Psychoanalytic theory introduced the concepts of transference and countertransference. Today, clinicians use these terms across disciplines and theories to describe the relationship dynamics between professionals and the people they treat. High success rates suggest that psychotherapy can aid clients with depression, ... Read More
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover is an Atlanta-based writer, editor, and author of two books with publishing houses. She has degrees from Yale College and Princeton Theological Seminary.
5 Touted Benefits of a “Sensory Deprivation Tank”
Does sensory deprivation tank therapy really help reduce depression and anxiety? Float therapy is an alternative treatment for mild depression and anxiety that aims to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and even some medical conditions. But, what does science say about the benefits of short-term sensory ... Read More
What Is Angel Dust?
Angel dust, also known as PCP (phencyclidine), is commonly found as a white powder. This powder may be smoked, eaten, snorted or injected. The drug was first developed as an anesthesia for use during surgery and other medical procedures. When its toxic effects became known, it was quickly removed from use in ... Read More
How Celebrity Drew Barrymore Overcame Teen Substance Abuse
Best known for her role as the little girl Gertie in the Spielberg classic E.T. the Extraterrestrial, Drew Barrymore later endured a childhood and adolescence scarred by alcohol and drug abuse, depression and suicidal ideation. Today, she is a successful and sober author, actress and businesswoman who talks openly ... Read More
The Science Behind the Feel of a Cocaine High
Some cocaine users describe their experiences as pleasurable, but cocaine use can lead to painful withdrawal and disappointment. Cocaine users feel a letdown when they realize they can never recreate the feeling of that first high. Cocaine Users Typically Focus on the High, Forgetting the Low The perceived glamour of ... Read More
The Skinny on Lily Allen’s Adderall Addiction
There are plenty of tactics out there to lose weight quickly. And while some of them may even work, they often come with some potentially dangerous side effects. One particularly hazardous weight loss approach is abusing Adderall. This prescription drug can suppress your appetite, resulting in weight loss, but it's ... Read More
Winona Ryder: Anxiety, Over-Medication and Advocacy
In 2003, director Woody Allen wanted to cast Winona Ryder, a well-known actress, in his new movie, "Melinda and Melinda." He thought she would be the perfect fit for the role, but, unfortunately, the insurance company, which would have provided bonding for the production to minimize financial loss, wouldn’t approve ... Read More
The Relationship Between Marijuana and Seizures
A seizure is "a sudden, uncontrolled burst of electrical activity in the brain" that leads to "changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness," according to the Mayo Clinic. Seizures can have different causes. Sometimes, a medical condition like epilepsy can be the reason. So can certain ... Read More
