What Is Paranoid Schizophrenia? Properly referred to in the DSM-5 as schizophrenia paranoid type, paranoid schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior and negative symptoms. On the surface, many people cannot truly ... Read More
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Substance Abuse in College Students
Updated February 4, 2021 College is often a time when young people experiment with new and sometimes risky behaviors. Among them: binge drinking and the use of recreational drugs. But just how prevalent really is substance abuse on college campuses, and how much should prospective students and their families be ... Read More
10 Celebrities Who Proudly Don’t Drink Alcohol
The media loves to give attention to the glamorous lives of celebrities. One storyline that's often featured in tabloids and news headlines is when stars go on benders, go through relapses, or announce their sobriety. Proudly sober celebrities might be rare, but they do exist. And it can help the public to look at ... Read More
The Newest Florida Street Drugs
A look back on 2019 drug trends in Florida reveals patterns of substance use across the state as well as some new drugs emerging on the scene. Although there continue to be statewide declines in cigarette smoking and alcohol abuse, vaping rates have risen and new designer drugs have emerged. 2019 Overview Florida ... Read More
Substance Abuse or Mental Illness? 4 Tips for Avoiding Misdiagnosis
Because the symptoms of substance abuse and mental illness often closely mirror one another, it can be difficult to get an accurate diagnosis and an effective treatment plan. Getting professional help from an experienced mental health expert is vital for those living with mental illness, substance abuse, or both. These ... Read More
Common Addictions and How To Stay Sober After Treatment
Millions of people in the United States are addicted to some kind of chemical substance or some kind of action that triggers chemicals in the brain’s reward center. Most of those people struggling with chemical dependence or some form of psychological addiction have more than one addiction haunting them every single ... Read More
The Scoop on Alternative Drug Detox Options and Whether They Work
As with any medical condition, there are numerous articles out there that suggest an alternative rehab over the mainstream options for treating substance abuse. While it may be tempting to believe the claims that one or more detox alternatives is quick, easy, and/or cheap, readers beware. "At home detox" or any other ... Read More
The Four Levels of Being Drunk
When you think of dangerous drugs, you don’t first think of alcohol, do you? Most people are more likely to think of crack or heroin or maybe even prescription painkillers. Because of its widespread social acceptance in this country, drinking—even getting drunk—often gets written off as a largely harmless form of ... Read More
