability among children, teens and young adults worldwide, according to a new study.
Researchers who analyzed global data collected in 2004 found that neuropsychiatric disorders -- including depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and alcohol use -- accounted for 45 percent of the disease burden among those 10 to 24 years old.
Mental health problems are the leading cause of disability among children, teens and young adults worldwide, according to a new study.
Researchers who analyzed global data collected in 2004 found that neuropsychiatric disorders -- including depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and alcohol use -- accounted for 45 percent of the disease burden among those 10 to 24 years old.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Cognitive Therapy Helps Depressed Drug Abusers
By HealthDay
A new study suggests that cognitive behavioral therapy -- a type of therapy oriented toward problem-solving -- may help the depressed in residential treatment programs for drug and alcohol abuse.
Many people with substance disorders and depression fail to receive treatment for both conditions. "The consequences of this unmet need are great," the study authors write. "The
A new study suggests that cognitive behavioral therapy -- a type of therapy oriented toward problem-solving -- may help the depressed in residential treatment programs for drug and alcohol abuse.
Many people with substance disorders and depression fail to receive treatment for both conditions. "The consequences of this unmet need are great," the study authors write. "The
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Drunkorexia: Latest eating disorder?
By Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Maddie Zerbe, a 20-year-old Texas Tech sophomore, wasn't surprised to learn some of her peers had been eating less so they could drink more alcohol.
"Girls are obsessed with their weight," she shrugged.
Colleges and universities have programs in place to prevent eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. But some counselors are starting to take
Maddie Zerbe, a 20-year-old Texas Tech sophomore, wasn't surprised to learn some of her peers had been eating less so they could drink more alcohol.
"Girls are obsessed with their weight," she shrugged.
Colleges and universities have programs in place to prevent eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. But some counselors are starting to take
Friday, February 25, 2011
Depression May Worsen Over Time in Addiction-Prone Women
By HealthDay
Depression symptoms increase over time for women in their 30s and 40s who are prone to addiction problems and antisocial behavior, researchers report.
The new study looked at how personal history, family life and neighborhood instability affected alcoholism symptoms in 273 women over a 12-year period during their early years of marriage and motherhood. The participants lived in
Depression symptoms increase over time for women in their 30s and 40s who are prone to addiction problems and antisocial behavior, researchers report.
The new study looked at how personal history, family life and neighborhood instability affected alcoholism symptoms in 273 women over a 12-year period during their early years of marriage and motherhood. The participants lived in
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